School and District Fencing Procurement
United Fence is a commercial fence contractor based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. We install fencing and gate systems for schools, districts, and campuses across Central Arkansas. This page covers how schools and districts purchase fencing from us: cooperative purchasing programs, bonding and insurance documentation, and wage requirements.
Contact us to discuss your district’s requirements: (501) 222-1503
How Districts and Schools Buy Fencing from United Fence
School districts in Arkansas can purchase fencing through a competitive bid issued directly by the district or through a cooperative purchasing program on a pre-negotiated contract.
United Fence is certified through TIPS and TAPS, the two cooperative purchasing programs most commonly used by Arkansas school districts for fencing contracts. You can also engage us directly through a competitive bid.
For the full scope of fencing and gate services available for your campus, see school and campus fencing.
Cooperative Purchasing
Cooperative purchasing programs let school districts purchase goods and services from pre-approved vendors on competitively bid contracts, bypassing the need for a separate district bid. TIPS and TAPS are the programs most commonly used by Arkansas districts for fencing.
| Program | What It Is | United Fence Status |
|---|---|---|
| TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) | A national cooperative purchasing program administered by Region 8 Education Service Center in Texas, available to Arkansas districts. TIPS is what most Arkansas school districts use for fencing contracts. | Certified. Contact us for documentation on initiating a purchase through TIPS. |
| TAPS (Texas Association of Public Schools) | A cooperative purchasing program used by some Arkansas districts. | Certified. Contact us for documentation on initiating a purchase through TAPS. |
No contract numbers are published here. Contact us at (501) 222-1503 and we will provide program documentation for your district’s purchase.
State and District Registration
Many Arkansas school districts require vendors to be registered in state or district systems before a purchase order can be issued. United Fence is not currently registered in ARBuy. Contact us to discuss your district’s specific vendor requirements: (501) 222-1503.
Bonding, Insurance, and Wage Requirements
Public school projects in Arkansas often require contractors to carry payment and performance bonds, meet insurance requirements, and document certified payroll on state-funded work.
| Requirement | United Fence Status |
|---|---|
| Payment and performance bonds | United Fence can bond any project. Payment and performance bonds are available for any project size. Bond documentation is available on request. |
| Insurance | Licensed, bonded, and insured. A COI naming the district as an additional insured is available on request. No coverage figures or limits are published; request documentation for your project. |
| Certified payroll | United Fence has no prior prevailing wage projects. We are set up for certified payroll, which district business offices typically require before award. Contact us to discuss your project’s requirements. |
Working on School Property
Many Arkansas school districts require contractors working on school property to meet specific on-site access requirements. United Fence works with each district’s site access requirements.
Contact us before scheduling a site visit to discuss your district’s process: (501) 222-1503.
Scheduling
Contact us early in your planning cycle to discuss project timing. For school campuses, early coordination helps minimize disruption to campus operations.
(501) 222-1503
What We Need from You to Quote
To put together an accurate quote for a school or campus fencing project, United Fence needs:
01
Scope description. What needs to be fenced: perimeter, athletic fields, playgrounds, gates, or a combination. A rough description is enough to schedule a site visit.
02
Site walk or as-built drawings. A detailed quote requires a site visit. If your district has as-built drawings for the property, send them in advance and we will review them before the visit.
03
Timeline. When does the project need to be complete?
Call (501) 222-1503 to start or request a quote online.
Procurement FAQs
Yes. United Fence is certified through both TIPS and TAPS. TIPS is what most Arkansas school districts use for fencing contracts. Contact us for documentation on initiating a purchase through either program: (501) 222-1503.
United Fence is not currently registered in ARBuy. Contact us to discuss your district’s purchasing requirements: (501) 222-1503.
TIPS is the cooperative purchasing route most Arkansas school districts use for fencing. United Fence is TIPS certified. Contact us to discuss your project’s specific requirements: (501) 222-1503.
Yes. United Fence can bond any project. Payment and performance bonds are available for any project size. Bond documentation is available on request: (501) 222-1503.
United Fence is licensed, bonded, and insured. A COI naming the district as an additional insured is available on request. Contact us: (501) 222-1503.
United Fence has no prior prevailing wage projects. We are set up for certified payroll. Contact us to discuss the wage documentation requirements for your project: (501) 222-1503.
United Fence works with each district’s site access requirements. Contact us before a site visit to discuss your district’s process: (501) 222-1503.
This depends on your district’s bid threshold and purchasing policy. Many Arkansas districts accept TIPS or TAPS cooperative contracts in place of a district bid. Contact us to discuss which purchasing route fits your district’s requirements: (501) 222-1503.
A scope description, a site walk or as-built drawings, and your project timeline. Call (501) 222-1503 or request a quote online. A rough phone estimate is free; a detailed quote requires a site visit.
Start a Cooperative Purchasing Quote
United Fence is a third generation, family-owned commercial fence contractor. We install commercial fencing and gate systems for schools and campuses across Central Arkansas, available through TIPS and TAPS cooperative purchasing.
Phone: (501) 222-1503
One year workmanship warranty plus manufacturer warranties. Excludes acts of God.
BBB Accredited. A+ Rating.
Since 1953. Central Arkansas.
