Lower Foley Seed Orchard Fence Replacement

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6) is seeking a small business contractor to replace approximately 5,088 linear feet of perimeter fence around the Lower Foley Seed Orchard located in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. The solicitation requires removing existing fencing, clearing brush, and installing new 6'6" high agricultural woven mesh fencing with round metal posts and vehicle access gates. An optional component includes repairing approximately 100 feet of fire-suppressed fence at the Pebble Seed Orchard. The contract will be evaluated using a tradeoff process that equally considers past performance, experience, technical approach, and price, with a 20% bid guarantee required. Offers are due by April 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific time, with a technical point of contact being Philip Livermont, who can be reached at philip.livermont@usda.gov.

The contract is totally set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $19.0M and falls under the NAICS category 238990 for All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. The government estimates the project value between $250,000 and $500,000, with a contract performance period of 105 calendar days after notice to proceed and work expected to begin within 30 calendar days of award. The project site is located in Lane County, Oregon, approximately 17 miles east of the McKenzie River Ranger Station. Contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with specific technical specifications for fence materials, including galvanized steel posts, tensile wire, and barbless wire. Potential bidders are encouraged to carefully review the detailed technical requirements, which include precise measurements and material standards for all fence components.