Fence Installation at Big Lake Bottom Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is soliciting bids under IFB 802-27-85254 for the installation of approximately 11,000 linear feet of barbed wire fencing at the Big Lake Bottom Wildlife Management Area in Palestine, Texas. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor and welding or cutting equipment, while TPWD will provide the necessary materials. The scope of work includes clearing brush and cactus within three feet of the fence line, installing pipe corner brace posts, line braces, line posts set in concrete every 100 feet, and steel T-posts every 12 feet. The final installation must feature four strands of barbed wire with specific height and spacing requirements. All work must be completed by November 30, 2026, and the contractor is required to repair any equipment ruts created during the process. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. To be eligible, contractors must have at least three years of experience in the specified services and provide a company profile, equipment list, and three references from projects completed within the last five years. Award decisions will be based on best value, considering price and the ability to meet the project schedule. The contract requires compliance with various Texas Government Codes, including the use of domestic iron and steel products, and mandates a successful criminal background check and certificate of liability insurance before work begins. Payment is typically issued within 30 days of invoice receipt via state warrants.