Attachment 3 - SLFO ERS Fences Specifications.pdf

Box Elder County ESR Fences General Requirements

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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01009

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY:

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor and equipment to construct approximately 17.1 miles (90,288 feet) of 4-wire (3- barbed and 1 barbless wire) fences for the Dennis Hill and Wildcat Hills ESR projects. The following generally describes the type and quantity of work for each of the fencing sites.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Box Elder County, Utah.

The work locations are as shown on the maps.

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

1.02 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.

1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturer's name, brand designation, and contents legibly indicated.

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.

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

1.04 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work: Areas of proposed fence lines with brush and/or trees have been brushed with a dozer to clear the way for fence construction.

Portions of the fence lines may not be accessible by a standard 4WD truck.

Fence lines not accessible by a standard 4WD truck are accessible with a 4WD Utility Task Vehicle or similar type vehicle. It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine required accessibility to the respective fence lines. Access should occur only at points along the fence lines where an existing road or trail crosses.

B. Environmental Considerations: Driving shall be limited to along the fence line and along existing roads and trails.

1.05 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 3 calendar days.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. Section Includes: Materials to be furnished by the Government and their locations.

B. Location: The Government-furnished property will be provided by the Bureau of Land Management and will be made available as follows:

Fence materials will be available at the Rosebud Field Station. The physical address is: 64820 West Immigrant Trail Road Park Valley, UT, 84313.

David Fresques is the BLM point of contact and can be reached at

(801)232-7488. An alternate BLM representative is Jared Redington and he can be reached at (801)712-3186. It is absolutely necessary to make arrangements 3 days in advance for access to be allowed into said facility.

C. Time: Property will be available Monday through Friday, 08:30 AM to 16:00

PM, except on holidays. A BLM representative shall be on site during times of loading materials to be transported from the Field Station to the

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D. Return of Unused Property: Return unused material to the place of issue.

E. Loading, Offloading and Transporting Property: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary material-handling equipment to load and offload materials. The Contractor shall load, secure and safely transport materials to worksites.

PART 3: MATERIALS

3.01 FENCE MATERIALS:

A. Materials to be Furnished by the Government:

Materials Estimated Description Quantity Unit

Steel Posts, 5ft. 6in. 6,200 Each Steel Posts, 6ft. 6in. 600 Each Barbed Wire (1,320 ft/roll) 243 Spools Barbless Wire (1,320 ft/roll) 96 Spools Steel Wire Stays (32 in.) 11,500 Each Steel Fence Panel (Large-H) 220 Each Steel Fence Panel (Small-B) 110 Each Juniper Wood Stays 30 Each Mechanical Gate Closers 10 Each Pine Poles 20 Each Hose Clamps #40 600 Each

PART 4: EXECUTION

4.01 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor(s)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.

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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.

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

Contractor. Requests shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Meetings shall be held at the respective project sites.

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

3. The Contractor shall be present during this inspection.

PART 5: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

5.01 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

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

5.02 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

Box Elder County ESR Fences WIRE FENCES AND GATES 02824 - 1

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02824

SITE CONSTRUCTION WIRE FENCES AND GATES

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Installing, with Government-furnished property, wire fences on locations as shown on maps.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. Requirements: See Section 01009 – General Requirements.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL OF EXISTING FENCE

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

B. Removal of Existing Fence: Where applicable, remove existing fences and gates on the drawings, dispose of debris offsite at a proper disposal facility, except for all reusable steel posts, which are to be hauled to Rosebud Field Station fence materials staging area.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Steel posts shall be used for double H (large brace) end-panel, corner-panel, gate-panel, or stress-panel posts.

B. Driving Posts:

Steel Posts: Drive into the ground to the depth shown on the drawings or until the anchor plate is 2 inches 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.

C. 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. Construct stress panels on crests of hills and a maximum of 1320 feet center-to-center for barbed wire sections. In addition, stress panels are required at points between which wire is

02824 - 2 to be stretched. Construct double H (large brace) end panels at the end of fence runs unless shown otherwise on the drawings.

D. Wire: Stretch tightly and securely attach to steel posts with standard wire clips. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. Terminate wire at each double H (large brace) end panel, 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.

E. Gates: Installed according to the Work Data Sheet, the drawings, and as recommended by the manufacturer when applicable.

F. 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.

END OF SECTION

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DATA WORKSHEET

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SECTION 02824 - WIRE FENCES AND GATES

Fence type: 4 Wire (3 Barbed and 1 Barbless)

Type of top wire: Barbed Wire

Type of intermediate wires: Barbed Wire

Type of bottom wire: Barbless Wire

Type of Panels: Steel Fence Panels

Wire Spacing Intervals (total height in parentheses):

D: 10 inches (42 inches__

C: 8 inches (32 inches)

B: 8 inches (24 inches)

A: 16 inches

Line post spacing (L): 16 ft 6 inches

Type of Stays: Twisted Wire 32” Qty. 4 Juniper wood 4’0” Qty. 3 per gate.

Stay spacing (l): equally spaced and alternating twisted wire and wood

Length of steel posts (H2): 5 ft 6 inches

Depth of steel posts in ground (h2): 1 ft 6 inches

Length of steel posts for Steel Fence Panel Installation: __6_ft __6__inches

Depth of steel posts for Steel Fence Panel Installation: __2_ft __6__inches

Number of Mechanical gate closers: _10 (Qty. 7 at Dennis Hill & 3 at Wildcat

Number of Pine Poles for gates: _____________2 (1 at 4’6” and 1 at 4”0”) ___