Medicine Mountain National Historical Landmark Site Improvement Project

The USDA Forest Service Intermountain Region is requesting sealed bids for fencing and entrance gate rehabilitation at Medicine Mountain National Historical Landmark in Big Horn County, Wyoming under a total small business set-aside (NAICS 238990 – Fence Contractors), with bids due July 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time and a site visit on June 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Small business size standard is $19 million.

The scope includes removal and replacement of existing untreated wood posts, poles, and rails with a complete visual barrier fencing system, entrance gate rehabilitation, and associated hardware revitalization. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, tools, and equipment. Four line items are priced: base fencing and gate rehabilitation with mobilization, plus three optional items covering parking barrier installation, entrance sign installation, and flagpole replacement. Government-furnished materials include signs and parking barrier posts; the contractor provides sign base material and all other components. Work performance runs July 31, 2026 through September 15, 2026, with work to commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and completion within 45 calendar days thereafter. Two blackout dates—July 10, 2026 and August 7, 2026—prohibit site work. Pricing must be submitted on a provided Excel spreadsheet using rounded whole-dollar amounts; prices must remain firm for 60 calendar days from the bid due date.

The solicitation magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government based on technical approach (50% weight) and price (50% weight). Contractors must comply with construction wage rate requirements per FAR 52.222-6 through 52.222-15. Performance and payment bonds are not required. Progress payments will be authorized monthly, subject to Government approval and up to 10% retainage if satisfactory progress is not demonstrated. Written questions are due June 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. All offerors must submit a detailed technical approach with execution plan and construction schedule.