8a._STATEMENT_OF_WORK_rev2_2.pdf

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA

SCOPE of WORK for

UPGRADE FCI SOUTH SIDE SECURITY FENCING

B&F Project 4C1K

Project Reference: TMS #32425

SKYLAR LYON, ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

October 5, 2017

FCC TERRE HAUTE, IN

Table of Contents

Section Page

Cover Page 1

Index 2

General Instructions and Descriptions 3

Contractor Responsibilities 4

BOP Responsibilities 5

Technical Requirements 6

Security 7 - 8

Material and Equipment Control 9

Warranty 10

Final Approval 11

Attached Drawings 12-14

Technical Design Guidelines 15-29

General Instruction & Descriptions

PROJECT SITE:

This project is located at the Federal Correctional Complex, 4700 Bureau Rd South, Terre Haute Indiana, 47802.

The contractor awarded this project will provide all materials, labor, equipment, tooling, installation, testing, and certification for this project, commonly referred to as “Upgrade FCI South Side Security Fencing.”

The contractor awarded this project is responsible for all attached requirements pertaining to tool control, security, and working conditions while on the premises of the institution. Premises include all areas within the physical boundaries of the institution grounds to include both, the United States Penitentiary, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) and the Satellite Prison Camp

(SPC).

All conditions, instructions, specifications and provisions outlined herein pertain equally to the contractor awarded this project and any sub-contractor hired and/or used on this project. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor awarded this project to ensure any sub-contractor, company personnel, representative and/or visitor on behalf of the contractor adheres to all requirements, at all times.

Prior to a contractor beginning work on this project the contractor shall submit verification and/or certification that any technician assigned to perform the work involved with this contract are trained and qualified to perform the work involved with this project.

The contractor shall ensure all personnel are fully trained to accomplish the prescribed work involved with this contract, and shall ensure each person fully complies with all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, U.L. listings.

The contractor shall ensure all personnel involved on this project cooperate fully with FCC Terre Haute Facilities Staff.

Contractor Responsibility

The scope of work to be bid for this project is outlined below and within the attached guidance and drawings. It shall be fully compatible with the existing system and the components, both directly and indirectly involved.

The scope of work on this project relates to the removal and replacement of approximately 2,323 feet of exterior security fence around FCI Terre Haute.

• Install new poles approximately 1' to outside of the existing outer perimeter fence and let poles set. However, the distance of the new poles from the existing fence may be adjusted, due to existing underground utility locations.

• Remove existing sections of fencing, poles, footings, concrete base, and barbed tape for only the amount of new fencing, horizontal bars, and barbed tape that can be installed on a daily basis. Fencing MUST be installed and secured to the existing fence in a manner that meets or exceeds BOP specifications on exterior fencing at the end of every work day. This will include all soil sterilization and ground preparation.

• New fencing must be installed within 1"-2" of the existing rear gate on west side. On the east side, the new fencing must be installed to an existing 4" fence post or a new 4" post installed within 1"-2" of the existing pull post. The existing fence fabric must be securely fastened to a 4" post.

• Contractor must locate and verify all existing underground utilities prior to beginning work.

• Any utilities damaged during this project will be treated as an emergency (repaired in less than 24 hours) and repaired as quickly as possible per BOP guidance at the contractor’s expense.

• BOP will remove and reroute the electrical conduit and water lines attached to the outside portion of the existing perimeter fence.

• For further instruction and guidance please see the attached drawing and the attached FBOP Technical Design Guidelines Section 32 31 13.53 – SECURITY CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES and SECTION 32 31 13.60 – BARBED TAPE.

• Contractor shall ensure all personnel are properly trained, licensed and/or authorized to perform the scope of work for this project and provide documentation, credentials or other proof when requested.

• Any and all damage caused to BOP grounds or property will be repaired to the previous state or better and approved by authorized BOP personnel at the contractor’s expense.

BOP Responsibilities

The BOP shall be responsible for the following:

• Provide necessary drawings associated with the existing system, if available. Drawings will not be allowed to be reproduced and/or taken from the institution grounds without the permission of the warden.

• Provide staff support and escorts to access necessary chases, panels, and work areas involved with this project. Provide skilled trade to perform any necessary work not covered by the scope of the contractor responsibilities that may be associated with this project.

• Provide input on scheduling which would be covered in the pre-construction meeting.

BOP will attempt to give notice as far in advance as possible in the event of terminating a scheduled work day; but, with this being a correctional environment, it may not be possible to give any notice at all.

• Provide sufficient space for new equipment installation at pre-determined locations.

Contractor shall declared requirements of space no later than pre-construction meeting.

• BOP will assist with the disposal of any old equipment, site debris, and other materials on this project unless it is considered anything other than general trash, if applicable.

Contractor will coordinate for removal of items other than general trash prior to project starting date and include the details in the preliminary details of work, if applicable. All removal of old equipment, site debris, and any other materials involved with this project is subject to strict security guidelines and procedures. Removal of these items shall not be added to the existing awarded contract and shall not be at the expense of the government.

Technical Requirements

The requirements described hereafter are considered mandatory and apply to the contractor, any approved sub-contractor, visitors and representatives on behalf of the awarded contractor.

