Attachment 2 BGC_Fencing_Performance_Work_Statement_20260304.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Performance Work Statement

Contents Boulder Grazing Complex Fencing

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

2.0 Definitions

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

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Fence Placement

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

5.0 Travel

6.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

7.0 Special Contract Requirements

7.1 USE OF PREMISES

7.2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES

7.3 CONTROL OF EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND POLLUTION

7.4 POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS

7.5 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

7.6 FINAL CLEANUP

Boulder Grazing Complex Fencing

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

The Boulder Grazing Complex (BGC) Environmental Analysis was completed in 2013. The analysis identified projects within each of the four allotments in the BGC area. Many of these projects have been completed over the past 13 years; however, some were completed and later burned over, while others remain unfinished.

This contract includes three projects located in the Bulldog and Snowcap Grazing Allotments. Each project involves constructing small fence sections, each 0.5 miles or less in length. The purpose of these fences implements the project level decision and executes the livestock grazing strategy by creating effecting boundaries. These boundaries which are completed through the means of fence construction will create the respective allotment and pasture fences which are used to implement a deferred rotation while achieving resource management objectives.

2.0 Definitions

BCG- Boulder Grazing Complex EA- Environmental Assessment ROW- Right of Way CO- Contracting Officer COR- Contracting Officer Representative NTP- Notice to Proceed

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The fence line sections shall be constructed according to Forest Service specifications. Steel posts that are still in sound condition, including intact paint, may be reused. All wire and wood posts shall be replaced. The project areas are primarily forested, so clearing shrubs, trees, and snags will be required. The contractor shall provide all labor, disposal of old/used material, new fencing materials meeting required specifications, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidental supplies necessary to complete the work in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications. Payment will be based on actual work performed.

Task Description

Right of Way (ROW) Clearing

Clear the ROW of trees, brush, and debris—6 feet on each side of the fence, for a total width of 12 feet.

Removal and Disposal Remove and dispose of damaged or unusable existing fence material.

Provide Material Supply all materials needed to construct a new 4-strand fence according to Forest Service specifications.

Construction Build a new 4-strand fence following Forest Service specifications.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

The following additional specifications, including the information contained in General Technical Report PNW- GTR-250 September 1990 Specifications for Structural Range Improvements, 1999 Handbook Fences, and

Landowners Guide to Wildlife Friendly Fences are applicable to this project. Where conflicts arise, the specifications below will take precedence. Technical References will support site specific specifications outlined in the award.

EXISTING FENCE REMOVAL

• Untreated wood posts and lumber (stays, scabs, etc.) will be removed and disposed of properly. Trees used as part of the existing fence can be left on-site to decompose so long as all staples, nails, wire, and scabs are removed for proper disposal.

FENCE CORRIDOR CLEARING

• The fence line corridor shall be cleared to an approximate width of 12 feet, measuring 6 feet on each side of fence centerline, and 8 feet above ground. All material greater than 24 inches in height is to be removed, except any live tree 6 inches or greater at DBH (diameter at 4.5 feet above the ground) will stay.

• All dead standing trees that are within 6 feet of the fence centerline (fence line corridor) shall be removed before the fence is built.

• All dead down trees that are within the fence line corridor shall be removed. This includes all wood material greater than 4 inches in diameter.

• Fall all green trees less than 6 inches DBH within 6 feet of the fence centerline (fence line corridor) that are leaning toward the fence.

• Slash created by clearing the fence line will be scattered outside of the fence line corridor and not left in any ditch or roadway.

• Stumps shall be cut flat and be within 6 inches of the ground and within 6 feet of the fence centerline (fence line corridor). Stumps can be cut at the same angle as the hill slope.

• Small conifer seedlings and saplings must be cut below the lowest live limb, which may require the cut to be less than 6 inches from ground.

FENCE CONSTRUCTION

• T-Post, 6’, studded, Heavy weight (1.33 lbs. per foot)

• Fence Clips, 11.5 gauge or stronger

• Stays, wood (48 inches)

• Wire, 2 pt. 12.5 gauge, barbed

• Wire, 12.5 gauge smooth

• Staples, barbed, 2 inches

• Spikes, 7 inches for wood rails and 7-10 inches for brace structures pending size of post

• Rails, 4 inches diameter, treated wood, 12-feet long

• All Brace Post Structures, treated wood, 6 to 8 inches by 7-8 feet long, pointed or blunt

• Inline Fence Posts, treated wood, 5 inches in diameter by 7-8 feet long, pointed or blunt

• All brace members for brace structures will be treated wood with a minimum of 4 inches in diameter and 8 feet long.

