IFB #27-16-IS CUMBERLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEE GARDEN FENCE REPLACEMENT

Cumberland County, North Carolina, issued Invitation for Bid #27-16-IS for the replacement of the employee garden fence. The project requires the demolition and disposal of existing fencing and the installation of a 6-foot black aluminum alloy fence using 6063-T6/T5 alloy. Technical specifications mandate that picket spacing remain under 4 inches to meet municipal safety codes and that posts be set 32 to 36 inches deep into concrete footings. The installation must include one 8-10 foot gate and one 3-foot walkthrough gate. Bidders must provide pricing for both AAMA 2604 and the preferred AAMA 2605 architectural grade powder-coating. The contract will be awarded as a purchase order based on the best interests of the County, requiring bidders to provide a total bid encompassing materials, labor, and tax. All work must be completed within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and finalized by November 30, 2026. The selected contractor must maintain adequate commercial insurance authorized in North Carolina and provide a minimum one-year warranty for parts and labor and a five-year warranty on equipment. While bid, performance, and payment bonds are not required, contractors must comply with North Carolina statutory licensing provisions. Bids were due by October 8, 2026.