2012 Statement of Work.docx

SECTION C—STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The purpose of this IDIQ contract is to construct 5 aspen field fences to function as large ungulate exclosures in the Summit Mountain area and the Spring Valley area on the Kaibab National Forest. The fences will be constructed primarily of field fence material to a seven foot height at each location to exclude large ungulates from live aspen clones.

LOCATION OF PROJECTS

The first two aspen field fences items are east of Summit Mountain which is located south of Williams, AZ. One of the field fences is near McDougal Spring and is 3200 feet length and 7 acres. The other aspen field fence is on the east slopes of Summit Mountain and is 550 feet length and .3 acre. The other three aspen field fences are north of Parks, AZ. Two aspen field fence items are on the north slope of Wright Mountain and is 900 feet length and 1.3 acre, and 425 feet and .5 acre.. The other aspen field fence item is south of Quakie tank and is 400 feet length and .3 acre.

When completed to specifications the aspen field fences should remain in place for 20 years and be a sturdy barrier that would prevent big game, elk and deer, from damaging existing and future aspen regeneration. The work must be performed in compliance with the terms, specifications, and provisions of this contract; it includes furnishing transportation, equipment, construction operating supplies including materials and incidentals; labor and supervision necessary to complete the project. The source of the fence perimeter distances for Items 1-6 listed in this contract have been derived from a Garmin GPSmap 62 data collector set at NAD 83 datum. The perimeter distances listed in this contract represent three dimensional measurements which account for variations in elevation and slope.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. SITE PREPARATION

Four of the field fence perimeters will be designated with red flagging and one with blue flagging, or other flagging color designated during contract prework. At several fence perimeter locations there may be standing live sapling trees, dead trees, or dead and down trees which may necessitate chain saw work and removal aside several feet of bucked up logs and slash. A construction corridor would have to be created wide enough to roll out and erect the field fence wire materials.

2. Fence Construction Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

The fences shall be erected from a starting point designated and flagged as the fence gate location by the government. There will be two runs of field fence which will overlap and be attached with hog rings to create a fence not less than 7 foot height as measured from ground level to the top wire. Alternately, there may be erected 1 run of single panel field fence which would be 7 feet height or greater as measured from ground level to the top wire. The fence will be attached with fence clips to 10 foot steel ‘T’ posts, set 20 feet apart. The ‘T’ posts will be driven in the ground with a post pounder or by other means until the post spade is buried completely beneath the ground surface. A minimum of 6 fence clips shall attach the field fence to the t-posts.

A minimum of 4 hog rings shall connect overlaps of upper and lower field fence wire between line posts, or one hog ring every 5 feet.

3. Setting Posts

There shall be a t-post, tree bole, or wood post every 20’ feet along the fence perimeter. When t-posts are used for line posts, every seventh post shall be a live tree or construction of a wood post. Whenever possible, the contractor may utilize as line or corner posts healthy green trees (excluding aspen) which are 16” dbh or larger. In this instance, a 2x4 inch wood stay, 7-10 foot in length, shall be attached to the face of trees with nails 5 inches or longer. Next, the fence wire will be stapled or nailed to the 2x4. It may be necessary to drill holes in the 2x4 stays to prevent 2x4 wood splits from the nails. When a tree is used to begin or end a stretch of field fence, several 2x4 stays shall be nailed around the tree bole (Exhibit 13). The field fence wire shall be wrapped around the tree and tied off approximately 1 foot away from the tree bole to allow it to expand in growth for the lifetime of the fence. In some locations where there is uneven ground topography or unstable soil conditions it may be necessary to have closer steel post spacing to maintain fence specifications.

If a suitable tree is not available as a line or corner support, the contractor shall erect a fence support utilizing a wood post and wood supports. (Exhibit 7, 8, 9) The wood post shall have a 6 inch top, and shall be of good quality and treated with preservative (do not use posts treated with copper-type wood preservatives). Inferior grade wood posts with cracks along the length of the post will be unacceptable. All wood corner posts or wood line posts shall be set firmly, vertically into the ground at least 2 ½ feet below the ground surface. The top end of the wood brace shall be secured with barbless wire and nails to a groove cut near the top of the corner or line post, and when completed shall form an approximate 45 degree angle with the center post. The bottom end of the wood brace shall lay on a flat rock and be connected to the base of the corner or line post with two wraps of barbless or high tensile wire twisted tight. The resulting construction of the line post and the brace when completed should usually form a right triangle on level terrain. At each designated corner post construction two braces shall be used to support the center post. The horizontal angle between the bases of the corner brace construction shall not be greater than 90 degrees for sturdy field fence support. Any other prospective fence corner or line construction method or modification shall be first discussed with the COR.

