980005-event.pdf

12 May 2021

Awarded To: L AND I FENCE CONSTRUCTION INC Award to L and I Fence Construction, Inc. as the low cost responsive and responsible bidder.

Rice Canyon Exclosure Fence Division of Wildlife Resources. Construct 4.662 feet of post and pole riparian exclosure fence. Located 11 miles northwest of Modena, Utah in Iron County.

12 May 2021

Open 5/3/2021 6:00 AM MDT Type Invitation for Bid Close 5/10/2021 2:00 PM MDT Number JH21-172 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 5/10/2021 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

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

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Rice Canyon Exclosure Fence

SOLICITATION #JH21-172

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 in this contract to construct 4,662 feet of post and pole riparian exclosure fence that will aide in the recovery of Rice Canyon Creek that was burned in the Big Summit Wildfire. Construction of riparian exclosures will allow for restoration of hydrologic and ecological function by preventing head cutting, gully erosion and channel incision. The successful bidder will be required to furnish labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals. The project will be consisting of construction of two separate post & pole riparian exclosures.

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

Closing date and time

The closing date and time for this sourcing event is as provided in this posting. 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.

Length of the Contract

Project must be completed by prior to June 25th, 2021

SITE SPECIFICS:

Location and Description: The project is located on BLM administered lands approximately 11 miles northwest of Modena, Utah in Iron County. Elevations range from 5,700 to 6,300 feet within the project site. The work location is shown on the project area reference map.

Access to the site: Access onto the project site is provided by a combination of paved highways and county dirt surface roads.

Equipment and heavy machinery may be staged at the Historic Stateline Town site, which is > 1 mile from start of the job site.

It is recommended contractors visit the area prior to bidding to get familiar with the roads. Four (4) wheel drive vehicles are recommended in and around the project area. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to get the equipment and supplies to the work site.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

Work Limits: The Eight Mile Spring Project Maps identify the area where the new exclosure will be built. The project area has been flagged and GPS’d with a GPS unit. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to work with the Project Inspector on the ground at the start of the contract to identify the boundaries that have been marked. The Contractor shall immediately locate the exclosure boundaries and have a clear understanding of the project requirements prior to beginning construction.

Specifications for Riparian Exclosures:

1. Construct four separate post and pole exclosures fence totaling 4,662 feet referencing the project location map and corner markers on the ground.

Description

2. The contractor shall provide skilled fence builders and equipment operators.

3. Wood posts shall be set in dug or drilled holes. Dig holes for setting wood posts to the depth as shown in the drawing for setting posts. Set posts plumb and to the spacing, grades and depths as shown on the drawing, unless staked otherwise. Posts shall be set to a preferred depth of 3’. Wood post spacing shall be spaced 10’ apart. Holes shall provide adequate open space around the post so that back-fill can be tamped the full depth around the post. Back-fill gradually and uniformly with soil around each post; compact back-fill firmly from the bottom of the hole to the ground surface. Wood posts shall be a maximum of 10 feet except in extreme rocky areas; the Project Inspector can approve the spacing greater than 10 feet.

4. 21’ poles shall be spaced on the posts as follows (Refer to Attached Pictures):

Pole 1: (bottom of pole from ground): 19”

Pole 2: (bottom of pole from ground): 30”

Pole 3: (bottom of pole from ground): 43”

*Total Fence Height approximately 46” (Fluctuations in total height based on pole diameter are expected)

Then the poles will be alternated as show in the picture as follows (Refer to Attached Pictures):

Pole 1: (bottom of pole from ground): 12”

Pole 2: (bottom of pole from ground): 25”

Pole 3: (bottom of pole from ground): 37”

*Total Fence Height approximately 44” (Fluctuations in total height based on pole diameter are expected)

5. Poles need to be attached to the posts by drilling a hole through the post and the pole and inserting a #2 Re-Bar ~22" long. Then with the use of a small pipe, the Re-Bar needs to be bent over so that it will allow for some flex in the wood as it gets wet and freezes but still holding the poles in position at the appropriate h height. (Note: The contractor will be responsible for providing an adequate amount of #2 Re-Bar to complete the exclosure to the above specifications).

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:

Equipment Requirements It is highly recommended that the contractor utilizes a Skid Steer Loader (or equivalent) with a Post Hole Digger (Auger) attachment to ensure the efficient construction of the exclosure. The Contractor will need to provide enough equipment to complete the work in the specified performance window. Contractor shall furnish two (2) warning signs to be placed on roadside prior to entrance of work area. Signs shall be a minimum of three (3) feet by three (3) feet in dimension and shall warn of the possibility of shoulder work and possible road closures for the construction of the exclosures.

It is also recommended that the contractor supply adequate generators, drills, etc.… to attach the poles to the posts. In addition, the contractor will need adequate vehicles, trailers, and equipment to transport all materials (post (8’) and pole (22’), wire fence, etc.… to the job site and offload all the materials at the job site.

Equipment shall be washed with a high-pressure system before entering and exiting project lands. All soil and plant parts shall be removed to prevent the spread of noxious weeds in and out of the project area.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL:

As discussed, the poles will need to be attached to the posts by drilling a hole through the post and the pole and inserting a #2 Re-Bar ~22" long. Then with the use of a small pipe the Re-Bar needs to be bent over so that it will allow for some flex in the wood as it gets wet and freezes but still holding the poles in position at the appropriate height. The contractor will be responsible for providing an adequate amount of #2 Re-Bar to complete the exclosure to the above the specifications).

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

Materials Description Estimated Quantity Unit 8’ Post 470 Each 21’ Poles 680 Each

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 #JH21-172.

This solicitation number must be referred to on all bids, correspondence, and documentation submitted to the State relating to this

IFB.

Additional Information

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 the bidder's expense.

Samples must be labeled or otherwise identified as specified in the invitation for bids by the procurement unit.

New Technology

Pursuant to Utah Administrative Rule R33-12-502 the awarded contract(s) may be modified to incorporate new technology or technological upgrades associated with the procurement item being solicited, including new or upgraded: (i) systems; (ii) apparatuses;

(iii) modules; (iv) components; and (v) other supplementary items. Further, a maintenance or service agreement associated with the procurement item under the resulting contract(s) may be modified to include any new technology or technological upgrades. Any contract modification incorporating new technology or technological upgrades will be specific to the procurement item being solicited and substantially within the scope of the original procurement or contract.

Legislative Appropriations

Additional funding may be added to the awarded contract(s) if additional funding is provided to the procurement unit for the purpose identified in the scope of work by the legislature.

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 carefully.

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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 Standard Terms and Conditions that have been attached to this IFB. See Buyer Attachments Section.

5. The Scope of Work has been attached to this IFB. 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.

The mandatory minimum requirements are the objective criteria in which the conducting procurement unit will evaluate bids.

Bidders must upload a document which provides a point by point response to the mandatory minimums listed in this prerequisite.

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 in accordance with Utah Code 63G-6a-604.

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Buyer Attachments

1. Claim of Business Confidentiality 12.7.20.pdf

2. Changing your Time Zone

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

4. Attachment B Scope of Work.docx

5. Attachment C Reference Information.docx

6. Proposed_raimp_RiceCanyon_Exclosures_ProjectOverview_11x17L.pdf

7. Proposed_raimp_RiceCanyon_Exclosures_11x17L.pdf

8. RiceCanyonExclosures (1).KMZ

9. RiceCanyonExclosures.zip

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Acceptance of Prerequisites Instructions:

1.1

Offeror acknowledges that it is the offerors responsibility to upload any and all documents in responding to the solicitation. If the vendors fails to upload a document, uploads an incorrect document, uploads a blank document, or uploads any document incorrectly the State of Utah may not allow the vendor to make changes following the closing of the solicitation.

1.2 Offeror acknowledges that they do not have financial ties to individuals or entities on an OFAC sanctions list.

1.3 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.

1.4

In accordance with Utah Statute 63G-27-101, effective May 5, 2021, vendors contracting with the State to provide a good or service, including supplies, information technology, or construction services must certify they are not currently engaged in a boycott of the State of Israel and agrees not to engage in a boycott of the State of Israel for the duration of the contract (if awarded). Offeror is providing this certification in accordance with state law by selecting "Yes" to this question.

1.5

If Offeror has any information that is not already provided within its proposal that if known to the State would impact the State’s determination on offeror’s responsiveness for a contract award (i.e., legal action, recent turn-over in major personnel, loss of a major contract, any alleged violations of federal, state or local regulations, etc.), please mark “yes” to this question and upload such information in the space provided below.

Otherwise, please mark “no”. Please see UCA 63G-6a-120 & 902 for additional details.

1.6 Please upload information impacting Offeror’s responsiveness here.

1.7

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.

1.8 Does Bidder have an outstanding tax lien in the State of Utah? If yes, Bidder must provide a statement regarding its debarment or suspension.

Group 2: Vendor Information Instructions:

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.

If you do not have a State of Utah Sales Tax ID Number, please write "N/A".

2.6 Identify your firm's type of business.

2.7 Is Offeror (owners, principles, partners) a retiree currently receiving benefits through the Utah Retirement Systems (URS)?

2.8 Is Bidder an employee of the State of Utah?

If yes, then Offeror must submit an external employment form signed by Offerors manager at the State of Utah.

Group 3: Vendor's Submission Instructions:

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3.1

Bidder understands and acknowledges that if Bidder accessed the "View as PDF" document available on the Utah Public Procurement Place Business Opportunities website and did not login to Bidder's account in the Utah Public Procurement Place system, that Bidder may not be viewing the entire the sourcing event and therefore may not be viewing the complete sourcing event requirements. Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has logged into Utah Public Procurement Place account and viewed the full sourcing event requirements including hyperlinks before submitting a response to a sourcing event.

3.2 Potential Conflicts of Interest. Offeror must identify any conflict, or potential conflict of interest, that might arise during the contract. If no conflicts are identified or expected, write “None” in this section.

3.3

Offeror affirms that yes that pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR

200.216 - Prohibition on certain telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment, that none of the goods (including component parts) or services offered within its proposal are from the entity Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).

3.4

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: Mandatory Minimum Requirements Instructions:

4.1

Bidder must have a minimum of 1 years of experience in Post and Pole Fence construction. Bidders must provide a minimum of two references (preferably three) that can establish that the bidder has this required experience and has performed well within the past three years. Bidders who do not meet the experience requirement will not be considered for award. Reference information must include the information outlined in Attachment C, Reference Information.

4.2 Bidder acknowledges that project must be completed prior to June 25th, 2021.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

1.

# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery

S1 Rice Canyon Exclosure Fence 4,662 FT - Foot

All work must be done in accordance with Attachment B: Scope of Work. (Must include all labor, materials and equipment.

Bidder must provide all #2 Rebar for this project. See Attachment B: Scope of Work.)

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