• 4-strand barbed/barbless wire fence with the following wire spacing from ground level:

• Top wire 40" to 42" smooth barbless twisted cable wire – maintain a minimum of 12” between 1st and

2nd wire.

• 2nd wire 28" barbed wire.

• 3rd wire 22" barbed wire.

• 4th wire 16" to 18" smooth barbless twisted cable wire.

• All existing wire shall be replaced as specified.

• Oil stem field pipe will not be used in the construction of this fence line.

• Wire shall be placed on the side of the posts where cattle are located. The contractor shall consult with the COR and/or Inspector for wire placement.

• Line wires shall be cut, and dead ended on all corners, angle, gate or brace post structures, and the wire wrapped around the post twice, then secured by wrapping back on the stretched wire six times with a minimum of 1 foot of wire. The tie shall be made on the centerline of the post to prevent the turning and slackening of a face tie. The wire shall be stapled to the outside of the post. The top wire shall be stapled down to the dead-end brace bars. Wires shall not be twisted or kinked for any reason.

• Standard steel post wire clips shall be used during construction. Wire clips shall not be twisted completely around the wire. Ensure that the clips hold the wire securely to the post but can easily be removed to re-stretch wire with future maintenance.

• Horizontal Line Brace structures shall be constructed every ¼ mile (1320 feet), at terrain breaks, and as needed.

• Brace Structures shall be used at breaks in topography, at all fence ends, and on both sides of all gates.

Corner braces shall be used at all corners.

• Depth and diameter of fence post may need to be increased in loose and sandy soil conditions to be made firm.

• Corner jacks, rock cribs, figure fours, braces, and any other fence structures shall be constructed as necessary to maintain fence alignment and wire spacing.

• Stays will be placed at approximately 8-foot intervals, or midway between posts, or jacks, Whichever is the shorter distance.

• Posts will be placed 16 feet apart with every 5th post being a wood line post. If a post cannot be set into the ground due to rock, a figure 4 or a rock crib would be used in place of a post.

• No space between posts shall be greater than 16ft for any section of fence. Brace post structures will count as the next post in line for distance.

• Post spacing may be adjusted for individual posts to avoid rocks, stumps, but shall not exceed 10 feet average between posts without stays and 16 feet average between posts with stays.

• All jacks and stays shall be placed on the same side of the fence, except when needed on the opposite side to cause wire to pull against the jack or post rather than away from it.

• Except where a fence line connects with a road, the fence will be constructed at least five feet back from the edge of the back slope and fill slope of roads.

POSTS AND BRACE STRUCTURES

• Live trees may not be used in lieu of steel posts or wood posts.

• Corner trees where the fence line is at 90 degrees angle will be replaced with a wood corner brace. Inline corner trees or posts at greater than 90 degrees will be replaced with a rock jack, rock crib, a figure 4 or a double brace structure.

• Posts (metal and treated wood) shall be set as nearly vertical as possible with the straight side of the posts in line on the wire side, if posts are set more than 16 feet apart, they shall have to be reset. Error on the side of less than 16-foot spacing.

• All wood posts used will be treated. No portion of a treated post will be cut/altered and contact the ground soil.

• No wood posts will be cut to adjust height during fence construction. Fence posts will remain as is for inspection purposes.

• Backfill shall consist of loose dry soil or rock wherever possible and must be well tamped around each post to secure the post and make it firm.

• All posts not set to proper depth and secured to be firm in ground will have to be reset.

• Steel posts must be driven until the tops of the anchor plates are well embedded beneath the ground. If needed, the contractor may drill a hole in the rock and then drive the steel post into the rock. All steel posts shall be spaced at or less than 16 feet apart. Post spacing may be adjusted for individual posts to avoid rocks or stumps. Posts shall be set as vertical as possible with the fasteners side in line on the wire side. The fence shall remain as straight as possible.

• Corner, gate, angle, and all other brace structure postholes shall be at least 32 inches deep.

