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STATEMENT OF WORK

Project Title: PdS Fencing Project

I. GENERAL

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the installation of electric high tensile wire fencing at Prairie du Sac Agricultural Research Station located at S8822 Sunset Dr, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 with a base bid to cover three areas and three additional bid options that cover three separate areas. The land surrounding the current dairy farm is transitioning into pasture for heifers and requires perimeter fencing before heifers can be allowed on the land. The fence is needed for protection and monitoring of livestock. The objective is to ensure safety and management of dairy heifers grazing the land with the installed fencing along the perimeters of the pasture.

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The contractor must provide technical guidance on placement of critical electrical, water, and other utilities within the fenced areas.

BASE BID BRIEF SUMMARY:

· Preparation and fencing of fields 1 – 3 with new 5 strand electric perimeter fencing per field perimeter and 3 strand electric paddock fencing within each field, following verified boundaries and avoiding existing obstacles.

· Removal of all existing fencing and obstructing vegetation, installation of new treated wood posts, braces, gates, grounding rods, and proper electrical connections to the existing fence controller.

· Burial of existing above ground water lines, installation of new underground HDPE water lines, and addition of hydrants at designated locations to supply water within each paddock.

· Ensure structural stability, correct wire tensioning, verified post alignment, and complete cleanup upon finish.

BASE BID

A. Site Preparation for Fields 1, 2, and 3

· Refer to Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 and confirm the exact boundary lines with COR via survey stakes, plot map, string line or spray paint to ensure the correct designated areas get fenced avoiding obstructing factors including but not limited to existing tree line areas, drainage areas, roads, etc. The designated areas are marked by an orange polygon and pink solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Contractor must confirm the exact bunker locations with the COR via survey stakes, plot map, string line or spray paint to ensure the correct designated areas are left accessible. The exact bunker locations must be disclosed by the COR to the contractor prior to any construction in Field 1 illustrated in Figure 2.

· Refer to Figures1, 2, and 3 and confirm the exact location and placement of the electric fence controller unit with COR to ensure accessibility and weather protection. The designated areas are marked by a yellow electric charger symbol and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Control Station”.

· Refer to Figures 1 and 5 and confirm the exact location, size and placement of the gate(s) on perimeter and split fenced areas to ensure vehicle and livestock access locations are accommodated. The gate locations are marked by a red cross and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Gate Locations”. The basis of design for the gate is mentioned in Figure 5.

· Contractor must remove, uninstall, haul and dispose of all currently installed fencing, posts, wire, debris, etc. as indicated in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4. The designated areas are marked by a pink dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – To Be Removed”.

· Contractor must remove, uninstall, haul and dispose of all obstructing vegetation (grasses, weeds, brushes, tree limbs, etc.) along the designated areas in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4. The designated areas are marked by pink dashed lines, orange polygons and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – To Be Removed”, “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Contractor must check the soil type to ensure, if necessary, proper correction methods are considered to ensure consistency throughout the designated fenced areas illustrated in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 in terms of post stability, structure longevity, straight wire line where applicable, necessary support post where needed, etc. The designated areas are marked by an orange polygon and pink solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

The Government shall retain the right of first refusal for any removed items that remain serviceable prior to their disposal.

B. Construction of Field 1: Refer to Figures 1 and 2 specifically

· Install 5-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated perimeter on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated perimeter is marked by an orange polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· For all bunkers on Heifer Way Road: the 5‑strand wire fence must terminate at the edge of each concrete bunker and resume on the opposite edge. Because the fence is intentionally discontinuous at each bunker to accommodate the structure, the contractor must ensure that all wiring is properly routed and connected to the existing electric fence controller unit.

· The wire spacing of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the five strands, three strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6-inch x 8-foot treated wood posts to ensure structural stability of the 5-strand wire fence. The 6-inch x 8-foot treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~28-inch off the ground between the 2nd and 3rd wires of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Install 3-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated lengths on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated lengths are marked by pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· The wire spacing of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 16-inch, 16-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the three strands, two strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6‑inch x 8‑foot treated wood posts to provide structural stability of the 3-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~30-inch off the ground above the 2nd wire of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Contractor must verify all electric fencing is connected to the electric fence controller unit at the marked location. The electric fence controller unit location is marked by a yellow electric charger symbol and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Control Station”. For Field 1 the electric fencing must be joined to the location specified in Figure 2.

