Predator fence installation

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, is seeking a contractor for the installation of a high-tensile woven wire fence for wolf abatement in Marengo, Ashland County, Wisconsin. This firm-fixed price construction contract, identified by solicitation number 12639526Q0154, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 with an estimated project value between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars. The selected contractor must begin work within five calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and complete all installation and cleanup within 60 days. Award will be based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, evaluating price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Technical requirements include strict adherence to USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services fence specifications, specifically regarding the use of pressure-treated wooden posts with a minimum preservative retention of 0.4 lbs per cubic foot. The contract incorporates various FAR clauses governing construction wage rates, accident prevention, and performance and payment bonds. All quotes must be submitted by June 15, 2026, and the contractor is required to provide a signed warranty statement and a payment bond within 10 days of the award.