EXHIBIT H.2 STATEMENT OF WORK
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EXHIBIT H.2
STATEMENT OF WORK
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TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION SCOPE OF WORK
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is requesting proposals for a minor
construction project. See the statement of work, drawings, and specifications for more
information.
Project Physical Location:
Refer to the GPS coordinates listed in Section 2 and the map on Appendix A.
TAHC Site Coordinator:
Eli Benavidez
Field Supervisor
PH: 956-229-2761 Cell: (956)280-3792
Eli.Benavidez@tahc.texas.gov
1. STATEMENT OF WORK
The TAHC is seeking the construction of approximately 9.8 miles of high-game
fence (8-foot) at five locations in both Willacy and Cameron counties. The Cattle
Fever Tick Eradication Program Fence Deterrent Project will occur on property
approximately 13 miles east of Raymondville, TX near Port Mansfield. The Laguna
Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR) forms the southern border for the
project.
In certain areas, a 4-foot fence currently exists and will be replaced with the 8-foot
high-game fence (See Appendix A). The new fence is designed to deter the
movement of white-tailed deer and nilgai antelope, thereby facilitating cattle fever
tick eradication efforts in the area.
The recommended fence design is the StaTite50 [2096-12-330’] or equivalent. The
high-game fence will measure 8 feet above the ground as a single entity. The first
rectangles of galvanized wire mesh that meet the ground must be 7 inches high x 12
inches wide. The subsequent horizontal rectangles above that row will be as per the
manufacturer’s specifications. These 7-inch by 12-inch openings will apply to the
entire length of the fence. The fencing material will be flipped so that the first
rectangles of 7 inches high x 12 inches wide galvanized wire mesh meet the ground,
and 3 inches high x 12 inches wide portion of the fence is on top to allow for the
movement of ocelots, jaguarundi, and Texas tortoises to northern ranches, thereby,
enabling genetic exchange between neighboring populations.
The recommended design for the fence skirt is the Bekaert Gaucho [726-6-14] or
equivalent. This design is widely used on local ranches because it is more effective
in limiting non-target species from creating passages under the fence and is the
preferred method. The Contractor must bury wire material at least two to three feet
wide underneath the ground at least six to twelve inches to prevent non-target
species from creating passages underneath the fence, which would ultimately allow
nilgai and white-tailed deer to move to the northern ranches. The wire skirt must be
attached with a hog ring or equivalent hardware to the bottom of the high fence and
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buried six to twelve inches under the ground at a 90-degree angle to the vertical
fence.
1.1 Timeline and Project Plan
In its proposal, on Exhibit H.3, Mandatory Pricing Schedule, Respondent must
outline the estimated length of time required to complete each of the five (5)
sections (deliverables), as described in Section 2. Locations, of this Statement of
Work. All services for the fence construction must be completed and accepted by
the TAHC by August 31, 2022.
Construction of the fence may not occur, on the HP El Sauz Ranch, during the
White-tailed Deer hunting season for Willacy and Cameron counties. Therefore,
unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, construction of the high-game fence
may not occur after November 1, 2021 nor prior to January 16, 2022.
Construction of the fence may also not occur during any hunts conducted by
LANWR staff on the following dates:
November 5, 2021 – November 9, 2021
November 12, 2021 – November 16, 2021
November 19, 2021 – November 21, 2021
December 3, 2021 – December 5, 2021
December 10, 2021 – December 12, 2021
December 17, 2021 – December 21, 2021
January 7, 2022 – January 11, 2022
January 14, 2022 – January 16, 2022
April 1, 2022 – April 3, 2022
1.2 Other Relevant Documents
1.2.1 Appendix A: Map
1.2.2 Appendix B: Photos of Site
1.2.3 Appendix C: Fence Design and Layout
2. LOCATIONS
Each section of the fence is considered a deliverable. The five (5) sections for the
game fence are located at:
2.1 Deliverable No. 1
El Sauz Section 1 = Approximately 0.844 miles
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Start of Fence: 26.403831, -97.544858
End of Fence : 26.416060, -97.543998
2.2 Deliverable No. 2
Floodway – El Toro = Approximately 0.936 miles
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Start of Fence: 26.369547, -97.479970
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End of Fence: 26.369718, -97.464878
2.3 Deliverable No. 3
Port Mansfield = Approximately 2.470 miles
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Start of Fence: 26.527881, 97.450018
Fence Corner: 26.539123, -97.445162
Fence Corner: 26.537337, -97.445151
End of Fence: 26.537314, -97.420664
2.4 Deliverable No. 4
Floodway = Approximately 0.674 miles
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Start of Fence: 26.376244, -97.516743
Fence Corner: 26.375807, -97.513360
Fence Corner: 26.376099, -97.513758
End of Fence: 26.369169, -97.513628
2.5 Deliverable No. 5
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Unit 4 = Approximately 4.852 miles
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Start of Fence: 26.346693, -97.414217
Fence Corner: 26.371288, -97.413164
Fence Corner: 26.372074, -97.413131
Fence Corner: 26.373400, -97.411725
Fence Corner: 26.374138, -97.411128
Fence Corner: 26.375729, -97.410096
Fence Corner: 26.376956, -97.409150
Fence Corner: 26.377677, -97.408448
Fence Corner: 26.379548, -97.407151
Fence Corner: 26.380805, -97.405851
Fence Corner: 26.381863, -97.404756
Fence Corner: 26.383393, -97.402937
Fence Corner: 26.385207, -97.400918
Fence Corner: 26.387837, -97.399682
Fence Corner: 26.390711, -97.398682
Fence Corner: 26.393756, -97.398675
Fence Corner: 26.394733, -97.398301
Fence Corner: 26.395973, -97.397891
Fence Corner: 26.397215, -97.397186
Fence Corner: 26.398271, -97.396865
Fence Corner: 26.401198, -97.394998
Fence Corner: 26.403277, -97.394486
Fence Corner: 26.404830, -97.394662
Fence Corner: 26.407698, -97.390772
End of Fence: 26.409223, -97.388528
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3. PRODUCTS
The Respondent may propose equivalent products to the recommended brand. The
Respondent must provide in its Proposal, all published specifications for the
equivalent product being proposed.
3.1 Fixed Knot Fence
3.1.1 Brand: StaTite50 [2096-12-330’] or equivalent
3.1.2 Twenty (20) horizontal line wires
3.1.3 96” tall
3.1.4 12” between vertical wires
3.1.5 12.5-gauge high-tensile wire
3.1.6 330’ roll
3.2 Wire Skirt:
3.2.1 Specifications for Bekaert Gaucho [726-6-14] or equivalent:
3.2.2 High Strength Field Fence
3.2.3 26” Height
3.2.4 6” vertical spacing
3.2.5 12.5-gauge top and Bottom wire diameter
3.2.6 14-gauge filler wire diameter
3.2.7 Class 3 Coating
3.2.8 330’ roll
3.3 Posts:
3.3.1 Corner Posts
3.3.1.1 8 inches in diameter
3.3.1.2 14 feet long
3.3.1.3 Wood, pressure treated minimum of 0.40 lbs./cubic ft of ACQ
(Alkaline Copper Quaternary)
3.3.2 Regular Posts
3.3.2.1 5 inches in diameter
3.3.2.2 12 feet long
3.3.2.3 Wood, pressure treated minimum of 0.40 lbs./cubic ft of ACQ
(Alkaline Copper Quaternary)
3.3.3 T-Posts:
3.3.3.1 4 inches in diameter
3.3.3.2 10 feet long
3.3.3.3 Galvanized steel
3.4 Hog Ring or equivalent
3.4.1 1-1/2” Width
3.4.2 13-gauge
3.4.3 7/8” opening width
3.4.4 Galvanized steel
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4. INSTALLATION
The Contractor must furnish and install a new high-game fence, 8-feet in total height,
on the perimeter of the cattle ranch. The high-game fence must not obstruct any
public or private access roads or driveways or be installed through township areas or
across water resources, including streams and arroyos.
4.1 Clearing:
4.1.1 The boundary is mostly clear and very little clearing will be necessary.
4.1.2 After clearing operations have been completed, smooth grade only the
areas that have disturbed grades to return the site to original grade
contours.
4.1.3 Remove and dispose of any existing and associated materials.
4.2 Excavation:
4.2.1 Excavate holes for posts in firm soil using mechanized equipment, or
excavate by hand using a posthole digger.
4.3 Setting Posts:
4.3.1 There must be a T-post between the corner post and the next wood post,
the T-post must be 15ft apart. The first T-post must be 15ft from the
Corner Post and the last T-Post must be 15ft from the next wood post, so
there must be 15ft from each post. (see Appendix C)
4.3.2 Center and align posts in bottom of excavation holes on well compacted
soil to depths as indicated in the details below for each type of post.
4.3.3 Backfill excavated soil into the hole surrounding the post and thoroughly
tamp backfill in hole against post.
4.3.4 Neither concrete nor caliche may be used on this project. Holes are to be
packed with dirt only.
4.3.5 Corner posts must be buried 6ft deep or, as an option, the posts may be
cut to 13ft and buried 5ft into the ground.
4.3.6 Regular posts must be buried 4ft deep or, as an option, the posts may be
cut to 11ft and buried 3ft into the ground.
4.3.7 T-posts must be buried 2ft deep into the ground.
4.3.8 Double “H” bracing may be constructed from wooden fencing materials.
Page 6 of 134.3.8.1 There must be a double “H” at the beginning of the fence, at the
end of the fence and every mile in between.
4.3.8.2 There must be a single “H” brace every quarter mile of the fence in
between the double “H” braces.
4.4 Wire Skirt
4.4.1 Wire material must be buried underneath the ground six to twelve inches.
4.4.2 Attached to the fence with hog ring or equivalent.
4.4.3 Attached at a 90-degree angle to the vertical fence.
5. SITE CONDITIONS
The Respondents may refer to Appendix B for photos of site.
5.1 Portions of the fence will be installed where there is standing water.
5.2 Certain locations, specifically for Deliverable No. 5, the Laguna Atascosa
National Wildlife Refuge Unit 4, may require access via marine equipment.
Contractor is responsible for its own transportation to and from this location.
5.3 There may be overgrown grass and mesquite tree branches on all four sections
of the proposed high-game fence.
5.4 The dimensions of overgrown mesquite trees could vary from approximately 50-
70 feet in length and 5-10 feet wide at various locations of the proposed high-
game fence.
5.5 The site is a habitat for the northern aplomado falcon which was listed as an
endangered species on February 25, 1986. Nesting occurs once per year in the
spring during the dry season (between January and June) with a clutch of 2 to 3
eggs usually. If a new or active nest is discovered, Contractor must not disturb
the nest and contact the TAHC Site Coordinator immediately to report the nest.
6. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION
With adherence to the best management practices listed below for fence
construction areas near to the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, it is not
likely to adversely affect the northern aplomado falcon population.
6.1 Construction activities for roads, fences, or other facilities that must be built
closer than one mile to occupied northern aplomado falcon habitat should occur
between August 1 and January 31 to avoid the northern aplomado falcon
breeding season. Staging areas for equipment and supplies should be as far as
practicable from aplomado falcon habitats.
6.2 For major work on roads or fences where a significant amount of equipment will
be required, the August 1 through January 31 period is preferred.
Page 7 of 136.2 Construction and maintenance activities should be conducted during daylight
hours only to avoid noise and lighting issues during the night. If construction or
maintenance work activities continue at night, all lights should be shielded to
direct light only onto the work site, the minimum wattage needed should be used,
and the number of lights should be minimized.
6.3 Noise levels for construction and maintenance should be minimized. All
generators should be in baffle boxes (a sound-resistant box that is placed over or
around a generator), have an attached muffler, or use other noise-abatement
methods in accordance with industry standards.
6.4 Minimize impacts to, and fragmentation of, grassland habitats and protect large,
complex yucca trees and structures that can support corvid or raptor nests.
6.5 Any newly discovered aplomado falcon active nests should be reported
immediately to the TAHC Site Coordinator.
7. SITE VISITS
Respondents must attend a mandatory site visit prior to sending in their proposal.
The site visits will be by appointment only and must be scheduled 24 hours in
advance of the following dates with the TAHC Site Coordinator:
August 25, 2021
August 27, 2021
Contact the Site Coordinator to schedule an appointment and for any COVID-19
related guidelines or instructions.
Eli Benavidez
Field Supervisor / Site Coordinator
PH: 956-229-2761 Cell: (956)280-3792
Eli.Benavidez@tahc.texas.gov
Respondents will meet the TAHC Site Coordinator at:
25833 Zinnia County Road
Santa Monica, TX 78569
Respondents that attend the Mandatory Site Visit are the only entities permitted to
submit a response to this RFP.
8. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
8.1 Contractor is responsible for properly disposing of all trash, or construction
debris associated with this project. Removal must not utilize dumpster or
equipment on the site unless authorized by the TAHC.
Page 8 of 138.2 The TAHC will identify an exterior staging area/entry for use by the Contractor
for temporary storage. Contractor must maintain this temporary storage area in a
neat orderly manner and restore it to its original condition upon project
completion.
8.3 Contractor must efficiently schedule all work to ensure work will be done in as
few calendar days as possible for optimum installation to meet the
manufacturer’s warranty requirements. All work must be continuous to ensure the
facility impact is minimal with limited disruptions. Every effort must be made to
eliminate downtime. The exact dates will be coordinated once the award is
made.
