Monroe Mountain Fencing - Resolicitation

The State of Utah, through its Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Monroe Mountain Fencing - Resolicitation project (Solicitation #AS19030), seeking a contractor to construct approximately 5.46 miles of rangeland fencing. The project specifications include a four-strand barbwire fence with cedar post bracing, two 12' cattle guards with wings and concrete bases, and is located on Monroe Mountain west of Greenwich, Utah, spanning Piute and Sevier Counties at elevations between 8,900 and 9,600 feet. Bidders were required to submit electronically through SciQuest and needed to accept Rangeland Standard Terms and Conditions, provide comprehensive company information, and demonstrate compliance with licensing and tax requirements. The contract performance period was set at 92 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with an extended performance window from September 1st to December 1st, 2018. Bid submission was open from August 27, 2018, to September 5, 2018, with evaluation criteria focused on responsiveness and ability to meet mandatory minimum requirements. Bidders were strongly encouraged to inspect the project site, with recommendations to use 50" ATV or UTV vehicles for site access.

While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the documentation, the procurement followed Utah Procurement Code regulations and was structured as a purchase order awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder. The total project scope encompassed 28,848 linear feet of fencing and two cattle guards, with the contract ultimately awarded to Rocky Mountain Fencing, Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder. No incumbent vendor information was explicitly provided, and there were no noted restrictions on organization types for bidding. Specific budget details were not disclosed in the available documentation, but the project's scope and complexity suggest a substantial infrastructure investment for rangeland fencing and cattle guard installation. The procurement process emphasized technical compliance, site-specific understanding, and cost-effectiveness as key evaluation criteria for potential contractors.