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United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Permanent Woven Wire Fence 4061 S County Rd F. Maple, WI 54854

MEMORANDUM FOR: SAM.gov

FROM: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401

SUBJECT: Request for Quote (RFQ) for Permanent Wolf Wire Fence

1. In accordance with FAR Part 13, the Government intends to award to the Quoter whose quote is determined to be the best value to the Government. Price, Technical Acceptability and Governmentwide Past Performance are the factors to be considered. In the case of a quoter with no past performance, their past performance will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably.

2. The quotation package must contain:

• Completed SF-1442

• Active System for Award Management (SAM) registration o A prospective awardee must be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

• Complete the following provisions:

o FAR 52.204-8 o FAR 52.204-24 o FAR 52.204-26

3. The estimated magnitude of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

4. Your quote must be presented within the Government format and no substitutions shall be accepted. If your quote is not submitted in the Government format it will be determined technically unacceptable. The Quoter must complete and return the SF-1442 and the listed provisions with their submission.

*Please note the Government may reject any quote that is not based on the terms of this solicitation in every respect *

5. Your quote must meet the specifications listed within the Statement of Work. Non-conformance with these instructions may result in rejection of your quote.

6. If the Quoter believes the requirements in the SOW contain an error, omission, or require revision for some other reason, the Quoter must notify the Contracting Officer, in writing with supporting rationale within five (5) days of this RFQ posting.

7. A site visit is scheduled for August 24th, 2023. See the provision on page 32 for details. Quoters must take steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to:

- conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials;

- the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads;

- the conformation and conditions of the ground; and

- the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

Quoters shall also satisfy itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from any drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information

Permanent Woven Wire Fence made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

8. Quoters are only permitted to submit one (1) quote. Alternate quotes will not be evaluated.

9. The quote must be valid for thirty (30) days. The Quoter must note this on the quote. The Quoter is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial quote, as received, without questions.

10. This procurement is a total Small Business Set-Aside. The appropriate NAICS code for this requirement is

238990 with a size standard of $19M. The product code associated with this procurement is Y1PZ.

11. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is a tax exempt agency. (Exempt from state and Federal tax) Tax ID Number: 41-0696271.

12. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an Quoter for any costs.

13. Questions regarding the RFQ from potential Quoters are allowed up until the quote due date. All quotes are due by 3:00 P.M. EST on Monday September 4th, 2023. Any quotes arriving after this date and time will not be considered by the Government.

14. POINTS OF CONTACT: Please address any questions or concerns you may have to the cognizant POC for this effort:

Amanda.Imlach@usda.gov mailto:Amanda.Imlach@usda.gov

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General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Build a predator-proof fence around the perimeter of a calving pasture to prevent wolf/cattle conflict. Estimated at 6,450 feet. Six gate openings detailed on attached map with exact location coordinated with landowner.

2.0 Background

This property has a 15+ year history of wolf/cattle conflict. The operation is currently experiencing verified depredations and wolf caused harassment of the herd. The fence would create a safe area for calving and a sanctuary for the herd when needed.

3.0 Contractor Requirements

Technical Specifications

1.) Materials Specifications

A. Wooden Products

1. Posts must be straight.

2. Posts must be free from cracks (serviceable).

3. Posts must be dry (cured) (no sap).

4. Posts must meet diameter specification at smallest point. (IE: the 5” - 6" x 10' posts must be 5” - 6" in diameter on small end) and must be:

* Gate, corner, and center in-line brace posts shall be 5 - 6 inches round x 10 feet long

* Vertical and horizontal brace posts shall be 5 inches round x 10 feet long

* Vertical and horizontal in-line brace posts shall be 5 inches round x 10 feet long

* Line posts shall be 4 inches round x 10 feet long

* Gate and corner assemblies shall be of “double H” construction as specified in the

Installation Specifications

* In-line brace assemblies shall be constructed as specified in the Installation Specifications

5. Posts pressure treated with pentachlorophenol, CCA, or ACZA must be treated to a minimum net retention of 0.4 pounds of preservative per cubic foot of wood and may be Douglas Fir, Western Larch, Western Hemlock, Red (Norway) Pine, Jack Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Southern Yellow Pine, Lodgepole Pine, or Northern White Cedar -or- Posts pressure treated with ACQ must be treated to a minimum net retention of 0.4 pounds of preservative per cubic foot of wood and may be either Douglas Fir or Southern Pine.

6. MINIMUM preservative penetration is ½ inch and 90% of sapwood for all species listed except: Southern yellow pine shall have a MINIMUM 2 ½ inch penetration and 85% of sapwood.

NOTE: Supplier must provide a signed statement that warrants the products meet the wooden product specifications 1-6 before acceptance. *

B. Galvanized Products:

Galvanized metal products used as a part of the wolf fence must be class III galvanized steel and of sturdy construction to match the strength, durability, and function of the wolf fence.

1. Woven Wire/Vertical Fence:

Horizontal wires must be a minimum of 12.5-gauge, 179,000 minimum PSI tensile strength, minimum breaking load of 1,460 pounds, ASTM class III galvanized steel wire.

Vertical stay wires must be a minimum of 12.5-gauge, 125,000 minimum PSI tensile

Permanent Woven Wire Fence strength, minimum breaking load 900 pounds, ASTM class III galvanized wire. All wire crossings must be knotted with a no-slip knot. Knot wire must be a minimum of 13-gauge, 69,000 minimum PSI tensile strength, minimum breaking load 400 pounds, ASTM class III galvanized wire. Horizontal wires shall have tension curves between every vertical wire. Mesh shall have a maximum of 6 inches space between all vertical wires. The horizontal line wires shall be graduated with a maximum wire spacing of 3 inches for the bottom 18 inches of the fence, and a maximum wire spacing of 7 inches for the top 21 inches of the fence, for a total mesh height of 75 inches.

Woven Wire/Horizontal Apron:

Horizontal wires must be a minimum of 12.5-gauge, 179,000 minimum PSI tensile strength, minimum breaking load of 1,460 pounds, ASTM class III galvanized steel wire. Vertical stay wires must be a minimum of 12.5-gauge, 125,000 minimum PSI tensile strength, minimum breaking load 900 pounds, ASTM class III galvanized wire. No-slip knot or slipknot may be used depending on cost and/or availability. Knot wire must be a minimum of 13-gauge, 69,000 minimum PSI tensile strength, minimum breaking load 400 pounds, ASTM class III galvanized wire. Mesh shall have a maximum of 6 inches space between all vertical wires. The horizontal line wires shall be graduated with a maximum wire spacing of 5 inches for the bottom 10 inches of the fence, and a maximum wire spacing of 7 inches for the top 14 inches of the fence, for a total mesh height of 42 inches. Gate aprons shall consist of a 42-inch-high livestock panel and will be hinged near the bottom of the gate. Aprons shall be fastened using galvanized hog rings of adequate size.

2. Wires:

a.) Use 12.5-gauge, 200,000 minimum PSI tensile strength, ASTM class III galvanized wire for all brace wires.

b.) Use polyethylene and stainless-steel filament wire or other inexpensive poly-combination line for guide wires.

3. Brace pins:

All brace pins (5" & 10") shall be class III galvanized steel, stainless steel, or fiberglass.

4. Staples:

Staples shall be barbed, class III galvanized steel 1 3/4" in length.

5. Wires:

a.) Use 12.5-gauge, 200,000 minimum PSI tensile strength, ASTM class III galvanized wire for all brace wires.

b.) Use polyethylene and stainless-steel filament wire or other inexpensive poly-combination line for guide wires.

6. Brace pins:

All brace pins (5" & 10") shall be class III galvanized steel, stainless steel, or fiberglass.

7. Staples:

Staples shall be barbed, class III galvanized steel 1 3/4" in length.

8. Crimping sleeves:

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Crimping sleeves can be either short or long in length, or equivalent (e.g., Gripple).

