Specifications include, but are not limited to: Remove and replace the bottom fence wire. Barbed wire will be replaced with smooth wire 18” above the ground on 24.5 miles of existing fence. a. In order to remove wire, the metal fence stays can be clipped. The bottom smooth wire should not be put back in the stay. b. New wire should be wrapped at each brace post. Brace posts are approximately ¼ mile apart. c. Fence should be stretched so it does not sag and maintains integrity. d. In the occasional occurrence where additional fence wires are lower than 18 inches, these wires should be stapled or wired back to the post at a distance between the bottom wire and third wire from the ground. e. In deeper drainages, the new wire can terminate at the drainage unless it is more efficient to replace. Areas not replaced should be documented. f. Brush can be removed as needed to expose the fence. This should be done within a reasonable distance to complete work-approximately 42 inches. 2. 2. Replace the occasional T-post, as needed. a. Total replacement number is unknown. The estimate is a few dozen. T-posts are included in materials provided by the BLM.