• Wood fence posts shall be placed with the larger end down.

• Wire tie-downs are required. Rock hangers, rock dead man, or steel post dead man designs will be used for tie-downs at all spots where there is enough upward wire tension to pull steel posts or wooden brace posts out of ground (giving consideration for the most saturated soil conditions). Rock hangers shall be constructed of barbless wire and placed around the rock in two directions to form a cradle. Tie downs shall not be substituted for other structures.

• Steel post dead man shall be driven deep enough to ensure wire tension cannot pull the dead man post up (considering the most saturated soil conditions).

• All material used for corner braces, gate braces, horizontal line braces, and figure 4's will be treated wood.

Posts will be 6 to 8 inches and 7-8 feet long. Horizontal brace material will be a minimum of 4 inches in diameter and treated. Use wood treated to resist decay to build the fence structures.

• Rock jack wood flooring shall be treated sound dry wood that will support the weight of the rocks. Green wood is not acceptable. Braces shall consist of treated wood to resist decay and suitable for ground contact.

TURNS AND CONTOURS

• Brace structures are required at all end corners, gates, and definite angles of change (horizontal).

• Turns greater than 5 degrees shall be executed by means of a single treated wood line post up to 19 degrees. Must meet line post specifications.

• Turns between 20 degrees and 60 degrees angle of change will use a 4-post brace structure design (which is a double H-brace structure that does not share a common post like the 3-post standard H-brace structure).

• Turns over 60 degrees of change will use the 3-post standard H-brace structure.

• Contours in fence line will meet the 1999 Handbook Fences Specifications outlined on page 11. These must also meet the line post specifications.

• Post spacing will be adjusted appropriately for each contour in the fence.

LINE POSTS

• Line posts will be treated, 5 inches in diameter and 7-8 feet in length. Pointed and blunt. Post will not be cut to expose untreated portions of wood to the soil.

• Line post will be set at a depth of at least 30 inches deep and deeper if needed due to loose soil conditions.

• Post shall be placed firmly in the ground with no slack horizontally and/or movement vertically.

POST AND POLE

• Treated post and pole fence will be used to tie sections of wire fence into existing cattleguards, brace structures, gates, and where steep road embankments would reduce the efficiency of a wire fence. Posts will have a minimum diameter of six inches and rails will have a minimum diameter of four inches. Poles will overlap on the post. Poles will be notched into posts or flattened to provide a snug fit against the post to reduce the potential for the poles to rock loose. See page 188 of Interagency Specifications: Fences (1999).

• Wood posts will be treated, 6 inches in diameter and 7-8 feet in length.

• Treated wood poles will be 4 inches in diameter and 12 feet long.

• Wood posts will be set no more than 11ft apart to leave some structural integrity at end of wood poles where spikes are placed.

• Spikes will be at least 7 inches in length and longer pending the diameter of the posts.

• Rail height will be placed at 18 inches, 30 inches, and 42 inches at center of wood rail.

GATES

• The locations of gates will be flagged by the Forest Service. Gates shall be constructed to the original width and specifications using 4 strands of wire. New gates constructed will be set at 12ft for width.

• The top wire on the gate will be smooth barbless twisted cable wire at 40-42” inches above ground. The second wire will be barbed wire at 28” above ground. The third wire will be barbed wire at 22” above ground.

The bottom wire will be smooth barbless twisted cable wire at 16” above ground. Maintain a minimum of 12” between with the top and 2nd wire.

• The ends of the gate shall be attached to treated post braces structures. Rock jacks or rock cribs may also be used. Trees will not be used.

• To tighten wire gates, use 12 ½ gauge wire with 4 foot long, peeled pole or treated pole 2.5 inches to 3 inches diameter on each end. Fasten with around anchoring poles and staple. Attach barbless wire loops to anchoring structures (staple to brace structures) on each end of gate at the top and bottom of the gate end poles. Slip the end poles into the loops in such a manner as to bring the gate tight and level allowing the top wire loop to be dropped over the gate’s end pole. Leave wires on gate loose enough so that the gate can be closed easily.

WIRE STRETCHING

• Location of stretch points will be determined by topography and the location of brace structures.

• All wires shall be tightened with wire stretchers prior to placement of stays. Wire shall have the slack removed, but not all the stretch removed from the wire. Wire should not be over tight. Error on the side of slightly loose wire rather than too tight.