· Install three 8-foot grounding rods spaced 10-foot apart connected to electric fence controller unit. Contractor must verify the electric fence controller unit is supplied and wired with sufficient voltage to run electricity for the overall controlled area illustrated in Figure 2. The overall area is marked by an orange polygon and pink solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Install heavy-duty galvanized woven 12.5-gauge field fence with mesh spacing of 4-inch x 4-inch on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 10-foot apart on the marked length. The length is marked by purple solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Hog Wire Fencing” and labeled “L1” in Figure 2. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground. At the point labeled “P1” in Figure 2, the woven fence transitions to a 5‑strand wire fence. The basis of design for the woven fence is mentioned in Figure 6.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6‑inch x 8‑foot treated wood posts to provide structural stability of the woven field fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3.5-foot into the ground and the horizontal brace rail placed ~30-inch off the ground.

· Install livestock gates at all designated gate locations which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure entry access points exist within the 5-strand and 3-strand wire fences. The gate locations are marked by a red cross and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Gate Locations”.

· All gates must be 4-foot x 8-foot with 180° swing installed in a double-gate configuration on two separate wooden posts using 2‑way livestock gate latch technique resulting in a combined gate opening of at least 16 feet (width clearance required by farm equipment) with the ability to securely close with a maximum gap of 6 inches. The basis of design for the gate is mentioned in Figure 5.

· All gates must be attached to a round 7-inch x 9-foot gate post with appropriate hardware, and the treated wooden posts must be 3.5-foot into the ground. All gates must be mounted on wooden posts such that the bottom of the double‑gate assembly is positioned 12-inch above ground across the full gate opening, with hinge hardware installed at appropriate heights to accommodate variations in terrain. All gated areas must include full brace assemblies for stability.

· Each gate installed along the 3‑strand wire fence must tie into the 5‑strand wire fence at the westernmost point of the 3‑strand wire fence line along the Heifer Way Road.

· The gate labeled “G1” in Figure 2 must be installed with one gate connected to the woven fence and the opposite gate connected to the 5‑strand wire fence.

· The contractor must install and verify that each wooden post is plumb.

· Bury the existing above‑ground water pipeline such that it is installed 4-foot underground. The above-ground water pipeline is marked by a blue solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Above Ground Water Line” and labeled “L2” in Figure 2. The water pipeline must maintain its existing connection(s) to water sources marked by blue diamond and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Water Source”.

· Install a 160-PSI 1‑inch high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline at a depth of 4-foot along the designated underground alignment which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure water is supplied at drinking area within each 3-strand wire fence area. The designated underground alignment is marked by a green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L3” in Figure 2. The water pipeline must have connection(s) to one existing water source marked by blue diamond and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Water Source”.

· Line must be laid on grade unless otherwise specified and must include all fittings, connectors, transitions, and any additional materials required to install the high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline. Examples of additional materials include, but are not limited to couplings, adapters, elbows, tees, reducers, repair clamps, valves, compression fittings, pipe saddles, unions, and any other components necessary to complete a fully functional installation.

· Install and connect ¾-inch water hydrant body to underground water line(s) using appropriate transition fittings. The locations for the water hydrants are marked by blue triangle and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Hydrant”. The potential underground water lines that must be used for water connection are marked by blue solid, blue dashed, and green dashed lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Above Ground Water Line”, “Existing Underground Water Line”, and “New Underground Water Line”, respectively, and labeled “L2”, “L4”, and “L3” in Figure 2, respectively. The basis of design for the water hydrant is mentioned in Figure 7.

C. Construction of Field 2: Refer to Figures 1 and 3 specifically

· Install 5-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated perimeter on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated perimeter is marked by an orange polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· At the points labeled “P1” and “P2” in Figure 3, the 5‑strand wire fence must begin or terminate in a manner that provides a smooth transition into the existing wire fencing. The existing wire fencing is marked by a purple lined polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed”.

