Monroe Mountain Fence Construction - Amended

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Monroe Mountain Fence Construction project, seeking a qualified contractor to construct approximately 25,176 feet (4.76 miles) of rangeland fencing in Piute and Sevier Counties. The project specifications require a four-strand barbed wire fence with cedar post bracing, including wire gates, double H-braces, and corner braces. Bidders were required to demonstrate experience in constructing rangeland barbed wire fences and building wood H-braces, with the ability to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies. A mandatory site visit was conducted on October 23rd, 2019, at the Richfield Forest Service Office, with the bid closing date set for October 29th, 2019. The project performance time was established at 230 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with an extended performance window from November 4th, 2019, to June 20th, 2020. The project site encompasses challenging terrain at elevations ranging from 9,000 to 9,600 feet, requiring access via paved highways, county dirt roads, and jeep trails, with four-wheel-drive vehicles recommended.

The solicitation did not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Taylor Made Fencing LLC was ultimately awarded the contract after submitting the lowest responsive bid. The project included additional specific elements such as fencing for Brindley Dairy West and solar panel enclosures. While the exact contract value was not explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the fencing project and the required technical expertise suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The procurement process emphasized technical capability and local knowledge of rangeland fencing construction, with particular attention to the unique geographical and environmental challenges of the Monroe Mountain area. Access to the project site would require specialized equipment and expertise in constructing fencing in high-elevation, challenging terrain conditions.