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Southern Utah Riparian Fences - 2019 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is conducting a bid to provide all material and labor to construct and repair/rebuild riparian fences in Southern Utah.

Open 2/15/2019 4:00 PM MDT Type Invitation for Bid

Close 3/8/2019 2:00 PM MDT Number JH19087 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 3/8/2019 2:00 PM MDT

Contacts

Jeff Hammer jhammer@utah.gov

Commodity Codes

Commodity Code Description

72154 Fence construction services and rangeland fence and fence installation

Description

Issuing Procurement Unit State of Utah Division of Purchasing Conducting Procurement Unit State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Southern Utah Riparian Fences - 2019

SOLICITATION #JH19087

This Invitation for Bids "IFB" is issued in accordance with State of Utah Procurement Code and the Utah Administrative Code.

If any provision of this IFB conflicts with the Utah Procurement Code or the Utah Administrative Code, then Utah Procurement Code and then Utah Administrative Code will take precedence.

Purpose of this Solicitation

The purpose of this IFB is to enter into a contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to provide: services for two different “Sites” where fence needs to be newly constructed, rebuilt, removed, and repaired. Site 1 is approximately 2 miles west of Otter Creek State Park, Piute County, Utah. Site 2 is approximately 3 miles east of Minersville, Beaver County, Utah.

Closing date and time

The closing date and time for this sourcing event is March 8, 2019 at 2 pm Mountain Time. If your time is different from that shown, your profile may be set to a different time zone. Please see the attachment titled "Changing Your Time Zone" in the Buyer Attachments section for directions on how to update your profile. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your response by the date and time indicated above.

Location and Description:

General

• The project includes two different “Sites” where fence needs to be newly constructed, rebuilt, removed, and repaired.

Site 1 is approximately 2 miles west of Otter Creek State Park, Piute County, Utah. Site 2 is approximately 3 miles east of Minersville, Beaver County, Utah.

• See Map 1.

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Site 1

• Lump SumWork: Construct ~560 feet of new 3 wood rail fence (including at two stream crossings), rebuild ~140 feet of old 3 wood rail fence (including one stream crossing), remove or reuse ~200 feet of existing 4 strands wire fence, install 9 steel gates (4 sixteen feet and 5 twelve feet in length). There are 4 gates twelve feet in length on site that can be used.

• Cost per Unit Work:Rebuild up to 4,650 feet of top rail with 3 strands barbed wire fence and 25 double-H braces.

• See Map 2 and Detailed Figures 1 and 2.

Site 2

• Lump SumWork: Construct ~2,400 feet of new 4 strand wire fence (including 6 double H-braces and 1 steel gate twelve feet in length) and ~100 feet of new 3 wood rail fence at two stream crossings, as well as remove ~1,500 feet of old wire fence.

• See Map 3 and Detailed Figures 3 and 4.

Specific Tasks: (See Attachment B: Scope of Work, Specifications and Maps located located under Buyer Attachments Section).

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:

(See Attachment B: Scope of Work, Specifications and Maps located located under Buyer Attachments Section).

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

Government shall furnish 4 steel gates twelve feet in length available at Site 1 that can be used.

This contract will result in one purchase order contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder.

Length of the Contract

Work at Site 1 can begin as early as April 8, 2019 and needs to be completed by June 30, 2019.

Work at Site 2 can begin as soon as bid is awarded and needs to be completed by June 30, 2019.

Issuing Procurement Unit, Conducting Procurement Unit, and Solicitation Number

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is the issuing procurement unit and State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is the conducting procurement unit for this IFB (referred to as “the State”). The reference number for this IFB is Solicitation #JH19087. This solicitation number must be referred to on all bids, correspondence, and documentation submitted to the State relating to this IFB.

Additional Information:

Site Visits:

No site visit with UDWR personnel will be given. Bidders are encouraged visit the Sites on their own and assess conditions affecting the work. The project includes public lands and private property that can be accessed by bidders anytime so long as they are respectful (visit during daylight hours, leave no trash, etc.).

Bidders are prohibited from communications regarding this IFB with the conducting procurement unit staff, evaluation committee members, or other associated individuals EXCEPT the State of Utah Division of Purchasing procurement officer overseeing this IFB.

Wherever in this IFB an item is defined by using a trade name, brand name, or a manufacturer and/or model number, it is intended that the words, “or equivalent” apply; and invites the submission of equivalent products by the Bidders.

Bidders may be required to submit product samples to assist the chief procurement officer or head of a procurement unit with independent procurement authority in evaluating whether a procurement item meets the specifications and other requirements set forth in the invitation to bid. Product samples must be furnished free of charge unless otherwise stated in the invitation for bids, and if not destroyed by testing, will upon written request within any deadline stated in the invitation for bids, be returned at

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Evaluation of Bids

Each bid received shall be evaluated for responsiveness in as outlined in the Utah Procurement Code. This IFB shall be evaluated by the objective criteria described in this IFB. Bids submitted must comply with the prerequisites and questions sections of this IFB. Any bid that does not comply with the prerequisite and questions sections will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected.

Multiple or alternate bids will not be accepted, unless otherwise specifically required or allowed in the invitation for bids. If a bidder submits multiple or alternate bids that are not requested in this IFB, the chief procurement officer or head of a procurement unit with independent procurement authority will only accept the bidder's primary bid and will not accept any other bids constituting multiple or alternate bids.

Any exceptions to the content of this IFB, including the prerequisites, must be protested in writing to the Division of Purchasing prior to the closing date.

To be responsive and responsible Bidders must review and respond to the following sections of this IFB: Prerequisites, Buyer Attachments, Questions, and Items.

• The Prerequisites Section contains the objective criteria that will be used to evaluate the bids, including the mandatory minimum requirements and general requirements that Bidders must certify that they have read, understand, and agree to in order to submit a bid.

• The Buyer Attachments Section contains the required State of Utah Terms and Conditions of the IFB, which are non-negotiable, and other documents required for this IFB.

• The Questions Section contains the questions that Bidders are required to answer in order to submit a bid.

• The Items Section contains the detailed description of the procurement items being sought and allows the Bidders to provide their bids.

Bidders must review each section of this IFB carefullyWork at Site 2 can begin as soon as bid is awarded and needs to be completed by June 30, 2019

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

1. Bidders are encouraged to review this IFB prior to the deadline to submit a bid, even if a bid has been submitted, in case an addendum has been issued by the issuing procurement unit.

2. All questions must be submitted through SciQuest during the Question and Answer period.

3. A Bidder must guarantee its pricing for the period described in this IFB.

4. Bidders must accept the Rangeland Standard Terms and Conditions that have been attached to this IFB.

See Buyer Attachments Section.

5. The proposed Scope of Work has been attached to this IFB - Attachment B. See Buyer Attachments section.

6. Any Bidder requesting that part of its bid be protected shall include with the bid a Claim of Business Confidentiality. See Questions Section for uploading a Claim of Business Confidentiality form.

7. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed the mandatory minimum requirements outlined in Group 4:Minimum Mandatory Requirements.

8. The issuing procurement unit may not accept a bid after the time for submission of a bid has expired.

9. Bids must be submitted electronically, through SciQuest.

10. The cost for this IFB will be evaluated as described in this prerequisite.

11. Bids will be opened publicly in accordance with Utah Code 63G-6a-604.

Buyer Attachments

1. Claim of Business Confidentiality Form

2. Performance evaluation document--- FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY.

3. Changing your Time Zone

4. Attachment A: Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (Purchase Orders)

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5. Attachment B: Scope of Work, Specifications and References

6. Attachment C: References

Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Acceptance of Prerequisites

1.1 Do you agree to Attachment A: Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (Purchase Orders)

1.2

Does your firm assert a claim of business confidentiality for any of the following information submitted in response to this solicitation? If yes please attach the following business confidentiality claim as part of your bid. In addition, please attach a redacted copy of any document that contains confidential information.