· The wire spacing of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the five strands, three strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6-inch x 8-foot treated wood posts to ensure structural stability of the 5-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~28-inch off the ground between the 2nd and 3rd wires of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Install 3-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated lengths on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated lengths are marked by pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· The central 3-strand wire fence line labeled “L1” in Figure 3 must begin in a manner that provides a smooth transition into the existing electric fencing. The existing electric fencing is marked by red solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Fencing”. NOTE: The existing electric fencing forms an alleyway consisting of two adjacent 5‑strand electric fence lines along the marked red solid line mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Fencing” and the new 3‑strand wire fencing will be a single‑line electric fence, therefore, the transition between the existing electric fencing and the new 3‑strand fence must be configured to properly accommodate this change.

· The wire spacing of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 16-inch, 16-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the three strands, two strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6‑inch x 8‑foot treated wood posts to provide structural stability of the 3-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~30-inch off the ground above the 2nd wire of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Contractor must verify all electric fencing is connected to the electric fence controller unit at the marked location. The electric fence controller unit location is marked by a yellow electric charger symbol and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Control Station”. For Field 2 the electric fencing must be joined to the location specified in Figure 3.

· Install three 8-foot grounding rods spaced 10-foot apart connected to electric fence controller unit. Contractor must verify the electric fence controller unit is supplied and wired with sufficient voltage to run electricity for the overall controlled area illustrated in Figure 3. The overall area is marked by an orange polygon and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Install livestock gates at all designated gate locations which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure entry access points exist within the 5-strand and 3-strand wire fences. The gate locations are marked by a red cross and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Gate Locations”.

· For all gates installed along the 3‑strand wire fence a diamond‑gate configuration shall be used as illustrated in Figure 8. Each gate must close against the adjacent 3‑strand wire fence which requires mounting two gates on the same wooden post. There are two locations, labeled “G1” and “G2” in Figure 3, where the diamond‑gate configuration is required. At these points, the 3‑strand wire fence must terminate at the same post on which the gates are mounted and must not extend into the diamond area formed by the diamond‑gate configuration as illustrated in Figure 8.

· All gates must be 4-foot x 8-foot with 180° swing installed in a double-gate configuration on two separate wooden posts using 2‑way livestock gate latch technique resulting in a combined gate opening of at least 16 feet (width clearance required by farm equipment) with the ability to securely close with a maximum gap of 6 inches. The basis of design for the gate is mentioned in Figure 5.

· All gates must be attached to a round 7-inch x 9-foot gate post with appropriate hardware, and the treated wooden posts must be 3.5-foot into the ground. All gates must be mounted on wooden posts such that the bottom of the double‑gate assembly is positioned 12-inch above ground across the full gate opening, with hinge hardware installed at appropriate heights to accommodate variations in terrain. All gated areas must include full brace assemblies for stability.

· The contractor must install and verify that each wooden post is plumb.

· Bury the existing above‑ground water pipeline such that it is installed 4-foot underground. The above-ground water pipeline is marked by a blue solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Above Ground Water Line” and labeled “L2” in Figure 3. The water pipeline must maintain its existing connection(s) to water sources marked by blue diamond and blue circle and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Water Source” and “Existing Hydrant”, respectively.

· Install a 160-PSI 1‑inch high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline at a depth of 4-foot along the designated underground alignment which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure water is supplied at drinking area within each 3-strand wire fence area. The designated underground alignment is marked by a green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L3” in Figure 3. The water pipeline must have connection(s) to one existing water source marked by blue circle and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Hydrant” and labeled “H1” in Figure 3.

· Line must be laid on grade unless otherwise specified and must include all fittings, connectors, transitions, and any additional materials required to install the high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline. Examples of additional materials include, but are not limited to couplings, adapters, elbows, tees, reducers, repair clamps, valves, compression fittings, pipe saddles, unions, and any other components necessary to complete a fully functional installation.

· Install and connect ¾-inch water hydrant body to underground water line(s) using appropriate transition fittings. The locations for the water hydrants are marked by blue triangle and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Hydrant”. The potential underground water lines that must be used for water connection is marked by green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L3” in Figure 3. The basis of design for the water hydrant is mentioned in Figure 7.

D. Construction of Field 3: Refer to Figures 1 and 4 specifically

· Install 5-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated perimeter on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated perimeter is marked by an orange polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· At the points labeled “P1” and “P2” in Figure 4, the 5-strand wire fence must begin or terminate in a manner that provides a smooth transition into the existing wire fencing and the feed alley, respectively. The existing wire fencing and feed alley are marked by a purple lined polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed”.

· The wire spacing of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the five strands, three strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6-inch x 8-foot treated wood posts to ensure structural stability of the 5-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~28-inch off the ground between the 2nd and 3rd wires of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Install 3-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated lengths on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated lengths are marked by pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· At the point labeled “P3” in Figure 4, the 3-strand wire fence must begin or terminate in a manner that provides a smooth transition into the existing feed alley. The existing feed alley is marked by a purple lined polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed”.

· The wire spacing of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 16-inch, 16-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the three strands, two strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6‑inch x 8‑foot treated wood posts to provide structural stability of the 3-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~30-inch off the ground above the 2nd wire of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Contractor must verify all electric fencing is connected to the electric fence controller unit at the marked location. The electric fence controller unit location is marked by a yellow electric charger symbol and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Control Station”. For Field 3 the electric fencing must be joined to the location specified in Figure 4.

· Install three 8-foot grounding rods spaced 10-foot apart connected to electric fence controller unit. Contractor must verify the electric fence controller unit is supplied and wired with sufficient voltage to run electricity for the overall controlled area illustrated in Figure 4. The overall area is marked by an orange polygon and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Install livestock gates at all designated gate locations which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure entry access points exist within the 5-strand and 3-strand wire fences. The gate locations are marked by a red cross and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Gate Locations”.

· All gates must be 4-foot x 8-foot with 180° swing installed in a double-gate configuration on two separate wooden posts using 2‑way livestock gate latch technique resulting in a combined gate opening of at least 16 feet (width clearance required by farm equipment) with the ability to securely close with a maximum gap of 6 inches. The basis of design for the gate is mentioned in Figure 5.

· All gates must be attached to a round 7-inch x 9-foot gate post with appropriate hardware, and the treated wooden posts must be 3.5-foot into the ground. All gates must be mounted on wooden posts such that the bottom of the double‑gate assembly is positioned 12-inch above ground across the full gate opening, with hinge hardware installed at appropriate heights to accommodate variations in terrain. All gated areas must include full brace assemblies for stability.

· The gate labeled “G1” in Figure 4 must be installed with one gate connected to the wooden post shared by existing feed alley marked by purple lined polygon mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed” and the opposite gate connected to the 5‑strand wire fence.

· The gate labeled “G2” in Figure 4 must be installed with one gate connected to the wooden post shared by the existing wire fencing marked by purple lined polygon mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed” and the opposite gate connected to the 5‑strand wire fence.

· The gate labeled “G3” in Figure 4 must be installed with one gate connected to the wooden post shared by the existing wire fencing marked by purple lined polygon mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed” and the opposite gate connected to the 3‑strand wire fence.

· The contractor must install and verify that each wooden post is plumb.

· Install a 160-PSI 1‑inch high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline at a depth of 4-foot along the designated underground alignment which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure water is supplied at drinking area within each 3-strand wire fence area. The designated underground alignment is marked by a green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L1” in Figure 4. The water pipeline must have connection(s) to one existing water source marked by blue diamond and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Water Source”.

· Line must be laid on grade unless otherwise specified and must include all fittings, connectors, transitions, and any additional materials required to install the high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline. Examples of additional materials include, but are not limited to couplings, adapters, elbows, tees, reducers, repair clamps, valves, compression fittings, pipe saddles, unions, and any other components necessary to complete a fully functional installation.

· Install and connect ¾-inch water hydrant body to underground water line(s) using appropriate transition fittings. The locations for the water hydrants are marked by blue triangle and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Hydrant”. The potential underground water lines that must be used for water connection is marked by green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L1” in Figure 4. The basis of design for the water hydrant is mentioned in Figure 7.

E. Site Cleanup for Fields 1, 2 and 3

· The contractor must lawfully dispose of all removed, displaced, and non‑functional items from the work zone in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations upon project completion

· Transportation of equipment and material from S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 is the responsibility of the contractor F. Warranty for Fields 1, 2 and 3

1. The contractor shall provide a 1-year warranty from the date of final acceptance of work per FAR 52.246-1.

2. All Warranties shall be turned over to the COR prior to final invoicing.

BID OPTION 1

G. Site Preparation for Field 4

· Refer to Figures 1 and 9 and confirm the exact boundary lines with COR via survey stakes, plot map, string line or spray paint to ensure the correct designated areas get fenced avoiding obstructing factors including but not limited to existing tree line areas, drainage areas, roads, etc. The designated areas are marked by an orange polygon and pink solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Refer to Figures 1and 9 and confirm the exact location and placement of the electric fence controller unit with COR to ensure accessibility and weather protection. The designated areas are marked by a yellow electric charger symbol and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Control Station”.

· Refer to Figures 9 and 5 and confirm the exact location, size and placement of the gate(s) on perimeter and split fenced areas to ensure vehicle and livestock access locations are accommodated. The gate locations are marked by a red cross and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Gate Locations”. The basis of design for the gate is mentioned in Figure 5.

· Contractor must remove, uninstall, haul and dispose of all currently installed fencing, posts, wire, debris, etc. as indicated in Figure 9. The designated areas are marked by a pink dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – To Be Removed”.

· Contractor must remove, uninstall, haul and dispose of all obstructing vegetation (grasses, weeds, brushes, tree limbs, etc.) along the designated areas in Figure 9. The designated areas are marked by pink dashed lines, an orange polygon and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – To Be Removed”, “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Contractor must check the soil type to ensure, if necessary, proper correction methods are considered to ensure consistency throughout the designated fenced areas illustrated in Figure 9 in terms of post stability, structure longevity, straight wire line where applicable, necessary support post where needed, etc. The designated areas are marked by an orange polygon and pink solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Contractor shall reroute the existing chain link fence to connect to the short section post as shown in the Figure 12 site photo. This boundary reconfiguration must effectively close off the stairway access as shown in the figure.

H. Construction of Field 4: Refer to Figures 1 and 9 specifically

· Install 5-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated perimeter on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated perimeter is marked by an orange polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· At the point labeled “P1” in Figure 9, the 5-strand wire fence must begin or terminate in a manner that provides a smooth transition into the existing wire fencing. The existing wire fencing is marked by a purple lined polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed”.

· The wire spacing of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the five strands, three strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6-inch x 8-foot treated wood posts to ensure structural stability of the 5-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~28-inch off the ground between the 2nd and 3rd wires of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Install 3-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated lengths on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated lengths are marked by pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· The wire spacing of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 16-inch, 16-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the three strands, two strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6‑inch x 8‑foot treated wood posts to provide structural stability of the 3-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~30-inch off the ground above the 2nd wire of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Contractor must verify all electric fencing is connected to the electric fence controller unit at the marked location. The electric fence controller unit location is marked by a yellow electric charger symbol and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Control Station”. For Field 4 the electric fencing must be joined to the location specified in Figure 9. NOTE: This electric fence controller unit must be shared with Fields 5 and 6, therefore, the unit’s capacity and configuration must account for the fencing requirements of all Fields 4, 5 and 6. The overall area is marked by orange polygons and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Install three 8-foot grounding rods spaced 10-foot apart connected to electric fence controller unit. Contractor must verify the electric fence controller unit is supplied and wired with sufficient voltage to run electricity for the overall controlled area illustrated in Figure 9. The overall area is marked by an orange polygon and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Install livestock gates at all designated gate locations which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure entry access points exist within the 5-strand and 3-strand wire fences. The gate locations are marked by a red cross and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Gate Locations”.

· All gates must be 4-foot x 8-foot with 180° swing installed in a double-gate configuration on two separate wooden posts using 2‑way livestock gate latch technique resulting in a combined gate opening of at least 16 feet (width clearance required by farm equipment) with the ability to securely close with a maximum gap of 6 inches. The basis of design for the gate is mentioned in Figure 5.

· All gates must be attached to a round 7-inch x 9-foot gate post with appropriate hardware, and the treated wooden posts must be 3.5-foot into the ground. All gates must be mounted on wooden posts such that the bottom of the double‑gate assembly is positioned 12-inch above ground across the full gate opening, with hinge hardware installed at appropriate heights to accommodate variations in terrain. All gated areas must include full brace assemblies for stability.

· Each gate installed along the 3‑strand wire fence must tie into the 5‑strand wire fence at the northernmost point of the 3‑strand wire fence line.

