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Statement of Work BFO Falxa-Iberlin Fence Replacement & Realignment 2026

PREPARING OFFICE

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management

Buffalo Field Office

Wyoming

Falxa-Iberlin Fence Replacement & Realignment 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

PART 2: PRODUCTS

PART 3: EXECUTION

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

PART 1: GENERAL

PART 2: PRODUCTS

PART 3: EXECUTION

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 02827

FENCE REMOVAL

PART 1: GENERAL

PART 2: PRODUCTS

PART 3: EXECUTION

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 02824

FENCE CONSTRUCTION

PART 1: GENERAL

PART 2: PRODUCTS

PART 3: EXECUTION

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

WORK DATASHEET

MAP 1: GENERAL ACCESS

MAP 2: LOCAL ACCESS

MAP 3: PROJECT MAP

PROJECT MAP POINT INFORMATION

FIGURE 1: LINE PANEL SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 2: STEEL CORNER, END, & STRESS PANEL SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 3: DEADMAN SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 4: 4-WIRE GATE SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 5: STEEL GATE CLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS

General Information and Requirements

01009

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

Sub-standard fencing prevents big game movement, fragments their habitat and presents health and safety risks for livestock. Reconstruction of fences to BLM’s specifications is critical for providing sufficient quality range for both big game and livestock. A goal from BLM Manual Section 6500, is to: “ensure that big game species on the public lands are provided habitat of sufficient quantity and quality to sustain identifiable economic and/or social contributions to the American People.” This project is consistent with Secretary Zinke’s Order 3362, Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big-Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors and supports President Trump’s memorandum to reduce the cost-of-living crisis for American families.

1.2 LOCATION: The fence is located approximately 35 miles southeast of Buffalo, Wyoming. The project site can be accessed by traveling on Interstate 90 east from Buffalo for 20 miles (exit 77) and then turning east onto Schoonover Road and traveling the county road for 5.5 miles. Turn south on Iberlin-Four Mile Road and travel the improved road for 6 miles to the project area. The project is accessed by oil and gas roads that parallel and intersect the fence in multiple locations. Access routes will be identified during the bid tour. Contractor shall get prior permission, through BLM, to travel on roads. Maps 1 and 2 display the location of and access to the fence in relation to Buffalo and Gillette, Wyoming (Map 1) and the local access routes (Map 2).

Map 3 depicts the original fence alignment, the two realignments, and the local topography.

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The fence construction shall follow specifications from BLM fencing manual H-1741-1. The proposed fence shall be a four-wire fence with a maximum wire height of 42 inches. The top three wires shall be barbed wire, and the bottom wire shall be smooth. The wire spacing shall be 18, 23, 30 and 42 inches measured from the ground to the top wire with new steel tubular posts and metal T-bar posts. The bottom wire shall be 18 inches where there is little topographic variation between fence posts; where the bottom strand does not remain a consistent distance from the ground between fence posts, the bottom strand shall be 16 inches. Steel T-bar posts shall be placed every 16.5 feet. Every fifth (5th) post shall be a steel tubular post. See Figure 1 for design specifications, steel tubular shall be driven to a depth of 3 feet 3inches.

The fence shall consist of 8 straight runs across broken terrain of hills and gullies crossing approximately 7 gullies and 8 hilltops. The overall elevational change from the highest point to the lowest point along the fence is approximately 350 feet. Stress Panel (aka H brace) braces shall be utilized on topography changes of eight (8) percent or greater including hilltops, the bottoms of gullies, and the top-edges of gullies. Stress panels shall occur at approximately 40 locations. End panels (Three-Post) shall be constructed at the end of fence runs and both sides of gates. End panels shall be installed at approximately 19 locations. Three-Post Corner Panels shall be installed at directional changes of 20 degrees or more. Corner Panels shall occur at 8 locations.

See Figure 2 for design specifications.

