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The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking bids for the installation of woven wire deer exclosure fence. The project involves approximately 23,834 linear feet of perimeter fencing across several state game lands in Blair and Indiana counties. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PA Supplier Portal. Faxed and mailed bids will not be accepted. The bid opening is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with at least half of the fencing to be installed by February 1, 2027. Contractors must provide proof of qualifications, including three references for similar work performed in the previous two years, after bid opening and prior to award. Performance security in the sum of $5,**** per line item is required within 30 days of bid award. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation and comprehensive general liability insurance. Detailed installation specifications, including clearing, erosion control, fence supports, materials, stretching, securing the bottom, and gate requirements, are provided in the attachments. A mandatory deer drive must be conducted prior to fence closure.
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 comply with any of the conditions of the contract may result in cancellation of the agreement and a claim against the surety or security for damages. Failure to comply with any of the conditions of the contract herein mentioned may result in cancellation of the agreement and claim may be made against the surety or the security for all or part of the damages sustained by such noncompliance.
The bid notice states that an optional site inspection tour for each fence location may be conducted by contacting the regional forester to make an appointment. An optional site inspection tour for each fence location may be conducted by contacting the regional forester to make an appointment.
