IFB | Range, Unit 6 Interior Fencing Contract

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 (509) 634-2310
FAX: (509) 634-2325

Closing date: April 22", 2026 Posted: April 8th, 2026
INVITATION FOR BID
For
Range Unit 6 Interior Fencing Contract

Scope of Work: The Colville Tribe is requesting bids for repair and/or replace approximately
3.5 miles (18,480 ft.) of fencing and gates to stock tight conditions. Fence is measured as per
horizontal distance. The contractor will need to:

- Repair ALL four wires

- Replace ALL wooden posts with metal t-posts.

- Wooden H-braces will need to be installed.

All work will comply with the CCT Wildlife Friendly fencing specifications.

A detailed Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit B.

Location Description: The location for Range Unit 6 Interior Fencing Contract is south of
Highway 155 at mile post 68, and East of Dutch Anderson Road approximately east of Nespelem
WA: Township 33 North; Range 28 East Sections 23, 26 and 35. Fence will start at (48.348069, -
119.258985) and end at (48.312772, -119.275176)

Construction Site Inspections: The Range Program will arrange for an inspection of the
construction site

*Award of contract shall be made to the responsive bidder and must provide

all documentation listed below. This Request for Bid is open to all bidders.

To qualify for consideration all bid packets submitted must include the following documents:
- Exhibit "A" Bid Sheet (Total Contract Amount)

- Exhibit "E" Work Plan schedule of completion (time and manpower required to complete
the project)

- Copy of Blue Card - to qualify as an Indian preference contractor the business owner must
provide a copy of the individual's blue card.

- Copy of Title Ten Certification - to qualify as a Title Ten Certified contractor.

- Provide proof of Contractors Liability Insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.

- Solid Waste Disposal Plan (must be submitted on form from CCT Planning/Solid Waste
Enforcement)

- Provide Unique Entity ID Number from Sam.gov.

~ List of References (second page of Exhibit "A" or on a separate sheet) that demonstrates
that the contractor has successfully completed similar work.

If contract is not entered into within a reasonable time after selecting the proposal, the Tribes
may elect to cancel the award or award the Contract to the next highest ranked Bidder. The
Tribes shall not be bound or in any way obligated until both parties have executed a contract. No
party may incur any chargeable costs prior to the execution of a final contract.

After opening and ranking, an award may be made on the basis of the proposals initially
submitted, without discussion, clarification or modification. The Tribes may discuss cost
reduction and other elements of the Bidder's proposal with the selected Bidder. If the Tribes
determines that it is unable to reach a contract satisfactory to the Tribes with the selected Bidder,
then the Tribes will terminate discussions with the selected Bidder and proceed to the next
Bidder in order of selection ranking until a contract is reached, the Tribes has rejected all
proposals, or the Tribes determines that it is in its interest to re-open the bid or temporarily or
permanently abandon the procurement.

The Tribes reserves the right to award a contract for all or any portion of the requirements
proposed by reason of this request, to award multiple Contracts, or to reject any and all proposals
if deemed to be in the best interests of the Tribes. The Tribes additionally reserves the right to re-
solicit for proposals or to reject any and all proposals if deemed to be in the best interests of the
Tribes, and to temporarily or permanently abandon the procurement.

For additional information concerning this Request for Bid, please contact Jessica Utt at (509)
634-2307 or Brandt Harvey (509) 634-2546.

The Contractor will:

Prior to commencing work, the Contractor will know and understand the Exhibit "C" Map listed
for this contract. Contractor will need to inspect the entire fence from "Start Point" to "End
Point". Approximate length of fence is based on horizontal distance so contractor will need to
include slope and topography into their bid.
-Exhibit "C" may not be a complete description of the work necessary to construct
the fence to specifications. The contractor should perform their own on the ground
inspection of the worksite before formulating their bid.

Prior to commencing work, the Contractor will know and understand the Exhibit "D"
Specifications (NRCS and/or CCT F&W Pronghorn) listed for this contract.

No work shall take place until a TERO Compliance and Utilization Plan has been signed,
approved, and filed with the TERO Office. The contractor shall comply with all regulations and
provisions of the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO).

Prior to commencing work, the Contractor will inform the Range Program's COR when
beginning work, so a Start Work Order shall be issued.

The contractor shall comply with Tribal occupational safety and health regulations.

The contractor shall protect and avoid disturbing survey monuments and bearing trees.
Monuments and bearing trees disturbed or lost due to the contractor's action will be re-
established at the contractor's expense.

