A04_StatementofWork-FencingSpringCreekFire_IronMountainFence.pdf

Statement of Work

Spring Creek Fire Fence Rebuild

Huerfano Co, Colorado

Objective:

During the Summer of 2018, the Spring Creek Fire destroyed an existing BLM/Private boundary fence. This fence was located in the Paradise Acres Subdivision area. The fence serve as allotment boundaries and contain permitted livestock grazing on BLM lands identified as the

West Pass Creek Allotment #05713 and is 1 mile. The work to be completed consists of providing labor to construct this fence.

GENERAL:

The contractor will supply all labor and tools associated with the construction of 1 mile of new four strand barb wire fence and removal of existing fence. BLM will provide fencing materials and attain access across private land for the contractor. Topography is moderate to steep with a mixture of deep and shallow soils. Vegetation consists of oak brush, spruce, and pinon.

Contractor will be required to clear vegetation 3ft on the BLM side of the new fence.

Site Tour:

All contractors are to visit the site and verify the size, location, condition, and equipment needed before submitting bid/proposal. The contractor or an appointee must attend the mandatory contractor tour to bid.

Site Tour Date: No Site Tour

Due to the Colorado State Implemented “Social Distancing” Please Call Ms. Sarah

McClernan for an RSVP or notification of your attendance. Please be aware that masks will be worn at all times while on site, due to Colorado State mandated guidance.

Office Number: 719-269-8534 or Cell Phone: 719-429-0040.

CONTRACT TIMEFRAME / ACCEPTANCE:

Work may begin for phase 1 after July 15 and contract completed by September 15. Contractors will be paid upon project completion and approval.

FENCE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS:

Contractor will construct fence to specifications for BLM standard barbed wire fences:

Wire Locations from top to bottom:

40 inches from ground level

28 inches from ground level

22 inches from ground level

16 inches from ground level

Top wire will not exceed 42 inches from ground level

Bottom wire will be smooth barbless wire and top three strands are barbed

Line post spacing 16 Ft 6 in and set depth to top of t-post spade

Stay Spacing: 5 Ft 6 in and 2 stays per panel

Breakaway fencing will be installed in the gulch as indicated on the map.

ANCHOR BRACES:

Two post horizontal brace design (“H” brace) for in-line and end anchors and three post horizontal brace design for corner braces. Set posts 5-inch (minimum) x 8 foot treated wood posts and brace rails 3 inch (minimum) x 6 foot (minimum). Minimum depth of set posts in ground: 2 feet 6 inches. In-line H brace anchors will be set at a maximum 1,320 feet or less depending on topography. Contractor may substitute wood braces for steel pipe or angle iron braces. Contractor will provide BLM a substitution proposal. Upon BLM approval contractor will be responsible for supplying material for the substitution.

GATES:

There will be one gate on this project.

VEGETATION CLEARING FOR NEW FENCE CONSTRUCTION:

Contractor may clear vegetation to the 3ft width from fence line on the BLM side of the fence to allow for fence construction. Large burned trees at risk of falling on the fence will be marked and contractor will cut them down. Vegetation clearing will be limited to using chainsaws and/or pruning tools. Vegetation slash will be lopped and scattered. Dozer lines or mechanical soil scraping is prohibited. Vegetation clearing will be prohibited between May 15th and July 15th and other timing restrictions may apply.

FENCE REMOVAL:

Contractor will remove and dispose of wire, steel posts and treated wood posts associated with approximately 1 mile of existing boundary fence.

FENCE CONSTRUCTION ACCESS:

Access to project area requires crossing private lands. BLM will provide the required access to cross private lands. However, the contractor will be liable for any damage caused by the contractor or their representative while crossing private lands. Contractor may use motorized equipment where feasible along fence line including vehicle, UTV and ATV use only.

Any new routes created will be brushed in upon completion of the project.

PAYMENTS AND POINTS OF CONTACT:

If an extension is needed to complete within the time allotted, the Contractor must submit for an extension within 15 days prior to performance period end date. The request must be approved/accepted by the Contracting Officer and the Project Manager.

Project Manager: Ms. Sarah McClernan

Email: smcclernan@blm.gov

Contracting Officer: Rick Valdez

Email: rgvaldez@blm.gov

Contractor will be paid upon satisfactory completion/acceptance of the project.