TX-balcones canyonlands NWR-fence instal

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks installation of approximately 3,540 linear feet of 4-strand barbed wire fencing at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge in Marble Falls, Texas, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CDT. This is a Total Small Business set-aside. Amendment 0001, effective June 17, 2026, extended the original June 19 deadline and updated the Statement of Work; offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment.

Place of performance is 24518 E FM 1431, Marble Falls, Texas. The contractor must be licensed in accordance with State of Texas requirements and must complete all work within 60 calendar days of the contract award start date. The estimated construction contract price is less than $25,000. Performance commences as early as June 29, 2026, with work restricted to daylight hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) and normal duty hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; no weekend or federal holiday work without authorization.

Material specifications include minimum 12.5 gauge galvanized barbed wire with 4-point barbs, 42-inch fence stays of 9.5 gauge galvanized wire, 8-foot H-brace posts of 2-7/8" diameter galvanized steel pipe, 6-foot T-posts of 1.33 lbs./foot studded steel, 12-gauge galvanized wire clips, and minimum 3,000 PSI concrete. Four wire strands must be stretched uniformly tight with the bottom wire 18 inches above ground and remaining strands at 12-inch intervals up to 54 inches; T-posts set at 15- to 17-foot intervals; H-braces placed every 1,310 feet (minimum four required). The contractor is responsible for all materials, equipment, and labor. Work is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements; the Department of Labor wage determination for Burnet County, Texas (effective May 18, 2026) establishes rates ranging from $8.50 to $37.15 per hour plus fringe benefits. The NAICS code is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sealed bids are submitted via email with SF 1442 form, price quote schedule with unit prices, and separate price breakdown. The Contracting Officer is Christina Mann.