Chilly_Slough_Jack_Fence_2023_Specs.pdf

APRIL 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHILLY SLOUGH JACK FENCE 2023

CHILLY SLOUGH JACK FENCE 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS:

General Information and Requirements .................................................................. Section 01009-1

Jack Leg Fence ........................................................................................................ Section 02824-1

DRAWINGS:

Title Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1

Site Location 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2

Site Location 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3

Fence Details 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

Fence Details 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

Fence Details 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

APRIL 2023 GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

CHILLY SLOUGH JACK FENCE 2023 01009-1

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Furnish labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to install approximately 14,401 feet of Jack Leg fence as shown in the drawings.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Custer County, Idaho. Work site is approximately 26 road miles Northwest of Mackay, Idaho along highway 93. The work location is shown on the Title Sheet and Site Location drawings.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/ standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

100 Barr Harbor Dr.

West Conshohocken PA 19428-2959

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington DC 20210

OSHA 2207-91 Construction Industry

USFS USFS Spark Arrester Guide 1992

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing. After approval of an item, submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.4 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.

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B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site.

B. Storage: Provide temporary storage facilities for Contractor supplied materials. Storage shall comply with the manufacturer’s instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: Load and unload products in a manner that protects them from damage.

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work sites: Access is generally provided by two-track trails or improved roads; cross-country travel will be permitted for local access and along fence lines.

B. Environmental Considerations: Limit brush clearing to twelve feet in width in total, including six feet on either side of the fence. Disturbance of ground and vegetation shall be kept to a minimum. No scalping will be allowed. Piling of brush shall not be allowed. Brush that has been cleared shall be scattered to give a more natural appearance.

1.7 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the estimate.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

There are no applicable requirements.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. Will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor 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.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors, and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

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2. May be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor or the Contractor’s authorized representative shall be present during this inspection.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Layout: The Government will set flags marking the ends of jack fence sections 1 and 2 as well as the single and double mud sill sections as shown on the drawings. The new fence layout will follow the path of the existing fence between the flagged end points. The Government will flag to which side of the existing fence the new fence sections will be constructed. Sliding gate locations are depicted on the drawings.

3.3 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: Items or debris not designated as salvage for the Government shall become the property of the Contractor. Disposal of materials in a legal manner and payment of fees required is the Contractor's responsibility. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION 01009

APRIL 2023 JACK LEG FENCE

CHILLY SLOUGH JACK LEG FENCE 02824-1

SECTION 02824

JACK LEG FENCE

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Installation of approximately 14,401 feet of new Jack Leg Fence.

A. Related Sections:

General Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Section 01009

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 FENCING MATERIALS

A. Contractor furnished materials: All wood materials shall be lodge pole pine.

1. Rails: Rails shall be 21’ rails with a minimum 4” butt end and 3” tapered end. The butt end shall not be greater than 5” and tapered end shall not be greater than 4”. Rails furnished shall not be peeled.

2. Lag Bolts: Shall be heavy-duty Galvanized hex head screws or 3/8 Galvanized lag bolts.

3. Jack Leg Sets: Jacks shall be 5” - 6” diameter. Each ½ of each set shall be interchangeable.

Doweled legs will not be accepted by the Government.

4. Ties: Ties shall be a minimum of 3” diameter.

5. Mud Sills: Mud Sills shall be a minimum 5’ in length and 3” minimum diameter.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Fence Layout: Fence layout shall be marked by the Government before the start of construction.

B. Clearing and Grubbing: Maximum clearing width is 6 feet on each side of the fence line. Provide minimum disturbance to existing grass and sod. Dispose of debris by scattering.

C. Existing private fence will remain intact and should not be disturbed. The Jack Leg Fence constructed shall remain within 12” of any adjoining private fence.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Fence shall be a 4-rail jack fence as shown in the drawings.

B. Configuration of fencing shall be one rail on top, two rails on the front, and one rail on the back of the jack. Front rails shall be set at 18” from the ground with the second rail 18” above the first. The back rail shall be set at an equal distance between the first and second front rails.

C. The first and last jack section along the fence shall have three jacks while all other sections shall have two jacks.

D. Rails shall be overlapped 6” minimum at each section.

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E. All rails shall be set on a stagger configuration to allow proper rail height for the corresponding jack section.

F. Rails shall be flat notched to ensure maximum contact to jacks and each shall be bolted with a 3/8”

Galvanized Lag Bolt.

G. 15’ Gate: Contractor shall construct sliding rail gates as shown in drawings. Gate quantities and locations are shown on the drawings.

H. Mud Sills shall be installed as a single or double sill. Install each type of sill as shown on the drawings.

The Government shall flag the start and stop of each mud sill section before the start of construction.

I. 21’ X-Brace shall be installed at either side of corners, either side of gates, and the stem of fence junctions.

J. 21’ Brace Pole shall be installed at minimum of every sixth section of fencing.

3.3 EXPLOSIVES

A. Requirements: The use of explosives is prohibited.

END OF SECTION 02824