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31 <br />o Optional: The Contractor is required to provide an electric fence energizer with solar power capacity for recharging the <br />battery. The solar panel wattage should be large enough to meet the joule output to power the fence. <br />x The Contractor is required to provide grounding rods to ensure energy supply to the fence. A rule of thumb for grounding rods is to use <br />3’ of grounding rods for every joule of output from the energizer. <br />x The Contractor is responsible for maintaining a fully operational fence at all times (clearing fallen branches and other debris, righting <br />fallen posts, etc). <br />Fence Lanes and Installation <br />x The Contractor may need to cut brush and herbaceous vegetation on portions of each site to allow placement of paddock fencing. <br />x No non-target trees will be cut without the express permission of the Project Manager. <br />x No permanent or hard fences may be established. <br />x Fencing must be removed when the goats are removed from the site. <br />x Brush and other debris that falls onto trails as a result of fence lane clearing must be removed from the trail and mow strip. <br />x Any damage to park property, including rutting of trails, must be repaired immediately and at the Contractor’s expense. <br />Site Visits <br />x The Project Manager and Contractor will work closely to coordinate site visits and health checks per the following schedule: <br />x The Contractor will evaluate site conditions and animal health a minimum of twice per week. <br />x The Contractor will respond to the site within 2 hours or less to address any issues identified by Project Manager or Landowner/Land <br />Manager (e.g., downed fence, goats outside fence, etc.). <br />Mobilization and Communication <br />x The Project Manager and Contractor will remain in close communication throughout the contract period. The following <br />communication checkpoints and timelines will be observed: <br />x Weekly formal project check-ins by Contractor. Schedule to be determined by mutual agreement. <br />x For initial mobilization: <br />x Approximately one week prior to mobilization to a new site: Contractor and Project Manager discuss target mobilization date. <br />x Approximately 24 hours before mobilizing to the site: Contractor notifies Project Manager, provides an approximate arrival window. <br />x When goats are being loaded/in transit to the site: Contractor confirms move with Project Manager by phone or text. <br />x For rotation between paddocks: <br />o Approximately 12 to 24 hours prior to moving to a new paddock: Contractor will notify Project Manager. <br />o Immediately after goats have been relocated to a new paddock: Contractor will notify Project Manager. <br />Performance assessment <br />x 85% removal of select species. <br />x In proposal, define how herd will achieve performance objective.