Ellison Meadows Fence Restoration
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1240LT25B0001
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Place of performance
- Nevada, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to remove and replace approximately 13.1 miles of barbwire fencing near Ellison Meadows in the Ely Ranger District of Nevada. The project involves removing 69,064 feet of existing barbwire fence and installing new fencing with fifteen 12-foot wire gates, using schedule-40 galvanized steel posts for braces and anchors. Contractors must adhere to strict specifications, including maintaining straight fence lines within 12 inches of deviation and using only chainsaws or handsaws for vegetation clearing. Sealed bids are due by 0900 local time on February 14, 2025, at the Ely Ranger District office, with the contract evaluation based on identifying the lowest-priced, responsible, and responsive bidder. The solicitation requires a 20% bid guarantee and includes participation goals of 9.2% minority and 6.9% female involvement.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS category 238990 for specialty trade contractors, with a project estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. The work is divided into a base Schedule A covering locations A, B, and C (5.51 miles) with a 75-day completion timeline, and an Option A for locations D through J (7.57 miles) adding 45 additional days. Contractors must begin work within 15 days of award and complete the project according to the specified timeline, with the performance located 28 miles south of Ely, Nevada, along National Forest Road 402. The project site requires contractors to follow specific construction methods, including four-strand barbwire with precise ground clearances and gate installations, while operating under significant environmental and archaeological site restrictions. Wage rates will be governed by the Davis-Bacon Act wage determination for White Pine County, Nevada, with minimum hourly rates varying by trade classification.
Notice text
The intent of this project is to remove and replace approximately 13.1 miles of existing barbwire fence lines near Ellison Meadows on the Ely Ranger District.
This project includes the removal of approximately 69,064 feet of existing barbwire fence as a lump sum. Approximately 69,064 feet of new barbwire fence are to be installed including an estimated fifteen 12-foot wire gates. All brace and anchor posts are to be schedule-40, galvanized steel except for wood posts located at the wire gates. Clearing of vegetation is allowed as needed to ensure a straight fence, however heavy equipment will not be allowed to clear the fence lines. Chainsaws are allowed for vegetation clearing. Fence runs should not deviate more than 12-inches from a straight line between braces.
The Schedule A work includes removing and replacing barbwire fences in locations A, B, and C.
The Option A work includes removing and replacing barbwire fences in locations D, E, F, G, H, I and J.
Work shall be performed in accordance with specifications and drawings in the plan sheets, followed by the ‘Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14).’
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q and A 1240LT25B0001.pdf | ||
| EllisonMeadowsRestorationSIGNED.pdf | ||
| White Pine County Nevada Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| 1240LT25B0001.pdf | ||
| Ellison Meadows SOW.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Ellison Meadows Fence Restoration | Pre-Solicitation |
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