07312026 - IFB Site 9 Fencing Specifications (1).pdf

LOWER BRUSHY CREEK

WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR

REFENCING OF SITE 9

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS

July 2026

Prepared by

10431 Morado Circle

Building 5, Suite 300

Austin, Texas 78759

Phone: (512) 617-3100 www.freese.com

Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-2144

Project No.: BK126109

07/31/2026

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Lower Brushy Creek WCID Refencing – Site 9

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title

Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

00 52 00 Contract

Exhibit A – Scope of Work and Bid Sheet

Division 01 General Requirements

01 29 01 Measurement and Basis for Payment

Division 32 Exterior Improvements

32 31 10 Barbed Wire Fence and Gates

END OF SECTION

List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 1

00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Sheet No. Sheet Title

1 COVER SHEET

2 FENCING PLAN - SITE 9

3 BARBED WIRE FENCE DETAILS

4 FENCE DETAILS

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00 52 00 CONTRACT

THE STATE OF TEXAS §

§ KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §

This Agreement, referred to herein as the “Agreement,” is made the _____ day of the month of

______________, 2026, by and between Lower Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District, whose offices are located at 351 Exchange Blvd. Suite 230, Hutto, TX 78634, referred to herein as “WCID,” and _______________________, whose offices are located ____________________, referred to herein as “Contractor”.

WITNESSTH:

THAT WHEREAS: in accordance with law, the WCID has Contract Documents and an Invitation to Bid, for and in connection with the Refencing of Lower Brushy Creek Site 9 (the Work); and

WHEREAS, Contractor, in response to the Invitation for Bid, has submitted to Owner, in the manner and at the time specified, a sealed bid in accordance with Instructions to Bidders: and

WHEREAS, the WCID, in the manner prescribed by law, has publicly opened, examined, and canvassed the bids submitted, and has determined Contractor to be the lowest responsible Bidder for the Work and duly awarded to Contractor a contract therefor, for the sum or sums named in Contractor's Bid.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation to be paid to Contractor and of the mutual agreements herein contained, the parties to these presents have agreed and hereby agree, Owner for itself and its successors and assigns, and its, his, or their executors and administrators, as follows:

1.0 DEFINITIONS

A. Agreement means the binding legal contract between the WCID and whereby the WCID is obligated to buy specified services and Contractor is obligated to provide same. The Agreement includes the following: (a) WCID’s “Construction Contract Documents for Refencing of Site 9” (b)

Contractor’s Response on Exhibit A; (c) contract award; and (d) any exhibits, addenda, and/or amendments thereto.

Any inconsistencies or conflicts in the contract documents shall be resolved by giving preference in the following order:

(1) This Agreement.

(2) Contractor’s Response on Exhibit A.

(3) WCID’s “Construction Contract Documents for Refencing of Site 9.”

B. WCID means the Lower Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District.

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C. Effective Date means the date upon which the binding signatures of both parties to this

Agreement are affixed.

D. Force Majeure means acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances, acts of the public enemy, orders of any kind from the government of the United States or the State of Texas or any civil or military authority, insurrections, riots, epidemics, landslides, lightning, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, storms, floods, restraint of the government and the people, civil disturbances, explosions, or other causes not reasonably within the control of the party claiming such inability.

E. Goods and services mean the specified services, supplies, materials, commodities, or equipment.

F. Contractor means ___________________________________, or any of its successors or assigns.

2.0 EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM

A. This Agreement shall be effective on the date it has been signed by both parties hereto, and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until it expires by operation of the term stated herein, or until terminated or extended as provided herein.

B. The term of this Agreement shall be for 3 months from the effective date hereof.

C. The WCID reserves the right to review the relationship at any time, and may elect to terminate this Agreement with or without cause or may elect to continue.

3.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS

The WCID selected Contractor to supply the goods and/or services as outlined in “Construction Contract

Documents for Refencing of Site 9”; and Response submitted by Contractor, as specified in Exhibit “A” –

Scope of Work and Bid Sheet attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. The intent of these documents is to formulate an Agreement listing the responsibilities of both parties as outlined in these “Construction Contract Documents for Refencing of Site 9” and as offered by Contractor in its Response on Exhibit A.

