Albert Creek Fence SOW Final.docx

Statement of Work:

2020 Kemmerer Field Office – Albert Creek Fence - Wildlife Friendly Fence Conversion

Introduction The work includes converting existing barbed and woven wire fence to a wildlife friendly four-wire fence: 3 barbed 1 smooth bottom wire. The fence is one continuous line; however, each Segment should be bid individually due to varied terrain and available funding. Some of the fence is inaccessible to vehicles and it is recommended that each bidder make an onsite visit to assess the accessibility.

Specifications for each section of fence are stated below. The priority work begins in the Northern section of the fence with Segments 1-5, which cover approximately 5.5 miles. Estimated Bid Items for Segments 1-5 are shown on BID SCHEDULE A.

Fence Segments 6, 7, and 8 total approximately 3.4 miles and are additional Segments that will be installed if funding is available or at a later date but are of a lower priority than the first 5 Segments. Estimated Bid Items in Segments 6-8 are shown on BID SCHEDULE B.

The total of all 8 Fence Segments is approximately 8.9 miles.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that livestock does not cross through the openings between when the old fence is removed, and the new fence is constructed.

Specifications for Sections 1-5 of Fence:

Fence Segment #1: There is approximately 6,070 Lineal Feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the drawings and is estimated to have new stays, 3 H Braces, and thirteen 3-Post Corner Panels.

Fence Segment #2:

There is approximately 5,600 Lineal Feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays, 3 H-Braces, seven 3-Post Corner Panels, and one steel gate (16-Foot).

Segment 2 crosses Ruby pipeline. The contractor will be required to do a one-call notification to make sure that the pipeline is not damaged by posts or digging equipment.

Fence Segment #3:

There is approximately 5,860 Lineal Feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays, 2 H-Braces, eleven 3-Post Corner Panels, and one steel gate (16-Foot).

Fence Segment #4:

There is approximately 5,640 Lineal Feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays, 2 H-Braces, four 3-Post Corner Panels, and one 5-Post Corner Panel.

Fence Segment #5:

There is approximately 6,125 Lineal feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays, 4 H-Braces, three 3-Post Corner Panels, two 5-Post Corner Panels, and one steel gate (16-Foot).

Specifics for Fence Sections 6-8: (Fence Sections 6-8 will be added to Contract depending upon funding availability)

Fence Segment #6:

There is approximately 5,365 Lineal Feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays, 4 H-Braces, three 5-Post Corner Panels, and one steel gate (16-Foot). Fence Segment 6 is very accessible to vehicles.

Fence Segment #7:

There is approximately 5,280 Lineal Feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays, 3 H Braces, one 3-Post Corner Panel, and three Type-A Drainage Crossings. The Northern ¾-mile of Fence Segment 7 is accessible to vehicles.

Fence Segment #8:

There is approximately 2,060 Lineal Feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays and 3 H Braces.

Fence Segment 8 runs close to the top of the ridge line and is very steep (minimum 45 degrees, mostly 50 to 60 degrees). No vehicle access to this Fence Segment will be possible. Fence construction will require all hand carrying of supplies and all manually setting posts and wire.

Location Highway 189, at 18.2 miles right turn before Uinta County Sign. Continue left, 11.5 miles to pull out.

Fence Segment 1: T18N R117W Sec 8 Fence Segment 2: T18N R117W Sec 17 Fence Segment 3: T18N R117W Sec 20 Fence Segment 4: T18N R117W Sec 29/30 Fence Segment 5: T18N R117W Sec 31 Fence Segment 6: T17N R117W Sec 6 Fence Segment 7: T17N R117W Sec 7 Fence Segment 8: T17N R117W Sec 18

Deliverables Bids will be accepted based on Bid Schedule A consisting of Bid Items related to Fence Segments 1-5. If winning Bid comes in below available funding, additional Fence Segments, 6-8, shown on Bid Schedule B can be added as funding allows. All Fence Segments will be completed under one Contract. All work shall follow Specifications and Drawings.

Project Contacts Andy Skordas, Civil Engineer Rawlins Field Office

(307) 328-4374 Email: askordas@blm.gov

Megan Vasquez Ogle, Civil Engineering Tech Rawlins Field Office

(307) 328-4380 Email: mvasquezogle@blm.gov

Albert Creek Fence STATEMENT OF WORK

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