Zion Migration Habitat Improvement Fence *Re-Solicitation*

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the State of Utah Division of Purchasing issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Zion Migration Habitat Improvement Fence project located in Kane County, Utah. The procurement seeks a contractor to construct approximately 3.3 miles (17,441 feet) of wildlife-friendly fencing and install nine 12-foot steel panel gates on private lands. The project requires the contractor to supply all new fence materials and perform complete installation, with the finished fence becoming the property of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The bid was opened on 5/27/2022 at 2:00 PM MDT and closed on 6/3/2022 at 2:00 PM MDT, with a mandatory project completion deadline of October 15, 2022. The site encompasses meadow, brush flats, and drainage crossings, with some areas requiring clearing for access. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through a purchase order, with evaluation criteria emphasizing compliance with detailed specifications outlined in Attachment B - Scope of Work.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is jointly funded by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, with Mountainscape Forestry LLC ultimately being awarded the contract. Bidders were required to comply with various state procurement regulations, including certifications regarding boycotts, potential conflicts of interest, and telecommunications equipment restrictions. While specific budget details were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a significant investment in habitat improvement infrastructure. The procurement process required bidders to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with specifications, and ability to complete the wildlife fencing project within the designated timeframe.