UPDATED Scope of Work Pipe Fence.pdf

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope or Work:

The work to be completed consists of transporting material to project area, constructing 1000ft of pipe welded fence and an access gate along the Little Walnut Road.

• 2500 ft of provided pipe – 2000 for railing – 500 for uprights

• 170 bags sakrete (2 bags per hole)- estimated 85 uprights – (83 for fence – 2 for gate)

Project Description:

• Construct approximately 1000 ft, (less than a 1/4 mile of fence) on flagged line.

• Install access gate along existing road 4083G.

• Transportation of all materials required to complete the project area will be contractors’ responsibility, (pipe is 24’ lengths) as well as supplying water needed to cement poles in the ground.

• Welding machine, sakrete, generator and welding rods and any other equipment will be the contractor's responsibility.

Location:

Project site is in Little Walnut area approximately .67 miles past the CDT Trailhead, -108 18’03.1” W, 32 51’53.3” N off of NM Hwy 180 W.

Appendix A **Regardless of type of improvement project, the Contractor must coordinate with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to ensure proper Heritage and Biological surveys arc completed prior to implementation. New improvement installation or any equipment route must exactly follow flagged route. If the improvement project does not follow the existing route or flagged route, the improvement will not be accepted, and the Contractor will be required to correct. Likewise, if any improvement is not to the standards found below, the Contractor will be required to correct.

Access:

• off-road travel access is granted as needed but not encouraged, as fence is going to be built along the main road, just outside the road easement for construction of this fence

• This is a high use area- so traffic will be heavy – the use of cones or signs may be needed to notify vehicles of work occurring on the shoulder.

General Description:

• Fence height – 4 ft (48 inches) high – with at least 2 ft (24”) cemented in the ground. Pipe will need to be cut in 6 ft lengths (72 inches).

• Uprights will be placed 10 to 12 ft apart depending on lay of land. No more than 12 ft apart to avoid pipe from sagging. The use of saddles to attach pipe is requested so work looks clean and neat

• Second pipe rail will be welded at 24” below top rail.

Gate Specification:

• Affix gate to pipe

• Use provided gate.

Government furnished Materials:

• Gate for access

• 2 5/8 pipe for construction of the fence

• DO NOT BASE OFFERS ON GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

Contractor Furnished Materials:

All materials, tools, labor, transportation, supervision, equipment, and materials that is necessary for the construction of the new fence will be provided by the contractor. The gate and pipe for the fence is the only thing the government will provide.

Noxious Weed Control To prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds, the Contractor will be required to furnish proof of weed-free equipment. Cleaned equipment shall be free of all dirt and plant parts/materials that may carry noxious weed seeds into the construction area.

Any/all subsequent move-ins of equipment after the initial move-in, shall be treated the same as the initial move-in. Before transporting equipment/materials onto National Forest Lands, the Contractor will notify the COR and coordinate an equipment inspection at an agreed to location.

BIOBASED PRODUCTS

The contractor must comply with the Agriculture Act of 2014, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 9FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Executive Order (EO) 13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance", dated October 2, 2009; EO 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management", dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, "Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement," dated February 2012 to provide biobased products. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for bio-preferred products that are required for performance of this construction contract: Equipment Lubricants, Hydraulic Fluids, Fuel Additives, Engine Oils, Office Products (Ink, paper, cleaning products) For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to:

http://www.biopreferred.gov

Invoicing/Payments:

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