Attachment_1_AZ_Navajo_Agency_Fence-Gate_Install_SOW_Final.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

CHAINLINK FENCE INSTALLATION

CHINLE AGENCY HEADQUARTERS

March 2026

Background:

Arizona Navajo Central Agency, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Facility Management is experiencing break-ins, theft, and vandalism occurring in the Agency Office Building No. 136 and Building 137 during nighttime hours. A solution that is considered is to install a chainlink fence with gates around Building No. 136 and Building 137 for security and to serve as a deterrent.

Purpose:

To provide a safe working environment for employees, protect office equipment and to prevent damage to the buildings. Enable the BIA/BIE and Tribal Programs a safe and secure work facilities. The new fence will improve security for the building and prevent unauthorized people access to the premises.

Project Location:

The project is located on the Navajo Indian Reservation at the BIE Chinle Agency, Chinle, Apache County, Arizona.

General Scope:

The Bureau of Indian Education, Arizona Navajo Central Agency, Branch of Facility Management, solicits Licensed Contractors to install a total of 1,995 lineal feet of Commercial type chain-link fence (9-gauge) and two 10-foot swings gates, one 5-foot walk thru gate, one 10-foot gate, one 20-foot gate with all related hardware and/or accessories. The contractor is responsible for removing and installing new fences by removing all concrete debris off old post and depose properly of concrete. All old fencing materials will be stored onsite at a designated area.

The Contractor will coordinate with the designated COR and comply with technical specifications for fence installation.

The Contractor shall furnish and pay for all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, and materials, in performing all operations and construction/installation of new chainlink fence, fittings, transportation, insurance, Arizona Gross Receipt taxes, Navajo Nation Business Activity taxes (6%), and other necessary incidentals for installation requirements.

The Contractor will be responsible to pay for all local, State and Navajo Nation construction permits as required.

Conduct a site visit and participate in pre-construction meeting to review and discuss the contract work requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible to install barricades and signage to warn employees and the general public of the fence construction.

Objectives:

The Contractor to utilize construction requirement consisting of design details, specifications, and related technical services to construct and assemble the fence fabric, fence line posts and terminal posts, top rails, post caps, gates, and tension wire at base of fence fabric. The Contractor shall field verify the exact total linear footage prior to cost proposal submission.

Site Visit:

The Contractor is strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit during the bidding process at no cost to the Government.

Definitions:

BIA - Bureau of Indian Affairs BIE - Bureau of Indian Education CO – Contracting Officer COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative Contractor - Construction Contractor NNEPA - Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency

Construction Permit Requirements (As Applicable):

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following permit:

Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency Construction Permit Contact Person: Yolanda Barney, Environmental Program Supervisor Telephone Number: (928) 871-7755 Email: ybarney@navajopublicwater.org Mailing Address: Navajo Nation EPA Public Water Systems Supervision Program P.O. Box 339 Window Rock, Arizona 86515

Products Recommended Fence Materials: (Commercial Fencing) from one manufacturer.

Fabric: 72-inch 12-gauge, 2-inch mesh, 1.2 oz., Zinc Chain Link Fabric manufactured in accordance with ASTM A491. All fittings, fence framework, gates and related hardware will be those specified for use with commercial grade fencing. Concrete post footing will be as specified, minimum 3,000 psi. Install fasteners (nuts for fittings, bands, and hardware bolts on inside of fence).

Top Rail: 1-5/8-inch O.D. DQ-40 Pipe, 1.83 lbs. Per foot. Top rail 21-foot in length.

Line Post: 2-3/8-inch O.D. DQ-40 Pipe, 3.12 lbs. Per foot. Line posts set in 10-foot on center maximum spacing (do not exceed 10’). Concrete footing: 10-inch diameter, 36-inch depth. Top of footing shall be 2-inches above grade and sloped to direct water away from the posts.

Terminal Post: 4-inch O.D. DQ-40 Pipe, 4.47 lbs. Per foot. Concrete Footing: 9-inch diameter 24-inch depth. Top of footing shall be 2-inches above grade and sloped to direct water away from the posts.

Bracing: Terminal posts braced and trussed to the nearest line post with 1-5/8-inch O.D. Dq-40 Pipe and 3/8-inch Truss Rod.

