Alvey Wash Fence Removal and Construction

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Division of Purchasing issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Alvey Wash Fence Removal and Construction project located in Garfield County, specifically 3 miles Southeast of Escalante. The procurement involves removing and disposing of approximately 2,850 feet (0.54 miles) of existing fence and constructing a new 4-strand barbed wire fence with two 12-foot steel panel gates. Key project requirements include supplying all fence materials, labor, and equipment, with specific technical specifications for wood and steel post installations, wire gauge, and spacing. The solicitation was opened on 10/7/2019 and closed on 10/15/2019, with a project completion deadline of 11/15/2019. Contractors were expected to bid on a per-foot price, with the total project price including all mobilization and operating costs, and no fuel surcharges or adjustments were to be negotiated.

The project site is located at an elevation of 5,700 feet and requires four-wheel drive vehicles for access. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were mentioned in the documentation. The contract was ultimately awarded to Cleave Dwire, a sole proprietor, who submitted the lowest responsive bid. No government-furnished property was provided, meaning the contractor was required to furnish all necessary equipment and materials to complete the work. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the procurement was structured as a competitive quote process with the award going to the most cost-effective bidder meeting all technical specifications. The project was limited to a specific geographic area in Garfield County and required specialized knowledge of fence construction in rugged terrain.