T32 - D5 - Fencing - Various - 186704

2026-11-03

Scope of Work to be Performed The Contractor will be required to perform prep work , removal , installation and cleanup for Installation , Repair and Maintenance of Fencing defined in this ITB . The Contractor shall supply labor , equipment , tools , means of transportation , traffic control , and incidentals to perform work in accordance to specifications , and to ensure a safe work environment for employees and the traveling public within the time schedule specified . Scope Work under this ITB consists of furnishing all labor , materials , tools , equipment , means of transportation , and incidentals necessary to perform the services . Contractor must furnish equipment in good operating condition and operated by properly trained and qualified personnel . The Contractor must make a good faith effort to furnish the Department the fully operational equipment needed to perform Installation , Repair and Maintenance of Fencing at such time , and at such location ( s ) as directed by the Engineer . Prior to start of work , Contractor must inspect equipment to ensure the equipment is fully operational for the performance of its intended purpose . The Contractor will also be responsible for any traffic control , licenses , and permits required to satisfy the duties required herein . Scope of Services General Fencing Requirements Follow the general requirements when placing , repairing or replacing damaged fencing components : All replacement fencing components shall be installed to the most current design standard and in accordance with the Specifications and applicable Standard and Construction Details . Any exceptions to this shall have prior approval from the Engineer . In addition , all materials are to be replaced with like materials . Construct the fence to follow the contour of the ground . Place the bottom of the fence fabric at least 1 in . ( 25 mm ) from the ground surface , but no more than 6 in . ( 150 mm ). Clear the fence line a maximum of 8 ft . ( 2 . 4 m ) wide and grade where necessary to provide a neat appearance . When the ground profile in low areas changes abruptly , use longer posts to maintain the ground clearance . Stretch multiple strands of barbed wire on the posts with 6 in . ( 150 mm ) or less vertical clearances between strands of barbed wire . Connect the existing cross fences to new fencing , except for obviously unserviceable fences . Place corner or end posts , whichever is appropriate , at the junction with existing fences and fasten the wires in the new and existing fences to the posts . Install corner or pull posts for new fencing without placing tension on existing fence posts . At structures , fasten new fencing to end posts to permit livestock to pass through or under the structure freely , unless otherwise directed . Follow all applicable construction details and standards identified in Table 7 and in the project scope of services . Posts and Appurtenances : Follow these steps to install posts and appurtenances Replace and install the posts in the same location where possible . If the soil is Class I , II , III , or V , drive “ C ” and 2 - 3 / 8 in . ( 60 mm ) tube - type line posts for all fence types at least 3 ft . ( 900 mm ) deep instead of using concrete encasement . Encase in concrete line posts installed in marshy or swampy areas ( Class IV soils ). Install posts in rock according to this subsection . Encase the corner , end , and pull posts in concrete . Replace posts damaged by driving . When posts are set in concrete , fill the entire hole around the post with Class A or B concrete . Hand mix concrete for batches of 1 / 2 cubic yard or less . Firmly brace the posts and hold them in place until the concrete has set . Ensure that the distance between the end , pull , and corner or angle post assemblies does not exceed the following : For chain - link fence , straight line 500 ft . ( 150 m ) For chain - link fence , curved line 250 ft . ( 75 m ) For woven - wire fabric 330 ft . ( 100 m ) Field fence 330 ft . ( 100 m ) On end , pull , and corner or angle post assemblies for woven - wire fence , add additional approach posts for greater stability when necessary or as directed by the Engineer . Set posts placed on concrete walls , slabs , or solid rock in round holes 6 in . ( 150 mm ) deep . Fill the space around the post with molten lead or cement filler approved by the laboratory . Repair the posts after cutting or drilling . Repair galvanized steel posts according to Section 645 . Repair other metal posts according to the manufacturer ’ s recommendations . Treat timber posts and braces with a preservative coating of the type specified in Subsection 863 . 2 . 01 .

Georgia

2026-04-29