1.3

Bidder acknowledges it has read the Attachment B Scope of Work and understands its obligations and responsibilities contained therein, which must be met if awarded a contract.

By submitting a bid, Bidder certifies that it can meet or exceed all of the requirements in the Attachment B. Failure to meet the required obligations and responsibilities, if awarded a contract, may result in bidder being non-responsible and the contract may be canceled.

1.4

Is Bidder presently or has Bidder ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible by any governmental department or agency, whether international, national, state, or local? If yes, Bidder must provide a statement regarding its debarment or suspension.

1.5 Is Bidder an employee of the State of Utah? If yes, then Bidder must submit an external employment form signed by Bidder's manager at the State of Utah.

1.6

Bidder acknowledges that it must acquire and maintain all applicable federal, state, and local licenses before the contract is entered into. Licenses must be maintained throughout the entire contract period. Persons doing business as an Individual, Association, Partnership, Corporation, or otherwise shall be registered with the Utah State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. NOTE: Forms and information on registration may be obtained by calling (801) 530-4849 or toll free at 877-526-3994, or by accessing:

www.commerce.utah.gov.

1.7 Does Bidder have an outstanding tax lien in the State of Utah?

1.8 Bidder acknowledges that a Performance Evaluation may be performed at the discretion of the project manager. The bidder will be required to work with the project manager if they choose to do a performance evaluation on this project.

Group 2: Vendor Information

2.1 Please provide your firm's legal company name.

2.2 Please provide your federal tax identification number? (If the vendor is sole proprietor please do not provide your social security number.)

2.3 Please provide your firm's contact information for this contract, including the name, phone number, and email address of your firm's authorized representative.

2.4 Please provide your ordering address and the remit to address. Please clearly identify each address.

2.5 Please provide your firm's State of Utah Sales Tax ID Number.

2.6 Identify your firm's type of business.

Group 3: Vendor's Submission

3.1

Vendor understands and acknowledges that its response, including all uploaded documents, will not be considered received by the State of Utah unless the Vendor clicks submit. Even if Vendor uploads all required documents and responds to all required questions its response will not be considered if it does not click submit. Offeror acknowledges that after completing the solicitation it must click on the link in the left hand menu bar labeled “Review & Submit”, then check the box under the “Certification” heading to certify their bid. Then click the blue box labeled “Submit Response” in order to submit their bid. Once the response has been submitted, Vendor will receive a confirmation that the response was successfully submitted.

Vendors who fail to submit their response will not have their response reviewed and will be ineligible for further consideration under this solicitation.

Group 4: Minimum Mandatory Requirements

4.1 Bidder must upload the requested insurance requirements in paragraph 18 on Attachment A:

Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (Purchase Orders) that have been attached to this IFB? (Bidder must upload insurance here.)

4.2

Bidder must submit a minimum of two references of past fencing work and experience is required to be submitted with the bid. References from the UDWR, Bureau of Land Management, or U.S. Forest Service are preferred. Bidder must have experience in constructing rangeland barbed wire fences and building wood H-braces. (Use Attachment C:

References under Buyer Attachments. Upload Attachment C: References here.)

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4.3 Bidder must be licensed with the State of Utah as a fence contractor and submit a current contractor's license for fencing. (Bidder must upload Utah Fence contractor license here.)

Product Line Items Product Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

Service Line Items Service Line Items

# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery

S1 Southern Utah Riparian Fences - 2019 1 LS - Lump Sum

Lump Sum for all work (EXCEPT) top rail rebuild and double H-braces at Site 1.

Construct Riparian Fences as per specifications listed in Attachment B: Scope of Work, Specifications and Maps

S2 Southern Utah Riparian Fences - 2019 1 FT - Foot

Cost per foot for top rail rebuild at Site 1.

Construct top rail rebuild as per specifications listed in

S3 Southern Utah Riparian Fences - 2019 1 EA - Each

Cost per Each Double H Brace at site 1 per top rail rebuild.

Construct Riparian Fences as per specifications listed in