2023 Railroad Quiet Zone BNSF Railroad Trespass Fencing

As of November 23rd, 2023, project was awarded to Fence American Fence, Inc with an awarded amount of $700,125.90. The project consists ofinstalling approximately 5,000 linear feet of "no-cut" (1/2" diamond) chain link fencing and gates at locations along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad tracks as shown on the plans. The work includes potholing utilities as well as setting up and maintaining traffic control as shown on the plans. The contractor shall meet the requirements put forth in the right of entry permits and contractor requirements issued by BNSF Railroad (attached in the Appendix), including, but not limited to eRailSafe Certification, BNSF Safety Orientation and coordinating with BNSF railroad flaggers when working within 25-feet of the tracks. The Engineer's estimated range for this project is approximately $575,000 to $605,000. A cashier's check, cash or surety bond in the amount of 5% of the bid must be included with the bid. The City of Kent reserves the right to reject any and all bids on any or all schedules or alternates or to waive any informalities in the bidding and shall determine which bid or bidders is the most responsive, satisfactory and responsible bidder and shall be the sole judge thereof. Note: The award of the contract will not occur until the City of Kent has reviewed all bids for responsiveness and responsibility determinations and the Kent: City Council has formally awarded the contract. No plea of mistake in the bid shall be available to the bidder for the recovery of his/her deposit or as a defense to any action based upon the neglect or refusal to execute a contract. Bidders must submit, with their initial bid a signed statement as to whether they have previously performed work subject to the President's Executive Order No. 11246. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

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Exterior Improvements, Fences and Gates.