THREE MEADOWS RANCH FENCING PROJECT

2026-11-03

Eagle County is soliciting proposals for fencing construction at the Three Meadows Ranch property to be more wildlife friendly and to better protect the natural resources on the property . PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Aspen Valley Land Trust , Eagle County , and Pitkin County are seeking a qualified contractor to remove existing fencing and construct new fencing in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife ' s , " Wildlife Friendly Fencing " standard along approximately 7 miles of Three Meadows Ranch ( 3M ) property boundary as generally depicted on Exhibit A . The scope of work includes an initial survey of the fencing alignment along the property boundary for purposes of fence placement only , mastication and vegetation management limited to what is reasonably necessary to facilitate fence installation , and removal of existing fencing . Certain designated sections of the boundary to be fenced will incorporate " lay - down fence " consistent with applicable Colorado Parks and Wildlife standards and project specifications to facilitate wildlife movement corridors . Existing fencing to be removed consists of 4 to 6 strand barbed wire fences . This project is semi - remote and will require contractor access via unimproved two - track roads , travel across pastureland , and work within areas of variably dense and remote vegetation . The site is located on Cottonwood Pass Road . 3M is a jointly managed property currently owned by Aspen Valley Land Trust in partnership with Eagle County and Pitkin County . The property will be encumbered by a forthcoming Conservation Easement , and the Contractor shall exercise care to avoid impacts outside the scope of work and comply with all applicable conservation and land management requirements . ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY From the Roaring Fork Valley , go up Cattle Creek Road to Cottonwood Pass . Go about 2 . 25 miles and look for a large log ranch entrance on the right with a red cattle gate . You ’ ve gone too far if you find yourself on a narrow section of the pass with steep cliffs on either side . There will be a turnaround at a bend up ahead . From the Eagle side , access Cottonwood Pass through Gypsum . Head up and over the pass . After sweeping S Turn , look for the TMR log entry gate on the left . It ’ s a buttonhook up the left bank . If you get to Cattle and Upper Cattle Creek you ’ ve gone 2 . 25 miles too far . SCOPE OF SERVICES ● Survey of perimeter boundary for fence alignment and placement purposes ● Removal and proper disposal of existing fencing , including wire and T - post ● Mastication and vegetation management limited to what is reasonably necessary to facilitate fence installation ● Installation of new perimeter fencing in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife , Wildlife Friendly Fencing standards , including gates and designated sections of “ lay - down ” fencing Approximate length and description of fencing types / needs ● Estimated Totals : ○ Total new fencing = 9 miles ○ Total new gates = 15 ○ Fencing removal = 5 miles ○ Total mastication = 5 miles ○ Total lay down fencing = 2 miles or more , as terrain allows ● Fence lengths are approximate and subject to on - site verification . Lengths of fence are approximate and subject to on - site measurements . Bid should use the above quantities for pricing purposes and shall be submitted on a linear foot or itemized basis , as applicable . ● Please submit pricing on a time and materials basis in the following format : ○ Labor rates ( time / labor ): ■ Fencing ■ Mastication ○ Unit pricing : ■ Price per linear foot of 4 strand wildlife friendly fencing depicted in Figure 1 ■ Price per linear foot of 3 strand high - tensile fencing depicted in Figure 2 ○ Price per Material type : ( see attached bid tab - Exhibit B ) ■ Price per linear foot of vinyl coated top wire : ■ Price per linear foot of woven barbed wire : ■ Price per T - Post : ■ Price per wood stay : ■ Price per high - tensile ratchets / tensioners .

Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System

2026-05-06