The contractor will install all range improvements in the location designated and will notify the
Range COR if/when a deviation from the project plan is necessary PRIOR to construction.
Improvements that are to be repaired are not to be moved from their existing location without
PRIOR approval from the COR.

The contractor shall supply ALL materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision,
operating supplies, safety measures and labor to successfully complete the contract. All materials
and equipment must be hauled to the work site by the contractor.

Vehicles, ATV's or any other motorized equipment, will be operated responsibly to minimize
damage to the vegetation and soils.

Complete work to specifications provided, where applicable fencing specifications will also
include:

Clear a path for the fence as necessary that is free of debris including shrubs and trees
less than six (6) inches in diameter. Remove all snags with the potential to fall onto the
fence.

Clean up and remove all wire, T-posts, treated wooden posts, and/or other materials from
the project to a pre-approved site. The Okanogan County Landfill will accept fencing
materials, except treated wooden posts. Should the Contractor fail to perform clean up,
the cost of the removal and disposal shall be deducted from the final payment.

The contractor shall IMMEDIATELY suspend all project activities and notify the Tribal
Archaeology Department and/or Tribal Historic Preservation Office if ANY cultural find is

encountered. This includes but is NOT limited to arrow points, pottery, tools, bones and
the like. History & Archaeology Department phone number is 509-634-2691.

Contractor shall comply with Industrial Fire Precaution requirements as administered by Mt.
Tolman Fire Center. Failure to do so could result in the contractor being held liable for any fire
directly related to equipment operation or operator negligence.

The Range Program will:

Mark work sites by flagging or other means. (The fence is marked with Orange ribbon, the
DOUBLE Orange ribbon indicates start and end of fence).

Provide maps and necessary specifications for construction.

Provide a pre-construction tour of the project site.

Ensure that the Contractor has secured any and all necessary permits and documentation required
by the Colville Confederated Tribes for project implementation on the site.

The Range Program will maintain close communication with Mt. Tolman Fire Center, and the
Tribal History & Archaeology Department to ensure that all cultural and natural resource
concerns are adequately addressed and/or resolved.

The Range Program COR will arrange, at the contractor's request, to have a technical
representative present on site to offer technical assistance and answer questions concerning
contract specifications through the course of the project. Requests for technical assistance must
be scheduled in advance.

Conditions:
A pre-construction meeting will take place between the Contractor(s), COR, and any other
necessary agency personnel before work is to begin.

No start-up advances, capital or materials will be granted to the contractor for the project. Partial
payments for completed and approved work at the agreed upon contract amount will be paid to
the contractor periodically if Option 2 or Option 3 was selected.

**No change orders will be granted for the project due to misjudgment or errors in initial
bid price.**

Start of Work:

Once the contract is awarded and approved the date for actual start of work will be coordinated
between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer Representative but work must be completed
by June 30th, 2026.

Stop Work Orders:

Will be issued if any concerns arise during the duration of the contract such as,
changes in weather conditions, which may include but are not limited to erosion,
increased fire danger /shutting down the woods, too much snow on the ground, and/or
an inability to access the project site. The COR may adjust the contract length to
compensate for these situations.

Conditions for Default and Cancellations of Contract:

- Failure to meet completion date: The Colville Tribes may declare the contract
in default if the contractor fails to complete work by the specified completion
date. Requests for extension of time limits must be in writing from the
contractor and must be received by the Range Program five (5) days prior to
specified completion date.

- Contract specifications not met: Work not performed according to the contract
specifications shall be grounds for default.

Loss of eligibility for future contracts: If a contractor defaults on a contract,
he/she will not be eligible future Range Program contracts for a period of one
year. His/her eligibility will be reconsidered upon application to the contracting
officer.

Relationship to other contracts: If the contractor holds more than two Range
Program contracts and fails to meet the schedule outlined in the work plan
submitted, the COR may at his/her absolute discretion declare all contracts in
default.

EXHIBIT "A"
INVITATION FOR BID

PROGRAM: Range
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, April, 22", 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Colville Tribe is requesting bids for repair and/or replace
approximately 3.5 miles (18,480 ft.) of fencing and gates to stock tight conditions. Fence is
measured as per horizontal distance. The contractor will need to:

- Repair ALL four wires.

- Replace ALL wooden posts with metal t-posts.

- Wooden H-braces will need to be installed.

All work will comply with the CCT Wildlife Friendly fencing specifications. A detailed
Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit B.

Contractor Name:

Contractor Address:

Contractor License yes no
License #

Do you claim Indian Preference?

