Fencing at SSIS

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a contractor to install a perimeter fencing system at the St. Stephens Indian School in St. Stephens, Wyoming. The project involves constructing 1,672 linear feet of black vinyl-coated fencing, including two pedestrian swing gates and five vehicular rolling gates, with a comprehensive Statement of Work detailing specific technical requirements and construction standards. The solicitation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with technical proposals limited to 20 pages and focusing on the contractor's approach, key personnel, schedule, and quality control methods. Proposals are due by December 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for November 29, 2024. Bidders must submit bid, performance, and payment bonds, with the respective bond amounts set at 20%, 100%, and 100% of the contract price.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), with specific requirements for subcontracting and Indian business participation. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period of 30 calendar days from the notice to proceed (anticipated from December 27, 2024, to January 26, 2025). Contractors must comply with specific wage determinations for Wyoming, provide a 15-year warranty on fence materials and installation, and follow all applicable federal specifications and ASTM standards. The project requires thorough documentation, including shop drawings, product data, and inspection reports, and contractors must conduct a comprehensive site assessment before beginning work. Additionally, the solicitation includes requirements for background investigations of contractor personnel and provisions for Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) fees.