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08/30/2023

VS CFTEP Construction for High-Game Fencing, Zapata, Willacy and Cameron Counties, TX Amendment 0001

High-Game Fencing Requirements

The following general requirements shall apply as applicable. Several private and public parcel holders are impacted during construction of the high-game fence. Note: It is imperative that all contact with private parcel holders along the proposed route is by a CFTEP representative.

Access property from designated roadways and any approved excursions off the road. Utilize the same paths for both ingress and egress to minimize any negative environmental impacts.

Contractor shall ensure passages for property owner access. Reference Attachment 2 for technical requirements for high-game fencing.

High-Tensile Rolls

4.10 High-tensile roll of 330 feet x 96 inches with 3-inch x 3-inch squares of tight lock fixed-knot grid pattern wire pasture fence. Statite 50 Game fence. Fence shall be a minimum of 8 feet (96 inches) high, galvanized and 12.5 gauge. Bottom strand shall be at ground level.

4.11 Reinforce fencing every 15 feet with concrete anchored 2-7/8-inch upset oil field tubing.

If used upset oil field pipe is used the new piping should not be thinner than 3/16 inches thick. Install four 10-foot hot-dip galvanized T-posts (1.33 lb per ft) between the 2-7/8-inch upset oil field tubing pipe. (Exhibit B)

All galvanized pipes shall be buried a minimum of four feet below grade in 12-inch diameter concrete foundation.

a. All treated wood posts shall be buried and tamped a minimum of four feet below grade.

b. A single two-barbed wire shall run across the top of all newly erected high-game fence 3 inches from the top of the high-tensile wire. (Exhibit H)

c. Construct cattle fencing of net wire with wires spaced far enough apart to allow ocelot, jaguarundi, and tortoises to pass through. Cut all offsets and “H-Braces” to a uniform length/size.

4.12 Construction materials require hot-dipped galvanized T-Posts.

a. Prime with a galvanized rust inhibitor, paint, and cap all vertical pipes to reduce rust and corrosion.

b. Weld a metal plate to the top of vertical pipes to minimize moisture infiltration.

4.13 Entrances to individual properties shall be corner braced appropriately in accordance with industry best practices; and local, state, and federal regulations. (Exhibit C) Install a minimum of 16 feet x 8 feet high-game proof gate. (Exhibit F)

4.14 Corners are at 90-degree angles with H-Brace structures and a 15-foot Deadman. Offsets are less than 90-degrees and similarly structured/constructed the same way as corners.

(Exhibit C)

4.15 As required per code, ensure fence is properly grounded for lightning protection.

4.16 For visibility to mark long runs of fence quickly and easily, use “undersill” or trim strips of white vinyl siding cut into 3-inch pieces. Snap strips randomly onto barbed-wire fence.

4.17 High-tensile rolls of 660 feet with 12-inch squares of galvanized King Ranch Wire. King

Ranch wire shall have 6 gauge on the top and bottom strand and 9 gauge on the filler strands in between. Fence shall be a minimum of four feet (48 inches) high, hinged-jointed with a grid-like pattern. Install the bottom of the fence at least 6 inches to 8 inches off the ground to allow grazing of the fence line.

4.18 Utilize 50-lb (pound) Tie-N-Lock releasable cable ties along fencing.

Line Fencing

4.19 Reinforce fencing every 20 feet with 8-1/2 feet x 5 inches treated wooden fence posts.

Install four 6-1/2 feet galvanized T-posts between the 8-1/2 feet treated wooden fence posts. (Exhibit B) (For example: Wooden fence post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, etc….every 20 feet.)

Reinforce fencing every 100 feet with 12 foot treated wood posts (5” tops) buried and tamped a minimum of four feet in the ground. Install four 10’ galvanized T-posts in between wood posts at 20’ spacing. (For example: Wooden fence post then T-post at 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet then wooden line post at 100 feet.)

a. Bury all treated wooden posts a minimum of 3 4 feet below grade.

Install 8-feet double H-Braces every 1320 feet. (Exhibit G)

b. Install treated wood posts (12 foot with 5” tops) buried and tamped a minimum of four feet in the ground with 8-feet spaced double H-Braces every 1320 feet. (Exhibit G)

c. Install a single 2-barbed wire across the top of all newly erected pasture fence 3 inches from the top of the high-tensile wire. (Exhibit H)

c. Construct pasture fencing of net wire with wires spaced far enough apart (12-inches wide x 4-inches tall) to allow ocelot, jaguarundi, and tortoises to pass through.

d. Cut all offsets and H-Braces to a uniform length/size.

