20D-6 Deer Fence Dismantlings

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry, is seeking a contractor to dismantle woven wire deer exclosures in Forest District 08, located in Jefferson County. The project involves removing approximately 42,894 linear feet of fencing across ten specific locations within the Clear Creek State Forest. Contractors must provide comprehensive dismantling services, including removing fence posts, managing vegetation, and ensuring proper site restoration. The DCNR will provide supervisory personnel to direct operations, and the project requires careful adherence to topographical and site-specific conditions as outlined in the attached project severity sheets and topographic maps. The contract is time-sensitive, with a term of approximately 12 months, commencing upon receipt of a fully executed purchase order and terminating on June 30, 2022. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total sum bid, with unit pricing for "Severe" projects limited to a 15% premium over the highest "Moderate" unit price. The bid submission deadline is May 11, 2021, and all bids must be submitted electronically.

The procurement is exclusively set aside for certified small businesses, with a mandatory $5,000 performance security requirement. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including federal lobbying certifications, descriptive literature, and an Iran Free Procurement certification. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award by line item and maintains significant discretion in contract administration, including potential termination and modification provisions. Contractors will be subject to strict compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination policies, integrity standards, and potential background check obligations. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract appears to be structured with unit pricing based on project complexity and total linear feet of fence to be removed. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the project seems to be a standalone initiative for forest management and deer habitat restoration. The procurement emphasizes a competitive bidding process with a focus on small business participation and precise project execution.