23WHM FY26 Deer Fence Install Statewide

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management is soliciting bids for woven wire deer exclosure fence installation statewide across approximately 39,098 linear feet at six project sites in four regions, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the PA Supplier Portal. The Reciprocal Limitations Act applies — Pennsylvania-manufactured materials and Pennsylvania resident bidders receive preference under GSPUR-89, with preference percentages applied against out-of-state bids based on reciprocal policies of other states.

The scope includes furnishing all labor, superintendence, materials, tools, and equipment for woven wire fence installation according to attached specifications. Projects span Centre, Cumberland, Jefferson, and Luzerne counties at Redlick Run (6,500 linear feet), Lake City (4,952 linear feet), Big Smoke Block 1 and 2 (11,001 combined linear feet), and Opperman Pass Blocks 1–3 (16,645 combined linear feet). Work encompasses site clearing, gate installation (man gates and truck gates at varying quantities per site), and difficult access conditions including excessive down wood, rocky terrain, wet sections, and powerline proximity. The Redlick Fence project must be completed by March 1, 2027; all other installations by June 30, 2027. Contract term runs from Purchase Order issuance through June 30, 2027, with no-work restrictions on Saturdays in October through January, hunting season opening days, and general firearms deer season.

Pricing is submitted as a unit price per linear foot inclusive of all labor, equipment, tools, insurance, materials, and disposal. The Commission awards on a line-item basis at its discretion. Performance security of $5,000.00 per line item is required within 30 days of award. Workers' Compensation and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with minimum $300,000.00 per-occurrence coverage are mandatory. Contractors must complete Pennsylvania's Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form confirming compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws. Optional site inspection tours are available through regional foresters. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Bidders must register in Pennsylvania's Vendor Master file prior to award.