Ellison Meadows Fence Restoration

The contract involves the removal and replacement of approximately 13.1 miles of existing barbwire fencing near Ellison Meadows on the Ely Ranger District, with a total of about 69,064 feet of fencing to be addressed. The project includes the complete removal of the current fencing and installation of new barbwire fencing, which will feature around fifteen 12-foot wire gates. All brace and anchor posts are to be made of schedule-40 galvanized steel, except for wooden posts at the gates. Vegetation clearing is permitted as needed to maintain straight fence lines, but heavy equipment is not allowed for clearing, with chainsaws being the only approved tool. Fence alignment must not deviate more than 12 inches from a straight line between braces. The work is divided into two parts: Schedule A, covering locations A, B, and C, and Option A, which includes additional locations D through J. The project must adhere to specified plans, drawings, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14). This solicitation, titled "Ellison Meadows Fence Restoration," is set aside for small businesses under the SBA program, with responses due by February 14, 2025. The project is managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, part of the Department of Agriculture, based in Sparks, Nevada. Interested contractors can contact project representatives Derrick Dodson and Lisa Kemper via email for further details. The contract emphasizes compliance with federal standards and specifications, ensuring the fencing work supports land management and conservation objectives within the national forest.