9. In-line strainers:

Galvanized in-line strainers shall be used on corner, gate, and in-line brace assemblies.

10. Gates:

Standard woven wire wolf fence gates shall be 6’ tall mesh, less bottom clearance for opening. Frame bracing shall be a minimum 1 5/8" O.D. tube, .065 tube, 1.11 pounds per foot. Gate shall have cross bracing interior of the gate frame. Gates shall be fitted with a 1 5/8" swivel pin. Gates shall conform to galvanized products standard. Mesh shall meet or exceed woven wire standards. Standard gate width shall be 12’, 16’, or 20' (20’ gate shall consist of two 10’ gates). Standard number of gates is one 20’ and four 12’ or 16' gates per wolf fence (NOTE: Wider gates or additional numbers of standard gates MAY BE authorized at the discretion of USDA-APHIS- Wildlife Services). An appropriately sized carabiner shall be included with the gate to fasten up the gate apron when opening and closing the gate.

NOTE: Supplier must provide a signed statement that warrants the products meet the galvanized products specifications 1-7 before Government inspection and acceptance of the finished product. *

11. Interior Electric Fence (only applies to cattle operations):

A single strand of 12.5-gauge, 200,000 PSI tensile strength, ASTM class III galvanized high tensile wire shall be installed at a height of 3’ interior of the vertical mesh fence to prevent cattle from damaging the mesh fence. The wire shall be insulated with 6” offset screw-in ring insulators at line posts, and with porcelain bull nose insulators at corner posts, end posts, and gate posts. Wire shall be tightened using inline strainers and compression springs. Location and size of energizer will be determined during onsite pre-bid evaluations.

20,000 volt insulated wire shall be used to connect from the fence terminals on the energizer to the electric wire and grounding rods. Ground rods shall be 6’ long, ½” diameter copper or galvanized metal rods. Standard number of ground rods is three. Wire shall be connected to the grounding rods using brass grounding clamps. 20,000 volt insulated wire housed in conduit shall also be used at gate openings. Galvanized hanger strap shall be used to fasten the conduit to the gate posts.

C. Ditch crossings and topographic backfill materials:

Additional fencing materials must be installed at each site where the wolf fence crosses a ditch. The following materials are approved for filling the ditches or topographic depressions:

1. Shallow depression shall be filled with earth, gravel, galvanized panel, or mesh meeting or exceeding the woven wire specifications.

2. Break-away spans shall be woven wire meeting or exceeding the woven wire specifications, held in place with galvanized high tensile wire and rebar to secure to ditch bottom.

D. Other materials:

If a hole is augured into the ground for 6" X 10' corner, gate, and/or in-line brace posts, cement (provided by the fence installer and included as part of the installation costs) will be used to

Permanent Woven Wire Fence stabilize the post. Cement (provided by the fence installer and included as part of the installation costs) shall also be used to stabilize the base of other posts that cannot be set at the specified depth.

The USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services nor these Materials Specifications endorse any brand of fence materials or products, any fence products company, or any fence installer.

Subject to the Material and Installation Specifications, agreement(s) to purchase materials and installation services for each wolf fence are based on a low-cost estimation and the demonstrated ability of the fence product vendor and/or the installer to supply the quality and quantity of the materials needed and to erect the fence in the time limits specified.

*Materials delivered which do not meet these Specifications shall be rejected. Independent testing labs may be consulted if it appears that materials provided fail to meet these specifications. Materials that fail such tests shall be rejected. Rejected materials will not be approved for use in the wolf fence, nor for payment. All costs of delivery, return, and/or testing of rejected materials may be billed to the fence company supplying the materials.

2. Installation Specifications

The following Installation Specifications are a binding part of the wolf fence purchase order. Failure by the fence contractor to follow these Installation Specifications may result in non-payment.

If the wolf fence requires special features not detailed in these Installation Specifications, written Specifications for those features will be provided and those Specifications will become a binding part of this document.

