IFB for Fence Construction Services

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 554-25-004) for fence construction services at El Sauz Ranch in Santa Monica, Texas. The project involves constructing seven sections of fixed knot fencing totaling approximately 10,570 linear feet, including work on the Mogotes Trap Wing, Venado Pasture Wing, Emily's Pasture Fence, South Monterrey Fence, and Beto's Tank North and South Alleys. Contractors must provide all materials and labor, including pressure-treated wooden posts, galvanized steel T-posts, and StaTite 50 Fixed Knot Fence with an additional strand of barbed wire. Minimum vendor qualifications include three years of hands-on fencing project experience, a valid Texas business license, general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and the ability to provide two references from similar projects. The solicitation includes mandatory site visits scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., with questions due by February 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT, and sealed bids due by March 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT. Bids will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, with 80 points allocated to price and 20 points to delivery time, with additional points awarded to vendors who can begin work before April 1, 2025.

The IFB encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and provides opportunities for vendors with Texas resident service-disabled veteran ownership or those producing Texas-grown agricultural products. Contractors must complete all work by June 1, 2025, with payment made within 30 days of satisfactory completion and acceptance. The solicitation includes extensive certification requirements, including compliance with state and federal regulations, environmental standards, and cybersecurity training. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in infrastructure improvement for the El Sauz Ranch. The Texas Animal Health Commission will conduct inspections every two weeks and reserves the right to withhold payment or deduct costs for non-compliance. Contractors must provide their own transportation and perform work during regular hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays), with weekend work requiring prior approval. The agency is exempt from state taxes, and all work must be performed by qualified craft persons with a minimum of three years of experience.