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Statement of Work:

2025 Pinedale Field Office – New Fork River Fence, Sheep Fence

New Fork River Fence, Sheep Fence on New Fork STATEMENT OF WORK

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Introduction The work includes converting an existing barbed wire fence to a wildlife friendly fence. This fence consists of two segments: New Fork River Fence, and Sheep Fence on New Fork.

The total length of the two segments combined is approximately 3.52 miles.

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

Period of Performance for this fence is 08/15/25-11/15/25.

Specifics for Segment No. 1 - New Fork River Fence:

Location: T31N, R109W, Sections 21, 28, and 33 There are approximately 14,927 linear feet in this segment of fence to be removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements in Section 02827, Fence Removal. There are approximately 14,927 linear feet of new 4-wire, all-wood post fence to be constructed in accordance with the drawings and Work Data Sheet. It is estimated to have each of the following:

• Nineteen (19) stress panels (H-brace),

• Zero (0) end panels,

• Seven (7) 3-post corners,

• Twelve (12) 16-foot wire gates, and

• Seven (7) new X-gate wildlife crossing gates.

Each wildlife crossing gate includes two (2) H-braces and wiring shown in the drawings. Leave any existing X-gate wildlife crossing gates.

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Specifics for Segment No. 2 - Sheep Fence on New Fork:

Location: T30N, R109W, Sections 28 and 29 There are approximately 3,659 linear feet in this segment of fence to be removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements in Section 02827, Fence Removal. There are approximately 3,659 linear feet of new 5-wire, all-wood post fence to be constructed in accordance with the drawings and Work Data Sheet. It is estimated to have each of the following:

• Ten (10) stress panels (H-brace),

• Four (4) end panels,

• Zero (0) 3-post corners,

• Two (2) 16-foot wire gates, and

• Zero (0) new X-gate wildlife crossing gates.

Leave any existing X-gate wildlife crossing gates.

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Segments Nos. 1 and 2 - New Fork River Fence and Sheep Fence on New Fork

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Statement of Work:

2025 Pinedale Field Office – New Fork River Fence, Sheep Fence

Deliverables Bids will be accepted based on Bid Schedule A consisting of bid items related to the segments listed above. All fencing will be completed under one contract. All work shall follow the attached specifications and drawings.

Project Contacts

TBD

mailto:askordas@blm.gov mailto:jcantrel@blm.gov

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor; equipment; material removal for approximately 3.52 miles of existing barbed wire fence; and constructing approximately 2.8 miles of 4-wire barbed wire and bottom barbless wire fence, and 0.69 miles of 5-wire barbed wire and bottom barbless wire fence. The bottom wire of the new fence will be barbless, and the other wires will be barbed.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Sublette County, Wyoming. Work locations are shown on the maps.

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

D. Debris: Debris consisting of wood posts, poles, steel posts, and wire shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of construction debris in a legal manner, and for payment of any fees required. Burning of debris is not permitted on the work site.

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:

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee PO Box 210 Germantown, MD 20875

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ANSI American National Standards Institute 11 W 42nd St.

New York, NY 10036

AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association P.O. Box 286 Woodstock MD 21163

AWPA C 1-95 All Timber Products, Pressure Treatment AWPA C 5-95 Fence Posts, Pressure Treatment AWPA M 4-95 Care of Pressure Treated Wood Products AWPA P 5-95 Waterborne Preservatives AWPA P 8-95 Oil-Borne Preservatives AWPA P 9-92 Solvents for Organic Preservative Systems

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

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OSHA 2207-91 Construction Industry

WWPA Western Wood Products Association 522 SW 5th Avenue, Yeon Bldg.

Portland, OR 97204-2122

1.3 SUBMITTALS

See Section 01009, Part 1.7 – Sequencing and Scheduling.

See Section 02828, Part 1.2 – Submittals.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.

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1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work:

1. The work locations are shown on the drawings.

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/COR.

3. Contractor shall exercise care to prevent unnecessary surface disturbance to existing grass, vegetation, and 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. Environmental Considerations:

1. No blading will be allowed.

1.7 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within three (3) calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the schedule.

1. Construction work will take place during this timeframe 08/15/24-11/15/25.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

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A. See Section 02828 – Fence Materials.

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.

B. Progress Meetings:

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

2. Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer/COR 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/COR.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at

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

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Limits and Control Points: Will be established by the Contracting Officer/COR.

