A04_-_Statement_Of_Work_1.pdf

Statement of Work

Sandy Ridge Facility Fence Repair at Alligator River NWR

1. General

Red Wolf Recovery Program, 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC 27954.

The Red Wolf Recovery Program’s Sandy Ridge Facility contains 16 individual chain link holding pens used to temporarily house red wolves and coyotes while they are treated for injury/illness, during acclimation periods prior to release, and various other reasons. It is essential to Red Wolf Recovery Program operations, and it is enclosed by a 2,500 linear foot double perimeter chain link fence. The perimeter fence adds a layer of security to prevent escape, as well as keeping people and free-range wildlife from interacting with animals inside the facility. Over the years, the fence has become damaged and compromised in many areas, and no longer adequately holds wildlife in or out. The inner perimeter fence sits too close to existing holding pens, trees and vegetation to allow routine mowing and maintenance, is damaged in many areas, and needs to be removed.

The exterior perimeter fence will remain in place, but is in need of repair of numerous holes and areas of significant structural damage. Additionally, one of the 16 holding pens is in a state of disrepair and needs to be removed, which will allow one corner of the perimeter fence to be moved out of standing water and to higher ground.

2. Place & Period of Performance

Location: Sandy Ridge Facility, Sandy Ridge Road, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in East Lake, North Carolina.

Latitude: 35.82765N

Longitude: -75.90331E

Period of Performance: The PoP will be 90 days from the time of award of the contract, but not prior to July 15, 2027 and ending by no later than October 15, 2027 to allow for Northern Long Eared Bat pup rearing. ESA Section 7 Consultation is being completed in coordination with the Raleigh, NC Ecological Services Field Office.

3. Scope

Work consists of providing all necessary equipment and labor to complete the following:

1. Remove approximately 2,600 linear feet of existing inner 8’ tall chain link fence. Remove approximately 250’ of outer 8’ tall chain link fence out of wet area. Remove one 50’x50’ holding pen. Leave all material on site to be hauled away by Refuge staff.

2. Repair existing outer 8’ tall chain link fence using existing materials from item 1 and install approximately 140’ of existing fence that was removed from wet area.

3. Dig out small amount of dirt and debris on ground and install 3’ tall 11 ½ gauge chain link dig barrier on ground on the inside of the outer fence. Cover with dirt that was removed, and any additional dirt needed that will be provided by USFWS.

4. Install 3’ tall 11 ½ gauge chain link overhang on 2,600 feet of existing 8’ tall fence with 1 5/8” ss- 20 overhang arms banded and bolted to existing posts.

5. Add 1 5/8” .055 top rail to overhang to strengthen it.

4. Expenses

Payment will be processed online through the Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) at http://www.ipp.gov. Invoices should not be submitted until after the on-site Technical Coordinators confirm that work has been completed to the standards of the contract.

5. Technical Coordinators

Primary Contact/Coordinator

Joe Madison

Program Manager/Red Wolf Recovery Program

Joseph_madison@fws.gov

(252) 475-8259

Secondary Contact/Coordinator

Justin Kosiewska

Wildlife Biologist/Red Wolf Recovery Program

Justin_kosiewska@fws.gov

(252) 553-0667 http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:Joseph_madison@fws.gov mailto:Justin_kosiewska@fws.gov