Description
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is soliciting bids to install approximately 11,000 linear feet of barbed‑wire fence at the Big Lake Bottom Wildlife Management Area in Palestine, TX. TPWD will supply all fence materials; the contractor must provide labor, equipment, welding, and site‑specific installation services, complete the work by November 30 2026, and handle debris removal and site cleanup.
• Scope: Install ~11,000 ft of barbed‑wire fence, including pipe corner braces, steel T‑posts, and a 16‑ft gate.
• Materials: TPWD provides steel T‑posts, barbed‑wire rolls, pipe, cement, etc. Contractor provides all labor, equipment, welding supplies, and protective gear.
• Site visit: Mandatory pre‑bid inspection on 11/4/2026 (10:00 AM CT). Attendance required.
• Schedule: Work must start after award and be finished no later than 11/30/2026; daily work hours 8 AM‑5 PM CT.
• Insurance & compliance: Required general liability, workers’ comp, automobile liability, E‑Verify, OSHA safety, and various Texas statutory certifications.
• Bid deadline: 11/10/2026, 2:00 PM CT (late bids disqualified).
• Estimated contract value: $30,000.
• Minimum qualifications: At least 3 years of relevant fence‑installation experience; provide company profile, equipment list, and past‑project references.