Clean Water Treatment Plant Slide Gate & Chain-Link Fence Replacement Bids

21 South Elm Street * Zeeland, Michigan 49464 * (616) 772-6400 * FAX (616) 772-5352
BIDS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE
FOLLOWING PROJECT:
CANTILEVER SLIDE GATE AND CHAIN-LINK FENCE
REPLACEMENT
CLEAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
NORTH ENTRANCE
CITY OF ZEELAND, MICHIGAN
Sealed bids from contractors will be received at the Zeeland City
Clerk's Office, 21 S. Elm St., Zeeland MI 49464 on or before
June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened and read aloud at
that time and location.
All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement.
The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to award
bids in its own best interest.
Project Contact: Doug Engelsman, Clean Water Plant
Superintendent, dengelsman@cityofzeeland.com, 616-772-0873.
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Bid Specifications
Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement
Clean Water Treatment Plant - 350 Rich Street
City of Zeeland, Michigan
General Information and Instructions
1. The City of Zeeland will receive proposals from qualified contractors
for Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement at the
Clean Water Treatment Plant north entrance, 350 Rich Street,
Zeeland, MI 49464.
2. Proposals must be mailed or delivered in person to the Zeeland City
Clerk's Office, 21 South Elm Street, Zeeland, MI 49464. All
proposals must be sealed in envelopes, clearly marked "Cantilever
Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement" and must be received
prior to 11:00 AM, June 23, 2026. This will be a public bid opening.
Evaluation of proposals and award will be at a later date; the
contractor will receive a letter of intent prior to receipt of contract.
3. The City will hold a pre-bid meeting at the site on June 10, 2026 at
10:00AM at the project location for interested bidders.
4. The schedule of Work Shall be as follows:
June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - Pre-Bid Meeting
June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM - Bids Due
July 6, 2026 - Anticipated Award
5. Performance and Labor and Material Bonds will not be required for
the project unless the total project cost exceeds $50,000.
6. Provide Liability Insurance and a Certificate of Insurance showing the
City of Zeeland as additional insured with a liability coverage of at
least $2,000,000. As is such, the successful bidder shall be required to
hold the City of Zeeland harmless from any liability in connection
with the required work.
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7. Funding for the project is by the City of Zeeland and the project does
not require the payment of prevailing wages.
8. The successful bidder shall comply with all ordinances of the City of
Zeeland and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes,
regulations, safety requirements, and permit requirements in
conjunction with the performance of the project.
9. Please direct all questions to Doug Engelsman, Clean Water Plant
Superintendent, at 616-772-0873 or dengelsman@cityofzeeland.com.
10. Bidders are required to register with Susan Moore,
smoore@cityofzeeland.com, prior to the bid date to ensure receipt of
any and all addendums, clarifications, etc.
11. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to
waive all irregularities in proposals. Proposals remain firm for sixty
(60) days from the date of the Bid Opening.
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21 South Elm Street * Zeeland, Michigan 49464 * (616) 772-6400 * FAX (616) 772-5352
Project Specifications
Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement
Clean Water Treatment Plant
The City of Zeeland is requesting bids for the furnishing and installation of a
galvanized chain-link cantilever slide gate system at the north entrance to the
Clean Water Treatment Plant in Zeeland, Michigan.
Scope of Work
1. Furnish and install one (1) black-coated galvanized cantilever slide
gate to match the existing or referenced gate design. The gate will
be installed to secure the asphalt drive and shall include all
hardware, posts, rollers, guides, brackets, latches, fasteners, concrete
foundations, and accessories required for a complete and functional
installation.
2. Furnish and install approximately 50 linear feet of 6-foot-high
galvanized chain-link fencing to tie into the new gate system.
3. Remove and properly dispose of any existing gate, fencing, posts,
operator equipment, foundations, wiring, or debris that must be
removed to complete the installation.
4. Restore disturbed asphalt, gravel, turf, fencing, and adjacent site
surfaces to equal or better condition following installation.
Gate and Fence Requirements
1. Gate and fencing shall be commercial-grade galvanized chain-link
construction with black coating where exposed to view, matching
the existing or referenced gate design as closely as practical.
2. Gate shall be a cantilever slide type and shall be designed for
smooth, stable operation across the full opening without ground
track obstruction.
3. Posts and foundations shall be sized by the contractor for the gate
opening, wind exposure, soil conditions, gate weight, and operator
requirements.
4. Fence fabric shall be 6 feet high and shall include top rail or
bracing, tension wire, bands, ties, terminal posts, line posts, and all
accessories required for a complete tie-in to existing fencing.
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5. All cut, drilled, welded, or damaged galvanized surfaces shall be
repaired with zinc-rich coating or other manufacturer-approved
corrosion protection.
6. Contractor shall field verify dimensions, grades, gate handing,
opening width, clearances, slide travel area, fencing tie-in points,
and operator location prior to fabrication or ordering materials.
Gate Operator and Electrical Requirements
1. Supply and install one (1) new gate operator compatible with the
specified 480V / 3-phase power supply, which will be provided at
the installation location.
2. Gate operator shall be suitable for commercial/industrial exterior
use and shall be appropriately rated for the gate size, weight,
frequency of use, and weather exposure.
3. Operator installation shall include mounting pad or post,
disconnecting means where required, grounding, bonding, conduit,
wiring from available power source, terminations, programming,
testing, and all accessories required for a complete operating
system.
4. All electrical work shall be performed by properly qualified
personnel and shall comply with applicable electrical codes, utility
requirements, and manufacturer installation instructions.
5. Contractor shall coordinate with the City prior to interrupting
electrical service or security access. Existing facility operations and
access shall be maintained unless otherwise approved by the City.
Security Controls, Access, and Safety Devices
1. The gate operator shall be fully integrated into the existing security
control system. Contractor shall coordinate all required wiring,
controls, relays, programming, testing, and verification with the City
and the City's security control provider as required.
2. Provide one (1) 5-foot monitored safety bump edge mounted on the
roller post nearest the driveway to provide open obstruction
detection.
3. Provide one (1) 5-foot monitored safety bump edge mounted on the
leading edge of the gate for close obstruction detection.
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4. Provide vehicle detection loops for exit and safety detection,
including saw cutting, loop wire, sealant, conduit, detector modules,
and connections to the operator as required.
5. Provide one (1) pedestal for entry system installation, coordinated
with the City for final location, height, conduit routing, and access
control requirements.
6. Provide remote receiver and push button opener controls as required
for City operation.
7. Provide all control relays, wiring, low-voltage components,
monitored inputs, surge protection, and programming required for a
complete, code-compliant, and operational system.
8. Gate system shall comply with current applicable requirements for
automated vehicular gate systems, including UL 325 and ASTM
F2200 where applicable.
Installation Requirements
1. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment,
supervision, permits, inspections, utility coordination, traffic
control, disposal, startup, and cleanup necessary to complete the
work.
2. Contractor shall call MISS DIG and verify public and private
utilities before excavating, drilling, saw cutting, trenching, or
installing posts, loops, conduit, or foundations.
3. Work shall be planned to maintain plant security. Openings in the
fence line shall not be left unsecured unless approved by the City.
Temporary security measures shall be provided when needed.
4. Contractor shall protect existing asphalt, fencing, utilities,
landscaping, structures, controls, and other improvements from
damage. Damage caused by the contractor shall be repaired at the
contractor's expense.
5. Contractor shall coordinate access to the project site with the project
contact and shall comply with City site rules, plant security
requirements, and working hour restrictions.
6. Contractor shall keep the site clean and orderly and shall remove all
debris, packaging, spoils, and surplus materials from the site at the
completion of work.
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Submittals and Documentation
1. Provide product data for gate, fence materials, gate operator, safety
edges, detection loops, receiver, controls, pedestal, and related
accessories prior to installation.
2. Provide manufacturer installation instructions and wiring diagrams
for the gate operator and safety/control devices.
3. Provide proposed layout showing gate location, fence tie-ins,
pedestal location, vehicle detection loop locations, and conduit
routing before installation work begins.
4. Provide closeout documentation including operation and
maintenance manuals, warranty information, as-built wiring/control
information, and manufacturer startup documentation.
Testing, Startup, and Training
1. Contractor shall perform manufacturer-recommended startup and
operational testing after installation.
2. Test gate travel, open/close limits, reversing functions, obstruction
detection, monitored safety edges, exit loop, safety loop, remote
receiver, push button controls, entry pedestal wiring, and security
system integration.
3. Contractor shall correct any deficiencies identified during startup or
City review before final acceptance.
4. Provide basic training to City staff on gate operation, manual
release, safety features, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Warranty
1. Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year warranty on labor and
installation.
2. Manufacturer warranties shall apply to all gate, operator, controls,
safety devices, and accessory equipment.
3. Warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance by the City after
successful startup, testing, and delivery of closeout documentation.
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All work will be performed in accordance with the specifications prepared
and furnished by the City of Zeeland.
Total Bid - Cantilever Slide Gate and Chain-Link Fence Replacement -
supply, remove existing as required, install, integrate controls, test, and train
City staff:
Total Bid: _____________________________
Bidder:
_____________________________
Printed Name of Bidder
Dated: ___________________ By:__________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative
_____________________________
Printed Name of Signer and Title
_____________________________
Street Address
_____________________________
City, State, and Zip
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