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Home My WebLink About480487 RISING SUN FENCE & CONSTRUCTION LLC - CONTRACT - BID - 7186 FENCING OF LR PASTURE AT SOAPSTONE PRAIRIE NASERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and Rising Sun Fence and Construction, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider'. WITNESSETH: In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of 5 pages and incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within Five (5) days following execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than May 1, 2011. Time is of the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing signed by the parties. 3. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of such condition. 4. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses: SA rev03/10 Wire clips or fasteners must be galvanized and similar to strength of fence wire. Gates: Three (3) twelve foot gates and one 6 foot gate will be constructed at road and trail crossings respectively. Each gate should be 50" in height with 6 bars. Metal pipe gates will be constructed with pipe at least 1.5" diameter and a minimum of 14 gauge steel. All metal components used must be painted with a durable permanent rust resistant coating or be galvanized. Approximately 6 wire gates will be constructed within the fence line. Each gate will be 12' in length and consist of 4 strands of wire. The bottom wire will be smooth and set a minimum of 16-18" above ground, the top wire will be smooth and set no more than 42" above ground. The remaining 2 wires will be barbed. There will be at least 12" between the top two wires.. Maximum height above ground level shall be 42 inches. Exact location and number of gates will be determined prior to and during fence construction. The bid should include the cost per gate. Cultural, Archaeological, or Historical Artifacts In the event that historical, prehistorical, archaeological, palentological, or ancillary resources are discovered in the course of the construction process, the project proponent(s) shall refrain from knowingly damaging such resources and shall notify Daylan Figgs, Fort Collins Natural Areas. This includes all artifacts, funerary objects, and historical resources. a) To knowingly disturb historical, prehistorical, archaeological, palentological or ancillary resources on city -owned land is a misdemeanor; to knowingly disturb human remains on city - owned lands is a misdemeanor. b) Project proponent(s) should make reasonable efforts to avoid or minimize harm to newly discovered historical, prehistorical, archeological, palentological, or ancillary resources. The landowner or project proponent(s) should notify an identified representative of the Fort Collins City Natural Areas Department as soon as possible after such a discovery. The Fort Collins City Natural Areas Department's designated representative, along with any other designated person(s), project proponent(s), and / or City Departments (e.g. the Museum), shall jointly develop a plan for the evaluation and treatment of the resource. c) In the event that an adverse effect is anticipated, the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department, project proponent(s), and / or City Departments (e.g. the Museum) will make a determination on how to mitigate the effect. Glossary of Terms: Ancillary: Samples that are considered organic or inorganic specimens, other than human remains or artifacts, gathered by scientists for the purpose of analysis to provide information on past environments, diets, chronology, or material source areas. Ancillary samples may include, but are not limited to, charcoal, wood, soil, coprolites, and floral or faunal specimens. Archaeological: means all sites, deposits, structures, or objects which are at least 100 years of age and which provide information pertaining to the historical or prehistorical culture of people. 3 Artifacts: are portable items made, used, or transported by humans. Funerary Objects: means objects that as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later. Historical: means older than 50 years of age and during the period that written records have been used to document events. Historical Resources: means all sites, deposits, structures, buildings, or objects which provide information pertaining to the culture of people during the historical period. Prehistorical: means before the period that written records were used to document events. Prehistorical resources may be archaeological or palentological. Palentological: means fossils and other remains of prehistoric animals, plants, insects, and other objects of natural history within Colorado that do not show evidence of human association. 4 No Text Project must be complete by May 1, 2011 BID SCHEDULE ADDENDUM 1 FENCING AT SOAPSTONE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA Contractor to furnish and install approximately 23,500 linear feet of 2 strand smooth and 2 strand barb wire fencing per specifications for a complete project. Individual items include installation. 23,500L.F.@. 1./L.F.= H-BRACE EACH WIRE GATE EACH METAL GATE 12' EACH METAL GATE 6' EACH ,yt; CORNER/END BRACE EACH GRAND TOTAL FIRM NAME Are you a QDrporatj n; Partnership, DBA, LLC, or PC BY@ G'--\ Signature Printed ADDRESS IDo `-I l t- PHONE/FAX # _---.—"'> EMAIL: of F6rt Cdlins + • ADDENDUM No. 1 SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Financial Services Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221, 6775 970.221.6707 fcgov.com/Purchasing Description of Bid 7186: Fencing of LR Pasture at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area OPENING DATE: 3:00 P.M. (Our Clock) December 9, 2010 To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above, the following changes are hereby made. CHANGE: Please see attached updated Bid Schedule. Please contact John D. Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6777 with any questions regarding this addendum. RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN RECEIVED. where renewal is a way of life WN sm Rising Sun Fence & Construction LLC o - F icy 1274 Cole Rd. Cheyenne WY, 82009 David Birkemeyer, Partner 307-214-4843 _ 3;07, 2,14,_ 4843, risin2sunfence ftahoo.com To Whom It May Concern: Rising Sun Fence & Construction LLC, has received and acknowledges the ADDENDUM No concerning Bid 7186: Fencing of LR Pasture at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. The attached Bid schedule has been received. Thank you, �_..- David Birkemeyer, partner -owner Jan 10 11 02:29p STATE FARM INSURANCE ALA 3077783669 p.1 I /r,7 01 :-G a s i hCERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE RANCE AS RESPECTS THE INTEREST OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED BELOW WILL NOT BE OR OTHERWISE TERMINATED WITHOUT GNING 10 DAYS PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL THIS CERTIFICATE BE VALID MORE THAN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE WRITTEN. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CHANGE THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY ANY POLICY DESCRIBED BELOW. This certifies that: ® STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY of Bloomington, Illinois ❑ STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY of Bloomington, Illinois ❑ STATE FARM COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS of Dallas, Texas ❑ STATE FARM INDEMNITY COMPANY of Bloomington, Illinois, or ❑ STATE FARM GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY of Bloomington, Illinois has coverage in force for the following Named Insured as shown below: NAMED INSURED: Charles D. & David Birkerneyer dba Risir_g Sun Fence & Construction LIC ADDRESS OF NAMED INSURED: 121 Hwy 85, Cheyenne, WY 82r,07-9619 POLICY NUMBER 0' 7-0629--Bab-50 EFFECTIVE DATE OF POLICY 2-C6-06/8-06-1_ DESCRIPTION OF 2007 Dodge Ram VEHICLE (Including VIN) 2500 LIABILITY COVERAGE ® YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO LIMITS OF LIABILITY a. Bodily Injury Each Person Each Accident b. Property Damage Each Accident c. Bodily Injury & Property Damage Single Limit Each Accident $1 m° 11icn PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ® YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO a. Comprehensive $ 500 Deductible $ Deductible $ Deductible $ Deductible ® YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO b. Collision $ 500 Deductible $ Deductible $ Deductible $ Deductible EMPLOYERS NON -OWNED CAR LIABILITY COVERAGE ® YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO HIREDA COVE GELIABILITY ® YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO ❑ YES ❑ NO FLEET - COVERAGE FOR O E LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLES MOTOR El YES ® NO YES ❑ NO ❑ YES N ❑ O El YES ❑ NO Name and Address of Certificate Holder City of Fort Collins Attn: Purchasing PO sox 580 Fort Collins, CO 60522 INTERNAL STATE FARM USE ONLY: 122429.3 Rev.07-28-2005 nt 50-1069 C1-10-2011 Title Name and Alan Ose, Agent 1022 E Pershing 81vd Cheyenne, W( 82001-3227 Request permanent Certificate of Insurance Bus M7 778 7770 Fax 307 7783664 a lan.ose,h 5gu'Dstateta rm. com Request Certificate Holderto be added as a;, ber 2 7-1- ( -70 7 01-12-11;02:38PM; as ;307-637-4266 # 1/ 1 A� " CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE12/2011Y) 01 /12/2011 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the pollcy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A Btatement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder In lieu of such endorsement a . PRODUCER Timberline Insurance Agency, Inc. P. O. Box 20007 Cheyenne, WY 52003 CONTACT Diane E. Martin NAME` A/C, No 307.637-4757 FNo), 307-637-4266 ADDRESS demartin@tlmberlineins.com CUSTOMER ID: INSURER(o AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL A INSURED Rising Sun Fence & Construetlon, LLC 1274 Cole Road INSURERA: Scottsdale Insurance Company INSURER a: INSURER C; Cheyenne, WY 82009 - INSURERD: "REVISED' - INSURER E; INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE: NUMBER: R9V!Q!0N NUMSE:R! THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS MAY HAVE BEEN REOUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSRla OF INSURANCE ADDL.TYPE INSR SUaKF_SHOWN WVD POLICY NUMBER MMIDDlYYY MAUDD/YY LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS -MADE OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 PREMISES Ea ren occurce $ 100,000 MED EXP (Any one Person) $ 51000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY S 1,000,000 A X CPS120B3B4 04/14/2010 04/14/2011 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 GEN'LAGGREGATE 41MITAPPLIES PER: PROD• POLICY EC LOC PRODUCTS -COMP/OPAGG $ 2,000,000 l AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANYAUTO COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) S BODILY INJURY (Par porwn) S ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY(Peraccldent) S SCHEDULED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE (Par acddenl) $ HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS $ $ UMBRELLA LIAH _ OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAH CLAIMS -MADE AGGREGATE $ .-� DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION $ $ WORN RS COMPENSATION AND EMPLO ERS' LIABILITY YIN WC STATU• TORY LIMITS ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUrIVE❑ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? NIA E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ EL DISEASE. EA EMPLOYEE $ (Mandatory In NH) e under E.L. DISEASE • POLICY LIMIT $ Dyes, DESCRIPTIOIPTJON OF OPERATIONS belgw DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, If more apace U required) Fence Erection Contractors SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIE$ BE CANCELLED USPORE THE City of Fort Collins EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL SEE, DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE P.O.Box 580 WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Fort Collins, CO, 80522 AUTHORIZED REPRE9 Tr -'E N FAX 970 221-6707 , Diane E. Martin, O 1988.2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved, ACORD 25 (2009109) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD City: Copy to: Service Provider: City of Fort Collins City of Fort Collins Rising Sun Fence & Attn: Purchasing Attn: Daylan Figgs Construction PO Box 580 PO Box 580 1274 Cole Rd Fort Collins, CO 80522 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Cheyenne, WY 82009 In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination. 5. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this Contract, twenty six thousand thirty eight dollars ($26,038.00) subject to additions and deletions provided herein, per the attached Exhibit "B", consisting of one page, and incorporated herein by this reference. 6. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work, its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative. 7. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or benefits or for any other purpose. 8. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written 2 SA rev03/10 consent of the City. 9. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this Agreement. 10. Warranty. a. Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance with accepted standards for work of a similar nature. b. Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and all workmanship shall be acceptable to City. C. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work, provided under this Agreement, except City -furnished materials, equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time acceptable to City. 11. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof. 12. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party shall be allowed a period often (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance; or (c) avail 3 SA rev03/10 himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non -defaulting party commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be liable to the non - defaulting party for the non -defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because of the default. 13. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers, employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties. 15. Indemnity/Insurance. a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands or liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or death of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in connection with the performance of any service hereunder. b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property. c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit B, consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable to the City. 16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties. 4 SA rev03/10 17. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement. 18. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et. seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that: a. As of the date of this Agreement: 1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this Agreement; and 2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created Ii Public Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security (the "e-Verify Program") or the Department Program (the "Department Program"), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees to perform work under this Agreement. b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program procedures to undertake pre -employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is being performed. d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service Provider shall: 5 SA rev03/10 1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and 2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien. e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (the "Department") made in the course of an investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S. f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If this Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider's violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach. M SA rev03/10 ATTEST: c CORPO & E tECRETARY SA rev03/10 CITY OF FORT COLLINS., COLORADO a municipal corporation By:Jame rNt=eill II, CPPO, FNIGP Direct r o urchasing and Risk Management Date: f r RISING SUN FENCE AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC By: GL PRINT NAME 2,j CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT Date: , G O (Corpora a Seal) EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK Project Description Construct approximately 23,500 linear feet or 4.5 miles of 4 strand smooth/barbed wire fence to establish an interior pasture within Soapstone Prairie Natural Area (see map). Fence design, gate locations, materials, and construction specifications are outlined below. Work Hours Work can occur on site from dawn to dusk. No camping on site is allowed. Specifications Specifications for the fence are taken, in part from the Natural Resources Conservation Service Specification Guide for Fence (Code 382) and Fencing with Wildlife in Mind (Colorado Division of Wildlife). In some cases the specifications for this fence differ from those in the NRCS and/or CDOW document. When that occurs, use the specifications contained within the City of Fort Collins bid. • Standard Fence: 4-strand wire fence shall be the minimum. Line posts shall alternate 1 wood to 4 metal. The top and bottom wire shall be smooth, and the middle two wires shall be barbed. • Wire Spacing: Bottom wire shall be 16-18" above ground and top wire set at 42" above ground. There should be at least 12 inch spacing between the top two wires. Maximum wire height above ground level shall be 42 inches. • Materials: Fencing materials must be new with a life expectancy of 15 years. • Linejacks/Deadman Anchors: Linejacks or other suitable type of anchoring shall be used if proper depth of post installation is not achievable. In drainage ways or draws, a weight or deadman anchor should be fastened to the fence to maintain the required spacing interval. Additional wires may be needed for these short distances between anchors. Use the anchor or deadman where the bottom of the drainage or draw is more than 20 inches below the bottom wire. Wire: Smooth wire shall be composed of 2 strands of 121/2 guage smooth wire. Barbed wire shall be composed of two strands of 12 %2 gauge (U.S. wire gauge) with 14 gauge barbs (barb spacing of 4-5 inch centers). Foreign made 12 % gauge and heavier malleable steel barbed wire (not high tensile) must equal or exceed 950 pounds (lbs.) force break strength... Wire must have minimum Class I galvanization, zinc coating of at least 0.3 ounce of zinc per square foot of wire surface. Refer to federal specifications RR-F-21 /1 A. • Staples: Use at least 9 gauge galvanized staples, which are at least 1 %2 inches long for softwoods (pine) and 1 inch for hardwoods (Juniper, Cedar, Oak, Mulberry, mesquite, and black locust. Drive staple(s) diagonally and at a slight downward angle which allows staple to open, so wire can have movement. The fencing shall be fastened to steel or concrete posts with either two turns of 14 gauge galvanized wire or the post manufacturer's appropriate wire clip. Line Posts: Materials must be new with a life expectancy of 15 years. Wood line posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 3 inches and set approximately 18 inches in the ground and spaced not more than 15 feet apart. Top wire staple shall be a minimum of 6 inches from the top of the post. Total length of post should accommodate all measurements for the specific fence. Pressure treated wood (Pine most commonly available) with a minimum top diameter of 3 inches. Wood preservation treatment shall be in accordance with Federal Specifications No. TT-W-571 i(A retention). Treatment can be accomplished via pressure, hot and cold bath, and cold soak. Cold soaked Lodgepole, Ponderosa pine; Aspen, Cottonwood, and Douglas fir should not be used. Hot and cold bath treated Aspen and Cottonwood should not be used. Steel - Standard T, 1 3/8 x 1x3/8 x 1/8 inches or U and Y shaped, 2 x 1 % x 3/32 steel post with anchor plate (1.25 Ibs/ft excluding plate). Post shall be a minimum of 5.5 to 6 feet long and set into the ground a minimum of 1.5 to 2 feet or to the top of the anchor plate. Steel post 0.085 gauge, similar in quality to "Staple Grappler," shall also be acceptable. H-Brace: All brace post assemblies shall have a minimum of two (2) posts in line to provide a suitable anchor for the fence. They shall be spaced at a maximum of 80 rods (1320 feet) or at corners and points of abrupt changes. An abrupt change can be a change of 15 degrees or more in vertical topography or where the alignment of the fence varies more than 12 inches from planned fence line between corners or brace posts. Reasonable deviations shall be permitted where rocky ground or steep slopes exist. All H-Brace assemblies will consist of posts a minimum of 7 feet in length and set approximately 3 feet in the ground, spaced 6 feet apart. Wood - A minimum of 5 inch top diameter (inside of bark) of treated timber or durable wood listed above for upright post. A 6 inch top diameter (inside of bark) can be used for the outside upright post. The horizontal post shall be a minimum of 3.5 inches in diameter or a 4x4 inch timber. A second option is a steel cross post a minimum of 2 inches in diameter (ID). The minimum length shall be 6 feet and shall not exceed 10 feet and mounted 12 inches below the top of the end post or a minimum distance above the ground being 2/3's of top wire height. • Corner and End/Gate Post: Wood - (Pressure treated or durable wood) shall have minimum top diameter of 5 inches, 7 feet in length, and be set firmly 3 feet in the ground. Cross post will have a minimum 3.5 inch top diameter. Brace wire shall be No. 9 gauge galvanized smooth wire or 12 Y2 gauge wire. Brace wires will be composed of two complete loops fastened 4 inches below the top of the post and 4 inches above the ground. Allow newly installed braces and assemblies to settle and/or pack dirt sufficiently around all post; do not over -tighten wires. 2