The fence line crosses rolling terrain, including many low spots. A deadman consisting of an extra wire staked down by a steel post, with one foot exposed, shall be used in minor depressions, where the bottom strand distance to the ground exceeds 20 inches, and in small gullies (see Figure 3). Deadman are necessary for approximately 2 locations.

The Government is open to Contractor suggestions for additional panel structure installation if by doing so it will make for a stronger and structurally adequate fence. Do not install additional panel structures until the Government has approved of them.

There are six (6) road crossings along the fence line; four (4) with metal vehicle gates (one also has a cattle guard), one (1) with a wire gate across the road and an adjacent wire gate, and 1 with a cattle guard and an adjacent wire gate. The metal gates shall be reused and the wire gates rebuilt. Figure 4 (Type B) provides the design specifications for wire gates and Figure 5 displays the design specifications for steel gate closers.

Access to the work site shall be by existing improved roads and two tracks. The contractor may utilize four-wheel drive, off-highway vehicles (OHVs), mini-excavators and front loaders along the fence-line. Maximum wheel or tread width of any vehicle used off established roads shall not exceed 72 inches. The Contractor shall not construct new roads. Vehicles, equipment, and boots would be cleaned prior to initial access of the project area.

The entire fence line has been surveyed and BLM will identify and flag the existing fence before site tours and again before construction. Construction timing of the demolition and installation of the fence is expected to occur between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. Exact dates of installation will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer in the contract documents.

A. Fence Removal: Furnishing labor, materials, and equipment to remove approximately 11,740 feet of wildlife unfriendly fence (1.5 miles woven wire topped with barbed wire and

0.7 miles of 6-strand barbed wire), this includes six (6) stress panels, three (3) wire gates, four (4) corner panels, twelve (12) end panels and 11,740 feet of wire. Remove all staples and clips prior to removing the fence wire. Remove wooden fence posts remaining from an earlier reconstruction, most are on the ground some are still upright in the ground.

Contractor shall remove and dispose of all existing fence materials including wire, posts, staples, clips, and stays. Staples and clips shall not be thrown or disposed of on the ground.

B. Fence Construction: Construct approximately 11,353 feet of four wire fence, forty (40)

Stress panels, two (2) wire gates, eight (8) corner panels, and nineteen (19) end panels.

Reinstall four (4) metal vehicle gates. Fence wire shall be installed on the windward side of the posts. Tie off the line wire at each panel (corner, end, stress), securing it solidly to the panel posts.

C. Work Data Sheet: Designates the type and quantity of work required at the project location, and dimensions required for typical drawings.

D. Removed Materials: Debris consisting of wood posts, steel posts, panels, wire gate assemblies, and wire fence shall be removed from the work site and disposed of in a legal recycling center or landfill (the woven wire fence is not to be re-used as a fence) by the contractor.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/ standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

ANSI American National Standards Institute 11 W 42nd St.

New York, NY 10036

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

100 Barr Harbor Dr.

West Conshohocken PA 19428-2959

ASTM A 121 REV A-92 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Barbed Wire ASTM A 123 REV A-89 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel

Products ASTM A 153/A 153M-95 Zinc coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

ASTM A 641-92 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire ASTM A 702-89 Steel Fence Posts and Assemblies, Hot Wrought

R1994)

CFR Code of Federal Regulations (Available from the Government Printing Office) N. Capitol St. between G and H St., NW Washington, DC 20402

FS Federal Standard General Services Administration

Specifications Branch Room 6039, GSA Building 7th and D Streets, S.W.

Washington, DC 20407

GSA General Services Administration

F St. and 18th St., NW Washington, DC 20405

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington DC 20210

OSHA 2207-91 Construction Industry

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing. After review and approval of an item, submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Scope: Submittals include design computations, shop drawings, manufacturers' literature, as-built drawings, samples, and maintenance manuals as well as work plans, safety plans, schedules, bonds if required, emergency contacts, etc.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least five working days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officers representative (COR). If submittals do not require physical samples they may be emailed. The use of a submittal transmittal is required, and a form may be given to the contractor if requested.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or re-submittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products.

Storage shall comply with the manufacturer’s instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage.

1.6 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

A. Requirements: The Contracting Officer may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance. Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

B. Format: The Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall:

1. State the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2. Either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

3. Provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

4. Set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. Measurements: Where approved shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

1.8 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work: Notify BLM a minimum of ten (10) working days before any onsite investigation or site visits to allow for BLM to inform and coordinate with property owners and obtain access permission if needed for access across private properties.

1. Four-wheel drive or ATV vehicles may be necessary for access to the site. Access to the work shall be by existing roads, two tracks, and BLM marked paths.

2. Access to the work shall be provided by and at the Contractors expense. No roads shall be constructed by the Contractor or off-road driving permitted without prior written permission from the Contracting Officer. Travel along the fence line is permitted; when the ground is wet, rutting shall not exceed 4 inches.

3. Contractor shall exercise care to prevent unnecessary surface disturbance to existing grass, vegetation, and to existing roads and two-tracks.

4. Public, State, or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, at the Contractor’s expense, to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

B. Toilet Units Temporary Toilet Units: Provide self-contained, single-occupant toilet units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type. Provide units properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material. Install self-contained toilet units specified in this specification section.

Shield toilets to ensure privacy. Use of pit-type privies will not be permitted.

1. Provide separate facilities for male and female personnel.

2. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups, and similar disposable materials for each facility. Provide covered waste containers for used material.

3. Provide hand wash stations with disinfection products.

C. First-Aid Facilities: Make first-aid facilities and services obvious and easily available for providing emergency aid to personnel on the site.

D. Environmental Considerations:

1. No blading will be allowed.

2. If any bones, artifacts, foundations, or other indications of past human occupation of the area are uncovered or located during construction or operation of this permit, all ground disturbing activity shall be stopped immediately, and the Buffalo Field Office Field Manager contacted.

3. Wildlife Timing Limit Stipulation (TLS): Due to stipulations, restrictions, and/or seasonal closures for nesting sage-grouse, the work cannot be started before July 1 and must be completed no later than December 31.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre work conference and identify specific line-item details with milestones, start and stop dates for the onsite work and overall contract as well as all critical path items. When requested, submit an updated schedule within three (3) calendar days.

1.10 PERMITS, DESIGN AND DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall apply for, obtain, and pay for licenses and permits required to perform the Work. (No permits are expected for this contract)

B. Comply with applicable codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

1. Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ),

2. Wyoming State Engineers Office, and

3. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE).

C. Contractor shall field verify dimensions shown on the drawings before fabricating or ordering any materials.

D. Notify the Contracting Officer of existing conditions that differ from those shown on the drawings or identified on the exhibits, or in the specifications.

E. Portions of the contract documents are written in the imperative mode.

1. Except where specifically intended otherwise, the subject of all imperative statements is the Contractor.

2. Examples of imperative statements include but are not limited to:

3. "Provide . . . " means "Contractor shall provide . . ." and

4. "Install . . . " means "Contractor shall install . . . ".

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference 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.

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

3. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor.

Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Limits and Control Points: Work shall be limited to within 20 feet each side of the fence line.

3.3 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: Debris shall become the property of the Contractor. Disposal of materials in a legal manner and payment of fees required is the Contractor's responsibility. The removed woven wire shall not be re-used as a fence. Staples and clips shall not be thrown or disposed of on the ground. Sale of material onsite is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. If hazardous materials are encountered during demolition operations contact the contracting officer and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances concerning removal, handling, and protection against exposure or environmental pollution. Burning and/or burying of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made.

The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

Mobilization/Demobilization

SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, materials, and incidentals to and from the project site; and for other work and operations that must be performed, or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

B. This shall also include the project office, portable sanitary facilities, and other storage containers/trailers with jobsite tools and hand tools and small supplies necessary for the project. The location of these items shall not interfere with the traffic plan or Work.

C. Move to and remove from the project site all equipment, personnel, supplies, and incidentals which are necessary for completing the Work.

D. Provide all bonding fees, and other insurance fees not specifically called out or listed for payment that are required for the Work or for operations which must be performed.

(There are no applicable requirements in this section.)

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Mobilization / Demobilization covers the cost of equipment, materials, and labor for mobilizing and demobilizing to the site. No measurement of individual items will be made.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment shall constitute full compensation for all labor, expenses, supplies, equipment and incidentals, including bonding fees and insurance fees, required to complete the Work.

Mobilization/Demobilization

B. Final payment for all Work (including the lump sum amount shown on the bid form for mobilization and demobilization) can be withheld subject to the Contracting Officer’s approval of finished site conditions.

C. Payment will be made at 50% when Contract is 50% complete. Upon final completion of the project, the remainder 50% will be paid.

D. Payment: Full compensation for mobilization and demobilization, including preparation of staging/storage area, and cleanup shall be on a lump sum basis.

E. Final payment for all Work (including the lump sum amount shown on the bid form for mobilization and demobilization) can be withheld subject to the Contracting Officer’s approval of finished site conditions.

Pay Item Pay Unit

Mobilization / Demobilization Lump Sum

Fence Removal

02827

SECTION 02827

FENCE REMOVAL

A. Section Includes: Remove approximately 11,740 feet of wildlife unfriendly fence (1.5 miles woven wire topped with barbed wire and 0.7 miles of 6-strand barbed wire), this includes six (6) stress panels, three (3) wire gates, four (4) corner panels, twelve (12) end panels and 11,740 feet of wire. Remove wooden fence posts remaining from an earlier reconstruction, most are on the ground, and some are still upright in the ground.

Remove staples and clips prior to removing the fence wire.

Contractor shall remove and dispose of all fence materials and fence appurtenances in a legal manner including staples, wire, posts, stays, clips, and all items associated with the previous fence. Staples and other debris shall not be left on the ground. No items shall be reused. Woven wire removed shall not be reused.

1.2 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Requirements: Access roads shall not be constructed along fence lines or to the jobsite unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Requirements: Furnish materials required to remove fences and gates.

3.1 REMOVAL

A. Removal of Existing Fence: Remove all fences, end, stress, and corner panels, and gates as staked in the field. Dispose of debris offsite in a legal manner; wire fence shall be disposed of in a recycling center or landfill (the removed woven wire fence is not to be re-used as a fence). Debris shall not be buried nor burned on site.

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

02827

A. Units: Fence removal will be paid for by the linear foot of fence removed, as measured on the ground next to the fence prior to removal. The quantities of end, stress, and corner panels and gates to be paid for will be the actual number of these items removed.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

02827(1) Fence Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linear Foot 02827(2) End Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each 02827(3) Stress Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each 02827(4) Corner Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each

02824

SECTION 02824

FENCE CONSTRUCTION

A. Section Includes: Construct four wire fence including forty (40) stress panels, two (2) wire gates, eight (8) corner panels, and nineteen (19) end panels. Fence wire shall be installed on the prevailing windward (south or west) side of the posts. Remove and install the four (4) metal vehicle gates using existing materials. Distances

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements and as identified throughout the contract and specifications.

B. Certificates of Conformance: Shall be according to Section 01009. Submit a copy of written certification from the manufacturer to the Contracting Officer that the Contractor-furnished fence posts, wire, and other materials shall conform to the requirements of this section.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Contractor-furnished gates and accessories will be approved by the Contracting Officer before installation.

2.1 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. Barbed Wire: A strand of two 12-1/2-gauge galvanized wires twisted together with 2-point barbs of 14-gauge wire spaced 4-inches apart. Wire and barbs shall be zinc-coated steel, with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lb-force. The barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A 121.

B. Barbless Wire: A strand of two 12-1/2-gauge, galvanized wires twisted together. Wire shall be zinc-coated steel wire of at least 0.3 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lb-force. The barbless wire shall conform to ASTM A 121.

C. Staples: Shall be 9-gauge, hot-dipped, galvanized, two-inches long.

D. Nails: Shall be 60d ring shank 6-inch, 7-gauge.

E. Steel T-bar Fence Posts: ASTM A 702; green with white or silver tops T-bar type, with a welded or riveted anchor plate. Furnish with clip-type wire fasteners, punched tabs for fastening wires are not acceptable. Steel posts shall be manufactured from wrought, rail, or new billet steel, and shall have a minimum weight of 1.33 lb/lin ft, exclusive of the anchor plate. The anchor plates shall weigh a minimum of 0.67 pounds +5 percent and be a minimum of 18 inches2 in area. Steel T-bar posts that are in good shape (not rusted, damaged, or structurally unsound) be re-used.

F. Steel Tubular Post and Braces:

1. Acceptable Steel Tubular Posts and Braces: The diameter for brace and line posts shall be 2 3/8 inches and 7 to 8 feet in length, certified for 1.33 lbs/ft minimum, and capped. Minimum lengths will allow for required buried depth and fence height plus at least 1 inch of post above top wire. Steel posts that are in good shape (not rusted, damaged, or structurally unsound) be re-used.

2. Horizontal crossbars shall be a minimum of 2/3 height of the top wire height and no higher than 8 inches from the top of the post.

3. Brace Attachments: Crossbars shall be joined to brace posts by MIG welded cupped-butt joints using material of similar composition or better than the brace posts.

Contracting Officer approved suitable strength clamps such as shown on Figure 5 could also be used.

4. Basis for Rejection: Braces are not acceptable if bent or dented.

G. Mechanical Gate Closers:

1. Shall be mechanical gate closers as identified in Figure 5.

H. Brace Wires: Four (4) wires of 9-gauge smooth, galvanized wire or two (2) wires of galvanized, 12-1/2-gauge barbless wire. The minimum weight of zinc coating for 9-gauge wire shall be at least 0.4 oz of zinc/ft2 of coated surface area; for 12-1/2-gauge wire at least 0.3 oz of zinc/ft2 of coated surface area.

I. Miscellaneous Wire: Wire for ties and gate loops shall be 12-1/2-gauge galvanized wire.

J. Clip-Type Wire Fastener: Shall be galvanized wire, 8-gauge.

K. Wire Gates: Furnish with the same type wire and wire spacing as the fence. Type of wire and spacing shall be as shown on the drawings.

L. Post Grout: Furnish a rapid setting commercial product manufactured for anchoring posts.

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: No blading, excavation, brush-hog, or mowing will be allowed. Provide minimum disturbance to existing grass, vegetation, and to existing roads and two-tracks. Woody vegetation within the fence line may be driven over, cut, or otherwise removed without ground disturbance.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Steel t- posts shall not be used for end panel, corner panel, gate panel, or stress panel posts. Drive steel tubular posts unless written authorization is obtained for dug or drill holes. Drive steel t-posts.

B. Driving Posts:

1. Steel Tubular Post: Drive to depth specified on Work Data Sheet 2. Drive posts plumb. Posts that are split, bent or broomed will not be accepted. When rock formations prevent driving, excavate or drill holes a minimum of 36 inches deep and slightly larger than the diameter of the post after receiving written authorization from the Contracting Officer. Place posts in the holes and grout the post solidly in position.

2. Steel T-Posts: Drive into the ground to the depth shown on the drawings or until the anchor plate is slightly below the ground surface. Posts shall be driven plumb. When rock formations prevent driving, remove anchor plate and excavate or drill holes a minimum of 18 inches deep and slightly larger than the diameter of the post after receiving written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

Place posts in the holes and grout the post solidly in position.