Any change of direction will require an 8-feet H-Brace with a Deadman. (Exhibits G and I)

e. Any change of direction will require an 8-feet spaced H-Brace with a Deadman constructed with 12-foot treated wood posts (5” tops) buried and tamped a minimum of four feet in the ground. (Exhibits G and I).

Corner Fencing

4.20 Corner posts shall be 9 feet x 6 inches treated wooden posts buried at a minimum depth of four feet below grade and ground tamped with two 8-feet spaced H-Braces and an 8-foot Deadman. (Exhibits G and I) Corner posts shall be 12 feet x 8-inch tops treated wooden posts buried at a minimum depth of four feet below grade and ground tamped with two 8-feet spaced H-Braces and an 8-foot Deadman. (Exhibits G and I).

4.21 Entrances to individual properties shall be corner braced appropriately in accordance with industry best practices; and local, state, and federal regulations. (Exhibits C and F)

4.22 Install a minimum of 16 feet x 4 feet high game proof gates with 8-feet double H-Braces and an 8-foot Deadman (24 feet on each side of the gate). (Exhibits G, H, and I) Install a minimum of 16 feet x 8 feet high game proof gates to 12’ treated wood posts (8”tops) buried and tamped a minimum of 4 feet in the ground with 8-feet spaced double H-Braces and an 8-foot Deadman (24 feet on each side of the gate). (Exhibits G, H, and I)

4.23 Corners are at 90-degree angles with two H-Brace structures and one 8-foot Deadman.

Offsets are less than 90-degrees and similarly structured/constructed the same way as corners. (Exhibit C)

a. Existing buildings, fences, driveways, roads, etc. damaged during the construction process will be repaired at no cost to the Government.

b. Utilize methodologies to minimize airborne particles, fugitive dust, sediment problems and soil erosion.

4.24 All material shall be new and rated for the environment in which installed.

a. All nuts and bolts, etc., in direct contact with corrosive chemicals shall be stainless steel.

b. Coat all nuts and bolts, other than stainless steel, with a rust inhibitor.

c. Fasteners shall be suitable to withstand design loads as recommended by the manufacturer. Exposed heads shall match.

Additional Contractor Requirements

4.25 Tasks shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Identify ingress and egress to properties.

b. Identify site utilities in the construction corridor.

c. Clear and grade constructing corridor.

d. Install high-game fencing, pasture fencing, and gates specific to fence proposal requirements.

4.26 Security

a. Conduct all work during daylight hours.

b. Contractor, at his own expense, is responsible for site security.

Equipment shall be brought into and out of the work site(s) daily and not left at a work site overnight or unattended for an extended period.

4.27 Contractor will notify the designated USDA liaison who will then notify the USFWS immediately if a Threatened and Endangered (T&E) animal or plant species is seen in the project vicinity. Reference paragraph 5.2 regarding T&E species.

4.28 All employees working on the construction sites shall receive mandatory environmental training before proceeding to the work sites. Government will provide the required materials. Contractor shall minimize impact to existing flora and fauna as far as brush removal.

4.29 Based on historic data and local landowner approval, Contractor may need to prep, clear, and level an area between 6 feet and 20 feet wide prior to installing the fencing to allow for vehicle traffic and equipment access. Contractor shall ensure minimum impact to the environment.

a. Existing fence will remain in place. Install new fencing adjacent to existing fencing. (Exhibit E)

b. Utilize a forestry drum mulcher attached to a skid steer to clear area. Due to swampy area on some sections and the possibility of bees on trees, a tracked skid steer with enclosed cabin is recommend, but it is ultimately the contractor’s responsibility to determine feasibility.

c. Drum mulcher should handle the vegetation found in the local area. Mulched organic and other vegetation matter uprooted will remain on the property.

4.30 Repair graded/disturbed areas impacted by this project located in developed/occupied areas only. Backfill and grade before applying topsoil for finished landscaping disturbed by this contract. Apply topsoil to a minimum depth of four inches in all areas to be seeded. If topsoil is not available, import additional topsoil as necessary.

a. Reseed and fertilize landscaped areas impacted during the construction process with grass native to the area. Contractor shall provide means to maintain reseeding until grass has taken firm root and the ground is stabilized.

b. Furnish subsoil and topsoil material from a single source throughout the project.

Submit name and all pertinent information for material suppliers including material resource certificates.

