CK creek pasture fence

The Bureau of Land Management seeks construction of approximately 2.81 miles of pasture fence in Phillips County, Montana, with quotes due May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. The procurement is 100% set-aside for Total Small Business concerns under NAICS 238990 with a $19.0 million small business size standard.

The project scope consists of 4-wire barbed wire fence (3 barbed wires with 1 smooth bottom wire) using steel T-posts for line posts and single wood posts at specified locations, installation of two cattle guards with wings, and sage grouse fence markers along the full length. Materials must conform to ASTM standards: 12.5-gauge barbed wire with minimum 950 lb-force breaking strength and Class 1 zinc coating, heavy-duty T-posts with minimum 1.33 lb/lineal foot weight, and 6-inch minimum diameter wood posts treated to AWPA standards. Required line items include 900 rods of fence, 18 end panels, 4 stress panels, 12 corner panels, 5 gates, 100 single-set wood posts, 74 rods of drainage crossings, and 2 cattle guard assemblies. Work must be completed between July 15 and October 31, 2026, commencing within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and completing within 90 calendar days. Contractor responsibilities include utility locating, equipment cleaning to prevent invasive species introduction, and debris removal.

The estimated contract value is between $25,000 and $100,000. Prevailing wage rates apply per Montana General Decision MT20260076, effective January 2, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Quotes must include Standard Form 1442, a Past Performance Questionnaire (limited to 15 pages), and a completed Price Schedule on an all-or-none basis. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing best value based on price and past performance. Questions are due May 21, 2026. Amendment 0001, effective May 21, 2026, provides site visit attendance records, talking points, and answers to six technical questions; offerors must acknowledge receipt via Standard Form 30 or separate communication.