This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice. Proposals are being solicited by the USDA, Forest Service for the Hobbs Fen Fence contract. Work consists of constructing approximately 3,242 feet of four wire fence in Taylor Park, Gunnison County, Colorado (see attached map). The fence is to be built around a wetland called Hobbs Fen. The purpose of the fence is to keep cattle from grazing in the wetland.

Project Location:

The project area is located in Taylor Park, which is north of Gunnison, Colorado. From Gunnison, travel north on CO-135 for 10 miles to the intersection with Gunnison County Road 742 and turn east (right). Continue on Co Rd 742 for 18 miles. On the east side of the Co Rd 742 is Hobbs Fen, just before the turnoff for Cottonwood Pass (Co Rd 209). See attached maps for more information.

Additional Information

In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is Between $25,000 and $100,000.

Contractors are required to be actively registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting a proposal and to be considered for award. Registering in the SAM system is free.  If you need assistance, please be sure to reach out your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) representative. PTAC is a free resource to all small business and your state representative’s contact information can be found at the following website: https://www.aptac-us.org/.

All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this site.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. All responsible sources may submit a response to this announcement which will be considered by this agency.