Jack Rails and Metal Fencing - Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest

General Information

1. Scope of Work

The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNRA) is seeking to purchase wildlife-friendly fencing to enclose spring emergences. Wildlife-friendly fencing can take several forms, we have decided on metal jack-rail fencing to minimize ground disturbance, ensure ease of set up, while protecting both the springs and dependent wildlife.

1. Background

The SMNRA, and land management agencies in general, have historically used post-wire fencing. This style of fencing requires frequent maintenance and is harmful to wildlife. On the SMNRA fences are still a critical tool to protect sensitive resources, modern designs allow for the protection of these sensitive resources while not providing the same level of risk to wildlife that past fence designs have.

Contractor Requirements

1. Technical Requirements / Tasks

The SMNRA is seeking to purchase 4,593 feet of wildlife friendly, metal jack-rail fencing to enclose five separate spring emergences. Each enclosure will require a one-way gate to allow animals that do manage to enter to exit.

• • Upper rail will be 42” off the ground, bottom rail will be 17” off the ground.

    • 1,184 rails
  • Jacks will be 12’ apart.
    • 385 jacks
  • 3-piece corner set
    • 30 sets
  • One-way gate
    • 5 gates

See Attached Document for the full details