Ellison Meadows Fence Restoration

The Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is seeking a contractor to remove and replace approximately 13.1 miles of existing barbwire fence lines near Ellison Meadows on the Ely Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The project involves removing 69,064 feet of existing barbwire fence and installing new fencing with approximately fifteen 12-foot wire gates, using schedule-40 galvanized steel posts and specific installation requirements. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and adhere to the 'Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14)'. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or after December 19, 2024, with responses due by February 14, 2025. Specific technical requirements include maintaining fence lines within 12 inches of a straight line between braces and using chainsaws for minimal vegetation clearing.

This contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with an estimated contract value between $250,000 and $500,000. The project is divided into two segments: Schedule A covering locations A, B, and C, and Option A covering locations D through J. The performance period is 45 calendar days for the base bid, with an additional 45 days for Option A, and an anticipated start date of May 1, 2025. The project site is located in White Pine County, Nevada, approximately 75 minutes from Ely, and will require precise fence installation using four-strand barbed wire with specific wire spacing and T-post configurations. The Forest Service intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract to a qualified small business contractor capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications.