Woodhawk Bottom Fence Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana State Office is soliciting quotations for the Woodhawk Bottom Fence Project, which involves constructing approximately 2.5 miles of new four-wire barbed wire fence with appurtenances and removing approximately 2.5 miles of existing fence in Fergus County, Montana. This firm fixed-price construction contract requires contractors to provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for the fence installation, including various fence components such as end panels, stress panels, corner panels, wire gates, and drainage crossings. Contractors must demonstrate relevant past performance experience and comply with prevailing wage requirements for heavy construction projects in Montana. The evaluation will be based on price and past performance, with the government intending to award to the lowest-priced offeror that receives a passing past performance rating. Quotes are due by July 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for June 17, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $19 million, though the estimated contract value is less than $50,000. No current incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract performance period runs from August 1 to September 20, 2025, providing a 10-day mobilization period and 40 total days for completion, with specific environmental restrictions prohibiting construction between December 1st and July 1st due to wildlife habitat considerations for Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Greater Sage Grouse. The work involves 790 rods of fence construction and removal, along with installation of multiple specialized fence components including 4 end panels, 8 stress panels, 16 corner panels of various types, 3 gates, and 9 drainage crossings. The place of performance is located on Wood Hawk Road in Montana, with additional restrictions requiring contractors to exclude cattle from the Lower Woodhawk riparian area during August 16 through October 31.