23WHM FY26 Deer Fence NE-B

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management, Forestry Division, is soliciting bids for the installation of approximately 45,192 linear feet of woven wire deer enclosure fencing across several blocks of State Game Lands in Sullivan and Bradford counties. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, including the requirement to drive all deer from the fenced area before closing the fence. Technical specifications require the fence to be at least seven feet high with a six-inch ground overlap, using 14-1/2 gauge or heavier galvanized, Bezinal, or class 3 zinc coated steel wire, with supports spaced no more than 35 feet apart. Additionally, the contractor must clear and level a maintenance path between six and eight feet wide. The contract term begins upon the issuance of the Purchase Order and terminates on June 30, 2027. Performance is subject to strict no-work day restrictions during specific hunting seasons and weekends in October, November, December, and January. Awards will be made on a line-item basis based on the price per linear foot, which must encompass all project costs. Payment is provided on a reimbursement basis for actual linear feet installed as measured by a Forestry Division employee. Bidders must submit proposals via the PA Supplier Portal by November 3, 2026, and must provide proof of comprehensive general liability and workmen's compensation insurance, as well as certifications of compliance with various Pennsylvania labor and wage laws and the Reciprocal Limitations Act.