5-Attachment B Scope of Work - ADA Compliant.pdf

ATTACHMENT B SCOPE OF WORK

Bid #: JH27-109 PROJECT: Three Creeks Allotment Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction Fence Construction Project LOCATION: Project is in Iron County northwest of Panguitch, Utah and south of State Route (SR) 20.

Introduction Utah Forestry Fire and State Lands (UTFFSL), Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR), NRCS, and the Cedar City Ranger District, Dixie National Forest (Forest Service) are requesting services in this contract to remove and reconstruct up to 19,056 feet (3.6 miles) of 4-strand barbed wire fence to the specifications listed below.

There are two sections of fence to be removed and reconstructed:

• Middle Canyon / Three Creeks boundary: 9,029 feet

• Three Creeks / Tebbs Hollow boundary: 10,027 linear feet

Approximately 2 miles of the fence will be constructed with sage grouse reflectors.

Bids should be submitted on a per/foot lineal basis for removal and construction basis. Per foot and total bid prices will include all mobilization and operation costs. There will be no fuel surcharges or adjustments negotiated. There will be no government-provided materials for this project.

The contract will be awarded based on bid price and prior performance references provided by the bidder, evaluated and awarded at the sole discretion of the government. Total feet awarded will be dependent on availability of funds.

See the attached map for project layout and fence lines. This task order includes the Contractor to furnish labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals.

SECTION I – CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Fencing Site Specifics

• Location and Description: Work under this Contract is located within the Three Creeks subwatershed south of SR 20 and

9.5 air miles northwest of Panguitch, UT in Iron County, Utah. The legal locations of the areas of fence to be reconstructed are Township 33 South, Range 6 West, Sections 3, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16 Salt Lake City Baseline Meridian. Elevations range from 6,800 feet to 8,200 feet within the project area.

• Access to the Site: Access is possible by a combination of paved highways, county, Forest Service dirt surface roads, and overland hiking. Vehicle travel is limited to designated routes; off road/trail vehicle travel is prohibited. The contractor can request authorization to use and refuel tracked machinery off of authorized routes from the Cedar City District Ranger.

Specific Tasks Work Limits: This is a “four strand wire fence” construction contract. This project specifically entails the construction of approximately 19,056 feet (3.6 miles) of 4-strand barbed wire fence. The constructed fence will need to have necessary support posts and bracing and will involve installation of 1 Powder River gate and 6 wire gates. Gate locations are identified on the map and can be discussed at the pre-work conference.

• Three Creeks / Tebbs Hollow Boundary: Fairly accessible; it may be advantageous for contractors to utilize mobile fencing equipment such as tracked machines with post drivers or augers capable of negotiating the terrain. The site consists of some shrub/grass flats, with some pinyon/juniper hills and some drainage crossings.

• Three Creeks / Middle Canyon Boundary: Less accessible for mobile fencing equipment.

Fence location, boundaries, site maps, and access points will be reviewed at a pre-work conference.

Removal Specifications

• The contractor will be required to remove all old wire, posts, stays, braces, and items associated with existing fence.

• Dispose of metal/concrete fence posts by recycling at an approved recycling facility or reuse, where appropriate. Posts appropriate for reuse would be t-posts that are straight, plumb, and securely in the ground.

• Dispose of organic materials such as wooden fence posts and woody vegetation by removal to an approved landfill or recycling center.

• The contractor can request authorization to use and refuel tracked machinery off of authorized routes.

General Construction Specifications (All Fences, Braces, and Posts)

• Materials: The Contractor is required to supply all fence material to be installed. All material furnished by the contractor shall be new and conform to specifications. No existing trees will be used as braces or stays. Existing trees will be limbed or lopped and scattered if in the fence line.

• Post Setting: New wood posts and steel posts shall be set plumb (vertical), in complete alignment, dirt packed solid, and sturdy.

• Wood Posts/Braces: All wood posts and wood braces will be Juniper wood (Cedar Posts), unless specified otherwise. Wood braces will be attached together with screws or nails and NOT just wired together.

• Alignment: Completed fences shall be aligned, taut, and solid at all points.

• Wire Specifications: All four strands of barbed wire to be 12 ½ gauge, 2 pt. Wire spacing is measured perpendicular to the ground.

