North Fork Negrito Fence

Modified solicitation by extending soliciatation clsoing daye, added question and answer document, ariel map and revised Statement of Work. The USDA Forest Service Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District, New Mexico, is seeking to remove the existing exclosure fence which is a 4-strand barbed wire and metal post fence and install a 2-rail metal pipe / 2-wire smooth strand exclosure fence around the North Fork Negrito Creek site.

The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, transportation, and specified materials/supplies necessary to complete the project The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, transportation, and specified materials/supplies necessary to complete a 2-rail metal pipe / 2-wire smooth strand exclosure fence around the North Fork Negrito Creek exclosure site. The total length of pipe rail fence to be installed in 0.51 miles.

The work to be completed includes transportation of metal pipe (supplied by the U.S. Forest Service) from the Reserve Ranger District Office in Reserve, NM to the project site, installation (including cutting and welding of the metal pipe rails and setting of the pipe posts) of the new pipe rail fence according to the specifications listed in Appendix A, and removal and disposal of the existing barbed wire fencing material.

The existing North Fork Negrito Creek exclosure fence is a 4-strand barbed wire and metal post fence located along the North Fork of Negrito Creek. The exclosure fence purpose to protect the riparian area along the creek by prohibiting entry inside the exclosure by domestic livestock. Due to environmental conditions at the site the fence is often damaged due to falling trees or flood waters creating gaps making livestock entry possible.

The intent of this project is to replace the barbed wire fence with a welded, 2-rail metal pipe / 2-wire smooth strand fence that is more robust to floods and other disturbances.