Southern Utah Riparian Fences - 2019

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) and the State of Utah Division of Purchasing are seeking a qualified contractor to construct and repair riparian fences in Southern Utah through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued on February 15, 2019, with a bid closing date of March 8, 2019. The project encompasses two specific sites: one near Otter Creek State Park in Piute County and another near Minersville in Beaver County. Deliverables include constructing new wood rail and wire fences, rebuilding existing fences, removing old fencing, and installing gates, with specific requirements at each site such as constructing 560 feet of 3-wood rail fence, 2,400 feet of 4-strand wire fence, and installing 9 steel gates. Mandatory bidder qualifications include submitting two references from agencies like UDWR, Bureau of Land Management, or U.S. Forest Service, demonstrating experience in constructing rangeland barbed wire fences and building wood H-braces. Bidders must be licensed as a Utah fence contractor, provide proof of insurance, and the contract will be awarded as a purchase order to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project work is to be completed by June 30, 2019, with bid evaluation based on responsiveness and compliance with specified requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid follows standard procurement protocols under the Utah Procurement Code and Administrative Code, with no explicit limitations on bidder types beyond the technical and professional qualifications outlined. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves constructing new fencing infrastructure in riparian areas, suggesting potential ecological and land management objectives. The solicitation includes three line items for pricing: a lump sum for most work, a per-foot cost for top rail rebuild at Site 1, and a per-each cost for Double H Braces at Site 1. Although a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and multiple line items indicate a comprehensive fencing project with potential moderate investment. Bidders were encouraged to independently visit the sites during daylight hours, though no official site visit with UDWR personnel was provided.