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Woodruff Co-Op WMA Fence Project Woodruff Co-Op Stateline Fence Maintenance

As discussed, the contractor will provide all the labor, equipment, supplies, fence materials (e.g., T-Posts, metal fence stays, steel drill pipe for corners, stress panels, barbed wire, barbless wire, fence clips and mechanical gate latches) to complete all the fence (removal and construction) work identified (Refer to Maps and Fence Specification Drawings (e.g., spacing) as follows:

Total Fence Removal and Replacement:

Remove entire existing fence (e.g., wire, fence line posts, panels, gates, stays, clips) in multiple locations and totally reconstruct the fence with 4-wire (2 barbed, 2 barbless wire, T-Posts, metal fence stays, end panels, stress panels, corners, gates, and fence clips on fences totaling approximately 10,560 feet (See Total Fence Removal and Replacement Map and Drawings). The contractor will leave some T-Posts in place to serve as temporary line-of-sight markers so that the new fence line is constructed in the same location as the fence that will be removed.

Total length, topography (i.e. drainages, hill tops), and other project variables shall be verified/confirmed by contractors bidding on the project before final bid submission.

Fence Material Specifications

As discussed, the contractor will be required to provide fence materials for the project.

The fence materials will comply with the following specifications:

A. Steel T-Posts:

a. 6ft in length

b. “T” Bar Type

c. Welded or riveted anchor plate (top 18” from bottom of post)

d. Made from wrought, rail or new billet steel

e. Weigh a minimum of 0.67 lbs. and shall be a minimum of 18 sq. inches

f. Shall be in accordance with Federal Specifications ASTM A702-87

g. 1.33 pounds per foot

h. Shall be green with off white/grey or white tops to prevent wildlife collision

B. Barbed Wire - 2 Point 12.5 Gauge:

a. Two twisted galvanized steel wires of 14-gauge wire

b. Each wire to be 12.5 Gauge

c. 950 lbs. force breaking strength each wire

d. Wire shall be zinc coated steel with a minimum of 0.3 oz. zinc per sq. feet

e. Barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A 121

f. 440 yards (1,320 feet) per spool (roll)

C. Barbless Wire -12.5 Gauge:

a. Two twisted galvanized steel wires of 14-gauge wire

b. Each wire to be 12.5 gauge

c. 950 lbs. force breaking strength each wire

d. Wire shall be zinc coated steel with a minimum of 0.3 oz. zinc per sq. feet

e. Barbless wire shall conform to ASTM A 121

f. 440 yards (1,320 feet) per spool (roll)

D. Fence Clips:

a. 11 Gauge

E. Steel Drill Pipe:

a. Brace Poles-8’ in length

b. Brace Posts-8’ in length

c. 2 ⅞” outside diameter

d. ¼” wall thickness

Work Details:

A. General: Construct fence as shown on the drawings or as flagged in the field. Steel posts shall be driven to depths shown on the drawings.

B. T-Posts (6ft in length) shall be used for all fence line posts. Steel posts shall be green with off white/grey or white tops to prevent wildlife collisions.

C. Steel drill pipe (8ft in length for cross brace and 8ft in length for the posts that cross braces are attached to. The 8ft cross braces shall be welded to the 8ft posts) used for corners, H-Braces, end panels and drainage crossings. The 8ft posts shall be driven or dug into the ground a minimum of 3’, if 3’ can’t be driven or dug, cement posts.

D. Driving Line Posts (steel T-Posts): Drive T-Posts (steel posts 6ft in length) into the ground to the depth shown on the drawings or until the anchor plate is slightly below the ground surface. If rock formations prevent driving, remove anchor plates 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 solidly in position with cement grout or mortar. Steel line posts shall be a minimum of 14ft on center and a maximum of 16ft on center.

E. Stress Panels shall be installed in alignment of the fence using steel drill pipe (8ft in length for cross brace and 8ft in length for the posts that cross braces are attached to. The 8ft cross braces shall be welded to the 8ft posts at an approximate height of 42” from the ground). The 8ft posts shall be driven or dug into the ground a minimum of 3’: Construct stress panels on crests of hills, bottom of hills, and a maximum of 1,320ft (80 rods) center-to-center for barbed wire sections. In addition, stress panels are required at points between which wire is to be stretched. Stress panels may be used in crossing small drainages. Refer to Stress Panel installation as shown on drawings.

F. End Panels shall be installed in alignment of the fence using steel drill pipe (8ft in length for cross brace and 8ft in length for the posts that cross braces are attached to. The 8ft cross braces shall be welded to the 8ft posts at an approximate height of 42” from the ground). The 8ft posts shall be driven or dug into the ground a minimum of 3’: Construct end panels at the end of fence runs unless shown otherwise on the drawings. In addition, construct end panels on each side of a wire fence gate unless the gate is adjacent to a corner panel or stress panel, then one end panel may be omitted. When one leg of a corner panel is used for a gate, both panels shall be full end panels in the direction of the gate.

G. Corner Panels shall be installed in alignment of the fence using steel drill pipe (8ft in length for cross brace and 9ft in length for the posts that cross braces are attached to. The

8ft cross braces shall be welded to the 9ft posts). The 9ft posts shall be driven or dug into the ground a minimum of 3-4’: Refer to Corner Panel installation as shown on drawings.

H. Stone Deadman will be installed at minor drainage crossings to maintain tight wires and the 16-inch bottom wire spacing.

I. Wire: All wire shall be tightly and uniformly stretched and shall be securely attached to steel posts with standard wire clips. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. 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. Refer to the Drawings for the Standard 38” Wire Spacing (12”, 4”, 4”, 18”).

Wire spacing shall be measured perpendicular to the ground and wire spacing will be 18 inches (smooth bottom wire), 4 inches (barbed wire), 4 inches (barbed wire), and 12 inches (smooth top wire) from the ground up. The top height of all wire shall not be higher than 38 inches above the ground.

Barbed wire must be stretched tight with similar tension on all 4 strands. The barbed wire shall not sag or be loose in any areas. Do not twist or bend barbed wire between posts to tighten strands.

Bottom and top fence strands will be smooth wire. Wire stays evenally spaced between t-posts.

J. Wire Fence Gates: Shall be installed in accordance with the spacing guidelines in this scope of work and as shown on the drawings.

K. Mechanical Gate Closures: Line up the latch with the gate. Adjust latch assembly after installation so that the latch does not bind and the gate hangs properly. Install a smooth wire loop 5 inches from the ground securely connected to the gatepost and shaped so that the gate stay shall be securely held in place.

L. Drainage Crossings: Construct drainage crossings as shown on the drawings, with an auxiliary fence of wire, rock weights, and steel drill pipe constructed under, independent of, and on the downstream side of the main fence so that in the event the crossing washes out, the main fence will not be damaged.

M. Site Preparation: If necessary and after discussion with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the contractor will be allowed to clear brush and trees by hand cutting or mowing up to five (5) feet maximum on each side of the fence line or 10 feet on one side of the fence. Provide minimum disturbance to existing vegetation. Dispose of debris by scattering on the job site.

N. Contractor will be required to provide fire extinguishers, water tank, shovels and any required city, County or State permitting at the project site to extinguish fires that may be started by welding activities or vehicles.

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY:

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor, equipment, and materials to remove and replace approximately 2.0 miles of fence on the east boundary of the Woodruff Co-op WMA. These fences are all of 4-strand fences (2 barbed and 2 barbless wire) as described in the attached specifications. The following generally describes the type and quantity of work for each of the fencing sites.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Rich County near the town of Woodruff, Utah. The work location is shown on the maps.

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

1.02 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.

1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturer's name, brand designation, and contents legibly indicated.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products. Storage shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

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

1.04 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work:

Areas with existing fence lines with brush and/or trees have not been brushed with a dozer to clear the way for fence construction. Any necessary clearing of vegetation along the state line fence would be accomplished through mowing, chainsaws, or other hand tools, and would be the responsibility of the contractor.

Portions of the fence lines may not be accessible by a standard 4WD truck.

Fence lines not accessible by a standard 4WD truck are accessible with a 4WD UTV type vehicle. It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine required accessibility to the respective fence lines. Access to the fence lines of this contract should occur only at points along the fence lines where an existing road or trail crosses those fences.

B. Environmental Mitigation Considerations:

Driving shall be limited to along the fence line and along existing roads and trails.

C. Wildlife Mitigation Considerations:

a. Instruct construction and maintenance workers not to harass or disturb Wildlife.

b. If construction or maintenance activities will occur within the migratory bird breeding season on BLM managed lands [raptors: January 1 to August 31; neotropical migratory birds: April 1 to July 31, neotropical migratory bird surveys should occur within a 100 foot radius and raptor surveys within a 0.5 mile radius of the construction area, not more than 7-10 days prior to initiation of project activities.

c. If no migratory birds are found nesting in the construction and maintenance areas, then project activities may proceed as planned.

d. If migratory birds are present and nesting in the project area the following measures must be incorporated during the project construction phase: Neotropical bird nests must be avoided by 100 feet from April 1 to July 31 or until the nest is no longer active.

If occupied, raptor nests should be avoided by the spatial and temporal buffer guidelines specified in the Utah Field Office Guidelines for Raptor Protection From Human and Land Use Disturbances (Romin and Muck 2002).

D. Cultural Mitigation Considerations:

If cultural resources are discovered, the party would immediately bring them to the attention of the appropriate land management agency.

1.05 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule:

The described fencing work shall be completed between October 25, 2025 or sooner. If the weather during this time period precludes the construction of a fence of acceptable quality (due to frozen ground, muddy conditions, lack of access) the work may be completed during the period of August 1, 2026 through September, October, 2026. The schedule shall be submitted at the prework conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

Not applicable. All materials to be furnished by the contractor.

A. Section Includes: Materials to be furnished by the Government and their Locations.

B. Location: Not applicable.

C. Time: Not applicable.

D. Return of Unused Property: Not applicable.

E. Loading, Offloading and Transporting Property: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary material handling equipment to load and offload materials. The Contractor shall load, secure and safely transport materials to worksites.

PART 3: PRODUCTS

3.01 MATERIALS:

A. Materials to be Furnished by the Government: None.

B. Materials to be Furnished by the Contractor:

The Contractor will provide the fence materials necessary to construct the fence as specified:

A. Standard steel t-posts, 6 foot long

B. Wire, class 1, 2-pointed barbed wire. No high tensile wire will be used.

C. Smooth wire for top and bottom strands.

D. 8 foot steel drill pipe and barbed wire will be used on all braces.

PART 4: EXECUTION

4.01 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. PreWork Conference:

a. A prework conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor(s) 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.

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

c. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project.

B. Progress Meetings:

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

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

C. Final Inspection:

a. Meetings shall be held at the respective project sites.

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

c. The Contractor shall be present during this inspection.

PART 5: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

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

4.02 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

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