Fence Maintenance & Replacement Services

The Villages Community Development Districts are seeking bids for Fence Maintenance & Replacement Services. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the installation and painting of 2-board, 3-board, and 4-board fencing throughout the Districts, as well as the installation of PVC fencing. The services shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Posts shall be treated CCA, 0.40 retention minimum, measuring 5"–6" in diameter and 7' in length. • Boards shall be treated MCA, 0.15 retention minimum, and shall be “Premium” grade boards only, approximately 1" x 6" x 16' (NO ALTERNATES). • Posts shall be installed at approximately 8-foot centers. • The finished fence height shall be approximately 50 inches. • Posts shall be tamped firm. • Board joints shall be staggered on 8-foot centers. • Nails shall be 16d galvanized screw shank. • All post holes shall be hand dug. • Where applicable, animal wire installed at the bottom of the fence shall be 2" x 4" welded wire, minimum 14 gauge. • Where applicable, wire shall be trenched approximately 12 inches deep and stapled to the second board from the bottom. • Wire shall be stretched tight and installed plumb with the posts. • Posts and boards shall be painted with “Fence-Guard 3” (NO ALTERNATES), a water-based black satin sheen acrylic fence paint. Application by spraying is prohibited; brush and roller application only. • All trenches shall be raked smooth and level, and all trash and wood debris shall be picked up and removed daily. • There is no vehicular access around wetland areas; therefore, the Contractor shall manually carry materials as necessary. • When replacing fencing, any posts or boards determined by the District to be in good condition shall be removed, transported to a specified area, and stacked neatly.