Cinch fence

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management National Office is procuring construction services for a fence installation project designated as "CINCH FENCE" under solicitation number 140L0625Q0026. The project involves removing non-functioning fence and constructing a new fence line near Fort Benton, Montana, with specific technical requirements including green T-posts with white or silver tops, corner and end panel construction using treated wood posts or steel pipe, and strict environmental constraints that prohibit sagebrush removal while minimizing ground disturbance. A mandatory site inspection tour and prebid conference was conducted on July 8, 2025, with two access routes available - a longer south route accessible by trailer and a shorter north route requiring 4WD vehicles. The solicitation includes detailed specifications, drawings, pricing worksheets, and wage determination documents, with responses due by July 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. The project falls under NAICS code 238990 for All Other Specialty Trade Contractors and PSC category Y1PZ for Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The work will be performed near Fort Benton, Montana, with the southern portion of the fence line requiring manual installation due to steep embankment terrain that restricts mechanical equipment access. Wage rates have been established for general laborers at $17.75 per hour plus $4.12 in fringe benefits, and contractors must submit alternate materials and bracing systems for government approval before implementation. The government has confirmed that right-of-way access has been secured on designated roads for the project. The solicitation includes comprehensive documentation with attachments covering technical specifications, drawings, pricing worksheets, and site visit information to support contractor bid preparation.