AM27-123 Hope River Fence Restoration Project

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is soliciting bids for the Hope River Fence Restoration Project (AM27-123) in Echo, Summit County. The project involves the installation of approximately 2.5 miles of wildlife-friendly, 6-strand barbed wire fence designed to exclude trespassing sheep and protect big game forage. Technical specifications require 12.5-gauge 4-point barbed wire with posts spaced 14 feet apart, 6-foot tall green T-posts with white or gray tops, and steel drill pipe H-braces for splices and gates. The contractor must install between 8 and 12 gates, each 10 feet wide and braced on both sides. The project has a budget of $90,000.00, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. The performance window for the project is from November 15, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with primary execution expected between April and June 2027. All work must be completed and invoiced by June 30, 2027, as no payments will be issued for work performed after this date. Vendors were required to attend a mandatory site visit on November 4, 2026. Awarded contractors must guarantee pricing for the project term and maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, as well as statutory workers compensation coverage. The contract is governed by the Utah Procurement Code, and contractors must comply with E-verify and anti-boycott certifications. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery and will be paid within 30 days of receipt.