The good and/or services which are the subject matter of this Agreement are described in Exhibit “A” and, together with this Agreement, comprise the total Agreement and they are fully a part of this Agreement as if repeated herein in full.

4.0 ITEMS AWARDED

Only if, as, and when needed by the WCID, the goods and/or services set forth herein are awarded to

Contractor in accordance with bid items shown on the Bid Sheet of Exhibit “A.”

5.0 COSTS

A. Only if, as, and when needed by the WCID, the bid costs listed on the Bid Sheet of Exhibit “A,” which are specifically relevant to the referenced bid items, shall be the basis of any charges collected by Contractor. Contractor specifically acknowledges and agrees that the WCID is not obligated to use any estimated annual quantity of services.

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B. The WCID is authorized to pay Contractor for items listed in Exhibit “A,” at the costs set forth in

Exhibit “A,” an amount not-to-exceed ______________________________ and __/100 Dollars

($________.__)for services for a total not-to-exceed amount of

_______________________________ and __/100 Dollars ($________.__).

6.0 INVOICES

All invoices shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

A. Name and address of Contractor.

B. Description and quantity of items received; and

C. Delivery dates.

7.0 PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY

In accordance with Chapter 2251, V.T.C.A., Texas Government Code, any payment to be made by WCID to Contractor will be made within thirty (30) days of the date the performance of the services under this

Agreement are completed, or the date WCID receives a correct invoice for the services, whichever is later.

Contractor may charge interest on an overdue payment at the “rate in effect” on September 1 of the fiscal year in which the payment becomes overdue, in accordance with V.T.C.A., Texas Government Code, Section 2251.025(b). This Prompt Payment Policy does not apply to payments made by the WCID in the event:

A. There is a bona fide dispute between the WCID and Contractor, a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier about the goods delivered or the service performed that causes the payment to be late;

or

B. There is a bona fide dispute between Contractor and a subcontractor or between a subcontractor and its supplier about the goods delivered or the service performed that causes the payment to be late; or

C. The terms of a federal contract, grant, regulation, or statute prevent the WCID from making a timely payment with federal funds; or

8.0 GRATUITIES AND BRIBES

WCID may, by written notice to Contractor, cancel this Agreement without incurring any liability to

Contractor if it is determined by WCID that gratuities or bribes in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise were offered or given by Contractor or its agents or representatives to any WCID employee or elected representative with respect to the performance of this Agreement. In addition, Contractor may be subject to penalties stated in Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code.

9.0 TAXES

WCID is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax; therefore, tax shall not be included in

Contractor’s charges.

10.0 INSURANCE

Contractor shall provide the following insurance before starting Work:

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Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Statutory

Comprehensive Automobile Liability

Bodily Injury

$250,000 each person

$500,000 each occurrence

Property Damage

$250.000 each occurrence

Comprehensive General Liability $2,000,000 aggregate

$1,000,000 each occurrence

The Lower Brushy Creek WCID and Freese and Nichols, Inc. shall be listed as an additional insured in each of the above policies.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance: By signing this Contract, Contractor certifies that it provides workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all employees employed on this Project pursuant to Tex. Lab. Code

Section 406.096(a). As required by Section 406.096(b), Contractor must require each Subcontractor to certify in writing to the Contractor that the Subcontractor provides workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all of the employees it employs on this Project. Contractor must provide these certifications to the Owner within 10 days of the Effective Date of the Agreement.

11.0 WCID’S REPRESENTATIVE

WCID’s hereby designates the following representative(s) authorized to act in its behalf with regard to this Agreement:

Design Engineer and Construction Manager:

Freese and Nichols, Inc.

Joshua Mata, PE

12.0 RIGHT TO ASSURANCE

Whenever either party to this Agreement, in good faith, has reason to question the other party’s intent to perform hereunder, then demand may be made to the other party for written assurance of the intent to perform. In the event that no written assurance is given within the reasonable time specified when demand is made, then and in that event the demanding party may treat such failure as an anticipatory repudiation of this Agreement.

13.0 DEFAULT

If Contractor abandons or defaults hereunder and is a cause of the WCID purchasing the specified services elsewhere, Contractor agrees that it may be charged the difference in cost, if any, and that it will not be considered in the re-advertisement of the service and that it may not be considered in future bids for the same type of work unless the scope of work is significantly changed.

