Installation of Electric High Tensile Wire Fencing

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks installation of electric high tensile wire fencing at Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, with quotations due August 7, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns under NAICS 238990.

Place of performance is Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin (S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578). The base bid covers Fields 1–3 (144.9 acres) with three optional line items for Fields 4–6 (49.6 acres combined), totaling approximately 195 acres. Work includes removal of existing fencing, installation of 5-strand perimeter and 3-strand paddock electric fencing on high tensile 12.5-gauge wire, treated wood posts, livestock gates, underground HDPE water lines with frost-proof hydrants at 4-foot depth, and electrical connections. Field 1 requires additional woven hog wire fencing. Field 6 offers an alternative solar-powered electric fence controller option with battery storage and 24/7 capacity. The contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative for boundary verification, gate placement, and utility mark-up prior to digging. Performance period is 365 calendar days from award, with work occurring during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday) at an occupied research station. A one-year warranty from final acceptance is required.

The estimated project magnitude is $250,000 to $500,000. Submission requirements include a completed SF 1442 with amendment acknowledgments, technical approach addressing site security and construction management, one to three documented references from federal, state, or university customers within the past five years, SF 24 Bid Bond (20 percent of proposed price, capped at $3,000,000), and mandatory site visit attendance (July 23, 2026, registration deadline July 22). Award will be made using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable methodology to the responsible offeror offering the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal. Evaluation weighs compliance, technical feasibility, relevant experience and references, site visit attendance, and past performance. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award. Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 extended the performance period to 365 days, deleted an inapplicable perimeter fence specification attachment, revised the Statement of Work, and added Questions and Answers addressing construction sequencing, utility routing, water source locations, and Field 6 solar options.