James W. Fowler Co.

Is seeking qualified MBEs, WBEs, Other COBID-Certified Firms

Contractor to modify metal bollards located in animal holding area by fabricating, cutting, installing and welding material onsite. Contractor will construct a platform adjacent to the elephant exhibit for animal viewing and training purposes. The platform will require installation of an engineered pile anchoring system, framing, decking and a metal cable railing system that matches the railing system currently installed in the exhibit. See Attachment B (3 documents) for detailed Drawings of each part of this project.

Subcontracting and supplier opportunities are available but not limited to the following categories of work: survey subcontractor; concrete supplier; rebar subcontractor; fill & backfill subcontractor; excavation subcontractor; and battered and vertical pile subcontractor.

Engineer's Estimate: $125,000

James W. Fowler Co. is an equal opportunity employer and we are requesting qualified subcontractor and supplier bids from all interested firms, including COBID certified firms. Where economically feasible, we are willing to divide total contract requirements into smaller portions or quantities to permit maximum participation by COBID certified firms. Please contact us to discuss opportunities available.

James W. Fowler Co. will assist COBID certified subcontractors in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, or materials. We are also available to provide assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance to COBID certified subcontractors. Please complete all negotiations 24-hours prior to bid opening. We also encourage the utilization of apprentices for this project.

Bid documents can be obtained from Metro or from James W. Fowler Co. by clicking on the link below. The plans and specs are available at no cost on the James W. Fowler Co. website at www.jwfowler.com. For more information, please contact James W. Fowler Co. at (503) 623-5373. Quotes may be faxed to (503) 623-9117 or emailed to estimating@jwfowler.com.

Please follow the below link for plans, specifications, and addenda issued for this project:

http://www.jwfowler.com/bidopportunities/