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Pronghorn Fence Modifications – FY24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 01009 General Information and Requirements

Part 1: General

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Description of Work:

1. Fence Removal

Furnishing labor, equipment, and supplies to remove 600 feet of woven wire leaving existing top 2 wires and existing wood and metal fence posts, corners, and braces. Project is located at 44.4867482N 108.5138454W, T52N, R97W Section 10.

2. Fence Construction

Replace removed woven wire or other wires with 2.75 miles of fence consisting of 1 barbed wire and 1 smooth wire. Replace damaged or missing steel and wood posts as needed and approved by COR / CO. Repair existing wires as needed and as approved by COR / CO. Replace 8 end braces with Powder River Gates (Gates provided by BLM). Project is located at 44.48674825N 108.5138454W, T52N, R97W Section 3, 10, and 15.

B. Work Data Sheet: Designates the type and quantity of work required at the project location, and dimensions required for typical drawings.

C. Removed Materials: Debris consisting of wood posts, steel posts, and wire shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of construction debris in a legal manner, and for payment of any fees required. Burning of debris is not permitted on the work site.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/ standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee PO Box 210 Germantown, MD 20875

AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association P.O. Box 286 Woodstock MD 21163

CFR Code of Federal Regulations (Available from the Government Printing Office) N. Capitol St. between G and H St., NW Washington, DC 20402

Specifications Branch Room 6039, GSA Building 7th and D Streets, S.W.

Washington, DC 20407

OSHA 2207-91 Construction Industry

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing. After approval of an item, submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Scope: Submittals include bid computations, samples, anticipated work schedule and past performance examples.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least five working days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or re-submittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall be allowed storage of materials needed for the job at the WYDOT gravel pit location. No storage of any kind shall be allowed on the road right-of-way.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage.

1.6 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

A. Requirements: The Contracting Officer may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance. Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

B. Format: The Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall:

1. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2. Either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results, or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

3. Provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

4. Set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

1.8 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work: See attached map.

1. Four wheel drive or UTV vehicles may be necessary for access to the site. Access to the work shall be by existing roads, two tracks, and marked paths.

2. Access to the work shall be provided by and at the Contractors expense. No roads shall be constructed by the Contractor or off road driving permitted without prior written permission from the Contracting Officer. Travel along the fence line is not permitted without prior written permission from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not travel off road when the ground is wet.

3. Contractor shall exercise care to prevent unnecessary surface disturbance to existing grass, vegetation, and to existing roads and two-tracks.

4. Public, State, or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, at the Contractor’s expense, to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

5. All employees working on-site shall be required to wear class 2 reflective safety vests.

6. Contractor shall maintain a 30’ clear zone from the roadway while work is occurring.

B. Environmental Considerations:

1. No blading will be allowed. Cutting and clearing shall be by hand cutting (chain saws included) or skid steer. Dispose of cut brush by scattering it evenly along the side adjacent to the fence line.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

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

PART 2: LIABILITY INSURANCE (Per Destin’s Request)

2.1 Far Requirements 28.307.2

(a) Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers. (See 28.305(c) for treatment of contracts subject to the Defense Base Act.)

(b) General liability.

(1) The contracting officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) Property damage liability insurance shall be required only in special circumstances as determined by the agency.

(c) Automobile liability. The contracting officer shall require automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contracting officer shall require aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the contracting officer shall require, as determined by the agency, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. PreWork Conference:

1. A prework 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.

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 Limits: Will be established by the Contracting Officer.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

Pronghorn Fence Modifications – FY24 General Information and Requirements 01009-1

Section 02827 Fence Removal

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Remove 600 feet of woven wire leaving existing top 2 wires and existing wood and metal fence posts, corners, and braces. Project is located at 44.4867482N 108.5138454W, T52N, R97W Section 10.

1.2 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Requirements: Access roads shall not be constructed along fence lines or to the jobsite unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Requirements: Furnish materials, equipment, supplies and labor required to remove existing woven wire and damaged posts.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL

A. Livestock and Wild Horses: Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure livestock and wild horses remain in fenced areas during construction.

