BioPreferred.pdf

This document appears to be a Solicitation for a federal contract opportunity issued by the USDA Forest Service Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District in New Mexico. The objective of the contract is to remove an existing 4-strand barbed wire and metal post exclosure fence around the North Fork Negrito Creek site and install a new 2-rail metal pipe / 2-wire smooth strand exclosure fence. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, transportation, and specified materials/supplies to complete the 0.51 mile fence installation project. The existing fence is being replaced due to frequent damage from environmental conditions like falling trees and flood waters. The new fence design is intended to be more robust and prevent unauthorized livestock entry into the protected riparian area. Key details include the Solicitation Number 1123855, the contract location in New Mexico, the required fence specifications, and the Government's provision of the metal pipe materials for the contractor to install.