The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking bids for the installation of woven wire deer exclosure fence. The project involves approximately 29,613 linear feet of perimeter fencing across several state game lands in Lycoming and Tioga counties. Bidders must comply with detailed installation specifications, including material requirements, post installation, gate construction, and site preparation. An optional site inspection tour is available. Contractors must provide proof of insurance and a performance security of $5,**** per line item. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PA Supplier Portal by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with specific deadlines for installation: at least half of the linear footage by February 1, 2027, and the remainder by June 30, 2027. Payment will be on a reimbursement basis for actual lineal feet installed. Contractors are responsible for clearing the fence area, managing erosion, and removing all debris. Security for equipment and overnight stays on game lands may be authorized with approval.
The bid notice states that at least half of the linear footage of fencing must be installed by February 1, 2027, and the remaining linear footage must be installed by the end of the contract term, June 30, 2027. At least half of the linear footage of fencing that is included in this contract must be installed to the specifications of this contract by february 1, 2027. The remaining linear footage of fencing included in this contract must be installed by the end of the contract term, june 30, 2027.
The bid notice states that payment shall be on a reimbursement basis for actual lineal feet installed. Payment shall be on a reimbursement basis for actual lineal feet installed as measured by a forestry division employee unless otherwise agreed to by the commission.
The bid notice states that the bid shall be awarded on a line item basis. The bid shall be awarded on a line item basis.
The bid notice states that the commission has the right to request three references for similar work performed in the previous two years as proof of qualifications. After bid opening and prior to awarding the purchase orders, the commission has the right to request three 3 references name, addresses and telephone numbers of similar work performed in the previous two 2 years as proof of qualifications to perform the work involved in the projects.
The bid notice states that failure to meet deadlines will result in contract termination and potential referral to the contractor responsibility program. If either of these deadlines are not met, this contract will be terminated and the contractor may be referred to the contractor responsibility program crp, unless prior approval is given by the project manager.
The bid notice states that an optional site inspection tour for each fence location may be conducted by contacting the regional forester. An optional site inspection tour for each fence location may be conducted by contacting the regional forester to make an appointment: