Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking bids for the installation of a deer fence in Siskiyou County. The project involves constructing a deer fence along a 4.3-mile stretch of State Highway 5, from post mile 44.1 to 48.4. The fence will be 6 feet tall and made of wire mesh, with metal posts spaced 10 feet apart. The project also includes the installation of wildlife escape ramps and the removal of existing fencing. The estimated cost of the project is $425,000, and the contractor must complete the work within 15 working days.
Key features of the project include:
• Installation of a 6-foot tall deer fence made of wire mesh
• Metal posts spaced 10 feet apart
• Wildlife escape ramps
• Removal of existing fencing
• Completion of work within 15 working days
The successful bidder will be required to provide a payment bond and insurance, and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and labor standards.