Wildlife-friendly fencing on Conservation Grazing Units

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is soliciting bids for a wildlife-friendly fencing project across four District Open Space Preserves in San Mateo County, California. The procurement involves constructing approximately 14,792 linear feet of 5-wire, wildlife-friendly livestock perimeter and cross fences, including gate installations and corral replacements at specific locations: Lobitos Grazing Unit (722 feet), October Farms Grazing Unit (5,565 feet), Cloverdale Ranch Grazing Unit (2,371 feet), and Big Dipper-Mindego Grazing Unit (6,134 feet). Contractors must possess a Class C-13 Fencing Contractor license and demonstrate the ability to comply with comprehensive environmental protection guidelines, including wildlife habitat conservation protocols and integrated pest management practices. The bid submission deadline is July 31, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for July 17, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include contractor qualifications, licensing, ability to perform work within the specified schedule and budget, proposed fees, and experience completing similar projects. Contractors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements, California Department of Industrial Relations registration, and provide certificates of reported compliance from the California Air Resources Board.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires extensive environmental sensitivity, with contractors needing to participate in worker education seminars delivered by qualified biologists and adhere to strict wildlife protection protocols. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on August 13, 2025, with work to be completed by November 15, 2025. The project budget is approximately $399,968, which encompasses general conditions, mobilization, materials, construction, clean-up, overhead, and profit. Contractors must provide a 10% bid guarantee and demonstrate comprehensive environmental compliance, including a commitment to 100% waste stream diversion and detailed waste characterization documentation. The district will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, considering multiple factors beyond price, such as technical capability and past performance. Additional requirements include obtaining necessary permits, conducting pre-project environmental assessments, and implementing rigorous safety and environmental protection measures across the four preservation sites.