Provide and install fencing in barnwell

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide and install a high-tensile woven wire fence at the Barnwell Substation in Barnwell, South Carolina. The project involves installing approximately 5,440 linear feet of fencing around a dove field, with specific requirements including a 4-foot tall woven wire fence topped with 2 strands of barbed wire to achieve a 5-foot total height. Deliverables include CCA #40 treated pine corner and line posts (minimum 6 inches diameter), galvanized T-posts installed every 15 feet, concrete-filled post holes, Gripple Plus connectors, and H-bracing every 425 linear feet. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM EST at the DNR Boat Ramp, with attendance strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Sealed bids must be submitted by October 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST, with questions due by September 30, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST. The contract requires completion by December 31, 2022, with provisions for additional days in case of inclement weather.

Contractors must be licensed in their field of work and obtain all necessary permits at their own expense. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence minimum), auto liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), and workers' compensation coverage. Proof of contractor licensure and current insurance certificates must accompany the bid. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with contractors required to provide a one-year labor warranty on craftsmanship following project completion. Contractors must be registered with the South Carolina vendor registration system and may claim in-state contractor or subcontractor preferences if they meet statutory requirements under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524. While no specific funding source or contract value limit is identified in the solicitation, bidders must provide a unit price for the complete fence installation including all materials and labor, with pricing fixed for the duration of the contract. Payment will be made upon 100% completion and SCDNR approval of all work.