High Game Fence Installation, Cameron and Starr Counties, TX

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting proposals for High Game Fence Installation in Cameron and Starr Counties, Texas. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for construction services. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.

Scope of Work

This project involves the construction of high-game proof and pasture fencing to control the spread of Cattle Fever Ticks (CFT) by preventing wildlife access into tick-free areas. The work includes:

• High-Game Fencing: Minimum 8-feet high, using high-tensile woven wire, treated wood posts, galvanized T-posts, and tubular galvanized gates. Approximately 3.5 miles in Cameron County and 7.6 miles in Starr County.
• Pasture Fencing (Cameron County - Dulaney Tract): Approximately 5-feet tall, 5-strand high-tensile barbed wire fence, totaling about 9.75 miles.
• Tasks: Furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment; submitting RFIs; providing Safety and QA/QC plans; installing fencing and gates according to specifications. Specific GPS coordinates and lengths for proposed fencing segments are provided in Attachment 2.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotations).
• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• Product Service Code: Y1PZ (Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities).
• Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
• Performance Period: Work must commence within 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed and be completed within one year of the Notice to Proceed.
• Place of Performance: Various locations in Cameron and Starr Counties, Texas, including Los Fresnos.

Submission & Evaluation

• Quote Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.
• Questions Deadline: February 18, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.
• Submission Email: james.g.roloff@usda.gov.
• Mandatory Site Visit: February 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. CT at 4909 E Grimes St, Suite 116, Harlingen, Texas. Attendance is required for quote consideration.
• Required Documents: Complete quote package including solicitation page, pricing breakdown, relevant experience, and past performance information.
• Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Capability (relevant experience and technical approach), and Past Performance.
• Award Basis: Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.

Special Requirements & Notes

• Wage Rates: Bidders must adhere to Federal Construction Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon Act) for Starr and Cameron Counties, as detailed in Attachments 3 and 4. These documents specify prevailing wages and fringe benefits for various trades and include information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Environmental: Mandatory environmental training, minimization of impact to flora/fauna, and adherence to Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements.
• Safety: Contractor responsible for site security and OSHA compliance.
• Coordination: Coordination with CFTEP representatives and private landowners is required.
• Submittals: Drawings and reports must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer and Surveyor registered in Texas.

Contact Information

• Primary Contact: Jim Roloff
• Email: james.g.roloff@usda.gov
• Phone: 612-590-7603