Grande Ronde & John Day Big Game Damage Fence Materials

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Grande Ronde & John Day Big Game Damage Fence Materials, classified as an Intermediate Procurement under OAR 125-047-0270. The solicitation seeks fencing materials to be delivered to ODFW's La Grande field office, with a required delivery date no later than May 15, 2024. Specific materials include detailed fencing components with precise quantity and specification requirements designed to address big game damage in the Grande Ronde and John Day watersheds. Bid submissions were due by March 27, 2024, with an anticipated contract award date of April 3, 2024. The procurement process involves pass/fail criteria, responsiveness and responsibility determinations, and a cost comparison methodology. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bidders required to submit pricing for each line item. The solicitation covers multiple line items of fencing materials, and bidders must provide comprehensive pricing and meet specific technical specifications.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Based on the documentation, Oregon Trail Livestock Supply, Inc. has been identified as the intended awardee, having submitted the lowest total bid of $51,655.00. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier, with no provisions noted for multiple award scenarios. While the Notice of Intent to Award suggests involvement of Marion County and the City of Salem, the primary jurisdiction appears to be Umatilla County. No specific infrastructure integration requirements were mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward goods contract for fencing materials, with a relatively narrow scope focused on supplying specific fence components for wildlife damage mitigation. The total contract value is approximately $51,655.00, representing the lowest bid submitted during the solicitation process.