Pilot Pond Exclosure Project

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, is seeking a contractor to complete the Pilot Pond Exclosure Project in Box Elder County, Utah. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for constructing a steel pipe and sucker rod fence spanning 1,007 feet around Pilot Springs/Pilot Pond within the Curlew Junction Grazing Allotment. The project requires providing 110 steel pipe fenceline posts (9' length, 2 7/8" outside diameter), 45 steel pipe top rails (25' length), 135 steel sucker rod bottom rails, and two Powder River gates (one 16' vehicle access and one 4' pedestrian access). Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, with minimal surface disturbance and brush clearing limited to three feet on either side of the fence line. The primary evaluation criteria will be the lowest cost from a responsive and responsible vendor. The contract must be completed by October 27, 2025, with the proposal due date set for September 4, 2025. Vendors are required to guarantee pricing through project completion and demonstrate previous experience constructing fences in rugged terrain with limited access.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are listed in the available documentation. The cost sheet indicates that vendors must provide pricing for all line items, with the total overall cost (including parts and labor) serving as the primary metric for contract award. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive fence installation with estimated material and labor costs. The contract will be awarded as a single purchase order to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, with payment structured as a lump sum covering all mobilization, demobilization, equipment, labor, materials, quality control, environmental protection, safety requirements, and associated testing and reporting.