Description
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to install a wildlife-friendly 4-strand barbed wire fence at the O'Farrell Waterfowl Production Area in Grant County, South Dakota. The project involves removing the existing fence and installing approximately 15,300 feet of new fence, including steel t-posts, gates, and signage. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable local and state regulations, minimizing ground disturbance and habitat fragmentation, and incorporating wildlife-friendly design specifications. The project is expected to start on September 1st, 2026, and be completed by September 30th, 2027.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Removing the existing fence and disposing of it offsite
• Installing a secure, durable 4-strand barbed wire fence
• Incorporating wildlife-friendly design specifications
• Installing one parking area and signing all gates with WPA signs
• Minimizing ground disturbance and habitat fragmentation
• Ensuring compliance with applicable local and state regulations