· The gate labeled “G1” in Figure 9 must be installed with one gate connected to the wooden post shared by existing wire fencing marked by purple lined polygon mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed” and the opposite gate connected to the 5‑strand wire fence.

· The gate labeled “G2” in Figure 9 must be installed with one gate connected to the wooden post shared by the existing wire fencing marked by purple lined polygon mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Wire Fencing – Area NOT To Be Fenced or Removed” and the opposite gate connected to the 3‑strand wire fence.

· All gates installed along the nodes labeled “G3” and “G4” in Figure 9 shall share a wooden post such that 2 livestock gates along the 5-strand wire fence are in line and the livestock gate on the 3-strand wire fence is perpendicular to the pair.

· The contractor must install and verify that each wooden post is plumb.

· Install a 160-PSI 1‑inch high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline at a depth of 4-foot along the designated underground alignment which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure water is supplied at drinking area within each 3-strand wire fence area. The designated underground alignment is marked by a green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L1” and “L2” in Figure 9. The water pipeline must have connection(s) to one existing water source marked by blue diamond and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Water Source”.

· Line must be laid on grade unless otherwise specified and must include all fittings, connectors, transitions, and any additional materials required to install the high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline. Examples of additional materials include, but are not limited to couplings, adapters, elbows, tees, reducers, repair clamps, valves, compression fittings, pipe saddles, unions, and any other components necessary to complete a fully functional installation.

· Install and connect ¾-inch water hydrant body to underground water line(s) using appropriate transition fittings. The locations for the water hydrants are marked by blue triangle and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Hydrant”. The potential underground water lines that must be used for water connection is marked by green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L1” and “L2” in Figure 9. The basis of design for the water hydrant is mentioned in Figure 7.

I. Site Cleanup for Field 4

· The contractor must lawfully dispose of all removed, displaced, and non‑functional items from the work zone in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations upon project completion

· Transportation of equipment and material from S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 is the responsibility of the contractor

BID OPTION 2

J. Site Preparation for Field 5

· Refer to Figures 1 and 10 and confirm the exact boundary lines with COR via survey stakes, plot map, string line or spray paint to ensure the correct designated areas get fenced avoiding obstructing factors including but not limited to existing tree line areas, drainage areas, roads, etc. The designated areas are marked by an orange polygon and pink solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Refer to Figures 1and 10 and confirm the exact location and placement of the electric fence controller unit with COR to ensure accessibility and weather protection. The designated areas are marked by a yellow electric charger symbol and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Control Station”.

· Refer to Figures 10 and 5 and confirm the exact location, size and placement of the gate(s) on perimeter and split fenced areas to ensure vehicle and livestock access locations are accommodated. The gate locations are marked by a red cross and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Gate Locations”. The basis of design for the gate is mentioned in Figure 5.

· Contractor must remove, uninstall, haul and dispose of all obstructing vegetation (grasses, weeds, brushes, tree limbs, etc.) along the designated areas in Figure 10. The designated areas are marked by an orange polygon and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Contractor must check the soil type to ensure, if necessary, proper correction methods are considered to ensure consistency throughout the designated fenced areas illustrated in Figure 10 in terms of post stability, structure longevity, straight wire line where applicable, necessary support post where needed, etc. The designated areas are marked by an orange polygon and pink solid line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

K. Construction of Field 5: Refer to Figures 1 and 10 specifically

· Install 5-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated perimeter on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated perimeter is marked by an orange polygon and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· The wire spacing of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch, 8-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the five strands, three strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6-inch x 8-foot treated wood posts to ensure structural stability of the 5-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~28-inch off the ground between the 2nd and 3rd wires of the 5-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Install 3-strand 170,000-PSI high tensile 12.5-gauge wire fence on pin lock insulators along the designated lengths on a round 5-inch x 8-foot treated wood line posts spaced 30-foot apart. The designated lengths are marked by pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· The wire spacing of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up must be 16-inch, 16-inch, 16-inch and all wires must be tensioned to manufacturer specifications.

· Out of the three strands, two strands must be hotwired from ground up in hot-cold-hot configuration.

· Using industry-best practice methods, install horizontal and/or cross galvanized pipe bracing at all corners, terminations, and directional changes on a round 6‑inch x 8‑foot treated wood posts to provide structural stability of the 3-strand wire fence. The treated wooden posts must be 3-foot into the ground.