Contractor shall be declared in default of this Agreement if it does any of the following:

A. Fails to make any payment in full when due;

B. Fails to fully, timely and faithfully perform any of its material obligations hereunder;

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C. Fails to provide adequate assurance of performance under the “Right to Assurance” section herein; or

D. Becomes insolvent or seeks relief under the bankruptcy laws of the United States.

14.0 TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

A. The WCID has the right to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, for convenience and without cause, at any time upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Contractor.

B. In the event of any default by Contractor, the WCID has the right to terminate this Agreement for cause, upon ten (10) days’ written notice to Contractor.

C. Contractor has the right to terminate this Agreement only for cause, in the event of material and substantial breach by the WCID, or by written mutual agreement to terminate.

D. In the event the WCID terminates under subsections (A) or (B) of this section, the following shall apply: Upon the WCID’s delivery of the referenced notice to Contractor, Contractor shall discontinue all services in connection with performance of this Agreement and shall proceed to cancel promptly all existing orders and contracts insofar as such orders and contracts are chargeable to this Agreement. Within thirty (30) days after such termination notice, Contractor shall submit a statement showing in detail the goods and services satisfactorily performed hereunder to the date of termination. The WCID shall then pay Contractor that portion of the charges, if undisputed. The parties agree that Contractor is not entitled to compensation for good and/or services it would have performed under the remaining term of the Agreement except as provided herein.

15.0 INDEMNIFICATION

Contractor shall defend (at the option of the WCID), indemnify, and hold the WCID, its successors, assigns, employees and elected officials, and Freese and Nichols, Inc., harmless from and against all suits, actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, attorney’s fees, and any and all other costs or fees arising out of, or incident to, concerning or resulting from the fault of Contractor, or Contractor’s agents, employees or subcontractors, in the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this

Agreement, no matter how, or to whom, such loss may occur. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the rights of the WCID or Contractor (including, but not limited to the right to seek contribution) against any third party who may be liable for an indemnified claim.

16.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

A. Contractor, its agents, employees, and subcontractors shall use best efforts to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies.

B. Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code, prohibits a governmental entity from entering into a contract with a company for goods and services unless the contract contains written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The signatory executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor verifies

Contractor does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this Agreement.

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C. Chapter 2274, as added by SB 13 during the 87th Leg., Texas Government Code, prohibits a governmental entity from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The signatory executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor verifies Contractor does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Contract.

D. Chapter 2274, as added by SB 19 during the 87th Leg., Texas Government Code, prohibits a governmental entity from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The signatory executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor verifies Contractor does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association and will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract.

17.0 ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION

The parties hereby bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal representatives to each other with respect to the terms of this Agreement. Neither party shall assign, sublet, or transfer any interest in this

Agreement without prior written authorization of the other party.

18.0 NOTICES

All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be considered given as follows:

A. When delivered personally to recipient’s address as stated in this Agreement; or

B. Three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, with postage prepaid to the recipient’s address as stated in this Agreement.

Notice to Contractor:

[CONTACT INFORMATION]

Notice to WCID:

Lower Brushy Creek WCID Stephanie Albright

Attention: General Manager AND TO: Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP

351 Exchange Blvd. Suite 230 1601 S. MoPac Expressway

Hutto, TX 78634 Austin, Texas 78746

Nothing contained herein shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine communications between representatives of the WCID and Contractor.

19.0 APPLICABLE LAW; ENFORCEMENT AND VENUE

This Agreement shall be enforceable in Williamson County, Texas, and if legal action is necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions herein, exclusive venue for

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20.0 EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT

This document, and all appended documents, constitutes the entire Agreement between Contractor and

WCID. This Agreement may only be amended or supplemented by mutual agreement of the parties hereto in writing, duly authorized by action of the General Manager or WCID Board.

21.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The WCID and Contractor hereby expressly agree that no claims or disputes between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach thereof shall be decided by any arbitration proceeding, including without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal Arbitration Act (9 USC Section 1-14) or any applicable state arbitration statute.