SPLICING

• When splicing, wire ends shall be wrapped back around wire at least six times and a foot long regarding the wrap.

ROCK JACKS/LINE JACKS

• Brace structures will be placed at the top and bottom of all abrupt breaks in slopes. Brace structures will also be used to anchor both sides of gates, stream crossings, and fence end points. Rock jacks may be substituted for brace structures. Trees will not be substituted for brace structures or rock jacks.

TREES

• Live trees may not be used in place of posts.

STAPLING

• Staples shall be used in all wood posts and wood stays to hold wire. Staples shall be driven at a slant to prevent the wood from splitting. Staples shall be driven snugly to the wire, but loose enough to allow the wire to slip through the staple when weather related expansion/contraction occurs, or the fence is being tightened.

Galvanizing on the wire shall not be nicked or broken due to excessive driving of the staples.

WATER GAPS/STREAM CROSSINGS

• At stream crossings, attach additional structure below the bottom wire using 12 ½ gauge barbless wire.

Additional structure can consist of posts, stays, rock hangers, or poles to ensure livestock cannot go under the fence in the stream channel. Adapt the fence structure to fit each unique stream channel and seasonal flow variations.

• All identified perennial streams less than 12ft wide will use wood post and rails sections to contour to the topography.

• Perennial streams more than 12ft wide will have brace structures constructed on each side with wire used to span stream section.

DRAWS AND RIDGELINE CROSSINGS

• When crossing dry draws, all fence strands shall be anchored to heavy rocks or other durable material with 12 ½ gauge barbless (smooth) wire. Rock hangers, in combination with long posts, shall be used in draws. The bottom wire shall be a maximum average of 18 inches from the ground. If the distance is more than 18 inches, more hangers shall be included.

• Downward force at ridgeline crossings may require additional wood posts to maintain 16-18 inches between the ground and the bottom wire.

PROJECT SEQUENCING

• Work will be performed so that all removed sections of fence are closed at the end of each workday to prevent cattle entry into the exclosure area between June 1 and October 31.

• Clear the fence corridor as described.

• Remove damaged wire, posts, bracing, rails, clips, staples and nails.

• Set the brace corner posts, gateposts and all other brace structures.

• Set line posts on a straight line between installed corners and line braces.

• Install wire, stretch wire tightly, and uniformly by section between brace installations.

ACCESS

• Off-Road Vehicles may be used to transport fencing materials and equipment along the project area.

• New access trails shall not be created unless prior approval from agency is confirmed.

• All trails and Level 1 roads used during project construction shall be put back into pre-work site conditions at contractor’s expense.

Fence Placement

• Construct outside roadbed and ditch, away from back slope and fill slope.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

Milestone / Deliverable

Segment(s) Description / Scope Due Date Acceptance Criteria Responsible Party

Equipment Inspection, Notice to Proceed and Mobilization

All

Authorized personnel inspect equipment for invasive species;

NTP issued, mobilize crew/equipment; confirm access; establish staging areas.

07/14/2026

Equipment inspected; NTP issued; mobilization plan in place; site access confirmed.

CO /

Contractor

ROW Clearing – Sections 1 & 2

1, 2 Clear trees/brush/debris 6 ft each side of fence line (total 12 ft width).

07/14/2026

Clearance limits verified; disposal per spec; no damage outside

ROW.

Contractor /

CO

(inspection)

ROW Clearing – Section 3

Clear trees/brush/debris 6 ft each side of fence line (total 12 ft width).

07/14/2026 Same acceptance as above.

Contractor /

CO

(inspection)

Removal & Disposal As encountered

Remove unusable/damaged existing fence materials; lawful disposal.

07/14/2026 Sites clean; reusable items segregated if required.

Contractor

Material Procurement & Delivery

All Procure and deliver approved materials to site.

07/14/2026 Stored off-ground, protected.

Contractor

Milestone / Deliverable

Segment(s) Description / Scope Due Date Acceptance Criteria Responsible Party

Construct 4-Strand Fence – Section 1

Install posts, braces, 4 strands, gates/ends; tensioning; tie-offs;

etc.

07/14/2026

Line/grade per plans; All components per spec.

