BL141-26 Purchase and Installation of Fence on an Annual Contract

September 23, 2026
INVITATION TO BID
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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified service
providers for the Purchase and Installation of Fence on an Annual Contract with four options to renew for
various Gwinnett County Departments.
Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL#
and Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on October 15, 2026 at the Gwinnett
County Financial Services - Purchasing Division - 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.
Any bid received after this date and time will not be accepted. The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. To access
the bid opening virtually, visit the following link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/240633133404494?p=IwpPPRWlt3WgBNWZRA or dial +1 323-676-6170
and enter Conference ID 440 800 063# Apparent bid results will be available the following business day on our
website www.gwinnettcounty.com.
Questions regarding bids should be directed to Savannah Anderson, Purchasing Associate II, at
Savannah.Anderson@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 770-822-8736, no later than Friday, October 2, 2026.
Bids are legal and binding upon the vendor when submitted. All bids should be submitted in duplicate.
Successful service providers will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance Company should
be authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department and must have an A.M. Best rating
of A-7 or higher.
Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or
activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open
meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the
Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.
The written bid documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.
Award will be made to the contractor(s) submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County
reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in its best interest.
Bids may be split or awarded in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate terms, conditions and
pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible vendor(s) at its discretion.
Award notification will be posted after award on the County website, www.gwinnettcounty.com and companies
submitting a bid will be notified via email.
We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.
Savannah Anderson
Purchasing Associate II
The following pages should be returned in duplicate as your bid: Bid Schedule, Pages 28-36
References, Page 37
List of Subcontractors, Page 38
Code of Ethics, Page 44
E-Verify, Page 45

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Provision of Fence and Gate Installation and Repair Services
I. INTRODUCTION
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Competitive sealed bids from
qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of repair and installation services for
fences and gates at various County facilities.
The work elements may include but not limited to, the demolition and removal of existing
fencing and gates, repair of damaged or deteriorated fencing systems, and the installation of
new fence and gate systems, the type of which will be specified in the initial request from the
County.
Gwinnett County reserves the right to award to one or more responsive and responsible bidders
whose bid(s) represent the best value to the county. The resulting contract shall be established as
a multi-year contract with a five (5) year term. This invitation to bid is intended to secure
competitive pricing and qualified contractors capable of providing high quality workmanship in
compliance with all applicable County standards, codes, and specifications.
Bidders are encouraged to review the full solicitation documents for detailed requirements,
submittal instructions, evaluation criteria, and contract terms. Gwinnett County appreciates your
interest in doing business with us and looks forward to receiving your competitive bid.
A. Scope of Services
1. The successful contractor shall warrant both materials and workmanship. If any work is
found defective or not in accordance with the specifications or applicable codes and
standards, the contractor shall correct warranted work promptly after notification from
the County to do so. Labor shall carry a one-year warranty, and the awarded contractor
shall be responsible for the maintenance and execution of manufacturer's material
warranties on all systems installed by the awarded contractor. The County will not be
liable for payment for materials or labor associated with defective work or work not in
accordance with the specifications.
2. Work must begin within 10 business days of and be completed within 30 days of
purchase order date unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, in writing, by the vendor
and Gwinnett County DDR. Refer to General Instructions for Bidders, Terms &
Conditions. Gwinnett County reserves the right to use another service provider if the
awarded service provider is unable to meet the response times. The County may charge the
awarded service provider the difference in costs to use another service provider.
3. Emergency requests (safety issues) must be completed the same day including
weekdays, holidays, and weekends. Gwinnett County shall be the sole determinate of
emergencies. This would not be a common occurrence.
4. After hours, weekend and holiday work may be requested by the user departments.
5. When you enter unit prices, do not exceed 2 decimal points.
6. The approximate annual quantities shown on the bid schedule are only estimates. The
actual amount of work may be less than or may exceed these quantities. As quantities
shall be based on County's needs there shall be no guaranteed minimum quantity of
work.
7. For new fence installations over $20,000.00, Gwinnett County reserves the right to
solicit competitive quotes to ensure that pricing is in the best interest of the County.

