Notice Inviting Bids To Furnish & Deliver Portable Litter Fencing To The City Of Redding, California

The City of Redding is soliciting bids to furnish and deliver ten portable litter fencing units, each measuring 15 feet tall, 24 feet long, and 8 feet wide, constructed from painted steel welded wire mesh with a protective coating. The fencing must be engineered to withstand high winds exceeding 60 mph, featuring durable heavy-wall steel tubing, adjustable outriggers for ground stability, and configurable lifting components compatible with various dozer and compactor blade designs. Acceptable product models include Coastal Netting Systems 15-24-8-L, Southwestern Sales Co. PLF2415, and Metta Technologies Bull Litter Fence with Canopy 2024. Delivery is required F.O.B. Igo, California, at the West Central Landfill, with the bidder responsible for all freight charges. Bidding must be submitted in physical hard-copy form, sealed and addressed to the City Clerk at City Hall, Redding, CA 96001, using the official Bid Proposal Form completed in blue ink, accompanied by product specification sheets and a copy of the bidder’s W-9. No electronic submissions are permitted. The solicitation, identified as Bid #5727 and solicitation number 20260807032, closes on August 31, 2026, and follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, where the lowest compliant and responsible bidder secures the contract. A 5% local preference is applied to bids from businesses holding a valid Redding business license and physical address within city limits. Evaluation focuses on price and responsibility, determined by reputation, financial stability, facilities, and prior experience, with no trade-off allowed between cost and technical merit. The contract requires strict compliance with specifications, including material equivalency approvals, and permits the City to reject any bid for any reason. Payment is contingent on available funds and subject to negotiation unless otherwise agreed, with no standard remittance or invoice processing details provided. The City retains the right to inspect and accept goods upon delivery, reject non-conforming items, terminate for default or convenience, and request time extensions. Contractors must indemnify the City against claims, including patent infringement and third-party liability, maintain insurance naming the City as holder, and comply with California’s non-discrimination laws. All bid documents become public records under the California Public Records Act, and deviations from specifications must be explicitly noted in the bid.