Utah DFCM / StateIssuing agency·Utah·via the Utah Bonfire procurement portalIssuing Procurement Unit: State of Utah Division of Purchasing
Conducting Procurement Unit: Division of Wildlife Resources
The purpose of this IFB is to enter into a contract to provide: installation of approximately 2.5 miles of 6-strand barbed wire fence in Summit County.
Mandatory Site Visit: A mandatory site visit will be held on November 4, 2026, at 2:30 pm. We will meet at 40°58'22.1"N 111°26'38.9"W in Echo, UT
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It is anticipated that this IFB will result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor.
The methodology or formula that will be used to determine the number of contract awards is: Lowest Cost.
Performance window: November 15, 2026 – June 30th, 2027 .
Vendor must guarantee its pricing for the term of the project..
The contract is to construct a 6-strand barbed wire fence across approximately 2.5 miles on ridgelines and slopes to prevent trespass sheep from utilizing forage set aside for big game use. The fence will follow property lines on uneven terrain. Up to 12 gates (10 feet in length, braced on both sides) are to be installed at locations determined by the biologist and landowner, typically where wildlife cross. Fence specifications: 6-foot green T-posts with white/gray top, 12.5-gauge 4-point barbed wire, 14-foot post spacing, six wire strands at heights of 6", 10", 14", 21", 30", and 40" off the ground, 11-gauge fence clips, wooden fence stays, and steel drill pipe for all H-braces. The contractor must supply all materials and build the fence as specified. All work must be completed and invoiced by June 30, 2027.
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Source: State of Utah (Bonfire) (solicitation 260657), retrieved via the Utah Bonfire procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