4.31 Any equipment (e.g., earth moving equipment, bulldozers, shredders, augers, tractors, brush cutters, etc.) removed from a controlled CFT quarantine/infested premise or eradication control zone must be cleaned and disinfected. If the equipment is moved but remains elsewhere in an infested area, no cleaning and disinfection (C&D) is required until the equipment is moved off the premises (infested land) permanently. Contact CFTEP to help arrange a storage location with the landowner. C&D is a regulatory requirement and will be performed by CFTEP personnel. CFTEP will also provide the permethrin (insecticide) at no cost. It is imperative that the Contractor contact CFTEP to arrange for C&D services.

4.32 Ensure field crew is familiar with all data to ascertain rights-of-way and to identify various privately owned parcels. As much as possible, fencing shall get installed within existing and/or proposed rights of way or easements.

4.33 Ensure the field crew is equipped with the proper personal protective equipment i.e., hard hat, safety vests, leather gloves, eye protection, etc.

4.34 Locate staging sites for construction equipment and supplies on privately owned properties of landowners where the fencing is located.

a. Identify areas for staging that are not greatly impacted by the work activities for fence installation.

b. Contractor shall coordinate with the PM and COR for a safe and accessible staging area. Restore staging areas and access roads to their original condition before final acceptance of the work.

c. To comply with environmental laws and other environmental review considerations, locate staging sites in previously cleared areas, roads, or driveways so as not to impact federally listed T&E species or migratory birds.

Sites will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the location of the fencing and an agreement between APHIS and the concurring landowner.

4.35 Contractor shall maintain daily and/or weekly reports and a photo journal for project duration. Submit documents as required by the Government. Document via a photo journal potential conflicts or anomalies. Notify the CO and PM for concurrence of a resolution approach prior to starting any construction.

4.36 Coordinate with the PM prior to performing any welding or work requiring hot permits.

Weld connections shall have smooth transitions with no sharp or extensive projections.

Contractor shall be aware of environmental conditions that may impact the ability to perform welding i.e., wind, etc. Provide the necessary fire watch.

4.37 Submit proposed fence line stakeout and gate locations inclusive of pictures, maps and/or drawings to the CFTEP for review and acceptance.

a. Upon approval of the proposed fence line locations, the route/path shall be permanently staked in 50 feet intervals with all safety hazards identified.

b. Fence gates shall be 10 feet wide.

c. Private parcel holder access points within the proposed layouts shall be identified and surveyed. Note: It is imperative that all contact with private parcel holders along the proposed routes are by a CFTEP representative.

d. Access property from designated roadways and any approved excursions off the road. Utilize the same paths for both ingress and egress to minimize any negative environmental impacts.

4.38 Ensure construction sites are clean and remain free of all construction debris and personal trash generated by the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for waste disposal.

4.39 All fencing needs to be on the inside of property perimeter/boundary posts and T-posts.

4.40 Fencing needs to be wrapped and tied around ALL corner posts and H-braces (Industry best practice).

4.41 For double gate configurations, if any, place 1” x 12” pipe flush into the ground to allow for gate drop rod to be inserted to secure gates closed. For ALL gate configurations, chain and latch will be installed to secure gates closed.

5.0 CFTEP REQUIREMENTS: Tasks shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. CFTEP will identify all properties.

b. CFTEP will prepare Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and acquire landowner signatures.

c. Identify meets and bounds (property line) to place a high game fence and 10-feet-wide ranch gates on the property location of several landowner properties.

d. Provide an aerial map of various properties. Include Global Positioning System

(GPS) coordinates in the documentation package.

5.1 CFTEP will provide personnel to serve as liaison between USFWS, Laguna Atascosa

Wildlife Refuge authorities, and private landowner(s). Liaison will confirm contractor access to the land areas to perform the survey work and staking. Liaison will notify Contractor in writing of access approval and any work restrictions.

5.2 CFTEP shall be responsible for instructing contractor personnel of their duties and responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and the requirements of a Biological Opinion (BO) issued by the USFWS on October 25, 2013.

a. Federal agencies (i.e., USDA) are directed, under consultation with the USFWS, to ensure that their actions (and actions of their contracted agents) do not jeopardize the continued existence of T&E species (plants and/or animals) or destroy or adversely modify designated critical habitat.

b. Ensure survey and staking activities will take place in Cameron County within known travel corridors for both the ocelot and jaguarundi (both considered T&E animals).

c. In accordance with the ESA, USDA consulted with the USFWS on proposed survey and staking activities and their potential effects on T&E plants and animal species found in the designated fence areas. The USFWS has determined that survey and staking activities will not place T&E plants and animals in jeopardy if the activities abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the BO. T&E animals, other than potential CFT vectors, will not be harmed or harassed and will be allowed to leave on their own volition. Contractor will notify the designated