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Beaver Pipes/Control Device

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FA448418Q0014BPFederal

Submission Closed09/07/2018, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

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Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

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Department Of Defense → FA4484 87 Cons Pk

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115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

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PostedAug 31

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Response DeadlineSep 7

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09/07/2018, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4484 87 Cons Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeJB MDL, NJ, 08641, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4484 87 Cons Pk

Office AddressJB MDL, NJ, 08641, USA

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Ramnarine MahadeoContract Specialist

Orlando Loaiza

Full Description

This is a sources sought for Beaver Pipes or equal beaver deterrence devices. This inquiry does not require a quote but just an acknowledgement that your company can meet the requirements listed below. If you can meet the requirements listed below please submit your capabilities along with your response. 3.0 Requirements 3.1 The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and delivery to survey, design, and supply and install seven Beaver Pipes in four locations at McGuire and three locations at Lakehurst Joint Base, MDL, and New Jersey. 3.2 The contractor shall provide a copy of the survey and design prior to installing the beaver pipes. The survey shall include the flora, fauna, special habitats, and natural communities of the specific sites. Design must take into account safety of wildlife and consider the ecosystem and natural communities of the surrounding area and lakes. Proposed design must be properly sized for each specific location. Trapezoid shape/design of the beaver pipes are preferred but not required. 3.3 The beaver pipe installation shall include: 3.3.1 Inner and outer reinforced wire mesh cage guards as well as piping to ensure flow is continuous and unobstructed by new beaver activity. The framing shall support the weight of accumulated debris. 3.3.2 The enclosure walls must be environmentally safe, non-toxic poly or epoxy coating capable of protecting water quality. 3.3.3 The pipes will be a minimum of 12" to a maximum of 18" in diameter. 3.3.4 Contractor shall provide topography of the installation site to dictate whether the pipes are to be 20' or 40' long. 3.4 All filter devices will be roughly 5' x 10' and 3' tall; devices will create an area no smaller than a 150 square feet for proper drainage. 3.5 Fencing will be constructed out of rust proof wire, 6-gauge minimum, epoxy-coated to protect the steel from dissolving in the acidic water. 3.6 Beaver pipe must have mesh on bottom to prevent tunneling or burrowing by animal. 3.7 Post must be 5 to 8" in diameter. 3.8 Contractor must have 7 years minimum working experience with wet land and wildlife. Shall provide adequate oversight, review, and quality control on all field work, analyses and documentation. All work must also be in compliance with U.S.C Title 16 Chapter 5A, N.J.S.A. Title 23, JBMDLI 32-7064, and N.J.S.A. Title 13:1B-34, N.J.A.C. 7:25-5.