Deer Fence Dismantle 22D-1 F. D. 's 1 and 3

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking a vendor to dismantle two woven wire deer exclosures across Forest Districts 1 and 3 in Franklin and Cumberland Counties. The project involves removing approximately 14,072 linear feet of fencing, specifically 7,860 linear feet in the Michaux State Forest and 6,212 linear feet in the Caledonia Park Quad area. Bidders must submit proposals through the PA Supplier Portal by August 16, 2022, with the contract term running from October 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. The project requires dismantling fencing across varying terrain, with project difficulty classified as either "Moderate" or "Severe" based on factors such as site access, slope, number of fence posts, trees to be removed, and vegetation overgrowth. Evaluation will be based on the lowest total bid, with unit prices for "Severe" projects capped at 15% above the highest "Moderate" unit price. Bidders may be required to provide references and demonstrate the capability to manage multiple project sites within the specified timeframe.

The contract is exclusively reserved for Small Businesses certified by the Department of General Services, which significantly limits the pool of potential bidders. Contractors must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with various Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act and Prevailing Wage Act. Performance security of $3,000 is required, and liquidated damages may be assessed for late completion. Payment will be determined by the Department's measurement of linear feet dismantled per exclosure. While no specific budget range is provided, the complexity of the project involves careful dismantling of fencing across potentially challenging terrain. Contractors must be prepared to work across multiple sites in Franklin and Cumberland Counties, with the understanding that false certifications can result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on future state contracts.