SAM #1240LT26Q0077

USDA Forest Service Solicits Wildlife-Friendly Fence Construction and Gate Installation for Custer Gallatin National Forest

This opportunity involves the USDA Forest Service's procurement of extensive fence construction and improvement services for the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Custer Gallatin National Forest (Beartooth, Gardiner & Yellowstone Ranger Districts) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Powder River Classic (manufacturer of metal stock gates and steel panel temporary fences) - Mountain View Metal Works (manufacturer of continuous panel fencing) - Tool-Tuff (manufacturer of gate closures) - Products and Services Requested: - Removal and disposal or stockpiling of existing fences (multiple pastures and facilities) - Construction of wildlife-friendly fences: - 3-strand barbless wire with metal T-posts - 4-strand barbed wire with wood posts - Fences with half round top rail and barbless wire - Post and pole with barbless wire - Installation of continuous panel fencing (primarily at Deep Creek site) - Installation of temporary fencing (12 ft steel panels with wood posts) - Provision and installation of metal stock gates (6 ft, 12 ft, 16 ft, 18 ft; Powder River Classic or approved equal) - Construction of wood pole rail gates (Hayes McPherson site) - Installation of wire gates (Meyers Creek and South Pasture) - Rehanging of existing metal gates - Use of steel corner posts and braces as an option - Gate closures (Tool-Tuff Gate Closer or approved equal) - Quantities and Notable Requirements: - Over 20,000 linear feet of fence removal and construction across multiple sites - At least 18 metal stock gates (various sizes), 5 wood pole rail gates, and multiple wire gates - Fencing materials must meet specific dimensions, treatments, and wildlife-friendly standards - Use of biobased products and compliance with environmental and safety standards required - All metal gates and panels must be Powder River Classic or approved equal; continuous panel fencing must be Mountain View Metal Works or approved equal - Project magnitude estimated between $100,000 and $250,000 - Performance and payment bonds required; Davis Bacon wage determinations apply - Work must be completed within 120 calendar days from notice to proceed

Description

The Fence work shall be performed on the Custer Gallatin National Forest and includes mobilization and fencing activities including: • Remove Existing Pasture Fence • Construct Wildlife-Friendly Fence (All sites, barb wire, smooth wire, combination rail and smooth wire, type of fence differs by site) • Provide and Install Continuous Panel Fence (Deep Creek Site) • Provide and Install Temporary Fence (12’ Panels with Wood Posts Deep Creek Site) • Provide and Install Metal Gates (All Sites) • Construct Wood Pole Rail Gates (Hayes McPherson Site) • Rehang Existing Metal Gate (Hayes McPherson Site) • Install Wire Gates (Meyers Creek Site)

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