Specifications include, but are not limited to: Fences are intended to exclude all age classes of feral ungulates (pigs and goats). The following specifications are necessary to ensure that the fence works as planned after installation and that it prevents feral ungulates from entering the area within the fence. A 48-inch-high (4’) fence will be constructed using rigid hog panel supported by galvanized pipes and steel fence posts. The outside of the fence will be continuously skirted along the base. The fences shall be approximately – Kawalumakua 670 meters (2,200 ft.) in length. The fence shall be constructed with 50-inch galvanized hog panel and 32-inch hog wire apron. The Contractor ensures spacing of posts and T-posts no more than 6 feet apart. If the substrate is solid rock, a rock drill will be used. String and level will be used to keep new posts on center and plumb. Wire fencing will be installed within an inch of the ground surface and the bottom strands of the vertical fence attached to the continuous horizontal hog proof apron. Hog proof apron will consist of the 32-inch woven wire attached to the vertical fence with at least a 12-inch overlap, by hog rings or short pieces of 11 gauge galvanized annealed wire. The two sections (vertical fence and horizontal apron) will be attached in a “hinged” manner by hog rings approximately every foot. In all areas, the contractor should use anchors made from short sections of T-post and/or earth anchors. Woven wire will be attached with fence clips to each post at the top and bottom strand. Note: All fence related obstacles such as bracing and guy wires for cornering, anchors, and other fence support structures shall be installed on the outside side of the fence (when possible) to provide a clear pathway on the opposite side so workers/staff can walk and maintain the fence consistently from one side. Corners must have a solid brace that maintains the tension of the fence and holds the corner post plumb and sturdy. Anchors used to hold the apron down will be pounded into the ground so that the top of the anchor is flush with the surface of the ground. Woven wire shall not be deformed to adapt to variations in contour. “Bellying” is unacceptable. Where a radical change in slope occurs, hog panel will be used or, wire will be cut and tied off and a new section started at an angle that better matches the terrain. New sections of hog panel will be cut to match the angle of posts on either end. Contractor shall ensure that the State DLNR shall get the benefit of all applicable manufacturer’s warranties; and all fence materials shall remain as the property of the State.
