GOVERNMENT GRAZING LEASE - Notice of Availability - LAKE WHITNEY, TEXAS

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is issuing a grazing lease for approximately 625 acres of land located within the Lofer's Bend area at Whitney Lake, Texas. The goal of this contract is to manage the land for grazing purposes while ensuring that all necessary maintenance and construction tasks related to fencing and land management are completed effectively.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for various tasks including:
1. **Fence Renovation/Repair**: Clear old fence lines, remove existing wooden posts, and install steel pipe posts and braces. Ensure all barbed wire is taut and properly attached.

2. **New Fence Construction**: Provide labor and materials to construct new fences according to specified dimensions using new or recleaned steel pipes.

3. **Fence Removal**: Remove existing fences as directed by the Lake Manager’s representative, ensuring proper disposal of materials.

4. **Fence Line Clearing**: Remove vegetation and debris along designated fence lines up to fifteen feet inside Government property line.

5. **Catch Pen Construction**: Construct catch pens with loading chutes using specified materials and dimensions.

6. **Strip Plowing**: Disc strips of land for vegetative improvement or firebreaks, applying herbicides under strict regulations by a licensed applicator.

7. **Area Mowing**: Mow designated areas for vegetative improvement at specified heights while removing any debris beforehand.

8. **Mechanical Brush Control**: Clear brush mechanically for fire lanes or general land clearing while ensuring non-target trees are not harmed.

9. **Water Gap Construction**: Build or replace water gaps using specified materials.

10. **Gate Replacement**: Replace or build gates with specified materials ensuring secure installation.

11. **Erosion Control and Earth Moving**: Repair or construct erosion control structures as needed based on location requirements.

Period of Performance
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Place of Performance
Whitney Lake, Texas.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must possess a valid State of Texas applicators license for herbicide application and must demonstrate experience in land management practices including fencing construction and repair.