23WHM Deer Fence Install NC - D

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management, Forestry Division is seeking a contractor to install approximately 25,411 linear feet of woven wire deer exclosure fence across State Game Lands in Clinton and Lycoming counties. The project requires the successful bidder to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and superintendence for fence installation according to detailed specifications. An optional site inspection tour with the Regional Forester can be scheduled prior to bidding. Bids must be submitted through the PA Supplier Portal by March 19, 2024, with the contract term running from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The Commission will award bids on a line item basis, with payment calculated based on actual linear feet installed as measured by a Forestry Division employee. Contractors will be required to provide performance security of $5,000 per line item and meet specific insurance requirements. After bid opening, the Commission may request references demonstrating similar work completed within the previous two years to verify the contractor's qualifications.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement includes requirements from the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences to Pennsylvania-based businesses. Bidders must complete a chart identifying the state or country of manufacture for each item and provide information on their business residency status. Contractors must also comply with Pennsylvania worker protection laws, including certifications related to Unemployment Compensation and Workers' Compensation regulations. The contract includes provisions prohibiting false certifications, with potential consequences of contract termination and three-year ineligibility for future Commonwealth contracts. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive fencing installation services across multiple line items. The total project scope suggests a significant investment in wildlife habitat management, with potential contract values reflecting the extensive linear footage of fence installation required across multiple State Game Lands locations.