Gates: Framework of 1-7/8-inch CQ-20 Pipe, 1.76 lbs. Per foot. Two 10 ft. swing gates. Gates braced and trussed as necessary in compliance with ASTM F 900. Same fabric as fence. Install gates plumb, level, and secure for full opening without interference. Anchor center stops and keepers in concrete.

Gate Posts: 4-inch O.D. DQ-40 Pipe, 4.47 lbs. Per foot. Concrete footing: 12-inch diameter, 36-inch dept.

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Tension Wire: 9-gauge smooth wire tension wire attached to bottom of fence fabric with 12-½- gauge steel hog ring spaced 24-inch O.C. per ASTM A 824 (if required).

Fittings: Regular brace band and carriage bolt with nut, pressed steel rail-enc, 45 Degree pressed steel barb wire arm (as required) Pressed steel cap, 3/16-inch x ¾-inch tension bar, regular tension band and carriage bolt with nut.

Tie Wire: 8-¼-inch 9-gauge E-Z 6-½-inch 12-gauge steel tie wire spaced 15-inch on center for line posts and 24-inch on center for rails.

Post Footing: Conforming to ASTM C 94, having a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi in 28-days air-entrained concrete.

Barbed Wire (If Required): Commercial quality steel, 12-1/2-gauge, two strand twisted line wire with 4-point barbs at 5-inch spacing. Coating shall consist of a minimum of 0.80 ounces of zinc per square foot of wire surface conforming to ASTM A 121 or a minimum of 0.30 ounces of aluminum per square foot of wire surface conforming to ASTM A 585.

General: Like items of materials provided hereafter shall be the end-products of one manufacturer in order to achieve standardization for appearance, maintenance, and replacement.

Codes and Standards:

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable safety codes and standards, mandated and adopted safety and accessibility codes, standards, and policy applicable to the BIA/BIE.

Construction Performance Time:

Construction shall commence after all material submittals have been reviewed and approved by the BIE designated COR. Period of Performance of project in its entirety is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Duration for construction shall be Ninety (90) Calendar days.

Part 3 - Special Requirements:

Navajo Nation and State of Arizona Taxes: The Contractor is responsible and required to pay the Navajo Nation Business Activity Tax equal to 6 percent of their total bid amount. In addition, local and state gross receipt taxes shall be paid by the Contractor.

Contractor shall be licensed in any State. Submit a copy of current Contractor’s License to the Contracting Officer.

Contractor’s Work Coordination:

The Contractor’s Superintendent shall perform daily sign-in and sign-out procedures at the Facility Management Office.

Temporary Utilities:

The Contractor shall arrange with local utility companies for temporary connections and payment arrangements for utility usage.

BIA/BIE-owned Temporary Office and/or Housing:

Not available.

Blue Stake Services (as applicable):

Utility line locations on the proposed fence lines is approximate. The Contractor shall be responsible to contact, schedule and pay for blue staking services for natural gas, water, telephone and other utilities not shown on the proposed fence route drawing. Electrical lines are aerial. In the event a utility line is damaged by Contractor during the construction period, the Contractor shall immediately repair or replace the damaged utility line at no cost to the Government.

OSHA Compliance:

The Contractor shall establish a Safety and Health Program in accordance with current OSHA regulations for compliance by his employees working at the project site during the construction phase.

Quality Control:

The Contractor shall establish a quality control program and provide a copy of the program to the designated COR.

The inspection system shall cover all the work stated in the contract to include a checklist to inspect contract performance during regular scheduled or unscheduled inspections; and the name(s) of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection.

The Contractor shall establish a system to identify and correct deficiencies before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and/or the COR initiates/ requests corrective action of deficiencies.

The Contractor shall maintain a file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor or associated utility companies and document corrective actions taken. This documentation shall be made available to the CO and COR during the term of the contract.

Quality Assurance:

The COR reserves the right to inspect any work tendered for acceptance at any time during the construction phase.

The Contractor may request a meeting with the CO when he or she believes such a meeting becomes necessary.

Performance and Delivery Requirements:

The Contractor may begin submitting materials to the COR for review and approval upon notice of contract award. The Contractor may not begin construction activities until Notice to Proceed is issued.

Describe the Government’s Monitoring Methods:

The designated project inspector shall be at the project site on a daily basis until the project is completed;

and he shall perform physical visitation to the project site and take photos of the activities to ensure compliance with Quality Assurance.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK