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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 – FENCE REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT

SECTION 02837 FENCE REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT………………………………………………………………….10

DIVISION 32 – FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 323100 FENCES AND GATES 10

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

NORTH FIRE FENCE REPAIRS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor and equipment to install a total of approximately 15,468 feet of linear fence. All projects are within lands administered by the BLM Carson City District, and were damaged or destroyed in the 2020 North Fire.

North Fire Fenceline – Removal of all existing fencing materials. Reconstruct fencing within original footprint as shown on the project specifications drawing. Approximately 15,468 linear feet.

B. Location: The project site is located approximately 65 miles north of Carson City, Nevada, within Washoe County. The work location is more specifically shown on the area and location maps provided.

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

1.2 REFERENCES

A. N/A

1.3 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.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING, AND WASTE

A. Delivery: 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: 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: Load and unload products protecting them from damage.

D. Waste: All waste fence material generated from fence removal or construction shall be recycled or taken an authorized land fill site. Proper disposal is the responsibility of the contractor.

1.5 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work: Access roads are shown on the Work Location Maps. Cross country travel on Bureau of Land Management administered land with wheeled or tracked vehicles shall be permitted to and along fence lines within 8 feet on each side of the fence. In cases where the topography along the fence line may limit or prevent travel, exceptions may be made upon prior approval by the Contracting Officer Representative.

B. Environmental Considerations: No blading or scraping of the ground along the fence line or on any Bureau of Land Management administered land is permitted.

C. Rocky Ground: The project site includes some rock formations which may prevent posts from being driven. A rock drill may be required at these work sites to assure proper installation of posts. A pre-bid site visit is strongly encouraged.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

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

B. Period of Performance: 45 Calendar days TOTAL OFFER - ALL OR NONE: A unit price and extended amount must be set forth for each individual item shown herein as well as the total of all items. As stated herein the term ‘Total Offer, All or None’ means that all items (without exception) MUST be offered. Offers that do not reflect individual unit prices and extended amounts for each and every item and a total of all items may be considered non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. 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. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. To be held at the project sites, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. 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. To be held at each project site or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspections.

3. The Superintendent shall be present during these inspections.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Layout: The locations of the fences, gates, end panels, and corner panels will be shown on the work location map and drawings. All of these existing features may also be flagged to be visible on the ground, if requested.

END OF SECTION

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

BRAVO AND DRAW FENCES

02/2018

SECTION 016400 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PRODUCTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

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

1.2 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Location: The Government-furnished property will be provided by the Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701.

B. Time: Property will be available Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM through 3:30 PM except on holidays.

C. Return of Unused Property: Return unused material to Bureau of Land Management, Carson City Field Office, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701.

D. Loading, Offloading and Transporting Property: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary material-handling equipment and personnel to load and offload materials. The Contractor shall be responsible to transport materials to work sites.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. Materials to be Furnished by the Government:

Materials Description Unit

Quantity

PART 3: EXECUTION

There are no applicable requirements

SECTION 02837- FENCE REMOVAL, RELOCATION

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Removing fences, panels, corners, and gates.

B. Related Sections: General Information and Requirements

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. Crosscountry travel with wheeled or tracked vehicles shall be only to and along fence lines.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS:

1. Requirements: Furnish equipment required to remove fence wire, steel fence posts, misc. material, all wood and wood panels, etc. All fence materials salvaged from fence removal shall become property of the contractor and disposal shall be according to Section 011000 General Information and Requirements

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL:

A. Removal of All Existing Fence Materials, such as, wire T-posts, easy fence panels, clips, gates, panels, stays, braces, wood, etc.

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 for each type of fence as measured along the ground surface next to the completed fence.

SECTION 323100 – BARBED WIRE FENCES AND GATES

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Installing wire fences and gates.

B. Related Sections: Section 011000 - Summary. Section 016400 - Government Furnished Products

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. Requirements: See Section 016400 - Government Furnished Products.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: All fence line routes have not been cleared of vegetation and must be hand cleared or with hand-held power tools. Maximum clearing width is 8 feet on each side of the fence line. Provide minimum disturbance to existing grass and sod. Travel will be limited to existing roads and 8 feet on each side of the fence line.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Construct wire fence in accordance with the drawings.

B. Setting Posts: Set steel pipe posts by driving into the ground or into undersize drilled holes. Driven steel pipe posts that are split by driving, twisted, bent, or have broomed tops will not be accepted. Driven posts shall be set to the depths as shown on the drawing. Set posts plumb and to the spacing and depths as shown on the drawing, unless staked otherwise. All posts shall be capped.

C. Driving Steel T 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.

D. Corner Post, Gate Post, Corner Panel, Brace, and End Panel (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 if indicated, and a maximum of 1320 feet center-to-center for barbed wire sections. Construct end panels at the end of fence runs unless shown otherwise on the drawings.

E. Wire: Stretch tightly and staple to posts or securely attach to steel pipe posts with ties wire and steel or fiberglass T posts with standard wire clips. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. The wire shall be free to move through the clips 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.

F. Brace Wire: Double-loop and twist tight with a stick. For steel pipe panels, each wrap shall be looped once around the post. Leave one end of the stick long enough to fasten behind the horizontal brace to prevent wire from unwinding or wire vertically to the rail to prevent unwinding.

G. Gates: Shall be installed according to the drawings.

H. Wire Gate Closers: Adjust wire gate closer after installation so that the closer does not require excessive force to latch and the gate will still hang properly.

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 for each type of fence as measured along the ground surface next to the completed fence, including distance across gate openings, end, stress, and corner panels; cattle guards and drainage crossings. The quantities of end panels, 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. Note: Stress panels are not considered separate bid/pay items unless specifically identified on the drawings.

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:

Drawing #