Hillsdale Canyon Fence Construction

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in collaboration with the Utah Division of Purchasing, issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Hillsdale Canyon Fence Construction project on June 10, 2020, with quotes due by June 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement seeks a contractor to construct approximately 3.2 miles (16,536 feet) of new fence on private lands located in Garfield County, Utah, approximately 5 miles northeast of Hatch. The project requires specific fence materials and installation, including Juniper wood posts, steel t-posts, barbed wire, and steel panel gates, with detailed specifications for post spacing, wire placement, and gate installation. Bidders were required to demonstrate prior fencing experience by providing references for at least two previous fencing jobs and comply with all federal, state, and local licensing requirements. The project has a mandatory completion date of July 25, 2020, and is situated at an elevation of 7,050 feet, necessitating four-wheel-drive vehicles for site access.

The RFQ did not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Mountainscape Forestry LLC was ultimately awarded the contract as the low-cost responsive and responsible bidder. The project will be priced per foot, with the total cost encompassing materials, labor, mobilization, and operating costs. The commodity code for the project is 72154, covering fence construction services and rangeland fence installation. The project will be funded by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and no government-furnished property will be provided. While specific budget details were not disclosed, the procurement process suggests a competitive bidding approach with the intent of selecting the most cost-effective and qualified contractor for the fence construction project.