23WHM FY26 Deer Fence Removal North

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management, Forestry Division, is requesting bids on woven wire deer exclosure fence removal across approximately 21,350 linear feet on state game lands, with bids due June 16, 2026 and public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. at Commission headquarters in Harrisburg. Bids are awarded on a line-item basis with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receiving award.

The scope spans two line items: Line Item 1 covers 14,166 linear feet across three fences in Warren County (Northwest Region — Oil Lease Block 1, Unknown Block 1, and Grape Area); Line Item 2 covers 7,184 linear feet across three fences in Bradford County (Northeast Region — Little Bitty, Demo Fence 1, and Demo Fence 2). Removal includes dismantling all fence materials, posts, supports, gates, and signs, with all non-retained materials becoming the contractor's responsibility for disposal. Contractors must manage erosion and sedimentation control, including seeding disturbed areas and installing waterbars, and must observe no-work days during hunting seasons. Site conditions include trees growing through fencing, multiflora rose infestation, steep terrain with 10–40% slopes, surface rock obstacles, and limited machinery access; private property access coordination through Matson Lumber Company is required in certain areas. Pricing shall be submitted per linear foot and must include all labor, equipment, tools, insurance, material disposal, and project-completion items.

The contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with all work required to be completed by the termination date. Payment is rendered on a reimbursement basis for actual linear feet removed as verified by a Forestry Division employee. Historical estimates reference $0.50 per linear foot based on prior data. Performance security of $2,500 per line item is required within 30 days of award. Contractors must carry Workers' Compensation Insurance and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, naming the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to award, the Commission reserves the right to request three references demonstrating similar work within the previous two years. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PA Supplier Portal. Site inspections are optional but encouraged; contact the respective Regional Foresters.