If construction of the wolf fence requires modifications of these standard Installation Specifications, the changes must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. No other USDA employee is authorized to approve changes to the scope of work. Modifications that involve an increase in quantity, size, quality (acres enclosed, height, post frequency, post size, wire numbers, gates) or other factors that increase the cost of the fence must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

All material purchases will be made by the selected contractor. The Landowner is not authorized to purchase any materials to be included in this wolf fence.

A. General Information:

1. Safety warnings are printed in ALL CAPITALS throughout these Installation Specifications.

2. Fence building tips and reminders will be printed in italics throughout these Installation

Specifications.

3. If a fence post cannot be set at the specified depth, the base of the post shall be stabilized with cement. This cement shall be provided by the fence installer and shall be included as part of the installation costs.

4. The responsibilities of the landowner are stated in red.

B. Site Preparation: Owner/address:

Survey work is sometimes required before any work can begin. Determining property lines is the Landowner’s responsibility. Any costs incurred for any survey work or property line

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Before actual fence construction can begin, the fence line will be cleared of trees, brush, weeds, rocks, debris, and old fences. The Landowner will clear a swath of at least 16' wide; this will provide adequate open area for future fence maintenance, including mowing along either side of the fence. Site preparation costs and any legal survey work will be the responsibility of the landowner.

A bulldozer is the best way to prepare the site for wolf fence installation. The site should be disced and dragged, providing a smooth run for the fence. All low spots must be filled with earth, gravel, or plugged with mesh to meet or exceed fence standards.

C. Corner and Gate Opening Posts:

After the site has been adequately prepared, actual construction may begin. Set all of the 5” - 6" corner posts 44"deep, leaving 76" above ground. Set one 5” - 6" post on each side of each gate opening. Using the poly-twine, string a guide wire 1" off the ground from the center of the first gate opening post and on around the corners. Remember: the wire will run on the inside of the completed fence. The only exception is an “outside corner”, where the wire must run on the outside of the corner assembly. This guide wire will mark the run of the entire fence. USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE WIRE;

ENTANGLEMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN USING A PTO AUGER.

D. Gate and Corner Assembly Installation:

Corner and gate assemblies are designed in a “double H” to provide the extra strength required for a tension fence.

1. Vertical Post Installation:

The gate and corner openings will be arranged so that there is a “double H” on each side of the 5” - 6" gate post or corner post. The 5” - 6" gate post has already been set and tamped into place. Dig two post holes, placing the first hole 10' from the gate post and the second hole 10 feet beyond the first hole. Place a 5 – 6” vertical brace post into each hole so that the post is 44" deep and 76” above ground. DO NOT back fill or tamp them in at this time. All vertical posts in the gate assembly are spaced 10' apart. Note: the guide wire runs from the center of the gate post to the inside of the vertical brace posts.

2. Horizontal Brace Post Installation:

The horizontal brace posts are placed 62" from ground level. Place each 5" – 6” x 10' horizontal brace post as required, securing in place using 5" or 10" brace pins. Use 5" pins to secure the horizontal brace post to the 5” - 6" gate posts and to the second vertical post out from each corner. Use the 10" brace pins to fasten the horizontal brace post to the middle post of each double H.

Drill holes into each vertical post where the pins are to be inserted, at 62" above ground level.

Drill a hole approximately 2.5” in length into each 5” - 6" gate post where the first brace is to be fastened. Drill a hole through the entire diameter of the next vertical post. Then drill another 2.5” hole into the second vertical post out from the gate post assembly. Finally drill a 2.5" hole into the center of both ends of each horizontal brace post.

Insert a 5" pin into the hole in the gate post and into the hole in the second vertical post. Insert

Permanent Woven Wire Fence a 10" brace pin into the middle post and drive it through until approximately 2.5" of the pins protrudes from each side of the 5" – 6” post. Slip a horizontal brace post onto the gate post pin, raising the brace into place and slipping the middle post pin into the other end of that brace. Repeat this process to construct the “Double H” assembly. After completing the double H construction, straighten the vertical posts, backfill, and tamp into place. If a hole is augured into the ground for 6" X 10' corner or gate posts, cement (provided by the fence installer and included as part of the installation costs) will be used to stabilize the post.

Reminder: The wire will run from the center of the gate post and on the inside of both of the vertical posts.

3. Diagonal Brace Wire Installation:

A brace wire is required for each half of the “double H” assembly. 12.5-gauge high tensile wire is used for diagonal brace wires. Always construct the brace wire so that the top loop is pointing in the direction of the pull of the wire tension. Approximately 60' of wire will be needed for each 10' assembly.

Beginning at the post assembly closest to the gate/corner post, loosely wrap the wire around the bottom of the gate post and around the top of the adjacent 5" – 6” vertical post twice, so that the ends of the wire meet in the middle of the span. Make a loop in one end of the wire using 1 long crimping sleeve, 3 short crimping sleeves, or equivalent (e.g., Gripple) crimping together using a crimping tool. Place the looped end through the ratchet base. Insert the other end of the wire into the hole in the ratchet spool. Lay a staple parallel with the post between the wires and the post. Secure the wires and staple laying against the post by loosely stapling 2 additional staples 3/4 deep into the post (do not pound these 2 staples completely into the post). Carefully tighten the brace wire with the ratchet.

E. Corner Assembly Installation:

Corner assemblies are constructed in much the same way as the gate assemblies. The only difference is the post arrangement. In corner assemblies there is just one corner post, with a “double H” assembly on each side of the corner post.

F. Line Post Installation:

After all gate and corner assemblies have been completed, line post installation can begin. Use the guide wire to determine straight line post placement. Avoid curving fence line, or the addition of slight angles.

Begin at any gate post assembly. Pace off distance of no greater than 25' and lay a line post to mark spot. Continue until all line posts are marking their proper position. (In some topography, 20' line spacing may be necessary. Line posts are typically 4" x 10' wooden posts but can be up to 5" – 6” x 10' depending upon terrain and soil type. Proper line posts and spacing will be determined by USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services).

Dig holes or drive line posts into place, setting posts 44" deep and leaving 76" of post sticking out of ground. Reminder: Wire goes on inside of post. CAUTION: AVOID

ENTANGLEMENT IN GUIDE WIRE.

G. In-line Brace Assembly Installation:

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In-line braces will be installed when stretching more than two rolls (660') of wire in a run.

They cannot be used for corner or gate assemblies.

In-line assemblies are constructed so that there is a 5” - 6" X 10' post set 44" deep and 76" sticking out of the ground. Ten feet to both sides of this post, a 5" – 6” X 10' post is set 44" deep and 76" sticking out of the ground. The brace wire is constructed in much the same way as on the corner/gate assembly, by loosely wrapping wire around the bottom of the 5” - 6" X 10' and around the top of the adjacent 5" – 6” vertical posts in either direction. Construction of the in-line brace assembly can be completed by following the horizontal brace post and diagonal brace wire installation procedures. If a hole is augured into the ground for 5” - 6" X 10' in-line brace posts, cement (provided by the fence installer and included as part of the installation costs) will be used to stabilize the post.

H. Woven Wire Installation:

Begin at any gate opening. Remove a minimum of one vertical wire from the end of the woven wire. Wrap every horizontal wire around one of the end posts and make a wire tie back to itself. (Avoid damaging galvanized coating).

Unroll the woven wire onto ground inside of fence posts. Attach additional woven wire as needed, using 1 long crimping sleeve, 3 short crimping sleeves, or equivalent (e.g., Gripple) per horizontal wire. Attach the 8' woven wire stretcher bar, to the woven wire, several feet beyond the next corner post. Using one or two hand winches, begin to lightly tension fence. If run is short, flat, and clear, the wire mesh can begin to bring itself up. If not, prop wire temporarily as needed.

