S01 - Att 2 Specs 12FPC323Q0002.pdf

Natural Resources Conservation Service 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 301 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206

Voice (509) 323-2900 Fax (855) 847-5492

USDA Is An Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer And Lender

02/14/2023

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS & MATERIALS FOR NRCS-WA WRP FENCE

NEST#: 66054611015SW

Technical Contact: Carlee Elliott, State Easement Program Manager, 509.323.2920 or carlee.elliott@usda.gov

Bid Item 1 Construction Specifications – Obstruction Removal

Scope The work shall consist of removal and disposal of t-posts, wire, fence structures currently supporting stream crossings, and materials from existing stream crossings from the designated areas on approximately 9,870 feet. Materials may be salvaged by the contractor should they chose in lieu of disposal.

Disposal of Materials

All materials shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable local and state regulations.

Certification and Payment

Each bid item will be separately measured and certified by NRCS staff upon completion of all work to ensure that work complies with the specifications.

Bid Item 2 Construction and Materials Specifications – Fence

Scope and Specs The work consists of installation of new wood posts, installing/tightening new wire, and replacing any structure this is deteriorated enough so as to prevent adequate support and tightening of wires.

• 11,370 feet of fencing

• Posts are to be T-posts. See “Attachment 3 Drawings and Job Sheets” for depth.

• Post spacing after new posts are installed will not exceed 20-foot without stays

• Posts must have a minimum expected lifespan of 20 years. See NRCS

Practice Specification – Fence (Code 382) below for post species and treatment options to achieve 20-year lifespan.

• Wire spacing, from top to bottom, is as follows: 42”, 30”, 23”, 16”

• Top and bottom wire will be smooth, two middle wires will be barbed

• Includes four (4) wildlife friendly crossing areas within west fence line.

• Includes two (2) gates within east fence line.

mailto:carlee.elliott@usda.gov

Natural Resources Conservation Service 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 301 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206

Voice (509) 323-2900 Fax (855) 847-5492

USDA Is An Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer And Lender

Certification and Payment

Bid Item 3 Construction and Materials Specifications – Structures for Wildlife (Fence Markers)

Scope and Specs Fence markers to be installed on any installation of new fencing wire.

• 11,370 feet of fencing

Certification and Payment

Mobilization and Pollution Control This work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the contractor’s forces and equipment necessary for performing the work for which payment is provided elsewhere in the contract. Pollution control consists of all measures to adequately ensure that any chemicals, fuels, lubricants, or other potential contaminants are managed in accordance with all applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

Work shall be completed at a time when site conditions are dry enough to allow for minimal soils disturbance from equipment and construction activities. If large areas of bare mineral soil are exposed, contractor will be responsible for remediating such damage with native seed mix approved by NRCS-WA. It is understood that some disturbance will be unavoidable as a part of construction activities.

Sincerely, Carlee A. Elliott NRCS State Easement Program Manager carlee.elliott@usda.gov 509.323.2920 mailto:carlee.elliott@usda.gov

Mobilization and Pollution Control