22.0 SEVERABILITY

The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the occurrence of any event rendering any portion or provision of this Agreement void shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of this Agreement. Any such void provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain the particular portion or provision held to be void. The parties further agree to amend this Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision. The provisions of this section shall not prevent this entire Agreement from being void should a provision which is of the essence of this Agreement be determined to be void.

23.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Standard of Care. Contractor represents that it employs trained, experienced, and competent persons to perform all of the services, responsibilities and duties specified herein and that such services, responsibilities, and duties shall be performed in a manner according to generally accepted industry practices.

Time is of the Essence. Contractor understands and agrees that time is of the essence and that any failure of Contractor to fulfill obligations for each portion of this Agreement within the agreed timeframes will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Contractor shall be fully responsible for its delays or for failures to use best efforts in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Where damage is caused to the WCID due to Contractor’s failure to perform in these circumstances, the WCID may pursue any remedy available without waiver of any of the WCID’s additional legal rights or remedies.

Force Majeure. Neither the WCID nor Contractor shall be deemed in violation of this Agreement if it is prevented from performing any of its obligations hereunder by reasons for which it is not responsible as defined herein. However, notice of such impediment or delay in performance must be timely given, and all reasonable efforts undertaken to mitigate its effects.

Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, any one of which shall be considered an original of this document; and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the WCID and Contractor have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated.

LOWER BRUSHY CREEK WCID [CONTRACTOR]_____________________

By: _____________________________ By: _______________________________

Printed Name: _______________________ Printed Name: ______________________

Title: _____________________________ Title: ______________________________

Date Signed: ________________________ Date Signed: ________________________

ATTEST:

By: _____________________________

District Clerk

For WCID, Approved as to Form:

By: _____________________________

Board Attorney

Project No.

Project BK126109

Engineer

Item No. Item Description Unit Estimated

Quantity Unit Price Extended Amount

BB-01 Removal and Disposal of Existing Fences and Gates LF 2,180

BB-02 Permanent Barbed Wire Fencing LF 3,820

BB-03 Gate with Bull-Panel Infill, 16 ft. Wide EA 5

BB-04 Gate with Bull-Panel Infill, 6 ft. Wide EA 1

Contractor:

Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Date:

SUBMITTED BY:

Exhibit A - Scope of Work and Bid Sheet

Scope of Work:

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and all other items necessary and incidental for the removal and disposal of approximately 2,180 linear feet of existing barbed wire fences; the installation of approximately 3,820 linear feet of permanent barbed wire fencing, installation of five (5) 16-foot-wide gates with bull-panel infills, and installation of one (1) 6-foot-wide gate with bull-panel infill as shown on the plans and specifications. Work is at Site 9 which is owned and operated by the Lower Brushy Creek WCID in Williamson County, Texas.

Bid Sheet

Total Contract Price

Lower Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District

Refencing of Site 9

Freese and Nichols, Inc.

Exhibit A - Scope of Work and Bid Sheet

Lower Brushy Creek Refencing - Site 9

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01 29 01 MEASUREMENT AND BASIS FOR PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Provide a bill of sale, invoice, or other documentation warranting that the WCID has received the materials and equipment free and clear of Liens. Provide documentation of payment for materials and equipment with the next Application for Payment. Remove items from the tabulation of materials and equipment if this documentation is not provided with the next Application for Payment.

B. Provide evidence that the materials and equipment are covered by appropriate property insurance or other arrangements to protect the WCID’s interest.

C. The Work covered by progress payments becomes the property of the WCID at the time of payment. Contractor’s obligations with regard to proper care and maintenance, insurance, and other requirements are not changed by this transfer of ownership until final acceptance in accordance with the General Conditions.

D. Payment for materials and equipment does not constitute acceptance of the product.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND BASIS FOR PAYMENTS ON LUMP SUM ITEMS

A. Measurement for progress payments is the invoice value for stored materials and the earned value for all other cost for constructing each item. Earned value is expressed as the value of the Work completed divided by the total value of installation cost. The total amount paid will be equal to the total lump sum amount for that item.

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND BASIS FOR PAYMENTS ON UNIT PRICE ITEMS

A. Measure the Work using the unit of measure indicated in this Section for each unit price line item. Payment will be made only for the actual measured unit and/or computed length, area, solid contents, number, and weight unless other provisions are made in the Contract

Documents. Payment on a unit price basis will not be made for Work outside dimensions shown in the Contract Documents.

B. Payment will be made for the actual quantity of Work completed and for materials and equipment stored during the payment period. Payment amount is the Work quantity measured per Paragraph 1.03.A multiplied by the unit price for that line item in the

Agreement.

1.04 MEASUREMENT AND BASIS FOR PAYMENT FOR BASE ITEMS

A. Item BB-01 – Removal and Disposal of Existing Fences and Gates:

1. MEASUREMENT: Measurement for this item will be by the linear foot (LF).

2. PAYMENT: Payment shall be at the bid unit price per linear foot (LF) of existing barbed wire fences and gates to be removed and disposed of offsite. Such payment constitutes full compensation for mobilization, demobilization, all labor, material, equipment, transportation, disposal, and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work.

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B. Item BB-02 – Permanent Barbed Wire Fencing:

1. MEASUREMENT: Measurement for this item will be by the linear foot (LF).

2. PAYMENT: Payment shall be at the bid unit price per linear foot (LF) of permanent barbed wire fence installed as shown on the Drawings. Such payment constitutes full compensation for mobilization, demobilization, all labor, material, equipment, and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work. This includes surveying the locations of the fence corners, gates, and any other intermediate staked locations necessary for the accurate placement of the fencing; excavation; concrete post footings; barbed wire fence; line pipe posts and T-posts; corner panels; pull panels; termination panels; and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work.

C. Item BB-03 – 16-ft Wide Gate with Bull-Panel Infill:

1. MEASUREMENT: Measurement for this item shall be based on each (EA) gate installed.

2. PAYMENT: Payment shall be at the bid unit price for each (EA) installed gate as shown on the Drawings. Such payment constitutes full compensation for mobilization, demobilization, furnishing, transporting, and installing the gates complete in place.

This includes excavation, concrete post footings, gate panels, and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work.

D. Item BB-04 – 6-ft Wide Gate with Bull-Panel Infill:

1. MEASUREMENT: Measurement for this item shall be based on each (EA) gate installed.

2. PAYMENT: Payment shall be at the bid unit price for each (EA) installed gate as shown on the Drawings. Such payment constitutes full compensation for mobilization, demobilization, furnishing, transporting, and installing the gates complete in place.

This includes excavation, concrete post footings, gate panels, and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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32 31 10 BARBED WIRE FENCE AND GATES

1.00 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Furnish labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to install one (1) line of barbed wire (5-wire) fencing and vehicle gates as specified herein and as shown on the

Drawings.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 00 “Document Management”.

B. Record Data:

1. Manufacturer's product data sheets and specifications.

2. Certifications for materials and coatings.

1.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL TESTING

A. Accurately locate all posts within two (2") inches horizontally of required locations.

B. Accurately locate posts to deviate no more than 1/2 inch from required alignment in a fence run.

1.04 STANDARDS

A. Material shall be in compliance with the latest revision of the following except where specifically modified:

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards:

ASTM A121 Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Barbed Wire

ASTM F567 Practice for Installation of Chain Link Fence

ASTM A570 Specification for Hot Rolled Sheet and Strip, Structural Quality

ASTM F626 Specification for Fence Fittings

ASTM F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates

ASTM C88

Standard Specification for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium

Sulfate or Magnesium sulfate

ASTM A702 Specification for Steel Fence Posts and Assemblies, Hot Wrought

2. Texas Department of Transportation: Standard Specifications for Construction and

Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges, latest edition. Item No. 552 Wire Fence

1.05 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Products shall be stored at the site on wood platforms raised above the surrounding grade and covered with weather-resistant coverings.

1.06 GUARANTEE

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A. Products furnished in this section shall be guaranteed in writing by the manufacturer's standard warranty in addition to contractor's one year warranty.

2.00 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. All materials shall be new.

B. Fencing: Fencing material must conform to the requirements of ASTM A121 for barbed wire.

Barbed wire must be class-3 zinc coated as specified in ASTM A641 unless otherwise specified.

