Camas Prairie Fence

The USDA-FS CSA Northwest is seeking a contractor to redesign and replace the fence at Camas Prairie, an important biological resource for numerous wildlife species, to effectively exclude cattle and meet Forest Service design recommendations for barbed wire fence. The project involves land line boundary clearing, removal of buck and pole fence, construction of new 4-strand fence, construction of gates, and repair of existing barbed wire fence. The contractor must have experience in building wildlife fences in remote areas and provide a detailed schedule of operations to complete the work within the contract timeframe. The government will evaluate quotes based on previous experience, technical approach, commitment to recruiting local residents, and price. • The project is located in the Mount Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District, Wasco County, OR. • The estimated cost of the project is between $25,000 and $100,000. • The contractor must comply with various federal regulations, including those related to environmental protection, labor standards, and safety. • The contractor must also ensure that all equipment and materials used in the project are compliant with federal regulations, including the Buy American Act.