4. Attaching Fencing To Posts

The field fence wire shall be pulled tightly between tie-off corners with a fence stretcher, come-along, small tractor, or any other device so that there is not any visible sag in the field fence panel. The field fence wire shall be placed on the outside of trees or wood posts for installation along curved sections. The field fence wire shall be attached to the wood posts but not the braces. If the field fence is stretched down into a drainage or over undulating ground surface, extra t-posts shall be used to reduce excess space between bottom of the fence and the ground. There shall not be any spaces greater than two inches from the bottom of the field fence wire to the ground level.

An alternative is to utilize anchor weights as in the illustration below. Anchor weights for holding down fence wires crossing drainages or depressions in this example shall weigh at least 50 pounds or be equivalent to a 1 cubic foot concrete block. They shall be attached with 9 gauge or heavier smooth wire

Any changes in fence line direction or method of construction must be approved by the COR. Approval from the COR must be received before a front end loader tractor or any other heavy machinery that might excessively impact the subsurface soil is utilized to stretch the fence or haul materials

5. Gates The fence gates shall be constructed at designated locations. The width of the fence gates should not be greater than 10 feet. If the fence gate width is wider than 10 feet, a t-post shall be pounded into the ground at the midpoint of the gate. There shall not be a gap greater than 3 inches between the ends of fence gate and its attachments to a tree bole or fence post. Any changes to fence gate location shall be approved by the COR. Whenever available, the fence gate shall be constructed between two live Ponderosa pine trees >16 inches at dbh (diameter breast height), or alternately, the gate shall be constructed utilizing one live Ponderosa pine tree and a fence end post assembly. Where suitable live tree are not available, two end fence brace supports and the gate shall be constructed using available field fence materials. (Exhibit 11, 12, 13)

Contractor Furnished Property

The Contractor shall provide all materials for fence construction at each project sites. The contractor shall not substitute for the listed materials any inferior quality of materials to facilitate cost or completion of the fence. Materials include but are not limited to:

· Rolls of 12.5 gauge 47 inch height or, alternately, Rolls of 12.5 gauge 8 foot height field fence (standard sizes are 330’ rolls)

· 10 foot steel t-posts

· 7-10 foot length 2x4 inch wood stays

· 12.5 gauge barbless wire

· fence clips

· 9 gauge hog rings

· 10 foot length, 6 inch at top diameter pressure treated wood posts; or, untreated juniper, mesquite (after inspection & approval of COR)

· 4 foot length 2x2 inch wood stays; or galvanized, spiral, 42 inches long, 9 ½ gauge

· 5 1/2 foot steel t-posts

· Barbed wire 12 1/2 gauge, galvanized, double strand

· Corner Posts: 5-6 foot length, 6 inch at top diameter pressure treated wood posts; or, untreated juniper, mesquite (after inspection & approval of COR)

All scrap materials shall be hauled off after completion of the fence, and disposed of properly by the contractor.

It will be the contractor’s responsibility to provide any necessary security while the materials are stock piled at or near the project work site. The location on Kaibab National Forest lands of stockpiled materials and fencing equipment shall be discussed with and approved by the COR.

Accessibility

The project areas are accessible by pickup truck on forest roads in normal weather conditions. The Government may direct the Contractor under the ‘Changes’ clause of the contract to use alternate access routes if the roads become inaccessible due to inclement weather or road damage.

The Government assumes no obligation to do special maintenance to primitive access roads. The contractor shall restore to functional condition any severe damage to roads, erosion barriers, drainage ditches, fence gates when such damage is a result of their operation. The COR shall be notified immediately if any road or other forest improvements are disturbed as a result of the Contractor’s operations. Any cost of restoration shall be at expense of the Contractor.

Motorized Equipment

The use of motorized equipment other than hand-held equipment such as spark arrestor approved power saws and brush cutters will not be permitted off designated forest roads in the project area without approval of the COR and it shall be in compliance with the Kaibab National Forest Fire Plan.

Fence Item List

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Aspen Fence

Total

Item 1: McDougal Spring Aspen Fence Item 1 is located on <10% slope & north aspect. The 7.0 acre aspen field fence layout is flagged in red and would be approximately 3200’ in length at not less than 7 foot height as measured from ground level to the top wire. The fence construction will require construction of several corner or line posts. (Exhibit 7, 8, & 9) There may be bucking up and removal several feet aside of existing dead and down trees or pruning of lower tree branches to facilitate site preparation for the fence. The location and design of the fence gate on the west side of the fence shall be designated by the COR before start of fence construction. The contractor will furnish all field fence materials, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, and incidentals to complete construction of the fence. (Exhibit 1, 3, & 14)

Any dead tree slash which has fallen on the adjacent forest road access during construction shall be pulled back in either direction a minimum of 100 feet and spread out on the ground. There shall be no slash piled against the completed aspen field fence.

