Livestock Pens

Garfield County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a livestock pen procurement project at the Garfield County Fairgrounds through Invitation for Bid IFB-GC-FG-01-25. The procurement seeks to acquire 36 pig pens with specific configurations, including 18 hog 2-gate 10ft 41" tall panels, 18 hog panels with 10 ft vertical rail pin clips, 38 additional hog panels, and 12 hog starter posts. As an optional alternate, the county may also purchase two hog panel trailers in gun metal gray. All panels must be compatible with WW panels, pins, and connectors, with interior rails and frames constructed from 1.5" OD 14-16 ga 50,000 PSI high tensile yield strength steel and an architectural grade powder coat finish. Bids are due electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by 3:00 P.M. MST on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with contract performance anticipated from May 5, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include qualifications, total bid amount, warranties, experience, past performance, and delivery details. Bidders must have been primarily engaged in similar business for at least 24 months and submit both "responsible" and "responsive" bids.

The procurement includes a five percent price advantage for local Garfield County bidders and requires comprehensive insurance documentation, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must complete a Statement of Qualifications detailing their business history, standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, and previous work experience. Vendors must also submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit affirming independent bid development and ethical bidding practices. The specific budget range is not definitively stated, but the county reserves the right to award items individually based on budgetary constraints, with preference given to the primary livestock pen components before considering optional trailer purchases. Delivery of all materials is required no later than July 1, 2025, to the Garfield County Fairgrounds Building located at 1001 Railroad Ave., Rifle, CO 81650, with the county assisting in unloading materials during normal business hours.