Security Fence Improvements at the Public Safety Facility

The City of Turlock is soliciting sealed proposals for Security Fence Improvements at the Public Safety Facility under solicitation number CP 25-048, with responses due by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The work involves full installation of security fencing improvements, including removal of existing structures, temporary fencing, new fencing panels and frames, a pedestrian gate, and associated work as per approved plans and specifications. Work must commence within ten working days of the Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion by day 55 and final completion by day 60. All materials and installations must comply with the California Building Code, Caltrans Standard Specifications, OSHA regulations, ADA standards, and other applicable codes, with the most stringent requirement prevailing in case of conflict. The Contractor is required to submit two representative product samples, provide all labor and equipment, coordinate inspections with 24-hour notice, and ensure all work is performed in a good workmanlike manner. Proposals must include a completed bid form, bid bond, non-collusion affidavit, and supporting documentation in PDF format, with no physical submissions accepted. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, where responsibility and full compliance with all requirements are mandatory, and the lowest responsive bid will be selected. All bidders must demonstrate financial and operational capability, carry insurance with A.M. Best ratings of A-:VII or higher, and post approved certificates prior to work commencement. Performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract price are required, with waiver of notice of contract changes. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage laws, submit certified payroll records, notify Underground Service Alert 48 hours prior to excavation, and adhere to DOT non-discrimination requirements under Title 49 CFR Part 26. Site-specific requirements include 6-foot temporary fencing with no 4-inch sphere passage, protection of existing utilities and landscaping, and on-site superintendence throughout construction. All work products are deemed works made for hire and owned exclusively by the City. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Virtual Project Manager (VPM) system on a monthly basis, with 5% retention withheld until final completion. Payment terms are not tied to federal accounting codes or systems, and the sole point of contact for administration and technical oversight is Stephen Fremming, Principal Civil Engineer at the City’s Engineering Division in Turlock