1. SOI.pdf

The document is a Statement of Intent (SOI) for the GAOA South Zone Fence Replacement project, detailing fence removal and replacement specifications across multiple sites in the Manti La Sal National Forest near Moab and Monticello, Utah. The SOI provides a comprehensive breakdown of wooden post and rail and barbed wire fence replacement at various locations, including Warner, Mason Draw, Oowah Lake, Buckeye, Buckboard, Devils Canyon, Nizhoni, Porcupine Rim, and Monticello Lake, with both base bid and optional sites totaling approximately 22,423 linear feet of fence work.

The project involves full fence rebuilds using new materials, with specific site constraints including limited heavy equipment access, varied terrain (flat, vegetated, boggy, and steep areas), and requirements for disposing of demolition materials off-site. The estimated project budget ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with a contract duration of 365 calendar days and an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service, focusing on replacing and repairing fences to prevent OHV/ATV incursions and maintain forest boundaries, with specific attention to post conditions, wire conversion, and site-specific challenges.