FD-16 Deer Fence Dismantle Project 22D-8

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking bids for the FD-16 Deer Fence Dismantle Project 22D-8, which involves dismantling four woven wire deer exclosures totaling approximately 24,917 lineal feet in Tioga Forest District #16, located in Tioga County. The project requires contractors to completely remove exclosures from trees, posts, and supports, and properly dispose of all materials. Bids must be electronically submitted through the PA Supplier Portal by September 29, 2022, with the contract term running from the purchase order date through June 30, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on total sum pricing, with unit bid prices for Severe projects not exceeding 15% of the highest unit bid price for Moderate projects. Contractors are strongly recommended to review project areas prior to bidding, though no mandatory site inspections are scheduled. The Department reserves the right to request references and verify contractors' capabilities to manage multiple projects within the required timeframe.

This procurement is specifically reserved for the Small Business Procurement Initiative, meaning only self-certified small businesses may submit responses. Contractors must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws. The project will be evaluated based on the contractor's ability to dismantle the deer fences according to detailed specifications outlined in the Severity Sheets, which categorize the fences based on their condition and dismantling difficulty. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, payment will be made based on the Department's measured results of lineal feet actually dismantled. Invoices will only be accepted for completed projects, and the contract aims to support forestry management activities within the Tioga State Forest. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of proper material removal and disposal, with a focus on efficiency and precision in completing the fence dismantling project.