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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, District Office Fence Project, identified under Solicitation ID: 26-2985-DP. Work is to be performed near 642 Arizona St, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA in San Diego County.

General Project Description

This project involves the construction of a new fence system at the Sweetwater Union High School District's District Office parking lot. The scope includes furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision for the installation of new 8' high iron metal fences and galvanized privacy chain link fences, along with associated electric slide gates (20', 32', 26') and a 3' wide pedestrian swing gate. The project requires the installation of LiftMaster slide operators with battery backup, wireless keypads, Alarm lock kits, strobe lights, gate loops, and Knox boxes. Concrete footings with rebar are specified for posts and gates. Ancillary work includes demolition and removal of existing fences, vegetation, signposts, and parking stops, trenching for electrical/low voltage conduits, backfilling, and resurfacing. The project also entails the installation of interior electrical panels and an exterior low voltage woodshed.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of temporary secured fence with privacy mesh for job site security.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Maintain operation of main electric (32') gate during construction.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Protect existing telephone/intercom gate system and connect to new electric gate.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Demolition, removal, and haul away of all shrubs/vegetation (including roots).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Demolition, removal, and haul away of all Section B fence and gates.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Cut flush and patch holes for all parking signposts.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Carefully remove and store existing parking stops for re-installation; replace any damaged parking stops.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Trenching and installation of conduits for electrical and low voltage wires to each electric gate. Specifications: Trenches minimum 36” deep.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Cover open trenches with steel traffic-rated plates (for vehicles) and plywood (for pedestrians).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Remove and haul away native soil and materials from trenches.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Backfill trenches with base at 90% compaction.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Top backfilled trenches with 4” of DG (Decomposed Granite).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of new 8' high x approximately 423' long iron metal fence (Section A). Specifications: Fence line set back 4' from sidewalk; 10' hot-dipped galvanized powder-coated black panels; top fence line to follow ground contour; posts 2-1/2” steel squares, 1/4” thick; post footings 3' deep, 12” wide, 3,500 PSI concrete (crowned on top); top/bottom rails 2-1/2” steel square, 1½" thick; pickets 1" steel, 3/16" thick, 4-1/2" O.C.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of two (2) 20' electric gates (Section A). Specifications: LiftMaster SL3000UL 1HP Slide Operator with battery backup, one (1) NETPDK Wireless Keypads, and one (1) NETPDKPAK26D, or equal; gate tracks with 6” j-hooks embedded in 16"x16" with 5,000 PSI concrete footing; footings with four #5 rebar, cross bars 16" O.C. top and bottom; strobe lights, two gate loops, and a Knox box; slide gates built same as fence materials with 1"x1" 10ga. hot-dipped galvanized screens powder-coated; operators and chains enclosed with welded wire; dedicated circuit breaker for each gate operator.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of one (1) 3' wide pedestrian swing gate (Section A). Specifications: Per detail drawing and specification cut sheets; include Alarm lock ETPDNS1G/26DM99 Kit.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of new 8' high x approximately 385' fence (Section #B). Specifications: 2-7/8” galvanized schedule 40 post/pipe with 12"x3' footings; 3,500 PSI big rock concrete; posts maximum 10' apart; horizontal framework with 1-7/8" top and bottom rails; galvanized privacy chain link fabric (Privacy slats color TBD).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of two (2) electric gates (Section #B). Specifications: LiftMaster SL3000UL 1HP Slide Operator with battery backup, one (1) NETPDK Wireless Keypads, One (1) NETPDKPAK26D, or equal; gate tracks with 6" j-hooks embedded in 16"x16" with 5,000 PSI concrete footing; footings with four #5 rebar, cross bars 16" O.C. top and bottom; strobe lights, two gate loops, and a Knox box; slide gates built same as fence materials; operators and chains enclosed; dedicated circuit breaker for each gate operator.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of Interior Electrical Panel inside men's restroom (Section C) with dedicated circuit breaker for each gate operator.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of Exterior Low voltage woodshed on the backside of the Board Room (Section D), including Alarm Lock keypads, wires, panels, and hardware for each gate.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, NAICS 238190 – Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, NAICS 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 5, 2025, and was last updated on December 17, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 7, 2026.

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