Bicknell Bottoms Fencing Project

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Bicknell Bottoms Fencing Project (Solicitation #CN17011), which involves constructing approximately 17,030 feet (3.2 miles) of rangeland fencing. The project specifications require a five-strand barbwire fence with J55 well casing post bracing and three access gates, including fence installation and removal of existing fencing materials. The procurement was specifically for fence construction services under commodity code 72154, with a strict performance timeline of 92 calendar days from the official Notice-to-Proceed. The solicitation was released on 8/23/2016, with a bid opening on 8/25/2016, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for 9/19/2016 at Royals Food Town Grocery Store. Bidders were required to submit detailed vendor information electronically through SciQuest or via hard copy, with a bid submission deadline of 9/26/2016. The procurement was limited to pre-qualified contractors, who were instructed to follow specific procurement guidelines and submit any questions through the designated online platform.

The contract opportunity was restricted to pre-qualified contractors, with no specific information provided about set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. Taylor Made Fencing LLC was ultimately awarded the contract as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a contract performance window from October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. While specific budget details were not explicitly stated, the contract was awarded based on competitive bidding processes. Bidders were provided the option to request Shape/KML files to assist in understanding the project site, though these files were explicitly noted as informational and not part of the contractual documents. The procurement process emphasized strict compliance with vendor qualifications, detailed documentation, and adherence to the state's procurement guidelines. The project was specifically focused on wildlife resource management and rangeland infrastructure improvement in the Bicknell Bottoms area.