ATTACHMENT 1_White Bird Fence Replacement SOW.pdf

Statement of Work - Attachment 1

Replace Deteriorating Fence with Wildlife-friendly Fence at White Bird Battlefield

1) Project Location

White Bird Battlefield, US Highway 95

Battlefield Latitude/Longitude:

45°46'44.42"N 116°16'39.87"W

Battlefield Physical Address:

3823 Two Moon Trail White Bird, ID 83554

Contact Address: Nez Perce National Historical Park 39063 US Hwy 95 Lapwai, ID 83540-9715

2) Background

White Bird Battlefield, located in White Bird, Idaho, one of the 38 sites that make up Nez Perce National Historical Park, is a historical site commemorating one of the first battles of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877.

The site is also part of the traditional Nez Perce homeland and is rich in cultural history of the area. The approximately 1200-acre site is surrounded by sheep fencing installed when the site was used for farming operations. The sheep fence now acts as a barrier to migrating wildlife and would like to be replaced by the park to allow for wildlife to migrate but still prevent cattle from entering. New fencing will replace the current non-historic sheep fencing with smooth wire to enable easier crossing (above and below) by elk and deer, among other wildlife species. This replacement will also help prevent further intrusion of neighboring cattle herds which are presently able to pass through weak and/or fallen areas of the fence. Significance of the resource fencing helps delineate park boundaries, deter visitors from entering the park and engaging in inappropriate activities, and helps to manage visitor impacts from rehabilitated or culturally sensitive areas.

3) Project Description

This project involves the replacement of approximately seven miles of deteriorating fencing at White Bird Battlefield, a site of Nez Perce National Historical Park, with new wildlife-friendly fencing. A secondary component of this project would be to install secured gates along the fence line and hang boundary placards.

The new fence would replace the current non-historic sheep fencing with smooth wire to enable easier crossing (above and below) by elk and deer, among other wildlife species. The fence will be built in accordance with "A Land Owners Guide to Wildlife Friendly Fences" written by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (2012).

4) Work Schedule

Will be discussed and determined with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at pre-construction meeting.

5) REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK:

5.1 Fence Installation Specifications

Replace approximately 7 miles of park boundary fence with a 3-Strand Smooth Wire Wildlife-friendly Fencing in existing fence line. Installation of four securable gates (See Map in Appendix of gate and fence locations) Replacement of over 750 faded boundary placards identifying property as National Park Service lands and the lawful restrictions on premises. Boundary placards will be supplies by park. The old t-posts and fence wire shall be removed from the property and either disposed of or repurposed by the contractor (by appropriate means). Disposal of fence shall be done in accordance to state laws and a copy of the disposal record will be provided to the COR. If fence material can be repurposed by the contractor a formal request needs to be made to the COR with details in regard to how it will be repurposed. The COR shall approve the request in a formal email if the repurpose is acceptable.

These following fence standards will allow for cattle control and easier wildlife passage. Fences should have top wires low enough for adult animals to jump, bottom wires high enough for wildlife to crawl under, and minimize the chance of tangling. The following specifications for the fencing is required and shall be followed:

A. Place braces/anchor posts 50' to 100' apart; closer in uneven terrain. Contractor may determine anchor posts construction but shall receive approval by COR before installation

B. Use sufficient bracing to maintain wire tension C. Wire must be either coated wire or double twisted for added visibility D. A top wire or rail preferably no more than 40" and a maximum of 42" above the ground E. At least 12" between the top two wires F. A bottom wire or rail at least 16" and preferably 18" above the ground G. No vertical stays will be installed H. 6 ft steel posts at 12-16.5-foot intervals; determine condition of metal posts for reuse or replacement based on posts being structurally sound, no bent posts, or rust. Etc.

I. Wire to be attached wood posts using galvanized fence staples.

J. Wire to be attached to metal t-posts using galvanized T-post fence clips K. The four gates installed will be 8’ in length, powder coat painted, and constructed of tubular steel; the gate shall be able to be secured closed, swing to minimum of 90 degrees at fully opened, and locked with chain and padlock

L. Gate posts will be buried at a minimum of two feet to provide a stable anchor for the gate; gate posts shall not move or shift during the opening and closing of gate, if they do, they will have to be either buried deeper or made of a more robust construction

5.2 Work Specifications

Work shall include but is not limited to:

(1) Mobilization: Isolated project site should be considered, hardware, supports, wire, ties, gates, poles, anchoring systems, etc. may on not be available in surrounding communities

(2) Staging area: location(s) to be specified by park staff during pre-construction meeting

(3) Government Furnished Property (GFP) to be monitored during project

(4) Minimal ground disturbance is a priority of the project because of the archeological rich environment of the work site. Ground disturbance of the project should reflect the original disturbance that was created by the installation of the fence being replaced. If the contractor needs to expand disturbance, they shall first contact the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) before doing so.

(5) Movement of rocks or archeological material prohibited

(6) Off-road travel patterns through the battlefield will be determined by park during and throughout project due to ongoing vegetation restoration projects at the site

(7) Adhere to all NPS, State and local Invasive Plant Management (IPM) requirements

(8) Safety: abide by all OSHA regulations

(9) Federal, state and local requirements concerning COVID-19 must be adhered to.

(10) Clean up- Remove all excess materials and waste from site.

See Map on Next Page

6) Appendix: Site Map