Ault Farms 19 & 30 Perimeter Fencing

The City of Thornton, Colorado is seeking bids for the Ault Farms 19 & 30 Perimeter Fencing Project (Project No. 25-170A), an agricultural infrastructure development initiative in Weld County. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for constructing approximately 20,700 linear feet of wildlife-friendly, 4-strand wire fence across two pastures, including specific fence installation requirements for Farm 19 (10,100 linear feet and two steel gates) and Farm 30 (removal of 8,725 linear feet of existing fence and installation of 10,600 linear feet of new fencing with three gates). A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at the Agriculture Stewardship Office, with final bids due on July 22, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check and provide comprehensive documentation including a post-qualification questionnaire, references, and safety records. The contract duration is approximately 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a targeted substantial completion date within that timeframe. Successful bidders must demonstrate technical capability, safety performance, and expertise in agricultural fencing infrastructure projects.

The project is funded through the City of Thornton's agricultural stewardship program and aims to convert two irrigated farms to rangeland pastures for cattle grazing. Local Thornton-based businesses may receive a potential 5% bid preference, not exceeding $10,000, if they meet specific local business criteria. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders will need to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. The total project budget is anticipated to be between $100,000 and $250,000, though the exact budget is not definitively stated. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the documentation, and the project appears to be a new infrastructure development initiative. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive qualifications in agricultural fencing, construction capabilities, and compliance with local government procurement requirements.