Hettinger fencing

North Dakota State University (NDSU) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a comprehensive fencing project at the Hettinger Research Extension Center, located in Adams County. The procurement involves two distinct bid scopes: Bid 1 requires removing 5,480 feet of existing wire fence and installing approximately 7,623 feet of 35" woven wire fence with barbed wire, 3,359 feet of 6-strand barbed wire fence, 4 wire gates, and at least 13 corners. Bid 2 focuses on adding barbed wire strands to existing fence sections (7,920 feet with 2 strands and 2,640 feet with 3 strands), installing 3 wire gates, and re-stretching current fence. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection with Troy Ness is required, and contractors must perform their own measurements. The bid was issued on 06/17/2025, with proposals due on 07/02/2025 at 2pm CST, with work expected to commence after July 1, 2025. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing to remain firm for the contract period.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation, and employer's liability insurance. NDSU will retain removed t-posts, while contractors are responsible for disposing of other removed materials. The project is funded through NDSU's internal budget and is expected to be completed as soon as possible after the July 1, 2025 start date. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project involves significant fencing infrastructure replacement and modification across multiple land parcels, as evidenced by the accompanying site maps. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability to execute precise fencing installation and modification across varied terrain, including areas near water features like Flat Creek.