C. Stays, Fasteners, and Tension wire: Stays and fasteners must conform to the requirements of the specified ASTM for the fencing material. Tension wires must have a tensile strength not less than 58,000 pounds per square inch. Stays, fasteners, and tension wire must have class-3 zinc coating as specified in ASTM A641 unless otherwise specified.

D. Steel Line T-Posts: Steel line T-posts shall conform to ASTM A702. T-posts shall be 6 feet 6 inches long minimum, 1.33 pounds per foot minimum, studded, and painted green with two coats of paint.

E. Steel Drill Pipe Posts and Braces: Gate posts, corner posts, brace posts, anchor posts, pull posts, line pipe posts, and horizontal and diagonal pipe braces shall be 2-3/8-inch O.D. non-galvanized steel drill pipe. Drill pipe shall be sound, straight, and free of defects that would impair structural performance. Prepare and coat all steel drill pipe posts and braces in accordance with Paragraph 2.01.O.

F. Barbed Wire: Barbed wire shall be 12 ½ gage, galvanized, double strand with 14 gage, 2-point barbs on 4-inch centers. Galvanized coating shall be a minimum of 0.30 ounce per square foot of wire surface.

G. Schedule 40, ASTM A500, and ASTM A53 pipe requirements do not apply where steel drill pipe is specified.

H. Pipe Caps: Pipe caps, where required, shall be non-galvanized steel and compatible with the steel drill pipe posts. Caps shall be welded to posts or otherwise installed as shown on the

Drawings.

I. Bull-Panel Infill: Bull-panel infill shall be 1-gauge welded steel rod/wire panel with 6-inch by

6-inch maximum openings. Panel height shall be 60 inches nominal unless required to match adjacent fence height. Cut panel to fit within the 16-foot single-leaf gate frame. Remove, grind, or cap sharp cut ends.

J. Gates: Gates shall be 16'-0" single-leaf pipe-frame swing gates with bull-panel infill unless a different width is specifically shown on the Drawings. Gate posts, gate frames, and gate braces shall be 2-3/8 inch O.D. non-galvanized steel drill pipe. Provide one diagonal anti-sag brace for each gate.

K. Gate Hardware: Provide heavy-duty adjustable weld-on hinges, latch, and gate stop for each gate. Latches shall be padlockable. Center latches and drop rods are not required unless specifically shown on the Drawings.

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L. Bull-Panel Attachment: Secure bull-panel infill to the gate frame with welded steel tabs, clips, or flat bar retainers at 12 inches on center maximum around the gate frame.

M. Galvanizing and Finish: Hot-dip galvanized pipe, pipe posts, pipe braces, pipe caps, and gate frames shall not be used unless specifically approved by the Owner. Galvanized barbed wire, galvanized tie wire, clips, and miscellaneous gate hardware are acceptable where specified or where compatible with adjacent materials. Coat all non-galvanized steel posts, braces, pipe caps, gate frames, gate components, and other exposed non-galvanized steel in accordance with Paragraph 2.01.O.

N. Concrete: Concrete for post foundations and post infill shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi at 28 days unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.

O. Coating of Non-Galvanized Steel: After fabrication and welding, clean non-galvanized steel surfaces of dirt, oil, grease, rust, mill scale, weld slag, and other foreign material. Where muriatic acid is used, thoroughly rinse and neutralize the surfaces and allow them to dry before painting. Apply one coat of rust-inhibiting primer and two coats of exterior-grade oil-based black paint compatible with the primer. Touch up damaged coatings after installation.

3.00 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Indicate the locations of fence lines, gates, pull and brace posts, gate posts, and corner and end posts with suitable stakes. Stake fence lines at intervals not to exceed one hundred

(100') feet or line of sight, whichever is less.

B. Clear and grub fence lines as needed in preparation for installation. Provide adequate clearances along both sides of the fence line.

C. Obtain Owner Representative's approval of the staked fence line before setting posts.

3.02 SETTING POSTS

A. Steel posts shall be driven unless otherwise specified.

B. Holes for installing fence posts shall be at least 6 inches larger than the diameter or side dimension of the posts. Set all posts centered in their footings.

