Description
The City of Lynchburg is seeking contractors to furnish and install two areas of steel pedestrian fencing along the railroad tracks across from the downtown Skatepark and up to the area incorporating the front of Depot Grille in downtown Lynchburg. The fencing will be constructed and installed according to the specifications and drawings attached to the bid documents. The contractor will be responsible for directing traffic flow during the installation, including a partial closure of the parking area if deemed necessary. The timeframe for fabrication and installation will be 90 days from the award of the contract by the City of Lynchburg, with a $100.00/day penalty if not completed in the timeframe allowed.
Some key points to consider:
• The project involves the installation of steel pedestrian fencing in a specific area of downtown Lynchburg.
• The contractor must comply with Norfolk Southern Rail requirements, including the erection of a barricade/fence along the southerly boundary of the premises.
• The contractor must also comply with Railroad insurance requirements, including the purchase of a commercial Railroad Protective Liability Insurance (RPLI) policy on behalf of the Landlord with a policy limit of $2 million per occurrence and $6 million in the project aggregate.
• The contractor will be required to provide a performance bond and a payment bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract sum.
• The contractor must commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and substantially complete the work within 90 calendar days.