The tahc is proposing to construct a 4FT fence section on top of the existing 4FT cattle fence thus creating a game fence that is a minimum of 8-feet high on properties located in the rural area of…

The tahc is proposing to construct a 4FT fence section on top of the existing 4FT cattle fence thus creating a game fence that is a minimum of 8-feet high on properties located in the rural area of southern kenedy county, texas. The purpose of the fence will be to prevent access of cattle fever tick host wildlife (WTD and nilgai) into tick-free areas. This high-game fence will not obstruct public or private access roads or driveways, be installed through township areas, or be installed across water resources, including streams and arroyos. Recipient will purchase all the materials and provide labor and fencing equipment to install the 4 FT cattle fence and also a 3 FT skirt to the bottom of the existing cattle fence which will be buried 6-12 inches underground. Control and eradication of the cattle fever tick in the willacy county area is necessary to prevent possible spread. The construction of the game fence in southern kenedy county will deter the movement of white-tailed deer and nilgai antelope from willacy county, thereby facilitating cattle fever tick eradication efforts in this area. A completed job completion report will be required as well as regular inspections of the project by the PM. Intended beneficiaries include the local landowners, communities and the beef industry as a whole. No subawardees