Attachment_1_-_Specifications_-_Burnt_Creek_Exclosure_Fence_11_SEP_25_0001.pdf

BURNT CREEK

EXCLOSURE FENCE

REBUILD

IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

CUSTER COUNTY, IDAHO

AUGUST 2025

AUGUST 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.5 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

1.7 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

3.2 PREPARATION

SECTION 012200 – UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 PROCEDURES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 BID SCHEDULE

SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

1.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S ACTION

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

SECTION 017113 – MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

SECTION 024119 – SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

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1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 MATERIAL OWNERSHIP

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

SECTION 323180 – WOOD FENCES AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.3 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.2 INSTALLATION

AUGUST 2025 SUMMARY

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Work restrictions.

4. Project/site conditions

5. Sequencing and scheduling

6. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Burnt Creek Exclosure Fence Rebuild

1. Project Location: Work under this contract is in the Upper Pahsimeroi Valley in Custer County, near Burnt Creek, approximately 65 road miles from Challis, Idaho. The work locations are shown on the contract map. Coordinates to the project site are: 44.150100° N, 113.634200° W.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work consists of the following:

1. The work includes construction of approximately 2,220 feet of new buck and pole fence and removal/disposal of 3,0852,903 feet of existing four-wire fence. Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, equipment and travel expenses for construction.

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 48 hours in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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1.5 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to Work Sites: Access is generally provided by two-track trails; cross-country travel will not be permitted for local access and along fence lines unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer. Motorized travel shall be on BLM designated routes only and in accordance with the 2008 Travel Management Plan. Some materials will need to be transported manually, up to 0.25 miles away across uneven terrain.

B. Environmental Considerations: Disturbance of ground and vegetation shall be kept to a minimum.

Brush clearing is not authorized except in circumstances where an obstruction fully prevents fence construction. No scalping will be allowed. Brush and cut trees that have been cleared shall be scattered to give a more natural appearance.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the estimate.

1.7 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Division 01 – General Requirements: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date, and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors, and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Layout: The Government will set stakes to give the Contractor measurements, lines, and grades necessary for the work executed under the Contract. Baseline monuments or benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

END OF SECTION 011000

AUGUST 2025 UNIT PRICES

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SECTION 012200 – UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

B. Measurement and Payment: See individual Specification Sections for work that requires establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those Sections.

C. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Government expense, by an independent surveyor acceptable to Contractor.

D. List of Unit Prices: A list of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 BID SCHEDULE

A. Unit Price No. 017113 - 01:

1. Description: Mobilization according to Section 017113 – Mobilization.

2. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

B. Unit Price No. 024119 - 01:

1. Description: Wire fence removal according to Section 024119 – Selective Demolition

2. Unit of Measurement: Foot

C. Unit Price No. 323180 - 01:

1. Description: Wood fence construction according to Division 323180 – Wood Fences and Gates.

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2. Unit of Measurement: Foot

END OF SECTION 012200

AUGUST 2025 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submittals

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 3 calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittal Review: Allow 3 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

C. Paper Submittals:

1. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification; include name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 6 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

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1) Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., 061000.01). Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 061000.01.A). Work schedule and value schedules shall be numbers

01000.01 and 01000.02.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

i. Other necessary identification.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “or approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

F. Electronic Submittals: Prepare submittals as PDF package, incorporating complete information into each PDF file. Name PDF file with submittal number.

G. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling.

Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Contracting Officer will return submittals, without review received from sources other than Contractor.

1. Transmittal Form: Use form as directed by Contracting Officer.

H. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked “Approved" or “Approved with notations”.

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I. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "“Approved” or “Approved with notations”. taken by Contracting Officer.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Contractor shall indicate approval and sign off on submittal cover sheet before submitting to Contracting Officer.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

1.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S ACTION

A. Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Contracting Officer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:

1. Approved: The submitted document is acceptable and is allowed to proceed.

2. Approved with Changes Noted: The submitted document is acceptable and is allowed to proceed provided the Contractor incorporates specific changes or corrections as outlined in the accompanying remarks.

3. Revise and Resubmit: The submitted document is unacceptable in its current form and requires changes or corrections as outlined in the accompanying remarks before it can be approved.

4. Rejected: The submitted document is unacceptable and not compliant with the contract documents.

B. After written approval of an item, Contractor may submit substitution for approval, if approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

C. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on Drawings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

END OF SECTION 013300

AUGUST 2025 MOBILIZATION

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SECTION 017113 – MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site. Also includes other work and operations which must be performed and/or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the components listed in the bid schedule.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

END OF SECTION 017113

AUGUST 2025 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

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SECTION 024119 – SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Removing wires, posts and gates.

1.2 MATERIAL OWNERSHIP

A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. Removal of Existing Fence: Remove existing wires, posts and gates. Roll wire in such a manner that it can be disposed of. Posts which cannot be removed from the ground shall be cut off a minimum of three inches below ground level. Dispose of debris offsite or as approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for the legal disposal of debris and the payment of disposal fees.

END OF SECTION 024119

AUGUST 2025 WOOD FENCES AND GATES

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SECTION 323180 – WOOD FENCES AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes furnishing and installing with Contractor-furnished property, wood fences, and appurtenances at the locations shown on the drawings unless staked otherwise.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor-furnished materials and accessories will be approved by the Contracting Officer or representative before installation.