Item 2: McDougal Spring Tree Felling In preparation for the Item 1 fencing project the contractor shall fell mortality or dead trees (excluding gamble oak) which might later fall on the completed aspen fence. In most instances these will be pole size aspen trees which are inside the fence perimeter layout. The trees will be felled within an area 50 feet wide along both inside and outside of the entire length of the prospective completed fence perimeter. The interior and exterior tree felling perimeters will be flagged in orange or a color designated by the COR at time of construction. The tree felling area is approximately 7 acres. A mortality tree is defined one with fading, yellowing leaves; dead portions of crown, or as otherwise designated as a mortality tree by the government. (Exhibit 14)

Location and map coordinates of the project area are latitude/longitude: 35.1264°N, 112.1209°W ( 35°, 7', 34.9" N; 112°, 7', 15.3" W ); UTM zone 12 (X,Y) 397869 , 3887631

Item 3: Summit Mountain Trailhead Aspen Fence Item 3 fence construction is located adjacent to the Summit Mountain Trail on <5% slope & an east aspect. The .3 acre exclosure perimeter will be flagged in red and would be approximately 550 feet in length of field fence not less than 7 foot height as measured from ground level to the top wire. The fence construction will require construction of one corner post (Exhibit 8). In addition, there would be bucking up and removal several feet aside of existing dead and down trees or pruning of lower tree branches to facilitate site preparation for the fence. The location and design of the fence gate on the east side of the fence shall be designated by the COR after start of fence construction. The contractor will furnish all field fence materials, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, and incidentals to complete construction of the fence. (Exhibit 1, 4, 15)

Any dead tree slash which has fallen on any recreation trail or on any forest road shall be pulled back a minimum of 100 and beyond the fence perimeter and spread out on the ground in openings.

Location and map coordinates of the project area are latitude/longitude: 35.1306°N, 112.1264°W ( 35°, 7', 50.1" N; 112°, 7', 35.2" W ); UTM zone 12 (X,Y) 397372 , 3888106

Item 4: Wright Hill Aspen Fence Item 4 is located within a previously harvested timber sale on 10-35% slope and is situated on the north aspect of Wright Hill. The 1.7 acre aspen exclosure layout will be flagged in red and would be approximately 1200 feet in length and not less than 7 foot height as measured from ground level to the top wire. The fence construction will be connected to the west perimeter of an existing aspen field fence exclosure and will require construction of 1 corner post and 1 line posts. (Exhibit 7, 8, & 9) There may be bucking up and removal of several feet aside of existing dead and down trees to or pruning of lower tree branches facilitate site preparation for the fence construction. The location and design of the fence gate on the northeast side of the fence shall be designated by the COR after start of fence construction. The contractor will furnish all field fence materials, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, and incidentals to complete construction of the fence. (Exhibit 2, 5, & 16)

Location and map coordinates of the project area are latitude/longitude: 35.3022°N, 111.9602°W ( 35°, 18', 8.1" N; 111°, 57', 36.6" W ); UTM zone 12 (X,Y) 412706 , 3906985

Item 5: Quakie Tank Aspen Fence Item 5 is situated on 0-5% slope approximately 100 yards south of Quakie Tank in the Spring Valley general area. The .3 acre aspen exclosure will be flagged in red and the fence perimeter is 400’ in length of field fence at 7’ height. The fence construction will require construction of 4 corner posts. (Exhibit 8) In addition, there would be bucking up and removal several feet aside of existing dead and down trees to facilitate site preparation for the fence. The fence gate shall be at the west corner post location of the fence layout. (Exhibit 12) The contractor will furnish all field fence materials, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, and incidentals to complete construction of the fence. (Exhibit 2, 6, 17)

Location and map coordinates of the project area are latitude/longitude: 35.3535°N, 111.9355°W (35°, 21', 12.7" N; 111°, 56', 7.9" W ); UTM zone 12 (X,Y) 414998 , 3912651

Item 6: Wright Hill Aspen Fence Item 6 is located within a previously harvested timber sale on 5-10% slope and is situated on the north aspect of Wright Hill. The 0.3 acre field fence will be flagged in blue and would be approximately 425 feet in length at 7 foot height as measured from ground level to the top wire. The field fence construction will be connected to the north perimeter of perimeter of an existing aspen field fence exclosure and will require the construction of 1 corner post. (Exhibit 18, 19)

Location and map coordinates of the project area are latitude/longitude: 35.3029°N, 111.9593°W ( 35°, 18', 10.4" N; 111°, 57', 33.5" W); UTM zone 12 (X,Y) 412785 , 3907054

Item 1 & 2 Project Location McDougal Spring

The McDougal Spring field fence project (Items 1, 2) is located on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest (Exhibit 1, 3). The work site, access routes to the area, size of the units, and other technical information of this contract are listed on the attached Detailed Unit Information Sheet and Project Map. The unit is located approximately 10 miles southeast of the Williams Ranger District office, Williams, AZ.

Driving time from the Williams Ranger District Office to the project site is approximately 20 minutes. The most direct travel route is south from the city of Williams on County Road 73, (commonly referred as the Perkinsville Road) to Forest Road 110, then east approximately 2 miles to the junction of Forest Road #2113A, and from there 0.1 mile south to the junction of Forest Road #2111, then 0.5 mile to the project site.

Location & map coordinates of Item 10 are latitude/longitude 35.3481°N, 111.9688°W (35°, 20', 53.0" N; 111°, 58', 7.6" W); UTM zone 12 (X,Y) 411972 , 3912072

Item 3 Project Location Summit Mountain Trailhead Aspen Fence

The Summit Mountain Trailhead field fence project (Item 3) is located on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest (Exhibit 1, 4). The work site, access routes to the area, size of the units, and other technical information of this contract are listed on the attached Detailed Unit Information Sheet and Project Map. The unit is located approximately 10 miles southeast of the Williams Ranger District office, Williams, AZ.

Driving time from the Williams Ranger District Office to the project site is approximately 20 minutes. The most direct travel route is south from the city of Williams on County Road 73, (commonly referred as the Perkinsville Road) to Forest Road 110, then east approximately 2 miles to the junction of forest road #2113A, and from there 0.5 mile southwest to the project site at the Summit Mountain Trailhead.

Item 4 & 6 Project Location Wright Hill Aspen Fence

The Wright Hill field fence projects (Item 4 & 6) are located on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest (Exhibit 2, 5, 18). The work site, access routes to the area, size of the units, and other technical information of this contract are listed on the attached Detailed Unit Information Sheet and Project Map. The units are located approximately 16 miles northeast of the Williams Ranger District office, Williams, AZ.

Driving time from the Williams Ranger District Office to the project site is approximately 35 minutes. The most direct travel route is east from the city of Williams on Interstate 40 to Exit #178 (Parks Exit), then north approximately 1 block on Forest Road 141 to the junction of Highway 66, then ½ mile west to the junction of Forest Road 141, then north approximately 2 ¾ mile to the junction of Peaceful Valley Road; then west 0.2 mile to a road junction, and from there southwest to Forest Road # 58, then 2/3 mile southwest to the project site.

Item 5 Project Location Quakie Tank Aspen Fence

The Quakie Tank field fence project (Item 5) is located on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest (Exhibit 2, 6). The work site, access routes to the area, size of the units, and other technical information of this contract are listed on the attached Detailed Unit Information Sheet and Project Map. The units are located approximately 18 miles northeast of the Williams Ranger District office, Williams, AZ.

Driving time from the Williams Ranger District Office to the project site is approximately 35 minutes. The most direct travel route is east from the city of Williams on Interstate 40 to Exit #178 (Parks Exit), then north approximately 1 block on Forest Road 141 to the junction of Highway 66, then ½ mile west to the junction of Forest Road 141, then north approximately 7 ¼ mile to the junction Forest Road #100, then southeast approximately 1 mile to the junction of Forest Road #2406, then ¼ mile southwest to the project site.

INSPECTION, MEASUREMENT, ACCEPTANCE, AND PAYMENT

Original Project Measurement and Re-Measurement All acreages and fence perimeter distances listed in this contract were originally collected with either a Garmin GPSmap 62 recorder set at map datum NAD83. The dimensions of the fences illustrated in exhibits in this contract were processed with Arcmap 9.3.1 computer software. The perimeter distances listed in this contract represent three dimensional measurements which account for variations in elevation and slope.

Inspection This contract is subject to periodic inspections by the COR. The fence construction will be visually inspected to determine if it has been solidly constructed with all clips and wire attached, posts firmly in the ground, and line or corner braces sturdy to meet all specifications as listed above.

If deemed necessary by the COR and the contractor, the final fence perimeter distance in feet will be measured again with a Trimble GeoXM or GeoXT handheld recorder.

Method of Measurement for Inspection The fence construction will be inspected & measured to assure compliance with field fence height specifications, distance between fence posts specifications. It will be visually inspected to determine if it has been solidly constructed with all clips and wire attached, posts firmly in the ground, and line or corner braces sturdy to meet all specifications as listed above. There shall not be any gaps greater than two inches between the bottom of the field fence wire and the ground.

If deemed necessary by the COR, the final fence perimeter distance in feet will be measured again with a Garmin GPSmap 62 or Trimble GeoXM handheld recorder.

Acceptance and Basis of Payment Interim payments may be authorized under this contract, this will be determined at time of award with the successful contractor. Final payment will be made after final inspection and acceptance of aspen fences. The contractor is responsible for site clean up in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-12, Cleaning Up.

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