D. Corner Post, Gate Post, Corner Panel, Brace, End Panel, and Stress Panel Assemblies:

Construct as shown on the drawings and as staked in the field by the Government. Rock jacks shall not be substituted for these items. Construct stress panels on crests of hills and the tops of gulleys when the slope change is greater than eight (8) percent. Also construct stress panels at points which wire is to be stretched, and a maximum of 1,320 feet center-to-center. Construct end panels at the end of fence runs and on both sides of gate openings. Construct corner panels when the angle of the fence changes more than 20 degrees. Crossbars shall be joined to brace posts using material of similar composition and strength or better than the brace posts. The joinings shall be MIG welded cupped-butt joints, keyhole brace brackets, bolt and collar clamps (Figure 3) or similar attachment approved by the Contracting Officer.

E. Wire: Stretch tightly and securely attach to steel posts, on the windward side, with standard wire clips. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch.

Terminate wire at each end post, gate post, corner post, or stress panel. Wrap wire around the post two times and tie off by wrapping around the incoming wire a minimum of four times.

F. Brace Wire: Double-loop brace wire and staple to brace post at a height 4-6 inches above brace member and anchor (pull) post at a point 4 inches above the ground level.

Wire shall be twisted or strained to provide necessary rigidity with a twist rod that shall be #4 (0.5 inch) rebar of 18-24 inches long and shall remain in place approximately midway along the brace wire. An equivalent twist rod or tension kit may be used for tension with Contracting Officer Representative approval.

G. Gates: Install Four Wire Type B Gates according to Work Data Sheet Figure 4.

H. Mechanical Gate Closers: Line up the latch with the gate. Adjust latch assembly after installation so that the latch does not bind and the gate hangs properly.

I. Minor Depressions or Minor Drainage Crossings: Add additional steel posts and wire when space between bottom wire and ground exceeds 20 inches for barbed wire fence.

Additional steel posts shall be set at the top and bottom of breaks or the centerline of the drainage depending on the size and shape of the drainages. Additional wire shall start and end from the main fence.

J. Gulley Bottoms: Construct a deadman, stress panel, end panel within gulley bottoms according to best fit for gulley bottom; deadman in tight V shaped gulleys, stress panels in narrow gulleys, and end panels in wide gulley bottoms. For gulleys with potential for big-water events, a 4-wire “break-away” gate across the gulley bottom with stress panels starting up the slope of each draw shall be constructed.

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will be measured and paid for by the foot of fence as measured along the ground surface next to the completed fence, including distance across gate openings, end panels, stress panels, corner panels, and drainage crossings. The quantities of end, stress, and corner panels, and gates to be paid for will be the actual number of these items. Note: Gates do not include adjacent end or corner panels. These are separate items.

B. No direct payment will be made for minor depression crossings or drainage crossings.

The Contractor shall include consideration for these items in the bid price for other items of the contract.

C. Fence removal will be measured and paid for in Section 02827 – Fence Removal.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will include full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

02824(1) Barbed Wire Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foot 02824(2) Barbed Wire End Panel . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Each 02824(3) Barbed Wire Stress Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each 02824(4) Three-Post Barbed Wire Corner Panel . . . . . . . . Each 02824(5) Vehicle Gate Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each

Work Datasheet, Exhibits, and Details

WORK DATASHEET

WIRE FENCES AND GATES

Fence Name: Falxa-Iberlin Fence Replacement & Realignment 2026

Fence Location: Johnson County Wyoming

Replacement Fence Length: 2.15 miles (11,353 feet)

Corners: 8

End Panels: 19

Stress Panels: 40

Wire Gates: 2

Fence type: 4- Wire

Type of wire: Top wire: Barbed Intermediate wires: Barbed Bottom wire: Smooth

Wire locations/dimensions in inches for Figures:

