KritsasFence-SPECS.pdf

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01009

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Description of Work: Furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies and materials to construct a new barbed wire fence. All work shall be according to the attached specifications and drawings.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Access to the site shall be from US Highway 13, Mile Post 50, as shown on the Vicinity Map.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms:

Wherever 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.

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, the Contractor may 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 SUBMITTALS:

A. Scope: Submittals include design computations, manufacturers' literature and samples.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least 10 working days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to the BLM, Engineering Field Office, 2815 "H" Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, Attention:

Gordon Gardunio.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

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4. Whether this is an original submittal or resubmittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.5 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE:

A. Requirements: The Contracting Officer may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance.

Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

B. Format: The form of the Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall be as follows:

1. The certificate shall state that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2. The certificate shall either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results, or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

3. The certificate shall provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency and the date of tests.

4. The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.6 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.

1.7 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: Refer to the Work Location Map for the approved staging area. The staging area is on private property. The Contractor, Contracting Officer and

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Owner will discuss, document and approve acceptable areas and methods for storage. Storage shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions. The storage areas shall permit access for inspection and handling.

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

1.8 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. General: The Contractor should anticipate steep and rocky conditions. The new fence alignment generally follows the existing ridgeline. There are areas of dense brush vegetation. There is also an existing historic drift fence along portions of the new alignment. The old fence will remain in place.

B. Access to the Work: General access to the work shall be along the designated private access road, as shown. There is no vehicle or ATV access along the alignment. The Contractor shall anticipate packing all necessary equipment and materials into the worksite.

C. Work Hours: Work hours shall be 07:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through

Friday. No work will be allowed on the weekends or holidays without written approval from the Government.

D. Environmental Considerations: The Contractor shall, to the extent feasible, keep the overall worksite clean and clutter free. Clean-up litter and discarded material generated by the construction and dispose of at an approved sanitary landfill or other location and manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

E. Incidental Operations: Land administered by the Government may be used by the Contractor for incidental operations such as materials storage, project office, equipment parking and camping. These areas shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. Environmental considerations of the preceding paragraphs will apply.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The work 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

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference 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 the required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. The Contractor, subcontractors

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2. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the

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

Contractor. The request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. The meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the

2. The Contractor shall 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 shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

3.2 WORK LAYOUT:

A. Requirements: The Government will set construction alignment stakes for the required work. Stakes disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

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. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

WIRE FENCES AND GATES

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SECTION CO-952-02834

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Mobilization and demobilization for the Contract.

Construction of new barbed wire fencing including wood end panels, three post corner panels and wildlife passage gaps, as shown on the drawings and as described herein.

B. Related Sections:

General Information and Requirements Section 01009

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS:

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements. All new fencing materials shall be American made and as follows:

1. Barbed Wire: two strand, galvanized, 2 pt, 12-1/2 ga.

2. Treated Wood Post: pressured treated, standard wood fence post, length and min. diameter as shown on drawings

3. Steel “T” Post: standard 5’-6” “T” post with anchor plate, green painted

4. Wood Fence Stay: 2”x2”x4’ roughcut wood or 2” diameter wood.

5. Brace Wire: smooth, #9 galvanized

6. Fence Staples: galvanized, standard 1-1/2” fence staple

7. Fence Clips: galvanized, standard “T” post clip

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION:

A. Summary: All preparatory costs, work and operations, including those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to and from the project site. Progress payments will be made as follows:

1. Mobilization: When 10% of the total original Contract amount is earned from other Bid Items, 50% of the bid amount for Mobilization and Demobilization will be paid.

2. Demobilization: Upon final inspection and acceptance by the Contracting

Officer, the final 50% of the bid amount for Mobilization/Demobilization will be paid.

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3.2 PREPARATION:

A. Clearing: Clearing will be required along the majority of the proposed fence alignment. Machine clearing will not be allowed. The Contractor shall hand clear vegetation with chain saws, hand saws or similar to provide a maximum open width of 6 feet along the new fence alignment. Native materials generated by hand clearing shall be placed directly outside the clearing limits, as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 INSTALLATION:

A. Wood Fence Post Panels: Refer to the Work Location Map for the approximate locations of wood fence post panels and wildlife passage gaps. Construct wood panels as shown on the drawings and as staked in the field. Post holes shall be dug or drilled and shall provide adequate open space around the post so backfill can be tamped the full depth around the post. Set posts plumb and to the spacing and grades as shown on the drawings, unless staked otherwise.

Backfill gradually and uniformly with soil around each post. Compact backfill firmly from the bottom of the hole to the ground surface. When treated members must be bored or cut during construction, thoroughly swab untreated surfaces with wood preservative.

B. Brace Wire: Double-loop and twist tight with a stick. Leave one end of the stick long enough to fasten behind the horizontal brace to prevent wire from unwinding.

C. Driving Posts:

1. Wood Posts: Driving wood posts will not be allowed.

2. Steel Posts: Drive into the ground to the depth shown on the drawings.

Posts shall be driven plumb and in a straight line along the alignment.

D. Wire: Stretch tightly and staple to wood posts. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. Drive staples into wood until the staple comes in contact with the wire against the post, but not so tight as to crimp the wire or prevent movement of the wire. Do not drive staples parallel to the grain of the wood. Terminate wire at the middle post of each end wood panel. Wrap barbed wire around the post two times and tie off by wrapping around the incoming wire a minimum of four times.

E. Fence Clips: Install metal fence clips at “T” post locations, in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Attach four clips per steel post at the designated fence spacing, as shown on the drawings.

F. Wood Fence Stays: Install fence stays, as shown on the drawings. Use two wraps of standard tie wire to attach stays to the barbed wire lines.

G. Wildlife Passage Gap: Construct the gaps, as shown on the drawings.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: The work described as mobilization/demobilization will be measured and paid for on a lump sum basis. New barbed wire fencing will be measured and paid for by the linear foot, as measured along the ground surface next to

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the fence, including the distance across the various wood panels and gaps.

Three post corner panels and end panels will be measured and paid for by each item, installed and accepted. Wildlife passage gaps will be measured and paid for by the complete unit, including two end panels, two wire gates and the center post.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Description Pay Unit

CO-952-02834(1) Mobilization/Demobilization. . . . . . Lump Sum CO-952-02834(2) Barbed Wire Fence. . . . . . . . . . Linear Foot CO-952-02834(3) Three Post Corner Panel . . . . . . . Each CO-952-02834(4) End Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each CO-952-02834(5) Wildlife Passage Gap. . . . . . . . . Each

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