ATT 1 Statement of Work DREAM Fencing.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Install Deer Fence with 8-foot gate for DREAM—Desired Regeneration through Assisted Migration study.

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Attachment

Project Install (6) 10-foot deer fence attached 2 -foot small animal barrier with ground curl and (6) 8-foot vehicle gate.

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Base. Great Divide, WI It is the objective of this contract to build six deer enclosure fences and six eight-foot vehicle gate around tree study to keep white tailed deer out and prevent tree seedlings from being browsed. This contract will construct 10-foot woven wire or plastic fence (9 to 10 foot high with up to 1 foot overlap on the ground to keep rabbits out) in forested areas on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Fence needs to be maintenance free with life expectancy of over 20 years. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals.

2.0 Background

The intent of this project is to keep white-tailed deer and rabbits out and prevent tree seedlings from being browsed through the installation of fencing. These efforts should allow seedlings to be planted and naturally regenerate. There are currently no native tree seedlings or saplings present on the site. The six fenced areas of 256’x210’ (1.5 acres) each. The fence is estimated to total 980.0 linear feet in length per fenced area, which includes an additional 5% in length to account for slope. The fenced area is to have one swing (vehicle) gate installed and fence material attached to ensure full enclosure height and rabbit fencing around the entirety of the area.

Total linear feet of fence for each research area is estimated to be 5,880.0 feet which includes all six locations within each research area. When additional funding becomes available, the Options will be exercised at the other CNNF DREAM study locations listed in the Schedule of Items.

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the services required herein to ensure fully adequate and timely completion of these services. Such management includes, but is not limited to, planning, scheduling, report preparation, warranty enforcement, and quality control. The Contractor shall provide an adequate staff of personnel with the necessary management expertise to assure the performance of the required work and any equipment needed to provide complete enclosures with applicable fences in accordance with standard industry practices.

1. Work Control: The Contractor shall implement all necessary work control procedures to ensure fully adequate and timely completion of work requirements, as well as to permit tracking of work in progress.

The Contractor shall plan and schedule work to assure material, labor, and equipment are available to complete work requirements within the specified time limits and in conformance with the quality standards established herein. Verbal scheduling and status reports shall be provided when requested by the COR Jeremy Kasprak. The status of any item of work must be provided within four (4) hours of the inquiry during regular working hours, and within eight (8) hours after regular working hours.

2. Allowable Work Hours: Except as may otherwise be specified, all work shall be performed from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. If the Contractor desires to carry on work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays, or outside regular working hours, he/she must obtain approval of the Contracting Officer.

3. Work Schedule:

Great Divide Deer fences to be installed and completed, including cleanup, no later than 1 Dec 2024 for Base.

4. Equipment under Manufacturer's or Installer's Warranty: Equipment, components, and parts, other than that installed under this contract, shall not be removed, or replaced or deficiencies corrected while still under warranty of the manufacturer or the installer without prior approval of the Contracting Officer or the COR. All defects in material or workmanship, defective parts, or improper installation and adjustments found by the Contractor shall be reported to the Contracting Officer or the COR so that necessary action may be taken.

4.0 Government Furnished

USFS will flag out the approximate location of the (6) areas for deer fence alignment. The alignment has been selected to typically be free of brush and obstructions. However, the contractor will be responsible for the removal of any remaining obstructions that may interfere with the fence installation.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Contractor will work with the COR on deliverables.

6.0 Travel

None

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

1. Standards: All work shall meet the standards specified herein and shall be accomplished in conformance with approved and accepted standards of the industry; equipment manufacturers; all applicable activity, local, state, and federal standards; and all applicable building and safety codes. All work shall comply with in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations, OSHA and other applicable laws, federal & state regulations, and agency directives and guidance.

a. When the Contractor completes an inspection on a system or piece of equipment, that system or equipment shall be free of missing components or defects which would prevent it from functioning as originally intended and/or designed. Maintenance work shall be carried to completion including operational checks and cleanup of the job site. Except where otherwise noted, replacements shall match existing in dimensions, finish, color, and design.

b. During and at completion of inspection, debris shall not be allowed to spread unnecessarily into adjacent areas nor accumulate in the work area itself. All such debris, excess material, and parts shall be cleaned up and removed at the completion of the job and/or at the end of each day work is in progress.

8.0 Security Requirements

N/A

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

Attachment Are included with map, layout of fencing, and site location.

This is a general side profile of the fence. Total 10 foot tall with a curl up to 2 feet from the base of the fence. The curl will get covered with dirt from the site instead of burying it. The weave of the fence can be as big as 8x8 inch as long as the bottom 4 feet and the curl are covered by a 1x1 inch weave to prevent lagomorphs from digging and slipping into the fence area.

Posts can be metal or wood. Some of the sites are rocky so metal posts may be easier to install. One vehicle gate for maintenance and access for each of the enclosures.

The fence material can be either metal or plastic as long as it can last 20 years and keep deer out.

The fence needs to be a total of 10 feet high, if a single 10 foot section is not used it can be made up of 2 other sections that total 10 feet in height and the seam has an overlap secured together so that it can’t separate and allow deer to slip in-between as has happened before. The fence designed to be a deterrent to keep animals out and not trying to keep them in.