JF26-14 Corinne Fence

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Division, is seeking a contractor to complete the JF26-14 Corinne Fence project, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for fencing labor and materials. The project involves constructing approximately 1,771 linear feet of wildlife-friendly fence on a private land site in Box Elder County, with specific technical requirements including a four-wire configuration: a barbless top wire at 42" maximum height, a smooth bottom wire 16-18" from the ground, and two intermediate barbed wires. Contractors must provide all new materials such as T-posts, galvanized wire, fence stays, braces, and staples. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, with strict completion requirements mandating project finalization by November 30, 2025, and prohibiting any work between October 15th and October 30th. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendor responsiveness, compliance with specifications, and overall cost-effectiveness. Vendors must submit their bids through the U3P procurement platform by the due date of September 18, 2025, and are encouraged to review project maps and shapefiles before submission.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications and project requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the solicitation includes comprehensive terms and conditions requiring vendors to maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation (minimum statutory limits), commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), and commercial automobile liability. Vendors must also comply with state and federal regulations, including employment practices and immigration verification. Though no specific budget range was provided, the contract will be bid on a per-foot pricing model, with the total price encompassing all labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, and operating costs. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice and will make payments within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice.