FD-20 Deer Fence Dismantle Project 22D-7

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry is seeking contractors to dismantle three woven wire deer exclosures located in Forest District 20, Sullivan County. The project involves removing approximately 18,623 lineal feet of fencing from designated locations, with contractors required to completely remove all materials and recondition the disturbed ground at their own expense. Bidders must be certified Small Businesses through the Pennsylvania Department of General Services and submit a Worker Protection and Investment Certification. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total bid, with projects categorized as either Moderate or Severe, and unit bid prices for Severe projects not exceeding 15% of the highest Moderate price. The contract term extends from the receipt of the purchase order through June 30, 2024, with bids due by November 21, 2022, and submission required exclusively through the PA Supplier Portal. Contractors may be required to provide references demonstrating previous similar work, and the Department reserves the right to reject bidders unable to prove adequate qualifications and capacity.

The procurement is specifically restricted to Small Businesses certified through the Pennsylvania Department of General Services. Contractors must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification, affirming compliance with various state labor laws including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act and Prevailing Wage Act. Failure to comply could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on Commonwealth contracts. Payment will be processed via Automated Clearing House after Department inspection and approval of completed work. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract will be awarded as a firm, fixed-price agreement. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure, and the procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations beyond the Small Business certification requirement. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to complete the fence dismantling project and follow all specified removal and ground reconditioning guidelines.