Scope of Work for Solicitation # KR26-6 Attachment : B

1. Introduction

1.1

To complement the habitat restoration work that is being done in the NER, we often build fences to exclude livestock or wildlife to give an area ample time to recover, or establish enough to function on its own. This SOW was written to obtain a significant amount of “Jack Fence,” which is a semi-permanent pipe fence design. This fence is wildlife- friendly, and is able to be expanded upon, or disassembled and utilised elsewhere as needed. A significant aspect of the design of this fence, is that it is able to be assembled without welding. We still build permanent fencing as needed on Wildlife Management Areas by welding pipe together, but we are often constrained by fire restrictions. Considering the average time for fire restrictions to be implemented has come earlier each year, this type of fence gives us the flexibility needed for projects.

Background

The habitat section of the Division of Wildlife Resources oversees the Wildlife Management Areas in our respective regions. To fully utilize these lands, we undertake habitat restoration work that will benefit the wildlife that use them. A portion of WRI project 7448 will take place on BLM-managed land that has no fencing boundary between BLM and DWR-managed lands, so a benefit to the BLM-managed land will in turn, benefit DWR lands. Specifically, there is a spring that sage grouse, pronghorn, and mule deer use that we are aiming to protect. This land is actively grazed by an operator and the spring has suffered a significant amount of damage that is slowly deteriorating the spring. We are also planning a restoration project on the spring that should result in a slow increase in the amount of riparian vegetation surrounding spring and connected strem. Having a fence that is able to be modified, or added to over time will allow us to react with flexibility to the changes over time that the area undergoes.

Another aspect of this project is to provide an exclusion fence around an orchard that is currently on our

Little Hole WMA. By using the proposed fence, we will be able to modify the footprint of the orchard if deemed necessary in the future.

Scope of Work

This SOW is to acquire the following:

- 432, 12’ Rails

- 150, 3 Rail Fence Jacks

- 8, 3-piece Jack Corner Sets

- 2, 3 Rail Jack Ravine Adaptors

- Delivery of materials to the Goslin Mountain WMA located in Daggett County by the end of

March, 2026.

Scope of Work for Solicitation # KR26-6 Attachment : B

1.2 Requirements

This Fence should consist of 3 steel rails that are at least 1 3/4” outer diameter, and are 13 gauge minimum.

The main body of a steel “Jack” should be 2 ⅜” outer diameter, and 50” tall. The internal sleeves that the rails will fit onto should be 1 ¼” outer diameter and 6” long. Rails must fit at approximately 17”, 30”, and 42” from the bottom of the jack to be wildlife-friendly.

Corners must be provided that are able to pivot 180-90 degrees.

Part of this project requires the fence to traverse a small stream. Some adaptors that are able to handle a drop in elevation and a crossing over the stream are needed.

2. Compliance

Delivery of the materials will be coordinated with the project manager to the Goslin Mountain WMA.

The provider of the materials must have extensive experience in manufacturing and arranging the delivery of this type of fence.

3. Project Deliverables

The awarded contractor will provide the materials as listed in the Scope of Work, and deliver them to the Goslin Mountain WMA.

4. Project Timeline

The materials as described in the Scope of Work Will be delivered by March 31, 2026.

5. Project Budget

The total budget for this project, including fencing materials and delivery, is $27,650