Follow the fence line along temporarily placed woven wire to check for any dips or rises in the terrain resulting in gaps between ground level and fence wire. In all low spots, pull down bottom wire of mesh and staple temporarily into place. Along rises, lift top wire of mesh into place and staple temporarily into place. DO NOT staple tightly to line posts. Complete tensioning the fence, gently pulling the strainer bar until approximately half of the curve in the tension curve is removed. Go back to each post in run, and staple wire to each line post, placing a staple on every other horizontal wire. Use double staples on every wire on all corner posts to maintain tension. After woven wire has been secured to posts, carefully release tension on the wire, cut to size, and tie off joints with every horizontal wire around the end post.

The 42” apron will be installed on the outside of the vertical fence lying flat on the ground. If the apron is concaved, the apex should be facing upwards to ensure that the outer most edge of the apron is flush to the ground. The apron will be hog-ringed to the bottom horizontal wire of the vertical fence every 5’ and will be “notched” around each post. The landowner will top seed, using a native grass seed mixture, areas that are disturbed to prevent soil erosion.

I. Gate Installation:

Attach hinges to gate. Measure the distance from the hinge to the gate bottom and add 6". On the gate post, mark and drill a hole for placement of the hinge bolt. Measure the distance from one hinge bolt to the next and drill another hole into gate post for placement of the second hinge bolt. (These two holes should be in alignment to assure even gate placement). Place hinge bolts through holes in gate post, place washer and nut on both the outside and inside of bolt on either side of post. Adjust inner nuts to level of gate, and secure outside nuts. (The bolt should now have a nut and washer on each side of the 6" post). Check for even gate swing, Permanent Woven Wire Fence readjust as necessary. (Distance from gate bottom to ground level must be as near to 6" as terrain allows but must not exceed 6” at any point. A hinged 42” apron constructed from livestock panel must be installed so that when the gate is closed the apron will prevent predators from digging under the gate. This apron must be hinged so it can be raised off the ground to facilitate opening and closing of the gate. An appropriately sized carabiner should be attached to the gate so that the apron can be fastened up while opening and closing the gate).

J. Interior Electric Fence Installation (only applies to cattle operations):

Fasten bullnose insulators to all end posts and corner posts at a height of 3’ so that the insulators project 6” out from the posts. Fasten 6” offset screw-in ring insulators at a height of 3’ to all line posts. Beginning at any end post or gate post, attach the high tensile wire to the bullnose insulator using 2 crimping sleeves. Use standard fencing practices to ensure that the high tensile wire does not contact the end post assembly or gate post assembly and woven wire, creating a ground fault. Unroll the high tensile wire along the fence line, threading the wire through the holes in the bullnose insulators that are fastened to corner posts as they are encountered. Attach additional wire as needed using 3 short crimping sleeves or equivalent (e.g., Gripple). Secure the wire to the bullnose insulator at the next end post or gate post encountered, again ensuring that the wire is fastened in such a way as to prevent a ground fault at the assembly. Attach the wire to the 6” offset screw-in ring insulators. Install one inline strainer in the middle of every fence span. An inline strainer is capable of tensioning 4,000’ of wire; however, every friction point (corner, sweep, dip, rise, etc.) reduces the pulling capability of a strainer by 500’. Install additional inline strainers in fence spans exceeding 4,000’ or where friction points have reduced the pulling capability of the strainer to less than the distance of the fence span. Use a compression spring in combination with an inline strainer in fence spans less than 440’. Fasten the high tensile wire to the springs and strainers using 2 crimping sleeves. Tension the inline strainers to 250 pounds. To traverse gate openings, place insulated electric wire in conduit and bury to a depth of at least 2’. Bend at least 6” of the pipe and insulated wire downward to prevent water from getting in the pipe. Fasten the conduit to the gate posts using hanger strap. Connect the insulated wire to the high tensile wire. Install the ground rods perpendicular and external to the woven wire fence with a distance of 8’ between ground rods. Connect the fence energizer to the high tensile wire and ground rods using the insulated electric wire. Fasten the electric wire to the ground rods using the brass grounding clamps. Reminder: Wire goes on inside of posts.

