A04_SOW_Fence_Repair_40535579.docx

Statement of Work (SOW) as of 07 Jun 2021

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2. Contract Title. Wood Canyon Fire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Fence Repair for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Safford Field Office located in Cochise County, Arizona.

3. Background. The Wood Canyon Fire burned approximately 2,320 acres in the Peloncillo Mountain Range. A total of 1.4 miles of range allotment fencing was burned in the fire and needs to be replaced.

4. Objectives. The work identified in this contract aligns with the Department of Interior Departmental Priority, “Working to conserve at least 30% each of our lands and waters by the year 2030”, by providing protection of the Peloncillo Wilderness area from unauthorized livestock grazing, which will help to preserve the wilderness characteristics and biodiversity of the area. This work also supports the Presidential Administration’s “America the Beautiful” Initiative priority, “Creating jobs by investing in restoration and resilience project and initiatives, including the Civilian Climate Corps,” through the creation of work regarding the restoration of critical infrastructure for livestock grazing management.

5. Scope. The scope of this requirement is to replace 1.4 miles of allotment boundary fence lines for allotments managed by the BLM. The fence lines directly impacted by the fire include 1.3 miles of allotment boundary fences between the High Lonesome Allotment and Little Doubtful Allotment as well as 0.1 miles of boundary fence between the High Lonesome Allotment and Midway Canyon Allotment. The fence consisted of a combination of steel and wooden material and therefore resulted in fence lines becoming damaged to the point of nonfunction. Repair of fence lines is necessary for livestock grazing management, and to prevent unauthorized grazing from occurring. If the fence repair is not completed there could be imminent danger to livestock as unauthorized cattle could affect the amount of forage available on each allotment for both livestock and wildlife. The naturalness of the Peloncillo Wilderness could also be impacted by the result of unauthorized cattle negatively impacting the health of the rangeland.

5.1 Description of work

5.1.1 Purchase, store, and transport all necessary materials (Attachment A).

5.1.2 Furnish necessary labor and transportation (see Section 5.3 Access for further details) to successfully complete the fence repairs, and properly remove and dispose of all scrap materials.

5.1.3 Complete the construction of 1.4 miles of fence, per the BLM Fence guidelines described (Attachment B). Deviations from the BLM Fence Specifications is allowed when necessary, to accommodate the terrain or topography but should be documented and reported to the COR/ Principle Investigator (PI) as it occurs.

5.1.4 It is the responsibility of the contractor to know the applicable disposal requirements and regulations based on Federal, State and County guidance.

5.2 Project Location

5.2.1 Work under this contract is in Cochise County, Arizona, in the Peloncillo Mountains, within the Peloncillo Wilderness.

5.2.2 The fence lines are grazing allotment boundary fences between multiple allotments.

5.2.3 The work locations are shown on the (See Attachment C).

5.3 Access

5.3.1 Access to the work site including transport of personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials will be the responsibility of the contractor.

5.3.2 Contractor will coordinate with the COR/PI upon award to coordinate access.

5.3.3 All portions of the fence lines are in remote, rough, and rugged terrain. A rough, two-track road in a drainage from private land to BLM-administered lands is available for access to the vicinity of the work area. This is shown as a green line on the map (See Attachment C) and identified as all-terrain vehicle, utility terrain vehicles (UTV), four-wheel drive access only. Alternate transportation of personnel and materials will be necessary during construction and to access the work site. Use UTV’s and pack animals may be permitted (See Attachment C).

5.3.4 Vegetation removal or trimming is only authorized within the fence line path to facilitate maintenance of the fence and not to create access routes. Vegetation removal can be accomplished using hand tools.

5.3.5 Access shall be accomplished with regard for environmental considerations, as described above and displayed in (Attachment C).

5.3.6 Work Camp - The contractor shall obtain written authorization from the COR prior to camping on BLM administered lands. Comply with all fire regulations and obtain any permits as needed.

6. Specific Task

6.1 Task 1 - Field Work

6.1.2 Pre-work Conference

6.1.3 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.

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

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

6.1.6 Notify COR prior to starting work.

6.1.7 Document and notify the COR/PI daily when deviations from the BLM Fence Specifications occurs due to topography and/or terrain conditions.

6.1.8 Post-Construction

6.1.9 Once fence construction is complete, properly remove and dispose of all leftover materials and trash, per the applicable Federal, State or county regulations. Consult the COR for guidance if needed.

