Bat-Friendly Wildlife Gate Design and Installation

The contract requires the fabrication and installation of a permanently anchored steel gate at a mine adit located in Hoodsport, Washington, within the Olympic National Forest. The gate must be constructed using 3¼” x 3¼” square tubing with a consistent 5¾” spacing between vertical members to permit the free passage of bats while effectively preventing human entry. The design must ensure long-term durability and environmental compatibility, with the installation anchored securely to the natural rock formation or surrounding structure to maintain structural integrity and minimize ecological disruption. The work must comply with wildlife protection standards and site-specific constraints of a federally protected forest area. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 238210, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2026, with proposals due by July 16, 2026, and is administered by the Stewardship Contracting Branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Performance is strictly limited to the designated Hoodsport site with zip code 98548. All work must be completed in accordance with federal conservation guidelines, and the contractor is expected to demonstrate expertise in wildlife-specific infrastructure, metal fabrication, and field installation within sensitive natural environments.