La Grande Forestry Sciences Lab Security Fencing

The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of security fencing at the La Grande Forestry Sciences Laboratory in La Grande, Oregon. This total small business set-aside project involves installing 121 feet of six-foot-high chain link fencing on the west side and 278 feet on the south side, along with one 10-foot-wide non-motorized man gate. The work is designed to protect employees, property, and research from unauthorized access. Technical specifications require 4000 psi concrete for footings, which must be placed two inches above finished ground and maintained at temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for five days during curing. The period of performance is scheduled from October 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026, with work commencing within seven calendar days of the notice to proceed and completing within 60 days. The contractor must provide an onsite representative with at least five years of mid-level supervisory experience and be licensed with the state or county. Award will be based on the best value, specifically the responsible quoter offering a reasonable price. Compliance inspections will verify wire gauge, mesh size, coating, post spacing, and footing depth. All quotes must be emailed to Jacob Pipkin by the specified deadline.