Fence at TFS Burkburnett Property

The Texas A&M Forest Service has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-013) for a fence installation project at their Burkburnett property located at 1900 South FM 369 in Upton County, Texas. The procurement involves constructing approximately 905 linear feet of five-strand barbed wire fencing along the east and south property boundaries, with five corner sections requiring welded steel pipe H-braces using 5-inch diameter uprights and 3-inch diameter horizontals. The project specifications mandate using minimum 6-foot studded steel green t-posts spaced approximately 10 feet apart, with steel pipe reinforcement as needed. A mandatory site inspection was scheduled for January 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with sealed bids due by February 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. Written questions were required to be submitted by February 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, with any addendum to be issued by February 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. Bid evaluation criteria include pricing, delivery capabilities, vendor's ability and skill, previous experience with Texas A&M Forest Service, and other relevant factors. The project must be completed by August 31, 2025.

No Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is required, as subcontracting opportunities are not probable under this contract. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Employer's Liability ($500,000), Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Owner's Protective Liability Insurance ($1,000,000). The Texas A&M Forest Service reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within 60 days of award under the same terms and conditions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves fence installation with detailed material and construction specifications. Bids may be submitted via email to bids@tfs.tamu.edu (preferred method), fax to 979-458-7387, or through mail/hand delivery to the Texas A&M Forest Service Purchasing Department in College Station, TX. An addendum to the original IFB clarified that damaged and displaced fenceposts in the existing fence are not to be replaced, and an old, overgrown section in the southwest corner of the property is not within the project's scope.