Southern Utah Riparian Fences - 2019 (Resolicitation)

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Southern Utah Riparian Fences - 2019 project, seeking a qualified contractor to construct, rebuild, remove, and repair fences at two specific sites in Piute and Beaver Counties. The project involves constructing new wood rail and wire fences, rebuilding existing fences, installing gates, and creating wood H-braces at locations approximately 2 miles west of Otter Creek State Park and 3 miles east of Minersville. Contractors were required to have extensive experience in rangeland fencing and possess a current Utah fence contractor license. Key qualifications included demonstrated ability to construct rangeland barbed wire fences and build wood H-braces, with mandatory submission of at least two references from government agencies such as UDWR, Bureau of Land Management, or U.S. Forest Service. Bidders were required to upload insurance documentation, their current Utah fence contractor license, and references as part of the bid submission process. The solicitation was posted on March 11, 2019, with a bid closing date of March 18, 2019, and all work was to be completed by June 30, 2019.

The solicitation did not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Taylor Made Fencing LLC was ultimately awarded the contract as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The total project budget was $44,000.00, which covered all materials and labor for fence construction and repair. No specific site visits were arranged with UDWR personnel, though bidders were encouraged to independently assess the work sites prior to submitting their proposals. The procurement process was open to qualified fence contractors with appropriate licensing and demonstrated experience in similar government-related rangeland fencing projects. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration beyond the specified fence construction and repair requirements.