Monroe Mountain Rangeland Fencing (resolicitation)

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Monroe Mountain Rangeland Fencing and Aspen Enclosure Project, soliciting a contractor to construct 2.5 miles (13,200 feet) of four-strand barbwire rangeland fencing with cedar post bracing and three 1/2-acre Aspen Exclosures with access gates in Piute and Sevier Counties. The project requires contractors to have at least two years of experience in rangeland fencing and provide comprehensive company information including legal name, tax identification number, and contact details. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for August 29, 2016, at the Koosharem Mercantile Store, with bids to be submitted electronically through SciQuest or as hard copies. The contract performance period was set at 70 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with an extended performance window from August 22, 2016, to October 31, 2016. Bidders were required to comply with Utah Procurement Code and Administrative Code, focusing on providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the fencing project as specified.

The project was funded through the Fish Lake National Forest Service, and the solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. Taylor Made Fencing LLC was ultimately awarded the contract as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While specific budget details were not provided in the available documentation, the project involved constructing specialized rangeland infrastructure with precise specifications for fencing and aspen enclosures. The solicitation number AS17028-1 indicated a formal procurement process with detailed requirements for contractor qualifications and project execution. Contractors were expected to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with state procurement regulations, and the ability to complete the specialized rangeland fencing project within the specified timeframe and performance standards.