Boulder County Open Space Fencing

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department (BCPOS) is soliciting qualifications from contractors to establish a pre-qualified list for fencing installation and repair services on Boulder County Open Space lands spanning both plains and mountain terrains. This qualifications-based solicitation seeks contractors capable of performing fencing work on a project-by-project basis rather than committing to a single long-term contract. The procurement encompasses multiple fence types including wood fencing, post and dowel fencing with wire mesh, ranch fencing, wire fencing (4 and 5-strand configurations), smooth wire fencing with mesh, perimeter fencing, construction fencing, and specialized prairie dog barriers, with detailed technical specifications and installation guides provided in the solicitation materials. Qualified contractors must demonstrate relevant experience, necessary equipment, and capabilities to perform fencing work across diverse topographical conditions while complying with Boulder County Parks & Open Space Rules and Regulations and applicable Colorado wildlife and parks regulations. The evaluation criteria utilize a 100-point scoring matrix assessing qualifications and relevant experience with similar fence projects (25 points), overall value to the county including cost-effectiveness and long-term durability (25 points), quality of proposed materials and construction methods (20 points), project schedule and staffing capability (20 points), and proposal completeness and specification compliance (10 points). Contractors must submit responses by June 9, 2026, with submission instructions and Americans with Disabilities Act and Equal Opportunity notices available through Boulder County's procurement website. All inquiries regarding the procurement process should be directed to procurement@bouldercounty.gov.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Contractors selected for the pre-qualified list will be subject to a master service agreement based on Boulder County's construction contract template, with differentiated assignment procedures based on project value thresholds: projects valued below $10,000 may be assigned directly to any qualified vendor, while projects valued at $10,000 or greater require contact with all shortlisted vendors and competitive quote submission. All contractors and subcontractors must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 Each Occurrence and $2,000,000 General Aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Employer's Liability coverage, with Boulder County named as an additional insured. Individual project pricing, contract terms, and funding sources will be negotiated on a project-by-project basis as work is assigned to pre-qualified contractors, with no specific award value or budget range detailed in the solicitation materials.