Clean Water Treatment Plant Slide Gate & Chain-Link Fence Replacement Bids

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	May 29, 2026
Due:	Jun 23, 2026
Agency:	City of Zeeland
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	56 - Construction and Building Materials 68 - Chemicals and Chemical Products Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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21 South Elm Street • Zeeland, Michigan 49464 • (616) 772-6400 • FAX (616) 772-5352

BIDS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE

FOLLOWING PROJECT:

CANTILEVER SLIDE GATE AND CHAIN-LINK FENCE

REPLACEMENT

CLEAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT

NORTH ENTRANCE

CITY OF ZEELAND, MICHIGAN

Sealed bids from contractors will be received at the Zeeland City

Clerk's Office, 21 S. Elm St., Zeeland MI 49464 on or before

June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened and read aloud at

that time and location.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked

Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement.

The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to award

bids in its own best interest.

Project Contact: Doug Engelsman, Clean Water Plant

Superintendent, dengelsman@cityofzeeland.com, 616-772-0873.

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21 South Elm Street • Zeeland, Michigan 49464 • (616) 772-6400 • FAX (616) 772-5352

Bid Specifications

Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement

Clean Water Treatment Plant – 350 Rich Street

City of Zeeland, Michigan

General Information and Instructions

1. The City of Zeeland will receive proposals from qualified contractors

for Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement at the

Clean Water Treatment Plant north entrance, 350 Rich Street,

Zeeland, MI 49464.

2. Proposals must be mailed or delivered in person to the Zeeland City

Clerk's Office, 21 South Elm Street, Zeeland, MI 49464. All

proposals must be sealed in envelopes, clearly marked “Cantilever

Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement” and must be received

prior to 11:00 AM, June 23, 2026. This will be a public bid opening.

Evaluation of proposals and award will be at a later date; the

contractor will receive a letter of intent prior to receipt of contract.

3. The City will hold a pre-bid meeting at the site on June 10, 2026 at

10:00AM at the project location for interested bidders.

4. The schedule of Work Shall be as follows:

June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – Pre-Bid Meeting

June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – Bids Due

July 6, 2026 – Anticipated Award

5. Performance and Labor and Material Bonds will not be required for

the project unless the total project cost exceeds $50,000.

6. Provide Liability Insurance and a Certificate of Insurance showing the

City of Zeeland as additional insured with a liability coverage of at

least $2,000,000. As is such, the successful bidder shall be required to

hold the City of Zeeland harmless from any liability in connection

with the required work.

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7. Funding for the project is by the City of Zeeland and the project does

not require the payment of prevailing wages.

8. The successful bidder shall comply with all ordinances of the City of

Zeeland and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes,

regulations, safety requirements, and permit requirements in

conjunction with the performance of the project.

9. Please direct all questions to Doug Engelsman, Clean Water Plant

Superintendent, at 616-772-0873 or dengelsman@cityofzeeland.com.

10. Bidders are required to register with Susan Moore,

smoore@cityofzeeland.com, prior to the bid date to ensure receipt of

any and all addendums, clarifications, etc.

11. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to

waive all irregularities in proposals. Proposals remain firm for sixty

(60) days from the date of the Bid Opening.

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21 South Elm Street • Zeeland, Michigan 49464 • (616) 772-6400 • FAX (616) 772-5352

Project Specifications

Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement

Clean Water Treatment Plant

The City of Zeeland is requesting bids for the furnishing and installation of a

galvanized chain-link cantilever slide gate system at the north entrance to the

Clean Water Treatment Plant in Zeeland, Michigan.

Scope of Work

1. Furnish and install one (1) black-coated galvanized cantilever slide

gate to match the existing or referenced gate design. The gate will

be installed to secure the asphalt drive and shall include all

hardware, posts, rollers, guides, brackets, latches, fasteners, concrete

foundations, and accessories required for a complete and functional

installation.

2. Furnish and install approximately 50 linear feet of 6-foot-high

galvanized chain-link fencing to tie into the new gate system.

3. Remove and properly dispose of any existing gate, fencing, posts,

operator equipment, foundations, wiring, or debris that must be

removed to complete the installation.

4. Restore disturbed asphalt, gravel, turf, fencing, and adjacent site

surfaces to equal or better condition following installation.

Gate and Fence Requirements

1. Gate and fencing shall be commercial-grade galvanized chain-link

construction with black coating where exposed to view, matching

the existing or referenced gate design as closely as practical.

2. Gate shall be a cantilever slide type and shall be designed for

smooth, stable operation across the full opening without ground

track obstruction.

3. Posts and foundations shall be sized by the contractor for the gate

opening, wind exposure, soil conditions, gate weight, and operator

requirements.

4. Fence fabric shall be 6 feet high and shall include top rail or

bracing, tension wire, bands, ties, terminal posts, line posts, and all

accessories required for a complete tie-in to existing fencing.

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5. All cut, drilled, welded, or damaged galvanized surfaces shall be

repaired with zinc-rich coating or other manufacturer-approved

corrosion protection.

6. Contractor shall field verify dimensions, grades, gate handing,

opening width, clearances, slide travel area, fencing tie-in points,

and operator location prior to fabrication or ordering materials.

Gate Operator and Electrical Requirements

1. Supply and install one (1) new gate operator compatible with the

specified 480V / 3-phase power supply, which will be provided at

the installation location.

2. Gate operator shall be suitable for commercial/industrial exterior

use and shall be appropriately rated for the gate size, weight,

frequency of use, and weather exposure.

3. Operator installation shall include mounting pad or post,

disconnecting means where required, grounding, bonding, conduit,

wiring from available power source, terminations, programming,

testing, and all accessories required for a complete operating

system.

4. All electrical work shall be performed by properly qualified

personnel and shall comply with applicable electrical codes, utility

requirements, and manufacturer installation instructions.

5. Contractor shall coordinate with the City prior to interrupting

electrical service or security access. Existing facility operations and

access shall be maintained unless otherwise approved by the City.

Security Controls, Access, and Safety Devices

1. The gate operator shall be fully integrated into the existing security

control system. Contractor shall coordinate all required wiring,

controls, relays, programming, testing, and verification with the City

and the City's security control provider as required.

2. Provide one (1) 5-foot monitored safety bump edge mounted on the

roller post nearest the driveway to provide open obstruction

detection.

3. Provide one (1) 5-foot monitored safety bump edge mounted on the

leading edge of the gate for close obstruction detection.

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Clean Water Treatment Plant Slide Gate & Chain-Link Fence Replacement Bids

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