6.1.10 Ensure all evidence of human presence in the wilderness is repaired or removed.

6.2 Task 2 – Documentation

6.2.1 At the prework conference, the contractor shall provide to the COR a written Work Progress Plan detailing the proposed work force and schedule to provide for orderly completion of the work within the contract performance time. This work schedule must be acceptable to the Government. At a minimum, the schedule should reflect a work progress rate equal to the available amount of contract performance time. The unit sequence work schedule will be determined by the COR at the prework conference and may be subject to change because of normal variations in weather conditions at no change in contract time or price.

6.2.2 All field work shall be fully documented with photos of the finished constructed fence. Photos should be taken every quarter mile (1/4 mile).

6.2.3 Provide photos of before, during and after the fence construction has occurred to document completion and cleanup of materials. Photos should be taken every quarter mile (1/4 mile).

6.2.4 Provide documentation and written notification of BLM Fence Specification deviations daily when they occur. Digital copies of photos along with a description of the fence deviation (i.e., length of fence that was altered, reason for deviation, and location of deviation as coordinates) in an email to the COR and PI within one (1) day of completion of the fence construction, prior to a final inspection by the COR/PI.

6.2.5 Periodic payment schedule

7. Period of Performance. The anticipated timeframe to complete this effort is five (5) months (August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021) from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The contactor shall begin work within five (5) calendar days from the effective date of the NTP. The contractor shall continue performance of the work under the contract without delay or interruption except of FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) Clause.

8. Delivery Schedule

9. Contractor-Furnished Property and Services

9.1 The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, crew supervision, transportation, supplies (except those designated as Government-furnished), and incidentals necessary in accordance with the enclosed specifications, terms, and conditions.

9.2 Specifically, but not necessarily all inclusive, the contractor shall furnish:

9.2.2 Contractor will be responsible for purchasing ALL required materials, as listed, and described in (Attachment A).

9.2.3 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) handheld navigator or other tool to determine Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) and elevation.

9.2.4 All necessary camping gear if camping is deemed necessary to complete work.

9.2.5 All safety materials and proper personal protective equipment (e.g., boots, gloves, eye protection, ear protection, sunscreen, hard hat, water).

10. Government-Furnished Property and Services

10.1 The Government will furnish to the contractor the following materials, supplies, property, or services:

10.1.2 Item 1: Paper maps and/or aerial photos that identify the project area including road maps and topographic maps.

10.1.3 Item 2: Loadable georeferenced maps for navigation, if requested.

10.1.4 Item(s) 3:

· Attachment A – Description of Materials

· Attachment B – BLM Fence Specifications

· Attachment C – Work Location and Access Map

11. Surveillance Plan and Inspection

11.1 The COR/PI may walk with the contractor through the first day of construction to ensure understanding and compliance with BLM Fence Guidelines.

11.2 The COR/PI may inspect progress after the completion of each quarter mile for quality assurance.

11.3 The COR/PI may walk with the contractor at the end, after the construction and trash disposal is completed, to document final product quality, clean-up, and compliance.

12. Acceptance

12.1 Field Work – All work, as described in the SOW, shall be completed, and determined by the COR/PI to meet the BLM Fence Specifications, as described in Attachment B, and all applicable disposal regulations. Deviations reported to the COR/PI will not count against the contractor’s performance.

12.2 All reworks must be initiated within two (2) days unless otherwise agreed upon by COR.

12.3 Documentation – All required documentation shall be sufficient to satisfy all requirements as specified in the SOW. Any submittals not meeting these requirements will be returned to the contractor and shall be re-done.

13. Measurement and Payment

13.1 Payment will be based on the Government inspection results. The contractor’s inspection results are to be used as a guide for the contractor’s use in complying with contract specifications and not as a basis for payment.

13.2 Payment will be made for completed field work, disposal, and documentation, inspected, and accepted by the Government.

13.3 A mutually agreed upon scheduled for periodic payments will be arranged at the pre-work conference.

13.4 Final payment will not be made until all deliverables are returned as directed by the COR.

ATTACHMENT A. DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS

Barbless – SNEI 12-1/2 ga Class I Dom Roll 1320’

6 Rolls

2 pt Barbed Wire – SNEI 12-1/2 ga Class I Dom Roll 1320’

18 Rolls

Angle Posts Brace-SNEI 2” X 2” X 7’

Barbwire Stay 42” 9 ga

1,200

T Post Clips

1,600

ATTACHMENT B: BLM FENCE SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT C: PROJECT LOCATION AND ACCESS MAPS

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