Entire Perimeter Fencing At Homestead Air Reserve Base

CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY THE PERMITS, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND LABOR TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING: A. Layout of Work: The work generally consists of the installation of approximately 7,900 linear feet of 9-gauge galvanized post driven chain-link fencing, including a top tension wire and a 12-inch, three-strand barbed-wire extension, along with (12) new gates. In addition, approximately 1,750 linear feet of three-strand barbed wire will be added to existing fencing. B. Fence Specifications: 1. Chain Link Fence 6’ high fabric with 12” barbed wire. (total 7’) 2. Fabric: 9 gauge galvanized 2” diamond mesh. Class 2 zinc coating or equivalent corrosion protection. 3. Tension Wire: No. 7 gauge zinc galvanized. 4. Line Posts: 1 7/8” OD Schedule 40. Post driven in limerock. 5. Terminal / Corner / Pull Posts: 2 3/8” OD Schedule 40. Concrete backfill. 6. Post Spacing: Line posts 8’, Pull Post every 150-200’ 7. Brace Bar: 1 5/8” OD galvanized 8. Truss Rod: 3/8” galvanized 9. Barbed Wire: 12.5 gauge, 3 strand zinc coated or equivalent. C. Scope of Work: 1. Refer to sheet A-1.0 and A-2.0 for details on fencing location and technical drawings. 2. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment for clearing, grubbing, grading and removal of debris for the fence line or any required clear areas adjacent to the fence. 3. Contractor shall demolish and dispose of approximately 1,200 LF of existing fence. Location will be identified at the site. 4. Contractor shall set posts plumb in accordance with (IAW) ASTM-F567 standards. Terminal posts, Corner Posts, Pull Posts, and Gate Posts shall be set in concrete. Line Posts can be post driven my mechanical means. 5. Line Posts shall be installed at intervals not exceeding 8’ on center. Pull Posts shall be installed every 150’- 200’ with appropriate Brace bar and Truss Rod installed. 6. Contractor shall install the tension wire 4 in. down from the top of the fabric. Tension wire to be stretched taut, independently and prior to the fabric, between the terminal or pull posts and secured using a brace band. Tension wire shall be secured to chain link fabric and line posts with appropriate tie wire. 7. Tension wire can be installed through the barbed wire arm for extra support if necessary. 8. Contractor shall install the Chain Link Fabric and required hardware IAW with ASTM-F567 standards. 9. Barbed wire shall be stretched tout between tension / pull posts. Barbed wire brackets arms shall face outward (away from property) at a 45deg angle. 10. Contractor shall provide and install (7) new galvanized steel frame chain-link swing gates IAW with ASTM-F567 to include heavy terminal posts and concrete footings, hinges, drop rods, and wheels. Gates shall be plumb in the closed position. 12” of barbed wire shall be securely mounted vertically to the top of the swing gates. Refer to sheets A-1.0, A-2.0 for location and specifications. 11. Direction of all swing gates shall be inward and not to interfere with vehicle circulation. Contractor shall notify MDFR project manager in the event a swing gate poses an interference to traffic or vehicle circulation. 12. Contractor shall provide and install (1) new manually operated galvanized steel frame chain-link cantilever gate with 12” barbed wire. Refer to sheet A-1.0, A-2.0 for location and specifications. 13. Contractor shall provide and install a commercial strong arm double gate latch with a cut-resistant locking mechanism. 14. Contractor shall provide and install (3) motorized and (1) manual vehicle rolling gates. Refer to sheet A-1.0, A-2.0 for location and specifications. 15. Motorized rolling gates shall be solar powered with imbedded electrical conduits for future power and data supply. 16. Final pedestal and solar panel location will be coordinated between the Contractor and MDFR Project Manager at each gate location. 17. Contractor shall add additional barbed wire and mounting brackets to +-1,750 liner feet of existing chain link fencing. Refer to sheet A-1.0, A-2.0 for location and specifications. D. Project / Site Conditions 1. Contractor shall be responsible for identifying all underground utilities, communications, and irrigation before work can commence. 2. Work to be performed will be during normal business days / hours, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Exceptions to this schedule can only be made with the prior written approval of MDFR Project Manager or Designee. 3. Extreme care shall be taken to safeguard all existing facilities, site amenities, windows, and vehicles on or around the job site. Damage to public and/or private properly shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be repaired and/or replaced at no additional cost to MDFR. 4. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary equipment to complete the job. This includes but is not limited to, ladders, tarps, man lifts, extension cords, etc. 5. Contractor shall provide temporary restroom facilities for the workers during the duration of the project. The temporary restroom shall be serviced on a regular basis. 6. Any materials and/or equipment left on site, shall be done with the Contractor, fully and totally responsibility for security. Any loss of materials or equipment due to theft, vandalism, etc., shall be the total responsibility of the Contractor. Such losses shall be replaced or repaired by the Proposer with no additional charges to MDFR. 7. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove from the job site and properly dispose of all residues at the end of each and every workday. Materials and equipment left on site overnight, shall be well marked and identified as to ensure safety. Prior approval must be obtained from applicable MDFR personnel before materials or equipment can be left on site over a weekend. 8. Upon completion, the Contractor shall be responsible for leaving the job site free of all debris and in an orderly state. Clean all floors, walls, doors, windows walks, paving, and site features of dirt and other debris. 9. Any delays on the construction timeline needs to be immediately communicated to the MDFR project manager with a corrective action plan.
Technical Certification: Fence