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 01009

SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION

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PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations which must be performed, or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Progress payments will be made as follows:

1. When 5% of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50% of the amount bid for mobilization or 5% of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

2. When 10% of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100% of the amount bid for mobilization or 10% of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

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

SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION

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Pay Item Pay Unit Mobilization Lump Sum

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SECTION 02824

WIRE FENCES AND GATES

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1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Installing barbed wire, wood posts, corner braces, wire gates, X-Gate Wildlife Gate, end panels, and stress panels.

B. Related Sections:

General Information and Requirements Section 01009

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: All work will be inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative before acceptance.

2.1 CONTRACTOR - FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. General: All building supplies and materials will be furnished by the contractor.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: No blading will be allowed. Cutting and clearing shall be by brush hog or other comparable equipment. Clearing shall be limited to 10-feet either side of the fence line. Dispose of cut brush by scattering it evenly adjacent to the fence line.

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3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Steel posts shall not be used for end-panel, corner-panel, gate-panel, or stress-panel posts. Steel posts will not be used in this fence except for minor drainage crossings.

2. When treated posts must be bored or cut during construction, thoroughly swab untreated surfaces with copper naphthenate.

B. Driving Posts:

1. Wood Posts: Driving wood posts shall be allowed for Stress Panels, Three Post Corners, and End Panels. Driving wood posts will be allowed if they drive without damaging the post and drive plumb and are sufficiently tight.

2. Steel 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.

Place posts in the holes and grout the post solidly in position. Steel posts will not be used as line posts in this fence.

C. Setting Posts:

Dig holes for setting wood posts to the depth as shown on the Work Data Sheet for Corners, End and Stress Panels. Set posts plumb and to the spacing and grades as shown on the drawings, unless staked otherwise.

Space posts within six (6) inches of the dimension shown on the drawings or specified on the Work Data Sheet. Holes shall provide adequate open space around the post so backfill can be tamped the full depth around the post. Backfill with soil gradually and uniformly around each post. Holes shall be backfilled firmly, from the bottom of the hole to the top of ground surface.

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

Construct as shown on the drawings or as staked in the field. Construct stress panels on crests of hills, and a maximum of 1,320-feet center-to-center for barbed wire sections. In addition, stress panels are required at points between which wire is to be stretched. Construct end panels at the end of fence runs unless shown otherwise on the drawings.

DI. Wire:

Stretch tightly and staple to wood posts or securely attach to steel posts with standard wire clips. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. Drive staples crosswise with the grain of the wood. The wire shall be free to move through the staples as it expands and contracts.

Terminate wire at each end post, gate post, corner post, or stress panel.

Wrap wire around the post two (2) times and tie off by wrapping around the incoming wire a minimum of four (4) times.

DII. Brace Wire:

Twist tight with a lever. Leave one end of the lever long enough to fasten behind the horizontal brace to prevent wire from unwinding.

1. The lever shall be a straight ridged rod, consisting of dimension wood ripped and cut to length, or, at minimum, #4 rebar cut to length.

DIII. Spiking:

For spikes, predrilled lead holes shall be used. The hole diameter shall be 3/4 the diameter of the spike and drilled to a depth no greater than 1/2 the length of the spike.

DIV. Minor Drainage Crossings:

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 and shall be in locations staked in the field or as directed by the Contracting Officer/COR.

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I. Wire Gates:

Construct wire gates with two (2) wooden fence stays spaced evenly across opening. Each gate will have a fence closer. Gate closures will not be measured separately, but costs for gate closers should be considered as part as the Wire Gate bid item cost on the bid schedule.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will be measured and paid for by each section of fence constructed.

B. No direct payment will be made for drainage crossings, deadmen, figure fours, or rock jacks. The Contractor shall include consideration for these items in the bid price for other items of the contract.

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:

4-Wire New Fence LF 5-Wire New Fence LF 3-Post Corners EA H-Braces EA End Panel EA X-Gate Wildlife Gate EA 16’ Wire Gate EA

END OF SECTION 02824

SECTION 02827

FENCE REMOVAL

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A. Section Includes: Removing existing wire fence, including all wood, Tee posts, stress and end panels and drainage crossings.

B. Requirements: Access roads shall not be constructed along fence lines or to the jobsite unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Cross-country travel with wheeled or tracked vehicles shall be only to and along fence lines.

C. Do not damage adjoining pasture fences. Leave any posts shared by adjoining fences.

2.1 Not Applicable.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL

A. Removal of Existing Fence: Furnish all labor and equipment necessary to completely remove all fencing where the new fence will be constructed.

B. Disposal of debris shall be according to Section 01009 – General

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: Fence removal will be measured and paid for by the linear foot removed as measured along the ground surface next to the fence prior to

SECTION 02827

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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:

Fence Removal Linear Foot

END OF SECTION 02827

SECTION 02828

FENCE MATERIALS

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A. Section Includes: Barbed wire, barbless wire, staples, clip-type wire fasteners, fence clips, steel fence posts, wood posts and braces, wood treatment practices, and metal gates.

