Section 02824 Albert Creek Fence Project Wire Fence and Gates Final.docx

SECTION 02824

WIRE FENCES AND GATES

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Installing barbed wire, steel posts, 3-post corner braces, and stress panels.

B. Related Sections:

General Information and Requirements Section 01009

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Contractor – All work will be inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative before acceptance.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Contractor – All building supplies and materials will be furnished by the Contractor.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: No blading will be allowed. Cutting and clearing shall be by hand cutting (chain saws included). Dispose of cut brush by scattering it evenly adjacent to the fence line.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Steel posts shall not be used for endpanel, cornerpanel, gatepanel, or stresspanel posts.

2. When treated posts must be bored or cut during construction, thoroughly swab untreated surfaces with copper naphthenate.

B. Driving Posts:

1. Wood Posts: Driving wood posts shall not be allowed for Stress Panels, Three Post Corners and End Panels. Driving line posts will be allowed if they drive without damaging the post.

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

Dig holes for setting wood posts to the depth as shown on the Work Data Sheet FOR Corners, End and Stress Panels. Set posts plumb and to the spacing and grades as shown on the drawings, unless staked otherwise. Space posts within 6-inches of the dimension shown on the drawings or specified on the Work Data Sheet. Holes shall provide adequate open space around the post so backfill can be tamped the full depth around the post. Backfill with soil gradually and uniformly around each post. Holes shall be backfilled firmly, from the bottom of the hole to the top of ground surface.

1. The lever shall be a straight ridged rod, consisting of dimension wood ripped and cut to length or a minimum #4 rebar cut to length.

G. Spiking: For spikes predrilled lead holes shall be used. The hole diameter shall be 3/4 the diameter of the spike and drilled to a depth no greater than 1/2 the length of the spike.

H. Minor Drainage Crossings:

Additional steel posts shall be set at the top and bottom of breaks or the centerline of the drainage depending on the size and shape of the drainages. Additional wire shall start and end from the main fence. Shall be in locations staked in the field or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

I. Wooden Fence Stays: Fence stays shall be used in this Contract. See work data sheet for size of wood stays

J. Steel Gates (16-Foot): Construct steel gates according to BLM Standard Drawing for Steel Frame Gates.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will be measured and paid for by the job, each section, for fence constructed.

B. No direct payment will be made for minor depression panels, deadmen, figure fours, or rock jacks. The Contractor shall include consideration for these items in the bid price for other items of the contract.

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 Pay Unit

END OF SECTION 02824

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