Provide & install fence at ramsey grove

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide and install approximately 6,500 linear feet of high-tensile woven wire fence at Ramsey Grove, located in Georgetown County. The project requires specific technical specifications, including Stay-Tuff ST-880 fencing, CCA #40 treated pine posts, Gripple Plus connectors, and a total of seven gates (five 24-foot wide tractor gates and two 10-foot wide access gates). A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 11:30 am EST at the project site, with sealed bids due by October 29, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices governing the evaluation. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation, and the project is scheduled for completion by April 1, 2026.

The solicitation includes provisions for various state preferences, such as Resident Vendor, Resident Subcontractor, and End-Product preferences. Contractors must comply with state regulations related to minority business participation, illegal immigration, and tax requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly detailed, the bidding structure suggests an open competitive process. The project involves fencing an impoundment area with a mix of forested and agricultural lands, and the aerial map indicates precise boundary and infrastructure demarcations. Although no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive approach to vendor selection that emphasizes technical capability, compliance, and competitive pricing. The specific budget range is not disclosed in the provided documents, but the detailed specifications suggest a significant investment in infrastructure improvement for the Ramsey Grove site.