B. Related Sections:

Section 01009 – General Information and Requirements

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General

B. A written submittal for all materials to be used shall be submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to starting construction.

2.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Barbed Wire: A strand of two (2) 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.

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B. Barbless Wire: A strand of two (2) 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: Bright-finish or galvanized 9-gauge, 1-1/2 inch long.

D. Clip-Type Wire Fastener: Shall be 11-gauge galvanized wire.

E. All wood line post fence clips shall be as shown in Figure 1 or equal approved by the government. The wire confinement nail shall have a slight bend but not so much to impede removing it from the clip.

Figure 1. Approved fence clip.

F. Steel Fence Posts: ASTM A 702; painted 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

02828 - 3 a minimum weight of 1.33 lb/ft. The anchor plates shall weigh a minimum of 0.67 pounds ±5 percent, be a minimum of 18 square inches in area, and be 18-inches from the bottom of the post.

G. Wood Posts and Braces:

1. Acceptable Wood Posts: Sound single-stem members. A slight bend in one plane is acceptable. Posts may be full stem members, sawed members of square cross section, or split members (western red cedar only). Nominal diameter for treated posts shall be 5-inches or 6-inches. The following species will be acceptable: Ponderosa pine, Lodgepole pine, fir, and tamarack. All treated posts shall be free of bark with ends cut square. All wood line posts shall be minimum of 5-inches in diameter and 6.5-feet long. All brace posts shall be 6-inches in diameter and 6.5-feet long.

2. Basis for Rejection: Posts are not acceptable when sweep causes a straight line joining the center of the top to the center of the butt to fall outside the body of the post, or at point 2-inches or more from the center of the post.

Posts that are charred, twisted, rotted, or excessively bent are not acceptable. Seasoning checks, single or opposite of each other with a total sum equal to or more than 1/2 the thickness of the post, are not acceptable.

H. Wood Treatment Practices: General: The following treatments may be used. Treatment method shall be in accordance with AWPA C 1.

1. Chromated Copper Arsenic Method: Chromated copper arsenate, waterborne preservative (conforming to Type B in AWPA 5) shall be applied. Minimum net retention of solid preservative shall be 0.4 pounds per cubic foot (gauge only) using the full-cell pressure treatment process.

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2. Assay Report: The Supplier shall furnish an assay report, for all treated wood products, from an independent testing laboratory to the COR. A minimum of 5-inch boring shall be taken from each bundle of 50 posts as samples for the assay report.

I. Metal Gates: All metal gates shall be Powder River Classic gate or approved equal.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 WIRE FENCE AND GATE INSTALLATION

A. Refer to Section 02824 – Wire Fences and Gates.

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 02828

WORK DATA SHEET

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Fence type: 4 Wire Fence

Type of top wire: Barbed

Type of intermediate wires: Barbed

Type of bottom wire: Barbless

4 Wire locations/dimensions in inches (spacing):

E: Top of Post 48 inches from ground level D: Top Wire-Barbed 40 inches from ground level C: 2nd from top-Barbed 28 inches from ground level B: 3rd from top-Barbed 23 inches from ground level A: Bottom Wire - Barbless 18 inches from ground level

All wood posts. All line posts shall be minimum 5” diameter, 6.5’ long treated wood posts.

All brace posts shall be minimum 6” diameter, 6.5’ long treated wood posts.

Line post spacing (L): 16_ ft 6 inches

Length of wood posts: 6 ft 6 inches

Depth of wood posts in ground: 2 __ft 6 inches

Number of mechanical gate closers: __12__each

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Fence type: 5 Wire Fence

Type of top wire: Barbed

Type of intermediate wires: Barbed

Type of bottom wire: Barbless

5 Wire locations/dimensions in inches (spacing):

F: Top of Post 48 inches from ground level E: Top Wire-Barbed 42 inches from ground level D: 2nd from top-Barbed 30 inches from ground level C: 3rd from top-Barbed 26 inches from ground level B: 4th from top-Barbed 21 inches from ground level A: Bottom Wire - Barbless 16 inches from ground level

All wood posts. All line posts shall be minimum 5” diameter, 6.5’ long treated wood posts.

All brace posts shall be minimum 6” diameter, 6.5’long treated wood posts.

Line post spacing (L): 16_ ft 6 inches

Length of wood posts: 6 ft 6 inches

Depth of wood posts in ground: 2 __ft 6 inches

Number of mechanical gate closers: __2__each