Town of Independence Ralph Mitchell Zoo Elk Fence Replacement RFP - 2025
Town of IndependenceCity · Independence, KS- Due
- Nov 14, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2025
The 30-second brief
Town of Independence is seeking a professional fencing company for the Ralph Mitchell Zoo Elk Fence Replacement project. The scope includes replacing approximately 1,800 ft of interior fence line with welded steel pipe fencing, 4 vertical posts, horizontal top, bottom, and middle rails, 12.5 gauge hi-tensile black woven wire, and five 10-ft single panel swing gates and two 5-ft swing gates. Rock or gravel is required under the bottom rail, and all posts, rails, and gates must be painted black. Submissions are due by November 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST via email to [email protected] and [email protected].
Qualifications and Experience, Insurance, Licensing, Project Approach, Cost Proposal
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Summary
Town of Independence is seeking a professional fencing company for the Ralph Mitchell Zoo Elk Fence Replacement project.
The scope includes replacing approximately 1,800 ft of interior fence line with welded steel pipe fencing, 4 vertical posts, horizontal top, bottom, and middle rails, 12.5 gauge hi-tensile black woven wire, and five 10-ft single panel swing gates and two 5-ft swing gates. Rock or gravel is required under the bottom rail, and all posts, rails, and gates must be painted black. Submissions are due by November 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST via email to [email protected] and [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Qualifications and Experience
- Insurance
- Licensing
- Project Approach
- Cost Proposal
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Proof of liability insurance
- Personal injury including death and workers compensation coverage
- City of Independence and State of Kansas fencing license
- Project timeline
- Cost proposal
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Independence, KS
- Projected sq ft
- 87,120 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Independence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 14, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] and [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Independence in KS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications and Experience, Insurance, Licensing, Project Approach, Cost Proposal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Independence?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Independence are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Independence regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proof of liability insurance, personal injury including death and workers compensation coverage, City of Independence and State of Kansas fencing license, project timeline, cost proposal. Review the full document from Town of Independence for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Independence, KS. The total projected area is 87120 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.