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This is a Notice of Award Posting issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Procurement Office for the provision and installation of fencing at Ramsey Grove in Georgetown County. The project requires approximately 6,500 linear feet of high-tensile woven wire fence with specific technical specifications including Stay-Tuff ST-880 fencing, CCA #40 treated pine posts, Gripple Plus connectors, and seven gates (five 24-foot wide tractor gates and two 10-foot wide access gates). A pre-bid conference was scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 11:30 am EST at the project site, with sealed bids due by October 29, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. The award notification will be posted on November 5, 2025, on the state procurement website at www.procurement.sc.gov. The project is scheduled for completion by April 1, 2026. Procurement Officer Andy Bowman, CPPB, can be contacted at bowmana@dnr.sc.gov or through the SCDNR office located at 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit pricing. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation. The solicitation includes provisions for state preferences such as Resident Vendor, Resident Subcontractor, and End-Product preferences, and contractors must comply with state regulations regarding minority business participation, illegal immigration, and tax requirements. The specific budget amount is not disclosed in the notice, though the detailed specifications and scope suggest a significant infrastructure investment. No incumbent vendor is referenced, indicating an open competitive bidding process.