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8. Rental Equipment: The cost of renting equipment that is not part of the normal
equipment used to install/repair typical fencing shall be reimbursed by the County at
cost with no markup allowed. Additionally, rental receipts must be attached to your
invoice. Reimbursement will not occur without receipts. Approval by a County
Representative (DDR) must be obtained in advance.
9. Quality Assurance:
a. Provide fences and gates as complete units produced by a single manufacturer,
including necessary erection accessories, fittings, and fastenings for consistent
quality in appearance and physical properties.
b. Installation shall be performed by a fence installer with demonstrated and
verifiable experience within the last three years (2019-2021).
c. Materials and installation shall comply with the following standards:
* American Society of Testing and Materials, (ASTM)
* Chain Link Manufacturer Institute, (CLMI)
* American Wood Preservers Association Standards
10. Delivery, Storage and Handling
a. Deliver chain link fence materials in the manufacturer's original packaging with
tags and labels intact and legible (for Section J Wood Barrier, AWPB Quality Mark
Requirements).
b. Handle and store material to prevent damage and deterioration.
11. Preparation and Installation:
a. Verify existing conditions before beginning work. Any discrepancies between
plans and existing conditions should be brought to the attention of the Designated
Department Representative (DDR).
b. Do not start fence work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
c. Locate all underground utilities prior to beginning work.
d. Protect existing utilities and structures to remain. All existing items to remain
must be restored to their previous condition.
e. Where applicable, remove existing fence components and dispose of legally off-
site.
f. Locate and mark post positions.
g. When replacing existing fence in the same location, posts shall be located in the
same position as previous posts, except where existing post spacing exceeds
10'-0" on center or manufacturer's recommendation.
h. Install the fence system in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions,
i. attached drawings and/or as directed by the County representative DDR.
j. Provide a rigid, plumb, finished fence structure.
k. Slope/alignment top rails on sideline and fences to be straight, true and uniform,
without undulation.
l. Drill post holes into firm, undisturbed or compacted earth. Excavated post hole
dirt may be spread uniformly adjacent to fence line as approved by the County
representative DDR.
m. Welding: Any necessary welding will be done by an experienced craftsman.
Angles, heights and lines will be uniform and true. Grind welds smooth. Apply
approved rust inhibitor primer (one coat). Apply two coats of approved paint for
repairing galvanized finishes. Color to match adjacent pipe.

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12. Cleaning:
a. Perform cleaning during installation of the work and upon completion of the
work. Remove from site all debris, wire clippings, and equipment. Repair all
damage resulting from chain link fence system installation. All surrounding
surfaces must be restored to their original condition.
b. Inspect the site daily and do not leave the site without correcting any conditions
caused by this work which would be hazardous to the public. Provide barricades,
warning tape and other means to protect the public from hazardous conditions
while work is in progress.
13. There shall be at least one person, in a position of responsibility, representing the
contractor on site at all times that is capable of translating from English to
languages used by the work force.
14. References:
Gwinnett County requests a minimum of three (3) references where services of
similar size and scope have been completed in the past three (3) years.
15. Incidentals:
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment,
transportation, and incidentals required for the repair, replacement and new
installation of fences and vehicular and pedestrian gates.
II. SPECIFICATIONS
A. Galvanized Chain Link Fence (Section A)
1. Products
* Acceptable Manufacturers
* Acco Page Fence Division, Monessen, PA. Aluminized Steel
* Allied Tube and Conduit Corp., Harvey, IL. Cold Rolled Steel Pipe (SS-40 Pipe)
* Broski Brothers, Inc., Kansas City, MO. Galvanized Steel, Aluminized Steel
* Century Wire and Fence Co., Inc. Bladensburg, MD. Vinyl Coated Steel
* Century Tub, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Cold Rolled (DQ - 40)
* Colorguard Corp., Raritan, NJ. Vinyl Coated Steel
* Davis Walker Corp., Memphis, TN. Vinyl Coated Steel
* P&H Tubing, Bossier City, LA. Cold Rolled Steel Pipe (SP-40)
* Southeastern Wire, Tampa, FL. Fabric
* Wheatland Tube, Wheatland, PA. Schedule 40 Steel Pipe, Domestic
* Master-Halco
* Or approved equal
2. Materials
a. Chain Link Fabric: One-piece width, full height up to 12' - 0", 2" mesh, 6 & 9 gauge
(0.148") steel wire.
* Finish: galvanized, ASTM A392, Class I, 1.2 ounces zinc per square foot of
surface; Coated after fabric fabrication.
* Selvages: Top and bottom selvages knuckled.