B. Disposal of Debris: Disposal shall be in accordance with Section 01009 General Information and Requirements.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: Fence removal will be paid for by the linear foot of fence removed, as measured on the ground next to the fence prior to removal.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

02827(1) Fence Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linear Foot

END OF SECTION

Pronghorn Fence Modifications – FY24 Fence Removal 02827-1

Section 02824 Wire Fences and Gates

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Construction of 2.75 miles of 1 barbed and 1 smooth wire fence. Replace damaged or missing steel and wood posts as needed and approved by COR / CO. Repair existing wires as needed and as approved by COR / CO. Replace 8 end braces with Powder River Gates (Gates provided by BLM). Project is located at 44.48674825N 108.5138454W, T52N, R97W Section 3, 10, and 15.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements

B. Certificates of Conformance: Submit a copy of written certification from the manufacturer to the Contracting Officer that the Contractorfurnished fence posts, droppers, and wire conform to the requirements of this section.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Contractor furnished accessories will be approved by the Contracting Officer before installation.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 CONTRACTORFURNISHED MATERIALS

All materials shall meet the Wyoming Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for road and bridge Construction 2010 Edition for materials specifications.

A. Barbed Wire: A strand of two 121/2gauge galvanized wires twisted together with 2point barbs of 14gauge wire spaced 4-inches apart. Wire and barbs shall be zinccoated steel, with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lbforce. The barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A 121.

B. Barbless Wire: A strand of two 121/2gauge, galvanized wires twisted together. Wire shall be zinccoated steel wire of at least 0.3 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lbforce. The barbless wire shall conform to ASTM A 121.

C. Staples: Shall be 9gauge, hotdipped, galvanized, twoinches long.

D. Nails: Shall be 60d ring shank 6inch, 7gauge.

E. Steel Fence Posts: ASTM A 702; green with white or silver tops "T" bar type, with a welded or riveted anchor plate. Furnish with cliptype wire fasteners, punched tabs for fastening wires are not acceptable. Steel posts shall be manufactured from wrought, rail, or new billet steel, and shall have a minimum weight of 1.33 lb/lin ft, exclusive of the anchor plate. The anchor plates shall weigh a minimum of 0.67 pounds +5 percent, and be a minimum of 18 inches2 in area.

F. Wood Posts and Braces:

1. Acceptable Wood Posts and Braces: Wood posts and braces shall be sound single stem round posts. A slight bend in one plane is acceptable. Posts will be unacceptable if a straight line drawn from the geometric center of the top to the geometric center of the butt of the post falls outside of the body of the post. Small seasoning checks (limited to a sum total of ½ the thickness) are permitted, but twisted, rotted, or unsound posts are not acceptable. Minimum diameter for brace posts shall be 3 ½ inches with maximum diameter of 4 ½ inches, minimum diameter for treated posts shall be 5 ½ inches with maximum diameter of 6 ½ inches, minimum diameter for wood gate stays shall be 2 inches with maximum diameter of 3 inches. Brace posts shall be 6 ½ feet long, treated posts shall be 6 ½ feet long, and wood gate stays shall be 4 feet long. The following species will be acceptable: Ponderosa pine, Lodge pole pine, fir, and tamarack. All treated posts shall be free of bark with ends cut square.

2. Basis for Rejection: Posts are not acceptable when sweep causes a straight line joining the center of the top to the center of the butt to fall outside the body of the post, or at a point 2 inches or more from the center of the post. Posts that are charred, twisted, rotted, or excessively bent are not acceptable. Seasoning checks, single or opposite each other with a sum total equal to or more than 1/2 the thickness of the post are not acceptable.

G. Powder River Gates (Furnished by BLM): Assembly must include the following salient features:

1. Replace existing gates with Powder River Gates provided by BLM.

H. Brace Wires: Four wires of 9gauge smooth, galvanized wire or 2 wires of galvanized, 121/2gauge barbless wire. The minimum weight of zinc coating for 9gauge wire shall be at least 0.4 oz of zinc/ft2 of coated surface area; for 121/2gauge wire at least 0.3 oz of zinc/ft2 of coated surface area.

I. Post Grout: Furnish a rapid setting commercial product manufactured for anchoring posts.

2.3 WOOD TREATMENT PRACTICES

A. Treated posts shall be full length treated with a water-borne preservative approved by the American Wood Preservers Bureau such as Acid Copper Chromate (ACC), Ammoniacal Copper Arsenate (ACA), Ammoniacal Copper Zinc Arsenate (ACZA), or Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA). Pentachlorophenol and creosote are not acceptable. Treatment shall meet retention and penetration requirement of AWPA C5. Furnish certification from the wood preserver verifying that the preservation treatment meets the specified requirements. A manufacturer’s product safety data sheet on the wood preservative used shall also be furnished with the posts.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: No blading will be allowed. Provide minimum disturbance to existing grass, vegetation, and to existing roads and two-tracks.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Steel posts shall not be used for endpanel, cornerpanel, gatepanel, or stresspanel posts. Set wood posts in dug or drilled holes unless written authorization is obtained for driving line posts. Drive steel posts. When treated members must be bored or cut during construction, thoroughly swab untreated surfaces with copper naphthenate.