K. Ditch Crossing:

Additional fencing must be installed at each site where the wolf fence crosses a ditch. Several methods may be used to fill gaps in between the bottom of the fence and ground level. The most cost-effective method will be approved by the USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services.

1. Shallow depressions shall be filled with earth, gravel or mesh meeting or exceeding the wire specification.

L. The USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services nor these Technical Specifications endorse any brand of fence materials or products, any fence company or any fence installer. The USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services make no warranty of any fence materials, products, fence company or installer.

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Companies providing installation of the fence may be required to warrant in writing that they will comply with the Installation Specifications. Installation failing inspection may be grounds for non-payment when installation has not complied with specifications.

4.0 Government Furnished

The Government will not provide any services, facilities, utilities, equipment or materials for this order.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Key Deliverables Item No. Deliverable Objective Due 1 Finished project Complete project no later than 30 days after notice to proceed.

Within 30 days of notice to proceed.

2 Inspection USDA-WS Inspection of Finished Project At the time of completion

6.0 Evaluation Factors for Award

The Government will award a firm-fixed price construction contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. This allows the Government to accept other than the lowest hourly rates quoted. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

- Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, i.e., relevant experience

- Price

- Past Performance: Past performance is a measure of the degree to which an offeror has satisfied customers in the past, and complied with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The assessment of past performance will be subjective and based mainly on offeror reputations with customers and adherence to schedules. The Government may evaluate the performance data provided by offerors or obtained from other sources. Past performance assessments may be based on information such as the contracting officer’s and evaluator’s knowledge of previous experience with the service being acquired, customer surveys, or other reasonable basis. The assessment will consider the contractor’s record of conforming to specifications, and to standards of good performance/customer service. In addition, adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance, will be taken into consideration. The currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor’s performance shall be considered. References, which may be the same as those submitted to demonstrate relevant experience (if so, please specify), shall include:

o Contract number and price o Project title or name o Location o Award and completion dates o Name, phone and email address of the contact person familiar with the project

7.0 Attachments

1. Federal Wage Decision

2. Google Earth pics

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8.0 Additional Information

GPS Location of project N46.60804 W91.74345 T48N-R11W-S28 Town of Amnicon, Douglas County, WI

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Contract Clauses FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clauses may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Dec 2014

Certifications 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Mar 2023 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov 2020 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Aug 2018 52.222-7 Withholding Of Funds May 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records Jul 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees Jul 2005 52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements Feb 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) May 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination--Debarment May 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements May 2014 and Related Regulations 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards Feb 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility May 2014 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Sept 2013

Service and Construction Contracts 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information May 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging Jun 2020

While Driving 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts May 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts Jan 2017 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Mar 2023 Subcontractors 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship Apr 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities Nov 1991 52.242-14 Suspension of Work Apr 1984 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions Apr 1984 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction Mar 1994 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government Apr 1984

(Fixed-Price) (Short Form) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) Apr 1984 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout DEVIATION

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FAR 52.225-9 Buy American—Construction Materials (May 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the

Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means—

(3) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(4) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

“Foreign construction material” means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

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(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that—

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute.

(1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including—

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the

Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRICE COMPARISON

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity Price (Dollars)*

Item 1:

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______

Domestic construction material _______ _______ _______

Item 2: _______ _______ _______

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______

Domestic construction material

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FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984).

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30 days after Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services) (Jun 2023)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iii) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(iv) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328), unless the agency grants an exception - see paragraph (b) of 52.204-27.

(v) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(ix) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(x) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C.3553).

(xi) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) ( Pub. L. 108-77 and 108- 78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (APR 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (JAN 2017).

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013).

(vi) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014).

(vii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JUN 2023).

(viii) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)(Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 4.1403(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(ii) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126) (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 2.101 on the date of award of this contract).

(iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment., Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (JUN 2020) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.602 on the date of award of this contract, in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.1408(a) on the date of award of this contract, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States).

(For purposes of this clause, "United States" includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

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