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 small business set-aside project involves installing a total of 399 linear feet of six-foot-high chain link fencing, specifically 121 feet on the west side and 278 feet on the south side, along with one 10-foot-wide non-motorized man gate. The work is scheduled to be performed between October 1, 2026, and December 1, 2026, with a requirement that all work be completed within 60 calendar days of the notice to proceed. Technical specifications require the use of 4000 psi concrete for footings, which must be at least 36 inches deep with eight inches of drain rock at the bottom. The contractor must provide an onsite representative with at least five years of mid-level supervisory experience and must adhere to prevailing wage determinations for Union County, Oregon. Award will be based on the best value, with price as the primary evaluation factor. All quotes must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact, and the contractor is required to provide a worksite safety plan and maintain necessary state or county licensing.