Lower Foley Seed Orchard Fence Replacement

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R6-Pacific Northwest Region is seeking a small business contractor to replace 5,088 linear feet of perimeter fence around the Lower Foley Seed Orchard located in the McKenzie River Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The solicitation will require comprehensive fence replacement services, including all necessary labor and materials, with an optional additional component to repair approximately 100 feet of fire-suppressed damaged fence at the Pebble Seed Orchard. All prospective contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, which is a critical compliance requirement for bidding and potential award. Contractors must complete electronic representations and certifications in the SAM system, and maintain active registration through final contract payment. The solicitation will be available for download from sam.gov on approximately March 3, 2025, with proposals due by April 1, 2025.

The contract is totally set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with a government estimate ranging between $250,000 and $500,000. The anticipated period of performance is 105 days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contractors will be responsible for providing all materials and labor necessary to complete the fence replacement project, which includes work at the Lower Foley Seed Orchard and potential in-kind repairs at the Pebble Seed Orchard. The project represents a significant infrastructure maintenance opportunity for small businesses specializing in specialty trade contracting. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in fence installation, material procurement, and project management within the specified timeline and budget parameters.