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3. Framework: Provide manufacturer's standard roll-formed shapes, structural shapes or
round pipe, except as otherwise indicated; Finish: Galvanized, ASTM A120 or A123,
not less than 1.8 ounces zinc per square foot of surface.
4. Hardware and accessories: Provide manufacturer's standard hardware and
accessories, except as otherwise indicated; Finish: Galvanized, ASTM A152.
5. Pipe weight chart: high tensile steel (SS-40) and Schedule 40 steel pipe.
Pipe Size High Tensile Sch.40
Steel Steel
Pipe
1.66"od 1.836 bs./lf 2.27 lbs./lf
1.90"od 2.281 lbs./lf 2.72 lbs./lf
2.375"od 3.117 lbs./lf 3.65 lbs./lf
2.875"od 4.640 lbs./lf 5.79 lbs./lf
3.50"od 5.706 lbs./lf Not Available
4.00"od Not Available 9.11 lbs./lf
6.625"od Not available 18.97 lbs./lf
6. Components
a. End, corner, and pull posts up to 6'-0" fabric height: 2.375" od steel pipe, 3.65
lbs./lf
b. End, corner, and pull posts fabric over 6'-0" height: 2.875" od steel pipe, 5.79
lbs./lf
c. Line Posts up to 6'0" fabric height: 1.90" od steel pipe, 2.72 lbs./lf
d. Line Posts fabric over 6'0" height: 2.375" od steel pipe, 3.65 lbs./lf
e. Gate Posts - gate leaves 6'0" wide or less: 2.875" od steel pipe, 5.79 lbs. /lf
f. Gate Posts - gate leaves over 13'0" and up to 18"0" wide: 4.0" od steel pipe, 9.11
lbs./lf
g. Gate Posts - gate leaves over 18' - 0" wide: 8.625" od steel pipe, 28.55 lbs./lf
h. Rails:
* 1.66" od steel pipe, 2.27 lbs./lf
* Include heavy-duty couplings for each joint. Provide necessary fittings for
attaching top and bottom rail to each gate, corner, pull and end post.
i. Bottom tension wire: 7 gauge (1.77") coiled spring wire; finish to match fabric
finish.

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j. Gate frames up to 6' - 0" high, and leaf width 8'-0" or less: 1.660" od steel pipe,
2.27 lbs./lf
k. Gate frames over 6'-0" high, or leaf width exceeding 8'-0": 1.90" od steel pipe,
2.72 lbs./lf
l. Tie wires: galvanized steel (aluminum ties may NOT be used). Minimum 10
gauge galvanized steel.
m. Primer and paint for welds: Paint shall be high zinc dust content paint for
repairing galvanized finishes with appropriate base primer. Color to match
adjacent pipe - dull at Schedule 40 and shiny at SS-40. Submit technical data for
approval.
n. Post braces: Provide bracing assemblies for fences 6'-0" high or over, at each
end and gate post and at each corner and at both sides of corner and pull posts.
7. Accessories
a. Tubular post tops: Commercial grade, heavy-duty weather-tight closure caps, 1
top for each post. Provide tops with openings to accommodate top rails; finish
to match framework finish.
b. Sleeves, stretcher bars, stretcher-bar bands, clips, ties, rail ends, fasteners,
fittings and accessories: Provide manufacturer's standard complying with CLMI
specifications; finish to match framework finish.
c. Concrete: ASTM C94 ready-mixed concrete, minimum 28 day compressive
strength of 2,500 psi, air-entrained 2% to 4%.
8. Gates
a. Fabricate gate perimeter frames of tubular members assembled by welding or
with special fittings at corners. Provide additional horizontal and vertical
members to ensure proper operation and for attachment of fabric, hardware and
accessories.
b. Gate fabric: metal and finish to match fence fabric.
c. Gate hardware: Provide manufacturer's standard hardware, complete with
latches, stops, keepers and hinges complying with CLMI specifications. Provide
hardware of sufficient design and strength for satisfactory gate operation.
9. Installation
a. Install the chain link fence system in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions and complying with CLMI specifications.
b. Provide a rigid, plumb, finished fence structure with fabric tight and in tension.
c. Install fence structure, gates, dugout panels and fabric so that there is no gap or
opening greater than 2".
d. Post, hole and footing schedule:

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Fence Height Hole Hole Post Depth in
Diameter Depth Hole
6' 12" 45" 42"
10' 12" 45" 42"
Gate, Pull, Corner 12" 45" 42"
Posts
Drill post holes into firm, undisturbed or compacted earth. Excavated post hole dirt may be
spread uniformly adjacent to fence line as approved by the County's representative DDR.
10. Post installation:
a. In grass/unpaved areas:
* Place foundation concrete 3" below surrounding grade and tamp for
consolidation. Align each post both vertically and laterally. Hold in position
during concrete placement and finishing operation.
* Trowel finish tops of footings; when concrete has dried, cover with
compacted fill to match surrounding grades.
b. In paved areas:
* Where post is located in paved area, place foundation concrete slightly
above surrounding grade, so that water drains away from the post.
* Grout-in posts set into sleeved holes with non-shrink exterior type grout.
* Set keeps, stops, sleeves and other accessories into pavement as required.
11. Top rails: Install continuously through post caps. Rail must extend full depth into
coupling (minimum 1").
12. Bottom & Intermediate Rails: Provide rails as indicated on drawings. Provide
boulevard-type connectors and rail end caps; finish to match fabric.
13. Brace assemblies: Install brace assemblies wherever the fence changes direction or
height and at gates.
14. Tension wire:
a. Install tension wires before stretching fabric and tie to each post with wire
ties or clips.
b. Install tension wire on outside of field between fabric and posts.
15. Stretch fabric tight between terminal posts. Install on field side of fence, and anchor
securely to framework, position bottom of fabric flush with grade.
16. Cut fabric to form continuous piece between terminal posts.
a. Pull the fabric taut and clip or tie to posts, top rail, and bottom rail.
b. Install fabric on the playing field side of the fence.
c. Anchor to framework, so the fabric remains in tension after the pulling force
is released.
d. Install wire ties of sufficient length to weave through the fence fabric, wrap
around the post or rail a full 360 degrees and be twisted securely with three
full twists. After twisting, cut off protruding wire ends to prevent untwisting

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by hand. Install wire ties to minimize hazard to the public. See Drawing on
next page for details.
e. Peen bolt threads to prevent removal of nuts. Install bolts to minimize
hazard to the public.
17. Install gates plumb, level, and secure for full opening without interference.
a. Adjust hardware for smooth operation.
b. Lubricate as necessary.
See section III.A. Figure 1 for diagrams of typical chain link fence, tie wire detail, baseball field.
B. Coated Chain Link Fence (Section B)
1. Products
Acceptable Manufacturers
* Acco Page Fence Division, Monessen, PA. Aluminized Steel
* Allied Tube and Conduit Corp., Harvey, IL. Cold Rolled Steel Pipe (SS-40
Pipe)
* Broski Brothers, Inc., Kansas City, MO. Galvanized Steel, Aluminized Steel
* Century Wire and Fence Co., Inc. Bladensburg, MD. Vinyl Coated Steel
* Century Tub, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Cold Rolled (DQ - 40)
* Colorguard Corp., Raritan, NJ. Vinyl Coated Steel
* Davis Walker Corp., Memphis, TN. Vinyl Coated Steel
* P&H Tubing, Bossier City, LA. Cold Rolled Steel Pipe (SP-40)
* Southeastern Wire, Tampa, FL. Fabric
* Wheatland Tube, Wheatland, PA. Schedule 40 Steel Pipe, Domestic
* Or approved equal
2. Materials
a. Chain Link Fabric: One-piece width, full height up to 12' - 0", 1 3/4" mesh, PVC
fuse-coated, galvanized core, 6 & 9 gauge (0.148") steel wire.
* Finish: Comply with ASTM F688, Type 2B, Class 2B.
* Selvages: Top and bottom selvages knuckled.
b. Framework: Galvanized steel, ASTM A120 or A 123 with not less than 1.8 oz.
Zinc per sq.ft. of surface; thermally bonded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic
resin finish over galvanizing, not less than 10 mils (.010") thick. Color to
match chain link fabric. Provide framework, fittings and accessories in
accordance with manufacturer's standard.
c. Hardware and accessories: Provide manufacturer's standard hardware and
accessories, except as otherwise indicated; Finish: Galvanized ASTM A153.
All items to be PVC coated except for hinges on gates. Gate hinges to be
painted with an approved paint after installation.
d. Pipe weight chart: high tensile steel (SS-40) and Schedule 40 steel pipe.
Pipe Size High Tensile Steel Sch.40
Steel
Pipe
1.66"od 1.836 bs./lf 2.27 lbs./lf
1.90"od 2.281 lbs./lf 2.72 lbs./lf
2.375"od 3.117 lbs./lf 3.65 lbs./lf
2.875"od 4.640 lbs./lf 5.79 lbs./lf
3.50"od 5.706 lbs./lf Not Available
4.00"od Not Available 9.11 lbs./lf
6.625"od Not available 18.97 lbs./lf

