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Attachment B Scope of Work

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PROJECT: Halfway Hill WMA Fence Project - 2026 LOCATION: Project is located southwest of Fillmore, Utah on UDWR Property

Introduction: The Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is acquiring services in this contract to provide for the construction of up to ~3,000’ feet (.56 miles) of new barbwire fence, consisting of four strand barbwire fence with cedar post bracing, total liner footage to be constructed will be dependent on contractors bid price. Contractor will remove all existing old fence materials from the site and stage at a predetermined location for removal. UDWR will furnish wood cedar post (50) and one (1) Metal 10’ Gate for this project.

This project task order includes the Contractor to furnish all labor, additional fencing materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals. See attached site map for project area locations of the fencing projects within the scope of this project.

SECTION I – CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SITE SPECIFICS:

Location and Description: Work under this Contract is located on the Halfway Hill WMA southwest of Fillmore Utah, within Central Utah, in Millard County, Utah. An estimated total of ~3,000’ feet (.56) miles of rangeland fencing will be constructed. The work location is shown on the general location and site maps. Elevations range from 5,600 feet to 6,000 feet within the project site.

Access to the site: Access onto the project site is provided by a combination of paved highways, county dirt surface roads and jeep trails. Four (4) wheel drive vehicles are recommended in and around the project, area access to the work location is better with UTV or ATV. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to get the equipment to the work site. UDWR and Private Property will be accessed in this contract.

Scope of Work Limits:

The Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is soliciting bids to construct Approximately ~3,000 feet (.56 miles) of four-strand barbed wire fence with cedar post bracing.

UDWR portion will consist of building all new fence with associated cedar post wood bracing, steel post, barbwire and wood cedar stays along with installing one (1) metal gate in identified area. Estimated ~3,000 feet of fencing.

This bid is to provide labor and materials to construct the identified fencing project as specified. This project is located on the Pahvant Mountain in Millard County, in Central Utah, and accessed off I-15 and the south Fillmore Exit. The rangeland fence will be constructed of barbwire, and steel “T” post, including the installation of one (1) metal gate, double H-braces and corner braces. See attached fence plan map, drawings and descriptions below for more details.

Bidder must have experience in constructing rangeland barbed wire fences and building wood H-braces. The successful bidder (contractor) will construct the fence as specified below and will provide all labor and equipment (tractor or bobcat, post hole digger, pliers, hammers, wire stretchers, chain saw, ATV, etc.) necessary to complete the fence as specified.

General Fence Specifications Four Strand Barbwire Fence Project.

Posts

• All cedar posts, steel t-posts, etc. shall be set plumb (vertical), in complete straight alignment with fence lines, dirt packed solid around posts and be sturdy.

• Cedar posts must be buried a minimum of 30” inches below ground level and dirt packed and tamped hard around the posts. The tops of cedar posts shall be cut off so they are 46-48” inches above ground level.

• Steel T-posts shall be pounded into the ground a minimum of 18” with the spade completely buried. Steel T-posts shall be uniform height through-out the fence (i.e., pound all steel T-posts in to the same height).

• Cedar and steel T-post spacing shall be a maximum of 16’6” feet. They may be closer depending on ground conditions, terrain, corner braces, gates, etc. In no locations shall there be posts spaced more than 16’6” feet apart.

• Cedar and steel posts shall be evenly spaced between H-braces, gates or other bracing.

• Additional single cedar posts are required to be installed where the ground slopes or dips up or down, at side gullies, or where wet soils occur.

• Between all cedar and steel posts spaced 12 – 16’6” feet apart two wooden stays (dancers) shall be installed. If pole spacing is less than 12 feet, only one wood stay should be installed. Wood stays (dancers) are 2 inch diameter cedar poles 44-46” long and are tightly wired or stapled to each barbed-wire strand and the bottom of the wood stay touches the ground. The tie wire is wrapped once around the barbed wire then around the posts and twisted tight.

Wire

• Barbed wire spacing shall be measured perpendicular to the ground and wire spacing will be measured from the ground up starting at 16 inches, 8 inches, 8 inches, and 10 inches. The top height of all barbed wire shall not be higher than 42 inches above the ground.

• Barbed wire must be stretched tight with similar tension on all 4 strands. The barbed wire shall not sag or be loose in any areas. Do not twist or bend barbed wire between posts to tighten strands.

• Barbed wire shall be stapled to wood posts. Staples shall not be driven in tight such that they bend or pinch the barbed wire.

• 2 wooden fence stays (dancers) shall be placed between each fence post spaced more than 12 feet apart. One wooden stay if posts are less than 12 feet apart. Wood stays (dancers) are 2 inch diameter cedar poles, 44-46” long and are tightly wired or stapled to each barbed-wire strand and the bottom of the wood stay touches the ground.

The tie wire is wrapped once around the barbed wire then around the posts and twisted tight.

Braces

• There will be a double H-brace every quarter mile or as needed used to tie off barbwire and to allow for fencing to be tight.

• Double H-braces: These braces consist of 3 cedar post spaced ~6’ apart with 2 wood cedar post horizontal braces placed between notched posts at 42” maximum height with an X-style twisted tight, barbwire tie between two wood posts. The X wire tie shall be crossed above and below the horizontal brace such that the wire holds the horizontal brace in place when twisted tight. Horizontal braces shall be nailed to posts. H-braces shall be vertical, sturdy, dirt packed solid and in straight alignment with the fence on each side.

• All corners will have 2 double H-braces (total of 4 braces) and will only need 5 cedar posts.

Gates

• One (1) 10’ foot wide metal gate shall be installed coming off a in-line fence brace, metal gate will be provided by UDWR. The gate location will be flagged or marked with survey lathe or verbal instructions in accordance with the contractor as per the location to be installed.

All completed fences shall be in straight alignment, taut and solid at all points.

Additional Fence Specifications, Details, Requirements and Information

The fence is being constructed on Utah Division of Wildlife and Private Property and should be respected and taken care of. Trimmed fence posts and pieces should be either removed or stacked in several piles along the fence line. Do not leave cut wood pieces scattered along the fence line. Clean-up and smooth all dirt piles.

Fence Line is Marked The fence line, corners, braces, gates and other fence features will be clearly marked with flagging or surveying lathe or through verbal communication with the contractor.

Fence Materials The Selected Contractor will provide all fence material necessary to construct the fence as specified:

• Cedar fence posts will be a minimum 3” diameter at top and a maximum of 12” diameter at the bottom and 7’- 8’ long. (UDWR to provide)

• Smaller cedar posts will be used for H-braces.

• Standard steel T-posts, 6 foot long, will be used.

• Wire is class 1, 2 point barbed wire. No high tensile wire will be used.

• Barbwire will be used on all braces.

• Wood stays (dancers) are 2 inch diameter cedar poles, 44-46” long (treated preferred). No steel twist stays will be used.

• Staples are 1 ½ inches.

Clearing of Fence Line Most of the fence line occurs in rangeland type setting. There may be standing pinyon-juniper, oak or other shrub species within the areas that will need to be removed from the proposed fence line. This will be done by the contractor.

All woody debris will be moved to one side of the fence line, existing old barbwire will need to be rolled up and staged in a central location. New barbwire will then be installed as part of this fencing contract.

Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to:

#1) Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials;

#2) Availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads;

#3) Uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site;

#4) Conformation and conditions of the ground; and #5) Character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the State.

Only areas shown on the Project Map will be constructed and repaired. The project areas are identified with GPS unit.

It will be the contractor’s responsibility to provide a GPS that is capable of loading project location areas from a computer if requested.

Government staff will identify unit boundaries for the work executed under the contract. The Contractor shall immediately upon entering the project area, begin work, locate control points, section corners, and take such action to prevent their destruction.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:

Equipment Requirements: Contractor will furnish all equipment required to complete this project, making sure all equipment is functional and free of oil and gas leaks that could cause damage to UDWR Property. All soil and plant parts shall be removed to prevent the spread of noxious weeds in and out of the project area.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) will provide wood cedar posts and one (1) metal 10’ gate towards this project.

EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP:

All equipment and/or materials incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner

Surface Conditions: Mulching shall not occur under conditions that prevent the proper operation of equipment. These conditions include snow, frozen ground or when the soil exceeds 15% moisture content. When such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and notify the Government.

Surface Disturbance: Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractors expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work. Equipment and vehicles must not be operated or driven outside of the flagged boundaries except on identified roads or trails. All terrain vehicles may be used within project areas as long as vehicle use does not create a visible trail. All created visible trails and/or ruts will be reclaimed at the expense of the Contractor.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Project sites shall be cleaned up, and all refuse removed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a manner consistent with State, Federal and local laws and for all expenses incurred with disposal.

2. Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractors expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

3. Use of 2-wheel and 4-wheel vehicles is permitted in the project areas. Off-road driving may be prohibited when soils are wet and rutting may occur.

4. Hazardous Materials:

A. Use of Hazardous Materials and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and Federal Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).

B. On-site disposal of Hazardous Materials or Waste including hydrocarbons is not authorized. On-site disposal will subject the contractor to at least the cost of reclamation and the appropriate disposal of contaminated soil.

C. Incidental (de minimus) leaks from fittings, gaskets or ruptured hoses will not subject the contractor to remedial requirements. They will be considered to be normal and unavoidable losses. Continual leaks will be noted on inspection reports and correction through maintenance required.

D. Maintenance and repair operations that require the draining of engines or hydraulic systems may be conducted on site only if the fluids are captured, containerized, and removed from public lands for proper disposal.

ACCESS:

Access into and through the project site shall always remain open to UDWR and private land. The Contractor shall maintain roadways free of vehicles, tools and debris.

SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY:

The Contractor may leave equipment at the work site; however, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for protection of equipment and is solely responsible if the equipment is lost, stolen or damaged.

CREW SUPERVISION:

1. Contractor shall designate one English literate supervisor whom will be on-site during operation hours. Supervisors shall be identified during the pre-work conference. Any changes in supervisory designations must be submitted in writing to the Project manager at least 24 hours prior to the change taking effect.

2. Person designated by the Contractor, as supervisor must remain with and effectively directs the crew by (1) making periodic inspections of the crew’s work, (2) advising them as to improper work methods, (3) providing instructions for correcting any improper work methods encountered.

3. Emergency transportation will be provided by the Contractor at all times.

WORK CAMPS:

Work camps may be established only in location authorized in advance by the Project Manager in coordination with the Government. Should such a camp be authorized, the Contractor shall maintain the camp in an orderly and sanitary manner. Upon vacating a camp and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall remove all refuse and other signs of occupancy to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.

WORK HOURS:

Work hours under this contract shall be limited to the time between one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day. Work hours may extend into darkness only when the contractor’s equipment is suitably outfitted with exterior lighting sufficient to allow safe operation; AND only when mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the Project Manager. Work may be done on Saturday, Sunday, and legal national holidays as mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Project Manager.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The work schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference.

DELAYS:

The Contractor is expected to complete all contract performance in a timely manner, regardless of the Contractor or subcontractor's other work load, including any work being performed under other state contracts. A delay or failure to perform may be considered excusable when the delay or failure arises from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor. The State may also exercise excusable delay for a cause beyond their control and without fault or negligence of the State. Examples of these causes are (1) acts of God or of the public enemy, (2) acts of the State in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, (3) fires, (4) floods, (5) epidemics,

(6) quarantine restrictions, (7) strikes, (8) freight embargoes, and (9) unusually severe weather. In each instance, the failure to perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor.

Upon request of the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and extent of the failure. If the Contracting Officer determines that any failure to perform results from one or more of the causes above, the delivery schedule may be revised, subject to the State’s contract termination rights under the contract.

Note: “Unusually severe weather” means weather that is outside the normal weather patterns for a specific area at a specific time of the year. For example, strong wind and snow storms in fall and winter, or strong wind, rain or hail storms in spring and summer are not considered unusually severe. An unusually severe snow, wind or rain storm is one that is worse than even the harshest normal conditions during a season.

PROJECT MEETINGS:

Pre-work Conference:

1. Location: Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Project Manager.

2. Notification: A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of the meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the contract.

3. Attendance: The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

4. Presentation: The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for each project and present the work schedule requested in the specifications.

Progress Meetings:

1. Location: Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Project Manager.

2. Notification: Meetings may be called by either the Project Manager or the Contractor. The meeting request shall state who should attend and the basis for the meeting. DNR/WRI statewide management staff as well as a representative from the State Attorney General’s office may be requested to attend to assist with dispute resolution between the Contractor and the Project Manager.

FIRE DANGER SEASON:

If the Project Manager allows the Contractor to continue work during the periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the Project Manager

PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL DATA:

1. The Contractor agrees that should he or any of his employees in the performance of this contract discover evidence of possible scientific, pre-historical, historical, or archeological data he will notify the Project Manager immediately giving the location and nature of the findings.

2. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Project Manager may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted.

3. The Contractor agrees to insert this paragraph in all subcontracts, which involve the performance of work on the terrain of the site.

PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES:

Location of known historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects, and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, such as settler or Indian artifacts, protected by American Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431-433), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470aa-ll) (36 CFR 296.4 and 36 CFR 261.9(g)), shall be identified on the ground by the Government. The Government may unilaterally modify or cancel this contract to protect an area, object of antiquity, artifact, or similar object which is or may be entitled to protection under these Acts regardless of when the area, object or artifact is discovered or identified. Discovery of such areas by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party and operations will be suspended at that location until the significance or potential significance of the site is determined.

Contractor shall protect all known and identified historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects, and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture against destruction, obliteration, removal or damage during Contractor's operations. Contractor shall immediately notify the Government if disturbance occurs to any known site and shall immediately halt operations in the vicinity of the site until the Government authorizes the Contractor to proceed. Contractor shall bear costs of evaluation and restoration in accordance with 36 CFR 296.14(c), provided that such payment shall not relieve Contractor from civil or criminal remedies otherwise provided by law.

CONTRACT TIME:

Project Performance Time: Contract must be completed by August 1st, 2026.

It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility to complete contract performance on time regardless of Contractor’s current work-load, including other state contracts. If necessary, the Contractor will be expected to take whatever means are necessary to ensure timely contract performance. At the discretion of the Contractor, this may include sub-contracting with prior written approval from the State, additional equipment/manpower and/or any other necessary action. Any necessary action taken by the contractor to ensure timely completion shall be at no additional expense to the State of Utah beyond the original contract price.

Past Due Notice. If a Contractor fails to complete the Scope of Work during the Project Performance Time, that failure is solely attributable to action or inaction of the Contractor, and the Government determines that a time extension is allowable, the Government and Contractor may negotiate a reduced per-foot completion price to finish the Scope of Work in lieu of cancelling the remainder of the uncompleted footage. This option in no way restricts the Government’s authority to terminate the Agreement at the end of its term regardless of whether acreage remains uncompleted.

INSPECTION:

Surveillance Plan: The Government will inspect completed acres and provide recommendations to improve work quality while work is in progress. The Contractor is responsible for providing quality control to assure that work complies with the contract specifications.

Final Inspection:

1. Location: Meeting shall be held at the project sites, or as determined by the Project Manager.

2. Notification: The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager at least three (3) working days before completion date so the Government can schedule the final inspection.

3. Deficiencies: The Contractor shall correct deficiencies and project areas will be re-inspected by the Project Manager.

ACCEPTANCE:

Based on inspection results, if the quality level falls below contract specifications, the Project Manager will notify the Contractor in writing within five business days of completing an inspection and instruct the Contractor to improve the quality of work. If the quality of the work is not raised to an acceptable level after written notification, the Project Manager may issue a suspend work order to resolve the problem, during which time contract time will continue to run.

If untreated or unsatisfactorily treated areas are the primary reason for unsatisfactory work, the Contractor shall rework acres designated by the Government until satisfactory work quality is obtained.

PAYMENT:

One lump-sum final payment will be made for the actual number of acres completed following a final inspection of the completed project, and consistent with the payment clause in the State’s standard terms and conditions. However, if a partial payment request is considered, approval of said request shall be at the total discretion of the State. Contractor must get a partial payment request approved prior to submitting an invoice for partial payment. Partial payment invoices received without prior approval will be returned to the contractor as not proper for payment. Partial payment does not constitute final inspection approval.

WINTER STOPPAGE:

At the sole discretion of the State, this contract may be stopped at any time due to frozen soil or other winter conditions.

Once the contract work is stopped for winter, the state may pay the contractor and cancel the remaining portion of the contract or issue a resumption of work order when spring weather permits. Contractor must proceed diligently with all work as weather permits until a stop-work order is issued.

CHANGE ORDERS:

Minor Change Order. If the State determines that a change in the Scope of Work is necessary, they may modify acreage totals or parcel configuration by up to 10% of the originally proposed Project Area by providing written notice to the Contractor (“Minor Change Order”). Issuance of a Minor Change Order does not excuse the Contractor from their obligation to perform the work under their original per-acre bid price, nor does it excuse the State from paying Contractor for work completed to project specifications. Changes in acreage or parcel configuration will add or exchange work areas with characteristics similar to those in the original Project Area. When possible, a Minor Change Order should be implemented so as to leave a consolidated and contiguous project area having similar access to that originally described in the Scope of Work.

Major Change Order. If the State determines that a change in the Scope of Work is necessary, and that change does not qualify as a Minor Change Order, the State and the Contractor may negotiate a Major Change Order as an amendment to the original contract. Examples of Major Change Orders include: (1) a reduction or cancellation of acreage that is greater than 10% of the original Project Area or (2) a change in the Project Area such that the new project characteristics are not comparable to those described in the original Scope of Work. Major Change Orders may authorize an increase in the unit price of per-acre bid submitted by the Contractor, payment of part or all of equipment mobilization costs incurred by the Contractor, or a combination of both. Any Major Change Order shall be supported by documentation supporting the equitable adjustment in contract terms and is subject to approval by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing.

Change Order Limitations. The sum of all payments made under one or more Change Orders on a single contract may not exceed the liability cap for the contract, calculated by identifying the per-foot bid price, and multiplying that figure by 10% of the footage within the Project Area that remains unfinished. For example, the maximum payment authorized under a Major Change Order would be calculated as follows:

$5.00 per foot bid price x (10% of 500 feet left untreated) = $250 Maximum

Nothing in this Section relieves the Contractor from their obligation to perform as described in Section 1, unless the State determines that a change order is appropriate. Under no circumstances may a Change Order exceed the total approved contract price. In most cases, the actual Change Order amount will be substantially less than the maximum liability cap for the contract. Nothing herein shall be construed as eliminating or modifying a Contractor’s obligation to mitigate damages they may incur due to the circumstances necessitating a Major Change Order, or the State’s right to terminate an Agreement in lieu of issuing a Change Order.

SECTION II – BID REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION

Mandatory Site visit:

Bidder must attend in person the MANDATORY SITE VISIT on May 19th, at 11:00 am. We will meet in Fillmore, at the Maverick Gas Station at the south end of Fillmore location at 965 South Hwy 99 (See Attached Map). It is required that the bidding contractors bring an ATV/UTV on the site tour.

Per Utah Procurement Rule R33-6-103 Pre-Bid Conferences and Site Visits. Mandatory site visits must be attended in person by an authorized representative of the person or vendor submitting a bid. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time). Any prospective bidders who arrive late at the meeting will not be allowed to continue with the site visit nor submit a bid. Failure to attend the site visit shall result in the disqualification of any bidder that does not have an authorized representative attending the entire duration of the mandatory site visit. This includes not taking calls/text during the site visit. Phones may be used to take pictures. All discussions not related to the site visit must be done after the site visit as to not be a disturbance during the site visit. An attendance log will be maintained including the name of each attendee, the entity the attendee represents, and the attendee’s contact information, minutes of the site visit, and copies of any documents distributed by the conducting procurement unit to the attendees and shall be published as an addendum to the solicitation. Any verbal modifications made to any of the solicitation documents during the mandatory site visit shall be reduced to writing and will be published as an addendum to the solicitation.

SHAPEFILES/MAPS

Maps and/or shapefiles are attached in the Buyer Attachments Section of this solicitation. If bidder needs additional maps/files, please specify the type in the Q&A Section of this solicitation. Maps are provided for informational purposes only.

QUESTIONS:

All other questions related to this solicitation, specifications, or bidding procedures MUST be asked in writing in Bonfire. There are no exceptions to this. Questions asked at the site visit, and subsequent answers will be recorded and posted on Bonfire so that all potential bidders can review questions and answers.

BIDDING:

This contract will be bid on a per-foot price. The total price shall include all labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete the job, which includes all mobilization and operating costs.

REFERENCES:

In order for a bid to be considered for this project, the bidder must have a minimum of 1 years of experience in Rangeland 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. Bidders who do not meet the experience requirement will not be considered for award. Reference information must include the information outlined in Attachment D, Reference Information, included elsewhere in this solicitation. References that cannot be reached because the information is too old to be accurate, or is otherwise inaccurate, will not be considered a proper reference that meets the minimum number of references stated above. To help determine bidder responsibility, the State reserves the right to request additional reference information and also reserves the right to contact known references and/or refer to internal documentation independent of what is submitted by the bidder.

CONTRACT AWARD:

A contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder who meets any experience and equipment requirements noted elsewhere in this solicitation.

USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS:

The Project Manager must approve the use of all subcontractors in writing prior to their performance of any work on the project. A subcontractor who submitted a bid on the project, was offered the project as the low bidder, and declined that award, or who defaulted on project after being awarded the contract, is ineligible to be a subcontractor for the successful bidder.