7-Invitation to Bid, Scope, Maps, Fence Specs.pdf
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- SB-FP-09-2526 Electric Fence Installation
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- SB-FP-09-2526 Electric Fence Installation
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- Kane County, Illinois
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This Invitation to Bid document is issued by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois, for the installation of an electric fence at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve. The project involves constructing approximately 7,067 linear feet of high-tensile woven wire fence to expand a 52-acre pasture for a bison herd on restored prairie. The fence must be 6 feet tall with two energized wires at 72 inches and 48 inches from ground level, connected to existing solar energizer circuits. The scope includes installation of seven 12-foot perimeter gates and one 4-foot maintenance gate, with specifications for pressure-treated wooden posts, high-tensile 12.5-gauge woven wire, insulators, and a grounding system. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the project site. Bidders must submit all required documents online through Bonfire by April 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with bid opening on the same date at 8:00 a.m. CST in the District Boardroom. The project award date is May 12, 2026, and all work must be completed by August 31, 2026.
Bidders must submit a bid form with contact information and affidavit of corporation, references, subcontractor information, a Substance Abuse Prevention Form, and at time of award, a Certificate of Insurance naming FPDKC as additional insured, along with performance and payment bonds. The project is not subject to prevailing wage requirements as it is classified as construction for conservation purposes. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted via Bonfire by April 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with any addenda posted by April 8, 2026. The Project Manager is Michelle Blackburn, Agricultural Coordinator, and bidding information is available on the District's website and through www.kaneforest.bonfirehub.com.
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SB-FP-09-2526
To preserve and restore the nature of Kane County
1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva, Illinois 60134
Bill Lenert, President Benjamin Haberthur, Executive Director
INVITATION TO BID
(630) 232-5980 Fax: (630) 232-5924 www.kaneforest.com
Electric Fence Installation
SB-FP-09-2526 March 19, 2026
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County (the District) is seeking qualified contractors interested in a contractual agreement for the installation of an electric fence for the expansion of pasture for a herd of Bison on restored prairie at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve.
HOW TO BID: www.kaneforest.bonfirehub.com
OPTIONAL PRE-BID MEETING 12N882 Engel Rd. Sycamore, IL 60178 April 2, 2026 9:00am
QUESTIONS: Via Euna (formerly Bonfire) by April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm CST
ADDENDUM (If needed): Posted in Bonfire by April 8 at 2:00pm CST
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm CST (must submit online)
BID OPENING: March 19, 2026 at 8:00am CST - District Boardroom
PROJECT AWARD DATE: May 12, 2026
BID REQUIREMENTS: Submit all required documents via Euna
FINAL COMPLETION DATE: August 31, 2026
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Bid Form (Contact, Affidavit of Corporation, Certification &
Proposal)
References
Subcontractors
Substance Abuse Prevention Form
AT TIME OF AWARD: Certificate of Insurance with Endorsements naming FPDKC as additional insured per contract
Performance Bond/Payment Bond
Contract
PROJECT MANAGER: Michelle Blackburn, Agricultural Coordinator
--Construction of fence is for conservation purposes and therefore not subject to prevailing wage--
SB-FP-092526
http://www.kaneforest.com/ http://www.kaneforest.bonfirehub.com/
Bid Summary
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County (the District) is seeking qualified contractors interested in a contractual agreement for the installation of an electric fence for the expansion of pasture for a herd of Bison on restored prairie at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve. Project is not subject to prevailing wages.* There will be an optional pre-bid meeting April 2, 2026 Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve - 12N882 Engel Rd. Sycamore, IL
60178 at 9:00am.
*Construction of fence is for conservation purposes and therefore not subject to prevailing wage
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County (the District) is seeking qualified contractors interested in a contractual agreement for the installation of an electric fence for the expansion of pasture for a herd of Bison on restored prairie at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve, 13N240 Engel Road, Sycamore, Burlington Township, Illinois. Attached maps designate site location, site details, current infrastructure, fence perimeter, topography, and location of gates. Pasture is 52 acres and perimeter measures approximately 7,067 feet. Desired fence height is 6 feet (72 inches) from ground to top energized wire. Pasture expansion shall connect to existing pasture, for movement of Bison between pastures and provide an access lane between the pastures. Existing adjacent pasture fence is constructed with the same specifications herein.
1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Material Description
High tensile, 12.5-gauge, 10-60-06 woven wire fence, fixed knot, minimum psi rating of
170,000psi
Fence line post, 5in X 9ft
Corner posts and end posts, 7in X 12ft
Brace posts, 7in X 12ft
Horizontal Brace, 6in X 10ft
Smooth, 12.5-gauge High Tension wire, Class III Galvanized
Minimum psi rating 170,000psi
Post mounted and 6-inch standoff insulators, UV Stabilized, high density polyethylene or polypropylene material
End strain insulators for high tensile fencing, UV Stabilized, high density polyethylene or polypropylene material
Grounding system for electric fence, include copper or galvanized rods with wire and connectors
Heavy duty perimeter fence gates; 12ft X 5ft, 2 3/8” 11-gauge galvanized pipes (schedule
40), with wire mesh.
Heavy duty maintenance gate: 4ft X 5ft, 2 3/8” 11-gauge galvanized pipes (schedule 40), with wire mesh.
Two-way, lockable, heavy duty gate latch for each gate. Fork style acceptable.
Installation Specifications:
• Hi tensile woven wire fence shall be installed leaving approximately 6-inch space between the ground and lowest wire of the woven wire fence.
• Hi tensile woven wire fence shall be installed on line post surface facing the pasture.
• 5x9 Fence line posts shall be installed 20 feet apart, set minimum 2.5 feet (30 inches) in ground.
• 7x12 Corner and end posts shall be set minimum 5 feet (60 inches) in ground.
• 7x12 Brace posts set minimum of 5 feet (60 inches) in ground.
• 6x10 Horizontal brace shall be installed in the upper 1/3 of the posts and below the top fence wire.
• Top energized wire shall be placed 72 inches from ground level, installed 2-4 inches below top of each fence post, post mounted, and connected to current solar energizer circuit.
• Lower energized wire shall be placed 48 inches from ground level, with a 6-inch offset on each post, and connected to current solar energizer circuit.
• Energized wire shall be installed below gates, underground, using double insulated wire, in PVC pipe for protection, so fence remains energized when gate is opened.
• There are two (2) solar energizers currently operating, one for each run of energized wire.
• Energizer details: Red Sizzle, model 12S, 1.85J, voltage rating 7 kV, 12V battery storage, distance powers 12 miles of multi-wire fence.
• Staples shall be Class III, 9-gauge, galvanized steel, minimum length 1.75 inches.
• Post shall be of wood and shall be pressure treated, treatments shall conform to American Wood
Preservers Association (AWPA) Standard U1, Use Category 4 (UC4) or higher.
• Seven (7) gate openings require one (1) heavy duty gate.
• One (1) gate opening requires one (1) maintenance gate.
• Fence corners will be marked in the field by the Forest Preserve.
• Vegetation and brush in project footprint will be cleared by the Forest Preserve prior to installation.
• Staging area for materials shall be approved prior to construction by Project Manager.
• Existing adjacent pasture fence on site is constructed with the same specifications herein.
• J.U.L.I.E. dig number shall be reported to Project Manager prior to installation.
• All construction material shall be removed from site at the end of installation.
• Product tags/tear sheets shall be submitted to Project Manager at end of installation.
• Any impacts to Forest Preserve Property (rutting, access road damage, etc.) shall be repaired by contractor according to Forest Preserve specifications.
• NRCS Fence standard drawings IL-ENG-812, 826, 836 are attached for reference.
• If discrepancies between Electric Fence Fabrication and Installation Specifications and reference material are discovered, the Electric Fence Fabrication and Installation Specifications shall be used.
• Construction check and review of product tags shall be completed prior to approval of invoices from contractor.
• Fence construction may commence at any time after notice to proceed is given to contractor.
• Fence construction shall be completed no later than August 31, 2026.
Attachments
Attachment A: County Location Map, Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
Attachment B: Electric Fence Installation Site Map and Gate Locations
Attachment C: Pasture Connection and Infrastructure Detail Map
Attachment D: Site Topography Map
Attachment E: IL-ENG-812, Pull assembly, single H driven posts
Attachment F: IL-ENG-826, Corner brace assembly, single H driven posts
Attachment G: IL-ENG-836, End brace assembly, single H driven posts
Construction Entrance Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve Drive
Bison Pasture
52 acres 7067 Linear Ft
En ge l R d
GIS-Technologies
Attachment B Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
Electric Fence Installation Site Map and Gate Locations ¯
0 340 680 1,020 1,360170 Feet Burlington Prairie
Boundary
Current Fence Fence Installation
Legend 12 Foot Gate 4 Foot Maintenance Gate
4 ft gate
Waterer
12ft Gate
Energizers
Current waterline & Hydrant
Waterer
GIS-Technologies
Attachment C Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
Electric Fence Installation Pasture Connection and Current Infrastructure Detail ¯
Legend
0 20 40 6010 Feet
12 Foot Gate 4 Foot Maintenance Gate
Fence Installation
Current FenceLivestock Waterer Energizers
4 894
8 890
880882
GIS-Technologies
Attachment D Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
Electric Fence Installation Site Map Topography ¯
Legend
0 200 400 600 800100 Feet Burlington Prairie
Boundary
Current Fence 12 Foot Gate 4 Foot Maintenance Gate
Fence Installation
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