B. Ratio of Steel Line Posts to Wood Posts: 4:1

C. Setting Posts: Dig holes for setting wood posts to the depth as shown on the Work Data Sheet. Set posts plumb and to the spacing and grades as shown on the drawings, unless staked otherwise. Space holes within 6 inches of the dimension shown on the drawings or in the Work Data Sheet. Holes shall provide adequate open space around the post so backfill can be tamped the full depth around the post. Backfill with soil around each post gradually and uniformly. Compact backfill firmly from the bottom of the hole to the ground surface.

D. Driving Posts:

1. Wood Posts: Drive to the depth shown on the Work Data Sheet. Wood posts to be driven shall have tapered end driven into ground. Drive posts plumb. Posts that are split, bent or broomed will not be accepted.

2. Steel Posts: Drive 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. 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.

E. Corner Post, Gate Post, Corner Panel, Brace, End Panel, and Stress Panel Assemblies: Construct 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, at points which wire is to be stretched, and a maximum of 1320 feet centertocenter. Construct end panels at the end of fence runs unless shown otherwise on the drawings. Brace rails shall be nailed to the panel posts using two nails at each end of the rail.

F. Figure Fours and Rock Jacks: May be used in rock. Figure fours shall be used in lieu of steel posts, and rock jacks in lieu of wood line posts; except where a series of figure fours are required, a rock jack shall be substituted for every fifth figure four. Figure fours and rock jacks shall be constructed as shown on the drawings.

G. Wire: Stretch tightly and staple to wood posts or securely attach to steel posts with standard wire clips. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. Drive staples crosswise with the grain of the wood. The wire shall be free to move through the staples as it expands and contracts. Terminate wire at each end post, gate post, corner post, or stress panel. Wrap wire around the post two times and tie off by wrapping around the incoming wire a minimum of four times.

H. Brace Wire: Double-loop and twist tight with a stick. Leave one end of the stick long enough to fasten behind the horizontal brace to prevent wire from unwinding.

I. Powder River Gates: Installed according to the Work Data Sheet, the drawings, and as recommended by the manufacturer when applicable.

J. Spiking: For spikes larger than 40d, predrilled lead holes shall be used. The hole diameter shall be three-fourths the diameter of the spike and drilled to a depth no greater than 1/2 the length of the spike.

K. Minor Depressions or Minor Drainage Crossings: Add additional steel posts and wire when space between bottom wire and ground exceeds 20 inches for barbed wire fence. Additional steel posts shall be set at the top and bottom of breaks or the centerline of the drainage depending on the size and shape of the drainages. Additional wire shall start and end from the main fence.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will be measured and paid for by the foot of fence as measured along the ground surface next to the completed fence, including distance across gate openings, end panels, stress panels, corner panels, and drainage crossings. The quantities of end, stress, and corner panels, and gates to be paid for will be the actual number of these items. Note: Gates do not include adjacent end or corner panels. These are separate items.

B. No direct payment will be made for deadmen, minor depression crossings, or drainage crossings. The Contractor shall include consideration for these items in the bid price for other items of the contract.

C. Fence removal will be measured and paid for in Section 02827 – Fence Removal.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

02824(1) Barbed Wire Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linear Foot

END OF SECTION

Pronghorn Fence Modifications – FY24 Mar-24 Wire Fences and Gates 02827-14

WORK DATASHEET

WIRE FENCES AND GATES

Fence Name: Pronghorn Fence Modifications – FY24

Fence Location: Bighorn County, 25 miles east of Cody, 4.25 miles northwest of Burlington

Fence Length: 2.75 miles

Corners: 0

End Panels: 8

Stress Panels: 0

Gates: 4

Fence type: 4 wire (2 top wires already in place)

Wire locations/dimensions in inches for Drawing BLM-02824-1:

Spacing between top and top middle wire (D): 12 inches

Spacing between middle wires (C): 6 inches

Spacing between bottom middle wire and bottom wire (B): 6 inches

Spacing between bottom wire and ground (A): 16 inches

Line post spacing (L): 16 ft 6 inches

Length of wood posts (H1): 6 ft 6 inches

Depth of wood posts in ground (h1): 2 ft 6 inches

Length of steel posts (H2): 5 ft 6 inches

Depth of steel posts in ground (h2): 1 ft 6 inches Pronghorn Fence Modifications – FY24 Mar-24 Work Data Sheet