BDO FY25 piute CR fence

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is seeking proposals for fence construction and removal services as part of the BDO FY25 Piute CR Fence project in Owyhee County, Idaho. The scope of work involves removing 8,248 linear feet of existing 5-wire fence and constructing 18,005 linear feet of new 4-wire permanent fence with wildlife markers, gates, and various steel pipe panels near Piute Creek, approximately 27 miles west of Riddle, Idaho. The project requires specialized installation techniques including rock drilling capabilities due to the rolling, hilly terrain with rocky conditions, and contractors must provide all labor and equipment while materials will be furnished by the Permittee. Award will be made to the lowest-price technically acceptable offeror under this firm fixed-price contract arrangement. Proposals are due September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM MDT, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025 at the BLM Boise District Office.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million in annual receipts. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $50,000, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation materials. The performance period is 40 days, running from September 22 through October 31, 2025, requiring completion of all fence construction and removal activities within this timeframe. The work location spans approximately 0.5 miles around Piute Creek and the 45 Field area, covering terrain that includes Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and private lands. Contractors must demonstrate capability to work in challenging terrain while adhering to strict environmental and cultural resource protection measures, including minimizing ground disturbance and preserving archaeological sites.