(Provide blue card copy in submitted bid) yes no

ARE YOU TITLE 10 CERTIFIED? yes no

(Provide copy of certification in submitted bid)

WHAT TRIBE ARE YOU AFFILIATED
WITH?

ENROLLMENT NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER.

MESSAGE NUMBER

Total Contract Amount must include: Labor, Materials, Fuel, Transportation, etc.

Thereby submit my bid in the amounts of:

Total Contract Amount: $

References - Please list previous clients for which your business has completed similar contracts,
A minimum of three REQUIRED, five or more preferred.

NAME ADDRESS PHONE #

4.

5.

COMMENTS:

Signature of Proposed Bidder Date

Prospective Bidders: Please examine the included scope of work, specification attachments, and maps. In
addition, you should visit the sites described prior to bidding. Contact Jessica Utt of the Range Program of the
Colville Confederated Tribes at (509)-634-2307 with any questions.

SUBMIT BIDS IN A SEALED ENVELOPE LABELED: Sealed Bid Range Unit 6 Interior Fencing Contract

**Failure to properly label envelopes will result in rejection of bid

Sealed Bids for this project may be submitted in person or by mail to:

Range Program
Attn: Jessica Utt

PO Box 150
Nespelem, WA 99155

BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT CCT RANGE PROGRAM, UNTIL 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday,

April 22nd, 2026 OR MAY BE POSTMARKED BY Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.

Exhibit "B"
SCOPE of WORK

The Colville Tribal Range Department is requesting bids for Range Unit 6 Interior Fencing
Contract

Scope of Work: The Colville Tribe is requesting bids for repair and/or replace approximately
3.5 miles (18,480 ft.) of fencing and gates to stock tight conditions. Fence is measured as per
horizontal distance. The contractor will need to:

- Repair ALL four wires.

- Replace ALL wooden posts with metal t-posts.

- Wooden H-braces will need to be installed.

All work will comply with the CCT Wildlife Friendly fencing specifications.

Obstruction Removal: roll up all barbed wire, remove all clips, and burnt wooden posts that
will be replaced. Metal posts suitable for re-use may be used in the reconstruction of the fence.
All other materials are to be disposed of as specified in the contract disposal plan. Should the
Contractor fail to perform clean up, the cost of the removal and disposal shall be deducted from
the final payment.

Fencing: The fence will consist of 4 strands of barbed and barbless (top and bottom wires) 12.5
(Class 1 or Class 3) gauge wire, with metal t-posts (1.25 Ibs 5.5 ft and/or 1.33 lbs. 6 ft) installed
every 16 feet. Reinforce fence by constructing H-braces where needed by using 2 (5 inch
diameter, 7-8 feet long) posts and 1 rail (4inch diameter, 8 feet long); reinforce H - brace with
double wrap wires installed diagonally around the posts and tightened by twisting. H-braces
should be installed at corners, gates, slope breaks and/or every 4 mile.

Wire Gate Requirement: Gates require an H - brace on each side of the opening. Attach 4-
strands of 12.5 gauge barbed wire to the H-brace on one side of the opening, extend wire across
gate opening and attach it to a wooden gate post (3 inch diameter, 4 feet long), and install 3
evenly spaced wooden stays or metal stays to the center portion of the gate. Gate opening should
be approximately 17 ft. wide, but some cases will vary. Attach wire loops to the wooden post,
top and bottom, that will allow the gate to be secured in the closed position.

4-post H Brace: Whenever fences make a turn of 20 -60 degrees a 4-post H-brace is required.
This involves constructing 2 H-braces end to end that form the angle necessary to make the turn.
Install 2 (5 inch diameter, 7-8 feet long) posts and 1 rail (4inch diameter, 8 feet long); reinforce
H - brace with double wrap wires installed diagonally around the posts and tightened by
twisting. Install another H-brace at correct angle approximately 1-2ft apart. String wire to close
the gap between the 2 H-braces.

Fencing specifications will also include: Clear a path for the fence as necessary that is free of
debris including shrubs and trees less than six (6) inches in diameter. Remove all snags with the
potential to fall onto the fence.

All fence construction will conform to Washington State - NRCS specifications for standard,
four wire, barbed wire livestock fencing, utilizing metal T-posts and wooden H -braces or metal
braces. If the fence will be tying into a cattle guard, then an H-Brace must be put in place. All
fenced gates must be reinstalled in their proper location. Hang-mans will be put in place if
needed. All basic fencing materials, labor, and equipment will be furnished by the
Contractor.

Construction Sites: Please review the attached maps showing the construction locations.

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