Maintenance Fence Replacement at Deep Creek Lake State Park

The contract involves a comprehensive fencing replacement project at Deep Creek Lake State Park in Maryland, where the contractor is responsible for all aspects of labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and insurance necessary to remove an existing approximately 465 linear feet of 7-foot-tall chain link fencing and barbed wire, and replace it with approximately 615 linear feet of new 6-foot-tall chain link fencing, along with the installation of multiple gates and associated hardware. The scope includes site clearing, debris removal, proper disposal of old fencing components, and restoring the site to its preconstruction condition upon completion. The project also encompasses adherence to all relevant standards, codes, and safety regulations, including OSHA, Maryland Building Performance Standards, and ASTM specifications for fencing materials and installation practices. Bidding is exclusively conducted online through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage platform, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive bid that demonstrates the ability to meet the project requirements. The contract duration is set at 90 calendar days, with work scheduled during standard weekday hours from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and includes specific coordination with project officials for work initiation and site access. An allowance of $8,000 is allocated for tree removal and pruning as needed during construction, based on actual invoices. The project emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, quality workmanship, and thorough documentation, including shop drawings, warranties, and as-built plans, to ensure successful completion of the fencing upgrade at this state park facility.