BIE Chinle Agency Fencing Installation

The Bureau of Indian Education's Chinle Agency is procuring the installation of a chain-link fence and gate system for buildings 136 and 137 at their headquarters facility in Chinle, Arizona. The project requires 1,995 linear feet of 9-gauge commercial chain-link fence at 72 inches tall, along with multiple gates including two 10-foot swing gates, one 5-foot walk-through gate, one 10-foot gate, and one 20-foot gate, all designed to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access due to previous break-ins and vandalism. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, assessing technical proposals on four factors: technical approach, key project management/technical support, project schedule, and quality control plan. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM MDT, with questions due by August 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM MDT, and final proposals due September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM MDT. The procurement has undergone multiple amendments incorporating Q&As, fence layouts, and revised specifications.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with the contract value estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as both an Indian Economic Enterprise and a small business, and must obtain a Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency Construction Permit due to the project's location on the Navajo Indian Reservation. The performance period is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with 90 calendar days allocated for actual construction work. The project is located at the BIE Chinle Agency Headquarters in Chinle, Apache County, Arizona, and contractors will be subject to both Navajo Nation Business Activity Tax (6%) and Arizona state taxes. The work requires compliance with OSHA regulations and various federal health and safety codes applicable to Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities.