Attachment_5_Statement_of_Work_0001.pdf

RPFO – ELK SPRINGS BOUNDRY FENCE CONSTRUCTION

General Requirements:

USDI - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rio Puerco Field Office (RPFO) seeks to re-construct a livestock fence on the boundary of BLM property and Zia Tribal lands.

The fence construction will be completed as shown on the attached map(s). Fence construction will include approximate distance of 6,600 feet of 4-wire wire fence, estimated 9 stress panels, 1 drainage crossing “water-gaps”, and 2 end panels, work will all be done in accordance with attached specifications and drawings. Additional braces may need to be built according to topography. This work is replacing fence, as needed to meet the specifications enclosed, to keep livestock out of the Elk Springs Area of

Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). Existing fence shall be rolled up and appropriately recycled by the contractor.

The contractor must provide all materials, labor and equipment for the fencing project listed under the Scope of Work Section and any amendments to the Scope of Work

Section attached and set forth in this contract. The Contractor is also responsible for NM

811 buried utility locating prior to any construction activities commencing.

The Contractor shall follow all project boundaries set forth in the Scope of Work Section and shown on the attached maps. The contract work will be along the boundary of BLM and tribal lands in Sandoval County, NM focused on the south side of the section/fence line of Sections 1 & 2, Township 18 North, Range 01 West, NMPM. The selected contractor shall not trespass on Zia Tribal lands or disturb and existing survey brass cap monuments.

Project Conditions:

Access to work: All work will be done in a manner to minimize the disturbance of the natural vegetation. Access is minimal, follow existing roads to BLM, from there, most of the materials would have to be packed in by hand or on horses/mules, if ATV/UTV could not reach the remote areas. Clearing brush along the fence line shall be limited to the amount required for fence construction. No blading will be allowed without prior consultation and authorization.

DIRECTIONS: From Albuquerque, head north on I-25 and take the exit for US-550

North, NM-165 East (Exit 242) towards Bernalillo/Rio Rancho. Take US-550 north of

San Ysidro then at mile marker take Old HWY 44/County Road 11 and follow unmaintained 2 track roads.

From Santa Fe, head south on I-25 and take the US-550 North, NM-165 East (Exit 242) towards Bernalillo/Rio Rancho. Take US-550 north of San Ysidro then at mile marker take Old HWY 44/County Road 11 and follow unmaintained 2 track roads.

LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: 35.824444, -106.915556 Note, following the GPS coordinates may take you through tribal lands that are not accessible. Please follow the directions above for access.

Scope of Work:

Work will include the following practices and be done in accordance with the attached maps and drawings. This work is repairing and or replacing fence, as needed to meet the specification enclosed, to exclude trespass livestock from the Area of Critical

Environmental Concern (ACEC).

The fence will be built in accordance with the attached drawings and specifications. The drawings show post and wire spacing, along with other dimensions and design.

The Contractor shall remove only the brush and trees which are flagged by the BLM or as has been discussed in the pre-work conference. Existing fence shall be rolled up and appropriately removed/recycled by the contractor.

Should an archaeological or historical site be encountered during construction, work shall cease immediately. BLM area archaeologist will be notified.

A pre-construction meeting will be held prior to the start of project construction.

Present at the meeting will be, as a minimum, the lead BLM person proposing the project, the contractor, and the project inspector. The purpose of this meeting will be to review required work, project drawings, specifications, and general stipulations for installation of the project. The project will be inspected during construction for compliance with the specifications and stipulations. A final inspection will be made after notification by the contractor that the project is completed. If any part of the fence is found to not meet the specification it shall be corrected before any payment could be authoriz

Period of Performance is 60 days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS –The materials will consist of the following:

Barbed Wire: A strand of two 12 1/2-gauge galvanized wires twisted together with two-point barbs of 14-gauge wire spaced 4 inches apart. Wire and barbs shall be zinc-coated steel, with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz/ft5 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of wire shall be 950-lbs. force

Barbless Wire: A strand of two 12 1/2-gauge galvanized wires twisted together.

Wire shall be zinc-coated steel wire of at least 0.3 oz/ft5 of coated surface area.

The minimum breaking strength of wire shall be 950-lbs. force. (Top and bottom strands)

Wire Fence Stays: Shall be twisted wire fence stays manufactured from smooth galvanized 9-gauge wire.

Steel Fence Posts: Steel posts shall be painted solid green (white or silver tipped posts will be allowed), galvanized "T" type, with a welded or riveted anchor plate, and shall be furnished with clip-type wire fasteners (punched tabs for fastening wires are not acceptable). Steel posts shall be manufactured from wrought, rail, or new billet steel, and shall weigh a minimum of 1.33 lbs/linear ft. exclusive of the anchor plate. Line posts will be 6 ft long while the posts for Easy Fence Panel installation will be 7ft long.

Clip-Type Wire Fastener: Shall be 11-gauge galvanized wire.

Brace Wires: Shall be double loop, four wires of 9-gauge smooth, galvanized wires or two wires of galvanized, 12 1/2-gauge barbless-wire, twisted tight.

If used: Easy Fence H Brace Fence Panels and Easy Fence End Brace Panels

Patent No. 45823000 with B-32 H boxed Hose Clamps

Angle Iron Posts and Braces: If used all posts and braces shall be painted solid green after they have been cleaned of all loose scale and rust. Posts shall be painted with one or more coats of weather resistant, air drying or baking, paint or enamel.

1. Angle Iron Posts: Shall be a minimum of 6 feet, 6 inches long, 22 inches by

22 inches by 3 inch in dimensions.

2. Angle Iron Braces: Shall be a minimum of 5 feet long, 2 inches by 2 inches by 3 inch in dimensions.

Post Grout: The grout shall be a rapid setting commercial product manufactured for anchoring posts.

G. INSTALLATION OF EASY FENCE PANEL POSTS, GATES, AND BRACES

General: The Easy Fence Steel panels or Angle Iron Posts and Braces will be used for fence stress panel and end panel construction. Steel "T" posts will not be used for end-panel, corner-panel, gate-panel, or stress-panel posts. All steel panels will be set in accordance with these specifications and drawings.

Steel Posts: Drive steel posts into the ground to the depth shown on the drawings or until the anchor plate is slightly below the ground surface. Posts shall be driven plumb. Posts that are split, twisted, bent, or have broomed tops will not be accepted. When rock formations prevent driving remove anchor plate and excavate or drill holes a minimum of 18 inches deep and slightly larger than the diameter of the post. Place posts in the holes and grout the post solidly in position with cement grout or mortar.

Corner Post, Gate Post, Stress Panel and End Panel Assemblies: Construct with the Easy Fence Panels or Angle Iron Posts and Braces as shown on the drawings or as staked in the field. Rock jacks shall not be substituted for these items.

Construct stress panels on crests of hills, and a maximum of 80 rods center-to-center for barbed wire sections. In addition, stress panels are required at points between which wire is to be stretched. Construct end panels at the end of fence runs unless shown otherwise on the drawings.

Wire: Stretch tightly and securely attach to steel posts with standard wire clips.

Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. Avoid excessive tension in the wire. Terminate wire at each end post, gate post, corner post, or stress panel by wrapping wire around the post two times and tie off by wrapping the incoming wire a minimum of four times.

Gates: Shall be installed according to the Work Data Sheet, the drawings, and as recommended by the manufacturer when applicable. Gate construction includes the required end panels.

Drainage Crossing “water-gaps”: Shall be constructed as shown in the drawings, as needed and sufficient to keep livestock out of the National Monument.