Fence Replacement Green Ridge State Forest

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for fence replacement at Green Ridge State Forest in Flintstone, Allegany County, with bids due March 31, 2026. This procurement is exclusively for Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE) — a restrictive set-aside that filters all bidders.

Scope includes removal of approximately 1,100 linear feet of existing chain link fence, rails, posts, and barbed wire from the maintenance facility at 28700 Headquarters Drive, and installation of new 7-foot-tall chain link fencing with posts, top rails, and ties, plus three new swing gates (two 11-foot by 7-foot and two 6-foot by 7-foot leaf sizes). All materials must meet specified ASTM standards: ASTM A392 for chain link fabric, ASTM F567 for installation practices, ASTM F900 for swing gates, and ASTM A121 for barbed wire. Posts must be set in concrete footings at minimum 36 inches deep and 12 inches in diameter, following the same path and footprint as the original fence. The contractor must hold a Maryland General Contractor license and demonstrate a minimum of five years of current, continuous experience installing chain link fencing systems, with ability to provide all project warranties.

Contract duration is 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Liquidated damages are $350 per calendar day for failure to meet the deadline. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. Bid price remains firm for 120 calendar days from bid opening. A two-year warranty period from acceptance is required, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference and conduct site visits; additional visits can be arranged with the Forest Manager at (301) 387-5563 or Project Manager Derek McFarland at (301) 338-0906. All bids must include required attachments: Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Bid Bond, Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, Payment of Employee Healthcare Expenses Certification, List of Subcontractors, and Contract Affidavit. Amendment 1, posted March 12, clarifies that Section VII, Electronic Transaction Fee Change does not apply. Questions should be submitted in writing to Jacquelyn Truffer, Procurement Officer, at Jacquelyn.truffer1@maryland.gov.