C. Drive steel corner, brace, anchor, pull, and gate posts to the minimum embedment shown on the Drawings.

D. Set all posts in a vertical position, plumb and in line.

E. Earth backfill around posts shall be thoroughly tamped in layers not thicker than 4 inches and shall completely fill the posthole up to the ground surface. Concrete backfill around posts shall be rodded into place in layers not thicker than 12 inches and shall completely fill the posthole to the surface of the ground. Backfill, either earth or concrete, shall be crowned-up around posts at the ground surface.

F. Set brace and anchor all corner, end, pull, brace and gate posts before stretching barbed wire between line posts.

G. No stress shall be applied to posts set in concrete for a period of not less than 24 hours following the development of a firm set of the concrete.

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3.03 CORNER ASSEMBLIES

A. Corner assemblies shall be installed at all points where the fence alignment changes 15 degrees or more.

3.04 END PANELS

A. End panels shall be built at gates and fence ends.

3.05 PULL POST ASSEMBLIES

A. Pull post assembly (bracing within a section of straight fence) shall be installed at the following locations:

1. In straight fence sections, at intervals not to exceed 660 feet.

2. At any point where the vertical angle described by two adjacent reaches of wire is upward and exceeds 10 degrees.

3. At the beginning and end of each curved fence section.

3.06 ATTACHING BARBED WIRE TO POSTS

A. The barbed wire shall be placed on the side of the post opposite the area being protected except for installation along curved sections.

B. The barbed wire shall be placed on the outside for installation along curved sections.

C. Attach each barbed wire strand to each line T-post with one clip.

D. Attach barbed wire to line pipe posts with galvanized tie wire or approved pipe-post fasteners compatible with the barbed wire coating.

E. Wire shall be spliced by means of a Western Union splice or by suitable splice sleeves applied with a tool designed for that purpose. The Western Union splice shall have no less than eight wraps of each end about the other. All wraps shall be tightly wound and closely spaced. Splices made with splice sleeves shall have a tensile strength no less than 80 percent of the strength of the wire being spliced.

F. Each horizontal fence wire shall be attached to brace, corner, or end posts with a double wrap of the wire tied back with a minimum of 4 wraps. At pull locations, the horizontal fence shall be attached as previously described. At junctions of fence wire and posts where ties are not specified, the wire shall be secured to the post with standard wire clips or fasteners.

G. At changes in vertical fence alignment, line posts or pull-panel posts that restrain upward pull of the fence strands shall be anchored by setting such posts in concrete.

H. Tie wire shall be used at post locations where there is a change in vertical alignment of the fence that produces upward or downward pull. A tie wire of 9 gage galvanized wire shall be secured to the post with two wraps and tied 3 inches above the top fence wire (where the pull is downward), or 6 inches below the bottom fence wire (where the pull is upward) and shall be extended to each successive fence wire, securing each in position by two close-drawn wraps.

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3.07 STAYS

A. Stays shall be attached to the fencing at the spacing shown on the drawings to ensure maintenance of the proper spacing of the fence wire strands.

3.08 CROSSINGS AT DEPRESSIONS AND WATERCOURSES

A. Where fencing is installed parallel to the ground surface, the line posts subject to upward pull shall be anchored.

1. If the barbed wire is installed parallel to the ground surface, the line posts subject to uplift shall be anchored by means of extra embedment or by special anchors as detailed on the drawings.

2. If the barbed wire is installed with the top wire straight and parallel to the ground surface on either side of the depression, extra length posts shall be used to allow normal post embedment. Unless otherwise specified, excess space between the bottom of the fence and the ground shall be closed with extra strands of barbed wire or with netting.

3.09 CLEAN AND ADJUST

A. Adjust gates to permit free and easy openings without binding.

B. Repair damaged paint coatings on painted T-posts. Replace damaged barbed wire, galvanized tie wire, clips, fasteners, and gate hardware where coating damage impairs corrosion protection.

C. Remove demolished fencing, debris, and excess new fencing materials from the site.

D. Repair damaged coatings on non-galvanized steel posts, braces, pipe caps, gate frames, and gate components. Prepare damaged areas and apply the rust-inhibiting primer and two coats of oil-based black paint specified in Paragraph 2.01.O. Feather repair coatings into adjacent sound coatings to provide a continuous and uniform finish.