F & W , White Lakes WMA Fencing Contract

2026-11-03

Scope of Work : The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation ( CTCR ) Fish & Wildlife Program ( F & W ) is requesting bids to replace approximately 5 . 75 miles ( 30 , 360 ft .) of fencing ( no slope adjustment is included in this distance ). The applicant will utilize force account and / or contract for the construction and repairs to White Lakes Wildlife Management Area fence to restore this fence back to its pre - disaster design , function and capacity ( in - kind ) within the existing footprint . Fence is measured as per horizontal distance . The contractor will need to : - Replace and / or repair ALL four wires – Class 3 , 12 . 5 gauge wire with top and bottom ( barbless ) and two center wires ( 2 - pt barbed ). - Replace ALL wooden line posts with metal t - posts ( 1 . 33 lb . and 6 - feet tall ). - Wooden H - braces will need to be installed to required specifications . PROJECT DESCRIPTION : The CTCR F & W is requesting bids to repair and / or replace approximately 5 . 75 miles ( 30 , 360 ft .) of fencing and gates to stock tight condition . Fence is measured as per horizontal distance and is not adjusted for slope . The contractor will need to : - Repair and / or replace ALL four wires and the top and bottom wires will be barbless wire . - Replace ALL wooden posts with metal t - posts . - Wooden H - braces will need to be installed , as needed . All work will comply with the CTCR Pronghorn Friendly fencing specifications . SCOPE of WORK The Colville Tribal Fish and Wildlife Department is requesting bids for White Lakes Fencing Contract Physical Conditions : The Colville Tribe is requesting bids for repair and / or replace approximately 5 . 75 miles ( 30 , 360 ft .) of fencing and gates to stock tight condition . Fence is measured as per horizontal distance and is not adjusted for slope . The contractor will need to : - Replace and / or repair ALL four wires and the top and bottom wires will be barbless wire . - Replace ALL wooden posts with metal t - posts . - Wooden H - braces will need to be installed . All work will comply with the CTCR Pronghorn Friendly fencing specifications . Obstruction Removal : Roll up all barbed wire , remove all clips , and burnt wooden posts that will be replaced . Metal posts suitable for re - use may be used in the reconstruction of the fence . All other materials are to be disposed of as specified in the contract disposal plan . Should the Contractor fail to perform clean up . the cost of the removal and disposal shall be deducted from the final payment . Fencing : The fence will consist of 4 strands of barbed and barbless ( top and bottom wires ) 12 . 5 ( Class 3 ) gauge wire , with metal t - posts ( 1 . 33 lbs . 6 ft .) installed every 16 feet . Reinforce fence by constructing H - braces where needed by using 2 ( 5 - inch diameter , 7 - 8 feet long ) posts and 1 rail ( 4inch diameter , 8 feet long ); reinforce H — brace with double wrap wires installed diagonally around the posts and tightened by twisting . H - braces should be installed at corners , gates , slope breaks and / or every 1 / 4 mile . Wire Gate Requirement : Gates require an H — brace on each side of the opening . Attach 4 strands of 12 . 5 gauge barbed wire to the H - brace on one side of the opening , extend wire across gate opening and attach it to a wooden gate post ( 3 - inch diameter , 4 feet long ), and install 3 evenly spaced wooden stays or metal stays to the center portion of the gate . Gate opening should be approximately 17 ft . wide , but some cases will vary . Attach wire loops to the wooden post , top and bottom , that will allow the gate to be secured in the closed position . 4 - post H Brace : Whenever fences make a tum of 20 - 60 degrees a 4 - post H - brace is required . This involves constructing 2 H - braces end to end that form the angle necessary to make the turn . Install 2 ( 5 - inch diameter , 7 - 8 feet long ) posts and 1 rail ( 4inch diameter , 8 feet long ); reinforce H - brace with double wrap wires installed diagonally around the posts and tightened by twisting . Install another H - brace at correct angle approximately 1 - 2 ft . apart . String wire to close the gap between the 2 H - braces .

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2026-05-14