· Place the horizontal brace rail ~30-inch off the ground above the 2nd wire of the 3-strand wire fence from ground up.

· Contractor must verify all electric fencing is connected to the electric fence controller unit at the marked location. The electric fence controller unit location is marked by a yellow electric charger symbol and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Electric Control Station”. For Field 5 the electric fencing must be joined to the location specified in Figure 9. NOTE: This electric fence controller unit must be shared with Fields 4 and 6, therefore, the unit’s capacity and configuration must account for the fencing requirements of all Fields 4, 5 and 6. The overall area is marked by orange polygons and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Install three 8-foot grounding rods spaced 10-foot apart connected to electric fence controller unit. Contractor must verify the electric fence controller unit is supplied and wired with sufficient voltage to run electricity for the overall controlled area illustrated in Figure 10. The overall area is marked by an orange polygon and pink solid lines and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Pasture Perimeter – 5 Strands Electric” and “Paddock Lengths – 3 Strand Electric”, respectively.

· Install livestock gates at all designated gate locations which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure entry access points exist within the 5-strand and 3-strand wire fences. The gate locations are marked by a red cross and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Gate Locations”.

· All gates must be 4-foot x 8-foot with 180° swing installed in a double-gate configuration on two separate wooden posts using 2‑way livestock gate latch technique resulting in a combined gate opening of at least 16 feet (width clearance required by farm equipment) with the ability to securely close with a maximum gap of 6 inches. The basis of design for the gate is mentioned in Figure 5.

· All gates must be attached to a round 7-inch x 9-foot gate post with appropriate hardware, and the treated wooden posts must be 3.5-foot into the ground. All gates must be mounted on wooden posts such that the bottom of the double‑gate assembly is positioned 12-inch above ground across the full gate opening, with hinge hardware installed at appropriate heights to accommodate variations in terrain. All gated areas must include full brace assemblies for stability.

· Each gate installed along the 3‑strand wire fence must tie into the 5‑strand wire fence at the southernmost point of the 3‑strand wire fence line.

· All gates installed along the node labeled “G1” in Figure 10 shall share a wooden post such that 2 livestock gates along the 5-strand wire fence are in line and the livestock gate on the 3-strand wire fence is perpendicular to the pair.

· The contractor must install and verify that each wooden post is plumb.

· Install a 160-PSI 1‑inch high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline at a depth of 4-foot along the designated underground alignment which must be designed with the contractor and with COR’s approval to ensure water is supplied at drinking area within each 3-strand wire fence area. The designated underground alignment is marked by a green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L1” in Figure 10. The water pipeline must have connection(s) to one existing water source marked by blue diamond and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “Existing Water Source”. NOTE: For Field 5 only consider the green dashed line labeled “L1” in Figure 10. The green dashed lines labeled "L2” and “L3” in Figure 10 are not a part of the scope of this option but are however relevant to Fields 3 and 6 work, respectively.

· Line must be laid on grade unless otherwise specified and must include all fittings, connectors, transitions, and any additional materials required to install the high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) water pipeline. Examples of additional materials include, but are not limited to couplings, adapters, elbows, tees, reducers, repair clamps, valves, compression fittings, pipe saddles, unions, and any other components necessary to complete a fully functional installation.

· Install and connect ¾-inch water hydrant body to underground water line(s) using appropriate transition fittings. The locations for the water hydrants are marked by blue triangle and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Hydrant”. The potential underground water lines that must be used for water connection is marked by green dashed line and mentioned in the legend of Figure 1 as “New Underground Water Line” and labeled “L1” in Figure 10. The basis of design for the water hydrant is mentioned in Figure 7.

L. Site Cleanup for Field 5

· The contractor must lawfully dispose of all removed, displaced, and non‑functional items from the work zone in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations upon project completion

· Transportation of equipment and material from S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 is the responsibility of the contractor

BID OPTION 3

M. Site Preparation for Field 6

· Refer to Figures 1 and 11 and confirm the exact boundary lines with COR via survey stakes, plot map, string line or spray paint to ensure the correct designated areas get fenced avoiding obstructing factors including but not limited to existing tree line areas, drainage areas, roads, etc.