Attachment 2 - Statement of Work.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Performance Work Statement

Fence Construction Hidden

Contents Project Title General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

Contractor Requirements

2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

3.0 Deliverable / Schedule

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Travel

6.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Attachment

Project Title 668795-0301 Q3 CON FOR 02 Fence Reconstruct Hidden TS NEW OUT

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

Aspen regeneration is a forest priority on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and an integral part of our landscape management plan. This priority strives to maintain species diversity across the landscape and move towards a more historic landscape. The fences to be constructed are located withing the Hidden Timber Sale area where competing vegetation has already been treated. This preemptive removal within the aspen stands and the disturbance caused by logging operations should cause of flush of new aspen regeneration to occur. In order to protect the new growth fences need to be constructed to prevent damage from animal browsing.

Contractor Requirements

2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The construc�on area contains frequent areas of exposed bedrock. This surface bedrock and overall rocky condi�on across the area could cause unforeseen expenses in fence construc�on and should be accounted for by the contractor. A site visit is encouraged but not required.

Construc�on Sequence and Procedures

• Braces shall be located at all corners and gates.

• Two swinging vehicle access gates will be installed at each exclosure loca�on, gate loca�on will be determined by the contractor and COR prior to installa�on. Gates will be 8-10 feet wide and can be made of smaller diameter 1½ inch pipe. Gates will be 8 feet tall when hung with not more than 4-inch gap from the botom of the gate to the ground.

• Assuming the fence material is 330 feet long, stretch braces should be installed a minimum of 165 feet apart (halfway) to maintain structural integrity throughout the length of the fence.

• Concrete set brace posts: Drill holes in firm, undisturbed or compacted soil. Set posts 48 inches below surface or deeper, if necessary, in so� or loose soil. Pour concrete around posts. All stretch and corner brace posts shall have a minimum of a 12-inch diameter concrete foo�ng.

• Weld horizontal braces between uprights with a bead around en�re end of pipe where it ataches to upright.

• T-post shall be 10 feet long and spaced 10 feet apart. The T-post should be driven into the ground ensuring that the spade is at least 6-inch below the ground level and the post should be perpendicular to level ground. All posts shall be ver�cally aligned on sloped ground.

• Install 8 feet field fence.

• Two panels of fencing, shorter than 8 feet, may be used for ease of handling as long as the fence is 8 feet tall, and the two panels of fencing overlap each other by at least 4 inches. Botom panel should touch the ground.

Botom panel will be placed so that the smaller mesh is closest to the ground. The field fence will be securely atached to all steel posts using appropriate fastening materials (such as 14-gauge galvanized �e wire or metal post clips). Atach the top and botom panels of the field fence to each other and to posts (hog rings or wire �e).

• T-post clips will be used to atach the field fence to the T-post.

• 8-foot-long re-bar should be installed between the T-posts. The re-bar shall be weaved through the field fence and secured (�e wire).

• No trees (live or dead) will be subs�tuted for posts in fence construc�on. No wire shall be atached directly or indirectly to any tree.

• Clean up debris and unused materials and remove from site.

3.0 Deliverable / Schedule

Contract time is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. There are no timing restrictions for this project. Work is expected to begin around September 1, 2024, however, may start earlier or later depending on local conditions.

It is assumed that adverse weather and/or ground conditions may prevent access to or satisfactory performance on the project during the winter period which is defined as the period from December 1 through March 31. Therefore, no count of contract time will be made during this period, unless the contractor continues work. Work may continue at the

Contractor's option; however, the Government shall not be obligated to make progress payments or inspections during this period.

Table 1: Base Year Deliverables 09/01/2024-11/01/2024 Item No. Deliverable Objective Due

1 ELK EXCLOSURE FENCING

WITH CARBON STEEL PIPE

BRACE POSTS

Construct 8-foot elk fencing with field fencing and cemented carbon steel pipe brace posts.

POP will be 90 days from award date.

2 CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED

MATERIALS

Contractor will provide steel brace posts, fence post concrete mix, 14-gauge tie wire, and hog rings.

Supplies must be approved by COR before work begins.

Specifica�ons on contractor supplied materials:

• Tie wire, 14-gauge galvanized

• Fence Post Concrete Mix

• 12 feet x 2 ½ inch Schedule 40 Carbon Steel Pipe (for corner uprights)

• 8 feet x 2 ½ inch Schedule 40 Carbon Steel Pipe (for horizontal corner braces)

• Hog Rings

• 2 Gates, 8 feet tall when hung and 8-10 feet wide

Base year fencing needs will cover the North Fence (as shown on maps) and is es�mated at 0.75 miles in length.

Table 2: Option Year Deliverables Item No. Deliverable Objective Due

1 ELK EXCLOSURE FENCING

WITH CARBON STEEL PIPE

BRACE POSTS

Construct 8-foot elk fencing with field fencing and cemented carbon steel pipe brace posts.

POP will be 90 days from award date.

2 CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED

MATERIALS

Contractor will provide steel brace posts, fence post concrete mix, 14-gauge tie wire, and hog rings.

Supplies must be approved by COR before work begins.

Specifica�ons on contractor supplied materials:

• Tie wire, 14-gauge galvanized

• Fence Post Concrete Mix

• 12 feet x 2 ½ inch Schedule 40 Carbon Steel Pipe (for corner uprights)

• 8 feet x 2 ½ inch Schedule 40 Carbon Steel Pipe (for horizontal corner braces)

• Hog Rings

• 2 Gates, 8 feet tall when hung and 10 feet wide

Op�on 1 year fencing needs will cover the South Fence (as shown on maps) and is es�mated at 0.61 miles in length.

4.0 Government Furnished

The US Forest Service will provide the following fencing materials:

• 8-foot 12-gauge Field fence, or two panels of 5-foot 12-gauge Field fence

• 10-foot T-posts

• T-post Wire Clips

• 8-foot x 5/8-inch diameter Steel Rebar

The contractor will also be provided with a Forest Service key to gain access to fencing areas located behind Forest Service gates.

5.0 Travel

The contractor is responsible for transportation to and from fence locations. A high clearance 4X4 vehicle is highly recommended for access to fence areas. The contractor will be confined to use of the USFS roads system. Cross-country travel by vehicle is not permitted to avoid destruction of natural resources. USFS roads system will be shown on provided maps.

6.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The contractor will have a foreman on site and available to speak with the COR during all phases of work.

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