• Wire Spacing: All barbed wire spacing will be 16 inches, 8 inches, 8 inches, and 10 inches, measuring from the ground up.

Height of top strand from ground shall be 42 inches.

• Steel T-Posts: Minimum length of 6 ft high-quality steel t-posts to be used. Steel t-posts shall be pounded into the ground such that the spade is completely buried.

• Cedar Posts: Minimum length of 8 ft. Cedar Posts to be used, buried 3 ft.

• Post Ratio & Spacing: Metal-to-Wood Post Ratio will be 5:1. Maximum spacing between each post shall be 16 ½ feet (one rod).

• Stays: Two (2) 48-inch wooden stays placed between each fence post. Stays to be used will either be cedar stays, treated, or barked stays (4 inches wide, 48 inches tall).

• Line & Corner Braces: Line Braces every ¼ mile with additional braces where stability is required. All braces will be

Juniper (Cedar) Wood. All corner braces will be constructed from wood “H” style braces with a 12.5-gauge smooth wire twisted cross brace installed in the middle.

• Gate Braces: Wood post braces constructed from “H” style braces will be used to support gates with a 12.5-gauge smooth wire twisted cross brace in the middle.

• Tie Wire: Tie wire for braces to be 12.5-gauge, 2 pt smooth wire. When tying fencing wire on braces prior to stretching, wire will be wrapped three (3) times around all “H” braces then tied off.

• Living Trees: No wire will be tied, stapled, or installed to any living or dead trees on the fence line.

• Gates: One 16-foot Powder River gate and 6 wire gates will be installed. Wire gates will be constructed with 4 strand 12 ½ gauge 2 pt barbed wire with 3-4 wooden stays installed in the middle. Wire gates will be installed to “H” style braces and will have a wire latch on top and bottom.

Specifications for Sage Grouse Reflectors (10,560 Feet Specified)

• Three-inch PVC, plastic, or vinyl sage-grouse markers will be placed every three feet on the top wire.

• Reflectors will alternate in color (black and white) to increase visibility when there is snow on the ground.

Specifications for Three Creek and Tebbs Hollow Boundary Fence

• Fence line between Three Creek and Tebbs Hollow pastures needs to be constructed with three top strands of barbed wire and a smooth, barbless bottom wire to allow safe Pronghorn antelope passage.

Note: Additional materials may be needed. It is solely up to the Contractor to acquire these materials based on individual assessment of requirements.

Operations, Inspection, and Records

• Monitoring: UTFFSL, UDWR, and Forest Service inspectors will perform periodic compliance inspections.

• Records and Notification: Contractor shall maintain adequate records including: (1) work dates, (2) number of feet completed, (3) location of feet completed, (4) supervisor/inspector name, (5) work quality percentage, and (6) supervisor signature and date. Written notice of completed footage shall be submitted to the Project Manager on a biweekly basis.

• Contractor Equipment: Furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals.

• Government Property: No Government property shall be furnished.

• Equipment and Workmanship: All equipment/materials incorporated into the work shall be of suitable grade. Work must be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner.

Environmental Considerations & Surface Disturbance

• Access Roads & Travel: Damaged roads shall be restored at the Contractor's expense. Off-road travel is prohibited without Cedar City District Ranger authorization. ATV use is restricted to existing roads/trails. Created visible trails/ruts must be reclaimed at Contractor expense.

• Refuse Disposal: Sites shall be cleaned up, and all refuse removed in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.

• Wet Soils: Use of ground equipment is restricted when equipment ruts greater than 2 inches in moist soil. Work is preferred when soils are dry, frozen, or snow-covered.

• Aquatic Management Zones (AMZs): Avoid the following in AMZs (100 ft from streams/wetlands) and within 50 ft of intermittent streams:

o Servicing, refueling, or staging within 150 ft of riparian areas.

o Heavy equipment use without Zone Hydrologist/Forest Fish Biologist authorization.

o Activities reducing groundcover below 80%.

o Cutting deciduous riparian vegetation.

• Rehabilitation: Repeated route usage must be avoided. Ingress/egress routes must be rehabilitated by pulling slash/brush back over routes. Stream crossings must be coordinated with the Project Manager and District Hydrologist.

• Noxious Weeds: Heavy equipment must be thoroughly washed and inspected prior to entering National Forest System Lands.