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3. Components
a. End, corner, and pull posts: 2.875" od steel pipe, 5.79 lbs./lf
b. Line Posts: 2.375" od steel pipe, 3.65 lbs./lf
c. Gate Posts for 7' tall gates with overhead transom:
* For gates with leaves 3-6' wide, provide 3" posts.
* For gates with leaves 7-13' wide, provide 4" posts.
d. Gate Posts for gates less than 7' tall:
* For gates with leaves 3-6' wide, provide 3" posts
* For gates with leaves 7-13' wide, provide 4" posts
e. Rails
* 1.66" od steel pipe, 2.27 lbs./lf., finish to match fabric.
* Provide continuous top, mid, & bottom rails for fence over 9' tall, in
manufacturer's longest lengths. Include heavy-duty couplings for
each joint. Provide necessary fittings for attaching top and bottom
rail to each gate, corner, pull and end post.
f. Post brace assembly: Manufacturer's standard adjustable brace at end and
gate posts and at both sides of corner and pull posts, with horizontal brace
located at mid-height of fabric. Use same material as top rail for brace, and
truss to line posts with 3/8" diameter rod and adjustable tightener. Provide
at each end and gate post and at each corner and at both sides of corner
and pull posts. Color to match framework.
4. Gates
a. Gate frames over 6'-0" high, or leaf width exceeding 8'-0": 1.90" od steel pipe,
2.72 lbs./lf, finish to match framework.
b. Gate frames 6' high or less, or leaf width 8' wide or less: 1.66" od steel pipe,
2.27 lbs./lf
5. Fabricate gate perimeter frames of tubular members assembled by welding or with
special fittings at corners. Provide additional horizontal and vertical members to
ensure proper operation and for attachment of fabric, hardware and accessories.
Space frame members a maximum of 8' apart unless otherwise indicated.
6. Welding: All gate frames will be mitered for fit and welded by an experienced
craftsman. Angles, heights and lines will be uniform and true. Welds shall be ground
smooth, primed and painted with two coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces.
7. Gate fabric: metal and finish to match fence fabric. Attach stretcher bars to gate
frames at vertical edges at a maximum of 15" o.c.
8. Gate hardware: Provide manufacturer's PVC-coated standard hardware, complete with
latches, stops, keepers and hinges complying with CLMI specifications and in
accordance with the following:
* Hinges: size and material to suit gate size, non-lift-off type, offset to
permit 180-degree gate opening. Provide 1 pair of hinges for each leaf.
Hinges to be galvanized, then painted after installation with approved
paint.
* Latch: Forked type to permit operation from either side of gate with
padlock eye as integral part of latch.

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9. Accessories
a. Tubular post tops: Commercial grade, heavy-duty weather-tight closure caps,
1 top for each post. Provide tops with openings to accommodate top rails.
Post caps shall be PVC coated to match framework finish.
b. Stretcher Bars: One-piece lengths equal to full height of fabric with minimum
cross-section of 3/16" x 34". Provide one stretcher bar for each gate and end
post, and two for each corner and pull post.
c. Stretcher Bar Bands: Space not over 15" o.c. to secure stretcher bar to end,
corner pull and gate posts. Finish: PVC coated to match framework.
Minimum size: 34" by 1/10" thick (nominal)
d. Rail Sleeves: Material and finish to match rail. Minimum length shall be 6".
e. Tie wires: Minimum 10 gauge galvanized, PVC-coated steel (aluminum ties
may NOT be used).
10. Miscellaneous Materials
a. Primer: Submit technical data for approval.
b. Touch-up paint: Glossy enamel paint suitable for application on fence
materials. Color to match adjacent pipe. Submit technical data for approval.
c. Concrete: ASTM C94 ready-mixed concrete, minimum 28-day compressive
strength of 2,500 psi, air-entrained 2% to 4%.
11. Installation
a. Install fence structure, gates, and fabric so that there is no gap or opening
greater than 2".
b. Post installation in grass/unpaved areas:
* Place foundation concrete 3" below surrounding grade and tamp for
consolidation. Align each post both vertically and laterally. Hold in
position during concrete placement and finishing operation.
* Trowel finish tops of footings; when concrete has dried, cover with
compacted fill to match surrounding grades.
c. Post installation in paved areas:
* Where post is located in paved area, place foundation concrete
slightly above surrounding grade, so that water drains away from the
post.
* Grout-in posts set into sleeved holes with non-shrink exterior type
grout.
* Set keeps, stops, sleeves and other accessories into pavement as
required.
d. Top rails: Install continuously through post caps. Rail must extend full depth
into coupling (a minimum 1").
e. Bottom and Mid Rails: Provide rails as indicated on drawings. Provide
boulevard-type connectors and rail end caps; finish to match fabric.
f. Brace assemblies: Install brace assemblies at each end, pull and gate post,
both sides of corner posts and wherever the fence changes direction or
height. Use brace rails and adjustable 3/8" diameter truss rods.
g. Fabric Installation:
* Cut fabric to form continuous piece between terminal posts.
* Stretch fabric tight between terminal posts. Install on court side of
fence, and anchor securely to framework. Position bottom of fabric a
maximum of 1" above ground level at each post.