1.3 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Motorized travel shall be on BLM designated routes only and in accordance with the 2008 Travel Management Plan. Some materials will need to be transported manually, up to 0.25 miles away across uneven terrain.

B. Access roads shall not be constructed along fence lines and to the construction site unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer. Cross country travel with wheeled or tracked vehicles shall not be authorized unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Storage: Store materials under cover and protected from weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces. Stack lumber flat with spacers between each bundle to provide air circulation. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Wood Poles and Brace Poles:

1. Acceptable Wood Poles and Brace Poles:

a. Poles shall be lodgepole pine. Other species may be considered, Contracting Officer approval is required.

b. Poles used for fence panels shall be 21 feet and/or 16 feet in length.

c. Single brace poles shall be a minimum of 10 feet in length.

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d. Double pole x-brace poles shall be a minimum of 12 feet in length.

e. Poles shall be straight with a minimum 4-inch butt end and 3-inch tapered end. The butt end shall not be greater than 5-inch and tapered end shall not be greater than 4-inch.

f. Poles shall be of native material and not be peeled.

2. Basis for Rejection:

a. Poles shall be straight with no apparent warping, cracking or weathering.

b. Poles that are charred, twisted, rotted, or excessively bent are not acceptable.

B. Wood Buck Sets:

1. Acceptable Wood Buck Sets:

a. Buck assemblies shall be lodgepole pine. Other species may be considered, Contracting Officer approval is required.

b. Buck leg shall be 5 foot in length and have a minimum diameter of 5 inches. The downhill buck leg must be longer than 5 feet to maintain a level buck platform in cases where the fence is built perpendicular to a steep slope.

c. Each half of each set must be notched and interchangeable.

d. Bucks should be of native material and not peeled.

2. Basis for Rejection:

a. Bucks shall be straight with no apparent warping, cracking or weathering.

b. Bucks that are charred, twisted, rotted, or excessively bent are not acceptable.

c. Doweled legs are not acceptable.

C. Fasteners: 60D spike. Equivalent strength screws may be used in place of spikes, however, approval from the Contracting Officer is required.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: Clearing is not authorized except in circumstances where an obstruction fully prevents fence construction. Provide minimum disturbance to existing vegetation and sod.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Wood buck and pole fence will be constructed so that (2) poles are on outside, (1) pole in the crook of the buck and (1) rub pole is to be on the inside for a total of (4) poles per section.

B. Pole spacing: 10 inches from ground to bottom pole. 26 inches from ground to middle pole. 18 inches from ground to rub pole. Top pole will be placed in crook of buck.

C. Jack Spacing: Jacks should be 10 feet apart when 21’ poles are used and 7 feet 6 inches apart when 16’ poles are used.

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D. Single Brace Poles: Refer to drawings for orientation.

1. Flat Ground: Place single brace poles every twelfth buck. Alternate direction of single brace poles.

2. Steep Slopes: Place single brace poles every sixth buck. Position single brace poles to resist slope.

E. Double Pole X-Braces: Refer to drawings for orientation.

1. Place x-brace poles at each side of corners.

2. Place x-brace poles at end of fence line.

3. Place x-brace poles at each side of gates.

F. Fasteners: Secure poles to bucks utilizing 60D spikes. Secure buck assemblies utilizing 60D spikes.

G. Wildlife Crossings: Wildlife crossings shall be built by removing the top pole and rub pole and moving the bottom two poles to 18” and 33-1/2” above ground level respectively. There shall be three wildlife crossings constructed in total. Wildlife crossings will be identified by the contracting officer’s representative (COR) during construction.

H. Construction: See attached drawing packet.

END OF SECTION 323180

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DATA WORKSHEET

for

SECTION 323180 - WOOD FENCES AND GATES

Fence Type: FOUR-POLE WOOD BUCK AND POLE FENCE

Quantity of fence in feet: 2,220

Pole locations/dimensions in inches from ground:

TOP: N/A – TOP RAIL SET IN CROOK OF BUCK

MIDDLE: 26 INCHES

BOTTOM: 10 INCHES

RUB: 18 INCHES

Pole locations/dimensions in inches from ground for wildlife crossings:

TOP: NONE

MIDDLE: 33-1/2 INCHES

BOTTOM: 18 INCHES

RUB: NONE

Buck maximum spacing: 10 FEET, 0 INCHES FOR 21’ POLES. 7 FEET, 6 INCHES FOR 16’ POLES

Length of rail poles: 21 FEET, 0 INCHES AND/OR 16 FEET, 0 INCHES

Length of single pole brace: 10 FEET, 0 INCHES MINIMUM

Length of double pole x-brace: 12 FEET, 0 INCHES MINIMUM

Diameter of pole butt end: 4-5 INCHES

Diameter of pole tapered end: 3-4 INCHES

Length of buck leg: TYPICALLY, 5 FEET, 0 INCHES. 5+ FEET FOR LOCATION IN WHICH THE

FENCE IS PERPEDICULAR TO A STEEP SLOPE

Diameter of buck: 5-6 INCHES

Type and quantity of end/end panels: DOUBLE POLE X-BRACE IN ADDITION TO FENCE PANEL

Type and quantity of corner panels: DOUBLE POLE X- BRACE IN ADDITION TO FENCE PANEL

Type and quantity of gates: NONE