• Range Improvements & Slash: Existing improvements must be protected. Fuel slash must be removed from drip lines and kept under 18 inches in height. Avoid Soil Biocrusts.

Hazardous Materials

1. Use of hazardous materials/petroleum products requires compliance with State/Federal regulations (MSDS on hand, proper

PPE).

2. On-site disposal of hazardous waste/hydrocarbons is prohibited.

3. Continual leaks will require corrective maintenance.

4. Fluid draining operations must capture and containerize fluids for off-site disposal.

Administrative Requirements

• Access & Security: Site access must remain open to the public. Roadways must remain free of tools/debris. Contractor is solely responsible for security of left equipment.

• Crew Supervision: Contractor must designate one English-literate supervisor to be on-site during operational hours.

Supervisory changes require 24-hour written notice. Supervisor must remain with and direct the crew. Emergency transportation must be provided by the Contractor at all times.

• Work Camps: Authorized only in advance by Project Manager/Forest Service; must be kept sanitary and restored upon departure.

• Work Hours: Limited to between 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Work in darkness requires suitable exterior lighting and mutual agreement. Weekend/holiday work requires mutual agreement.

• Work Schedule & Delays: Schedule due at pre-work conference. Excusable delays require timely notification and Contracting Officer evaluation.

• Project Meetings:

o Pre-work Conference: Held at site or determined location. Requires 7 full days' notice prior to arrival on site.

o Progress Meetings: Called by Project Manager or Contractor as needed.

• Fire Danger Season: Comply with state laws and special conditions during declared fire seasons.

• Cultural Resources: Immediately report and protect any historical/archeological findings; halt operations near findings until cleared.

Contract Terms, Inspection, & Payment

• Contract Time:

o Three Creeks / Tebbs Hollow Section: Must be completed by February 15, 2027.

o Entire Contract: Must be completed by April 1, 2027.

• Inspection & Acceptance: Government will conduct surveillance during work. Final inspection requires 3 working days' notice. Rework may be required if work falls below specifications.

• Payment: One lump-sum final payment after final inspection. Partial payments require prior written approval.

• Winter Stoppage: State reserves the right to stop work due to frozen soil or winter conditions.

• Change Orders: Minor (up to 10% acreage/config change) and Major (negotiated adjustments > 10%) change order terms apply based on established liability caps.

SECTION II – BID REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION

• Site Visit: A site visit will NOT be held prior to bidding. Bidders are strongly recommended to inspect the site independently.

• Shapefiles/Maps: Maps available in Buyer Attachments Section of U3P.

• Questions: All questions MUST be submitted in writing via U3P.

• Bidding: Bid on total project cost and cost per lineal foot. Lineal feet measured via GIS on a flat plane (no slope adjustments).

• References: Minimum of 3 positive references required using Attachment C.

• Equipment Submittal: Provide make, model, and horsepower rating of tractors/equipment with bid.

• Subcontractors: Prior written approval required for all subcontractors.

Schedule of Items

Line Item Description Unit of

Measure Quantity Price / Foot

Extended Price

Line Item 1

Three Creeks Allotment Fence removal and reconstruction (4 strand barbed wire) Lineal Feet 8,763 |______

Line Item 2

Three Creeks Allotment Fence removal and reconstruction with sage grouse reflectors Lineal Feet 10,566 |______

Total Total Price for All Items $______

SECTION III – MAPS AND DRAWINGS

Project Vicinity Map

• Directions to Project: From the intersection of State Route 20 and State Route 89, head south for approximately 3 miles and turn right (west) onto Sandy Creek Loop Road. Make an immediate right onto Tebbs Hollow Road and follow to the Forest boundary.

Typical Corner Brace Specifications

Figure 1. Fence removal and reconstruction vicinity map.

Directions to Three Creeks Allotment fencing project

From the intersection of State Route 20 and State Route 89 head south for approximately three miles and turn right (west) onto the Sandy Creek Loop Road. Make an immediate right onto Tebbs Hollow Road. Follow that road to the Forest boundary and you will be on the project map.

Ground Level

60”

8”

8”

10”

16”

Cedar Post “H” Brace

Buried Posts 36”

Buried Spade

Barbed Wire

Barbed Wire

12.5 Gauge Twisted Cross

Steel 6’ “T” Post

42”

Drawing of typical corner brace.