Provide/install fence around dove field

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the provision and installation of a high-tensile woven wire fence at Webb Wildlife Management Area in Garnett, South Carolina. The project specifically requires constructing an 8-foot tall fence around a 30-acre dove field, spanning approximately 4,970 linear feet of perimeter. Deliverables include the installation of CCA #40 treated pine posts (minimum 6 inches diameter), Stay-Tuff ST-880 2096-6-330 woven wire fencing or approved equivalent, Gripple Plus connectors, two 20-foot wide tractor gates, and ten 4-foot wide access gates. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 2, 2022, at 11:30 AM EST at the project site, with questions due by March 3, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST. Sealed bids are due on March 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST, with award notification to be posted the same day. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all work to be completed by June 30, 2022. Vendors must obtain a South Carolina state vendor number, provide proof of valid contractor licensing, current insurance certificates, and appropriate permits.

Vendors must be registered South Carolina state contractors and will need to identify their entity type when submitting bids. South Carolina resident contractor and subcontractor preferences are available under state procurement code Section 11-35-1524, with specific requirements regarding in-state operations and labor percentages. The bid must include a one-year labor warranty on craftsmanship and manufacturer warranties on materials. Vendors must also comply with federal and state regulations, including drug-free workplace certification, debarment certification, and illegal immigration compliance provisions. Payment will be made upon 100 percent completion and approval of work, with no sales or use taxes to be included in the bid price. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive fencing infrastructure for a 30-acre dove field. Bidders are required to hold their bid open for a minimum of 90 calendar days following the opening date, and all bids must be submitted with careful attention to the detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.