Contractor /

CO

(inspection)

Construct 4-Strand Fence – Section 2

2 Same as Section 1. 07/14/2026 Same acceptance as above.

Contractor /

CO

(inspection)

Construct 4-Strand Fence – Section 3

3 Same as Section 1. 07/14/2026 Same acceptance as above.

Contractor /

CO

(inspection)

Intermediate Inspection & Corrections

All

Inspection by COR or other authorized personnel;

contractor completes corrections.

10/05/2026 All items resolved;

reinspection passes.

CO /

Contractor

Final Stabilization & Site Restoration

All Remove debris; complete any last minute

10/05/2026 ROW clean; controls installed; no hazards remain.

Contractor /

CO

(inspection)

As-Built Documentation

All Provide as-built fence alignment, post spacing/bracing notes, gate locations.

10/12/2026

As-builts complete, legible; electronic & hard copy delivered.

Contractor /

CO

(acceptance)

Project Completion

All Fence sections operational and meet specifications.

10/15/2026 Final inspection reviewed and accepted.

CO

Final Completion & Closeout

All Final cleanup, demobilization. 10/31/2026

Final Completion certificate; all deliverables accepted; site fully restored.

Contractor /

CO

5.0 Travel

The three project sites are located within 15 miles of each other. All of the sites are near open roads and can be easily accessed from County Road 602, also known as the Boulder Creek Highway.

Most work areas may be reached by a standard two-wheel or four-wheel drive pickup during normal operating seasons. Some areas, however, may require alternate off-road capable vehicles such as ATVs, UTVs, stock or foot travel. Where roads are recently thawed, very wet or saturated due to runoff or unseasonable weather conditions, road conditions may dictate the need to delay use of some road segments in order to ensure no damage to the road, drainage structures or the adjacent environment.

6.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

If the Contractor is absent from the project area, a Contractor’s representative (designated in writing) shall be available for communication on a daily basis while work is in progress. There shall be one representative per crew.

7.0 Special Contract Requirements

7.1 USE OF PREMISES

(a) Before any camp or storage is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(b) Unless excepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the work force at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

7.2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

7.3 CONTROL OF EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND POLLUTION

(a) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(c) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in flowing streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

7.4 POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS

(a) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all-inclusive. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the worksite.

(b) The following checked activities have been identified by the Government as potential safety hazards.

[X] Tree falling [X] Heavy equipment operation [X] Fire hazards [X] Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high-pressure hazards [X] Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs, etc.

[X] Other: Chainsaws; Fuel for equipment; Barbed Wire

7.5 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawn, or natural features not designated for treatment. The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Prevention of Oil Spills. If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on site, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to ensure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual states. If a spill of petroleum product should occur in water, the Contractor shall take immediate action to clean up or contain the spill and immediately notify:

1) The COR and Contracting Officer

2) Oregon Emergency Response System (1-800-452-0311 or 1-503-378-4124) AND 3)The National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) Oil absorbing mats are required under all stationary equipment, or equipment being serviced while on Government land to prevent leaking or spilled petroleum base products from contaminating soil and water resources. Such material will be furnished by Contactor and approved by Contracting Officer. Equipment shall be furnished on a fully operational basis, of modern design and in good operating condition with no fuel or oil leaks. Repairs and move-in/move-out are the Contractor’s responsibility. All equipment shall be power washed and shall be clean prior to entering Government Land.

(c) No objectionable material (i.e. gasoline, oil and hydraulic fluids) shall be allowed to enter any stream, river, lake, or other body of water. Material which falls in these areas shall be retrieved and disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer, and damage to vegetation or structures outside the project limits shall be repaired as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The Contractor shall not operate equipment or otherwise disturb the natural vegetation and soil beyond the fence ROW.

(e) The Contractor will make every reasonable attempt to preserve the scenic and natural environment along this construction project.

7.6 FINAL CLEANUP

Contractor shall remove and dispose of all its own trash and refuse from the contract area. Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to camp refuse such as tin cans, aluminum foil, glass, paper, garbage, used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, etc. The Contractor shall also remove and dispose of upon completion of the fence construction, all stakes, flagging, and similar debris within the project area. This Cleanup is a subsidiary item for which no special payment will be made. If a forest has a food storage order in place for bears, the contractor will comply with that order. All debris shall be disposed of off National Forest Land and in accordance with State and Local disposal requirements.