BDO FY25 fence repair

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is procuring fence repair services for fiscal year 2025, covering approximately 225 miles of barbed wire fencing damaged by the 2024 Paddock, Lava, and Mineral Fires across Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties in Idaho. The work involves comprehensive fence inventory using GPS, repair and reconstruction of fire-damaged rangeland fencing, replacement of wooden posts with steel pipe structures when damage exceeds 25%, and installation of various fence components including gates and wildlife markers. Contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities through detailed proposals, provide past performance references, and comply with Construction Wage Rate Requirements while utilizing government-furnished materials such as wire, posts, and gates. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, with the original proposal submission deadline of September 2, 2025, though the latest amendment indicates the solicitation has been canceled in its entirety. The performance period is scheduled from September 15, 2025, to June 20, 2026, spanning 270 calendar days.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 for All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with an estimated contract value between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Five companies attended the pre-bid meeting on August 13, 2025, including L&F Fence, BES, JWB Landscape LLC, LHS Fencing, and AMSA LLC, indicating competitive interest in the project. The work is divided into three distinct schedules: Schedule A covers Paddock East with approximately 99 miles of fencing, Schedule B encompasses Paddock West with approximately 95 miles, and Schedule C includes both Lava (22.2 miles) and Mineral (9.1 miles) areas totaling 31.3 miles. Performance will occur across challenging terrain ranging from flat to mountainous areas with potentially difficult access due to rocky ground and fire-damaged landscapes. Contractors must provide bid bonds of 20% with their submissions and performance and payment bonds of 100% if awarded the contract.