South Schells Fence Restoration

The South Schells Fence Restoration project involves the removal and replacement of approximately 9.6 miles of existing barbwire fencing and the installation of nearly 2 miles of new fencing within the Duck Creek Basin on the Ely Ranger District. The scope includes removing around 50,686 feet of old barbwire fence and installing approximately 61,153 feet of new fencing, which will feature about eleven 12-foot wire gates. All brace and anchor posts are to be made of schedule-40 galvanized steel, with wooden posts used at gate locations. Vegetation clearing is permitted as necessary to maintain a straight fence line, but heavy equipment is not allowed for clearing, with chainsaws being the preferred tool. Fence alignment must not deviate more than 12 inches from a straight line between braces. The work is divided into specific locations, with Schedule A covering locations A, C, and D, and Option A addressing location B, all to be performed following federal highway standards and project specifications. The contract, titled South Schells Fence Restoration, is a small business set-aside solicitation posted by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest under the Department of Agriculture, with a response deadline of February 14, 2025. It is designated under NAICS code 238990, which covers fencing contractors, and emphasizes compliance with federal construction standards. Interested contractors can contact project representatives Derrick Dodson and Lisa Kemper for further details. The project aims to enhance fencing infrastructure within the specified area, ensuring durability and compliance with federal standards, and is part of the Forest Service’s efforts to maintain land management and resource protection.