Top wire spacing to ground: 42 inches

Spacing between top and top middle wire (D): 12 inches

Spacing between middle wires (C): 7 inches

Spacing between bottom middle wire and bottom wire (B): 7 inches

Spacing between bottom wire and ground (A): 18 inches (16 inches where an 18 inch bottom wire exceeds 20 inches from the ground due to terrain variation)

Length of steel tubular posts (H1): 7 feet to 8 feet

Depth of steel tubular posts in ground (h1): 3 feet 3 inches

Length of steel T-posts (H2): 5 feet 6 inches

Depth of steel T-posts in ground (h2): 1 feet 6 inches

Number of mechanical gate closers: 2

MAP 1: GENERAL ACCESS

MAP 2: LOCAL ACCESS

MAP 3: PROJECT MAP

PROJECT MAP POINT INFORMATION

Point Photo Existing Proposed Notes

1 01-EastEnd Corner Panel Corner With 6-strand Going South, Wire Continues East

2 End Panel Wide Gully

3 End Panel Wide Gully

4 04-CattleGuard Metal Gate w Cattle Guard

Vehicle Gate Cattle Guard, Extended End Panel, Wire Gate

5 End Panel Stress Panel Hilltop

6 06-Corner Corner Panel Corner Panel Corner

7 End Panel Gully

8 Stress Panel Hilltop

9 Stress Panel Stress Panel Gull Top

10 End Panel Wide Gully

11 Stress Panel Stress Panel Gully Top

12 Stress Panel Hilltop

13 Stress Panel Hilltop

14 Dead Man, 2 Stress Panels

Gully

15 15-HillTop Stress Panel Hilltop

16 16-Gully Hog Panel End Panel

Stress Panel

Gully, Stress Panel East Gully top

17 17-GullyTop

17-Stress

Stress Panel Stress Panel Gully Top

18 18-CattleGuard_MetalGate Metal Gate w Cattle Guard

Vehicle Gate Cattle Guard, Vehicle Gate, 19 Stress Panel Hilltop

20 Stress Panel Hilltop

21 21-Corner Corner Panel

Stress Panel Hilltop

23 Stress Panel Hilltop

24 Stress Panel Hilltop

25 25-Stress Stress Panel

26 26-EndPanel_Road Wire Gate

End Panel

Wire Gate

27 27-WireGate Wire Gate

End Panel

Wire Vehicle

Gate

28 28-Corner Corner Panel Corner Panel Stress Panel

Point Photo Existing Proposed Notes

31 31_Start

Corner Panel Realignment Corner

32 Stress Panel Terrain Break

33 Corner Panel

34 34_Gate Vehicle Gate Vehicle Gate

Corner Panel

Vehicle Gate w 2 End Panels

Realignment Corner

35 35_start Corner Panel Realignment Corner

36 Deadman Terrain Dip

38 Stress Panel Gully Top

End Panel Wide Gully

40 Stress Panel Gully Top

Metal Gate Vehicle Gate Metal Gate with 2 Stress Panels, 4-strand Goes South

42 Stress Panel Gully Top

End Panel Wide Gully

Stress Panel Gully Top

45 Stress Panel Terrain Break

47 Stress Panel Terrain Break

Stress Panel Terrain Break

49 Stress Panel Terrain Break

50 2 Stress Panels Wide Hilltop

Vehicle Gate Metal Vehicle Gate with End Panels

52 Stress Panel Terrain Break

53 Stress Panel Hilltop

54 Stress Panel Terrain Break

55 Stress Panel Hilltop

56 Stress Panel Terrain Break

57 57-WestEnd End Point Fence Continues

FIGURE 1: LINE PANEL SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 2: STEEL CORNER, END, & STRESS PANEL SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 3: DEADMAN SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 4: 4-WIRE GATE SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 5: STEEL GATE CLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS