work_statement.doc

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1

SUMMARY

A.

Description of Work:

Furnishing labor, equipment, to remove approximately 299,236 feet (56.67 miles) of barbed wire fence within the Jarbidge Fuel Breaks, Hot Springs and Pot Hole project areas. The fences consist of: 5 ½’ Steel T-Posts, wood gate stays, no wire stays, 12 1/2 gauge barbed wire, 12 1/2 gauge barb less wire, fence clips, temporary panel structures, hose clamps, and various gate closures.

B.

All materials salvaged will be returned to the Twin Falls District Office for future fence construction. Any materials damaged or destroyed and considered non-usable will be taken to the local waste transfer site by the Contractor for disposal.

C.

Location: Work under this Contract is located in Owyhee, County, Idaho. The work locations are shown on the Work Location Maps.

D.

Work Data Sheets: Designates the type and quantity of work required at each project location, and dimensions required for typical 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:

USFS

USFS Spark Arrester Guide 1992

1.3

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

(There are no applicable requirements.)

1.4

PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A.

Access to the Work: Access is generally provided by desert roads and two-track trails; cross-country travel will be permitted for local access and along fence lines. Terrain, rocks and brush may make some sections of fence line inaccessible to vehicles.

B.

Environmental Considerations: Disturbance of ground and vegetation shall be kept to a minimum. Fuels and Fire: Some of the fences are located in areas of heavy fuels (grass and brush). The Contractor shall obey and enforce fire prevention measures such as spark arresters, avoidance of high fuel areas where possible, and all other instructions from the Contracting Officers Representative.

1.5

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.

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 removal schedules, 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.

B.

Progress Meetings:

1.

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

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 superintendent shall be present during this inspection.

3.2

PREPARATION

A.

Work Layout: The Government will set stakes to give the Contractor starting and ending points for the removals, so as to not remove permanent allotment/pasture fences or temporary fences designated for a later removal.

3.3

DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS:

A.

Requirements: All materials salvaged will be returned to the Twin Falls District Office for future fence construction. Any materials damaged or destroyed and considered non-usable will be taken to the local waste transfer site by the Contractor for disposal. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a legal manner and for payment of any fees required. Sale of material onsite is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. 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 be measured and paid for by the foot for each fence as measured along the ground surface next to the fence to be removed, including distance across gate openings, end, stress, and corner panels. The quantities of end, stress, and corner panels, and gates to be paid for will be part of the complete removal price.

4.2

BASIS OF PAYMENT

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.

Pay Item Pay Unit

Fence Removal (Complete) Foot

END OF SECTION

SECTION 02827

FENCE REMOVAL, RELOCATION

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A Section Includes: Removing wire fences and gates.

B Related Sections:

General Information and Requirements

Section 01009

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1

MATERIALS

A.

Requirements: All materials salvaged will be returned to the Twin Falls District Office for future fence construction.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1

REMOVAL/ERECTION

Removal of Existing Fence: Remove fences and gates. Machine roll wire (one quarter of a mile maximum per roll) in such a manner that it can be used on other fence projects. Posts which cannot be removed from the ground shall be cut off a minimum of three inches below ground level. Dispose of debris offsite, or as approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for the legal disposal of debris and the payment of disposal fees.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A.

Units: Fence removal will be paid for by the linear foot of fence removed, as measured on the ground next to the fence prior to removal or as measured with GPS.

4.2

BASIS OF PAYMENT

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

Pay Item

Pay Unit

Fence Removal (Complete) Foot

END OF SECTION

WORK DATA SHEET

for

SECTION 02827 ‑ FENCE REMOVAL, RELOCATION

Job Title: 2022 Jarbidge Fence Removal

FENCE SPECIFICATIONS

1. Jarbidge Fence Removal:

299,236 (20.0 foot t-post spacing)

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Fuels and Fire: Some of the fences are located in areas of heavy fuels. Terrain may make some of the areas difficult for vehicle traffic.