8.4 All work will be performed by qualified craft persons with a minimum of (3) three
years of experience in the field. It must be the contractor’s responsibility to
provide only skilled qualified workers for this project.
8.5 All workmanship and materials must be of the best construction practice. Should
a conflict arise between the specification requirements and those of the
referenced publications, the better quality or more stringent requirement will
prevail. Specification requirements that exceed the minimum requirements of the
manufacturer must be complied with by the Contractor.
8.6 The Contractor must assume full responsibility for the accuracy, fit and stability
of all parts of the work.
8.7. All labor, materials and installations must comply with the codes, rules and
regulations of local, state and federal authorities having jurisdiction.
8.8 The Contractor must provide all necessary protection of existing work and newly
added work.
8.9 The Contractor must be responsible for adequately bracing and protecting all
work during construction against damage, breakage, collapse, distortion and
misalignment according to applicable codes and standards.
8.10 Working hours will be between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm during the week and, if
necessary, as approved during the weekend. Contractor must coordinate
scheduling with the TAHC Site Coordinator if additional time is necessary.
8.11 The Contractor must repair and restore to its original condition all work and
items damaged as a result of building operations and must leave the work
completed to the true intent of the drawings and specifications and to the
satisfaction of the TAHC.
8.12 The Site Coordinator or agency-designated representative will inspect work
sites every two weeks to ensure the project stays on schedule, and meets the
Page 9 of 13expected requirements. The Site Coordinator or agency-designated
representative will report information from the site inspections to the TAHC
Purchasing Department for documentation.
8.13 The TAHC will seek liquidated damages in the amount of $100.00 per
deliverable per day late upon completion of this project.
8.14 The TAHC is required to post Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS)
grading of the vendor’s work and finished product to the Texas Comptroller of
Public Accounts based on the cost of this project.
9. PREFERRED PRODUCTS
Pursuant to Texas Government Code 2155.444 and 2155.4441, when quality,
availability, and price of materials are comparable, provide those produced within the
following distances from the project site (listed in order of preference): 1. Within the
State of Texas and within 500 miles; 2. Within the State of Texas and greater than
500 miles; 3. Within the United States and within 500 miles; 4. Within the United
States and greater than 500 miles; 5. Outside the United States and within 500
miles; 6. Outside the United States and greater than 500 miles.
10. WARRANTY
10.1 Contractor must submit a full Contractor's Guarantee of the Work to be free
from defect in materials and workmanship upon completion of the work, and prior
to final payment. This Guarantee must be for a period of one (1) year from the
date of completion, and must be signed by a Principal of the Contractor’s firm.
10.2 In the event of component damage from the use of incompatible materials, or
during installation any accident, mishandling, improper transportation methods
or negligence on part of the Contractor or Subcontractor, the Primary Contractor
must be responsible for replacement at no cost to the TAHC.
10.3 Refer to specific sections of the specification for systems and product warranty
requirements. Verify with Manufacturer of proposed systems and products that
specified warranty requirements are acceptable, without exception, prior to
selecting materials for use on this project.
11. FINAL INSPECTION AND PAYMENT
11.1 The TAHC will conduct inspections of the project at a minimum of every two
weeks, to verify work is in general compliance with the project intent, Contract
Documents, and specifications prior to issuing payments to the inspections will
be done by TAHC Site Coordinator or designated representative and may be
conducted at any time prior to any payments to the Contractor.
11.2 Contractor must address all identified deficiencies and issues on the final punch
list items provided by the TAHC prior to receiving any final payments.
Page 10 of 13Appendix A: Map
Page 11 of 13Appendix B: Photos of Site
Page 12 of 13Appendix C: Fence Design and Layout
StaTite50 2096-12-330’ Design or Equivalent
Note: The fencing material will be flipped so that the first rectangles of 7 inches high x 12
inches wide galvanized wire mesh meet the ground, and 3 inches high x 12 inches wide portion
of the fence is on top.
Post Layout
Per Mile Layout for H-Braces: This will be followed for the entire length of the fence.
Double H Brace -----quarter mile-----------Single H Brace --------------quarter mile --------------
Single H Brace ----------quarter mile-----------Single H Brace ----------quarter mile----------.
Double H brace ---------Follow this for the entire length of the fence.
Per Mile Layout for T-posts and wooden posts: This will be followed for the entire length of the
fence.
Double H Brace ------15 ft--------T-post-----------15 ft--------T-post--------15 ft--------T-post-------
--15 ft--------T-post--------15 ft--------Wooden post------Follow this lay out for the entire length
of the fence.
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