1. All workdays shall have normal working hours beginning at 6:30 a.m. and concluding at 3:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday, and excluding any Federal holiday). Any variation to this must be requested in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer.

a. Processing through gate procedures will last approximately 40 minutes. This could be decreased, or increased, based on the number of tools, and number of contract personnel to be processed. Organization prior to arrival is highly recommended. Preparing tool inventories, having proper identification, and ensuring all electronic devices are left in your vehicles are a few ways to speed the process.

b. All contractor personnel entering the institution shall be required to have a picture identification card (i.e., valid driver’s license, state ID card, etc.) in their possession prior to being cleared for entry.

2. Any variation to the performance period must be requested in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer.

3. A detailed outline depicting a tentative schedule of work, listing timelines according to physical building locations for each component of the system installation, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than 10 working days from the date of the contract award date and provided in triplicate form.

4. All contractor (and sub-contractor) personnel shall fully complete all required “Entry Clearance” forms that the Bureau of Prisons deems necessary to satisfy appropriate clearances into a Federal Prison and submit them to the Contracting Officer within the allotted time frame, and be cleared prior to entering and performing any work on this contract, and without exceptions. This also includes contractor (and sub-contractor) personnel that may only require a visit to the job site.

5. PRE-BID MEETING: Due to the technical nature of this project, it is recommended that potential bidders attend the pre-bid meeting.

Security

• The following security measures are mandatory, without exception, and must be followed at all times:

• The use of explosives exclusively is absolutely FORBIDDEN, without prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer at FCC Terre Haute, IN.

• Under no circumstances shall weapons (i.e., Guns, Knives, Bows & Arrows, etc.) or anything resembling such, be brought onto Federal Correctional Institution grounds, even if secured.

• The contractor’s personnel are not to use the toilet facilities in any institutional building unless escorted by staff at all times.

• All contractor representatives, including sub-contractors, shall submit all required security clearance forms, as determined by the BOP, and receive appropriate background clearance prior to receiving authorization to enter the institution and/or authorization to receive a remote access via a secure base connection, without exceptions.

• Cellular phones, pagers, PDA’s, remote electronic devices, etc., are prohibited from being taken to the project site for use by the contractor and MUST be secured in the contractor’s vehicle at all times. Contractor shall notify the BOP Contracting Officer, in advance, if the use of a lap top computer is necessary to accomplish the work. If the contractor needs to use a phone, fax, or other communication related to this project, the Contracting Officer will try to accommodate the need by providing use of these as long as it is justified and complies with security issues.

• Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer, an inventory list of all tools needed to perform the requirements of this contract. The list shall be turned over prior to, or while at, the Pre-Construction Meeting.

• Connections to, or interruption of, any facility or service shall only be done with the prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

• It is not foreseen that any utilities, other than common use, will be needed to accomplish this project (i.e., electricity, water, trash, etc.). If the contractor determines a need arises, the Contracting Officer will try to accommodate the need as long as it is justified, approved, and complies with security procedures. Requests shall be made during the pre-construction meeting prior to starting the project.

• Contractor shall be permitted to park in the main parking lot or BOP approved areas with the stipulation that vehicles must be secured at all times. Vehicles that contain tools such as climbing devices, ladders, rope, chains, etc., shall ensure no such item is unsecured while on the premises.

Security - Continued

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• With this project being conducted on Federal Government property, inmates may be working in the vicinity and should not be communicating, or associating, with any contractor personnel on site.

• All issues pertaining to this project must be directed to the appropriate

Contracting Officer, or assigned escorting staff. Any contractual decisions and direction should be communicated to the Contracting Officer only.

• All personal property brought on site must be kept secure and accounted for at all times. Any item approved to be used that may become lost must be reported to a staff member immediately upon discovery.

Material and Equipment Control

All materials and natural resources shall be supplied by the contractor to accomplish this contract. All materials shall be transported to and from the project site utilizing contractor provided equipment, vehicles and personnel.

Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, a detailed schedule of all system components that will be installed on this project for BOP review and approval. This schedule shall be thorough and detailed, listing all component types, numbers, locations, references, etc., and shall be provided within 10 working days from the date of the contract award date, and in duplicate form.

Use of government equipment and vehicles to accomplish material control is strictly prohibited.

When materials or equipment are to be delivered to the institution, the contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a detailed schedule for any material or equipment receivables a minimum of three working days prior to the delivery. This shall be consistent with the detailed outline to be furnished declaring timelines for each installation of this contract. This schedule is necessary (when applicable) to jointly maintain security and control of traffic to this institution.

ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE FREE OF LEAD AND/OR ASBESTOS, and the contractor must provide to the Contracting Officer any documentation of such, prior to delivery and/or installation.

All trash and debris generated by the contractor shall be disposed of and all work areas will be kept clean and free of unneeded material on a daily basis.

Warranty

Unless specified otherwise, in writing and agreed upon by all parties, all products, parts, workmanship, labor, service, associated shipping costs of faulty equipment, specifications and drawings must be warranted by the contractor, sub-contractor and/or product or service supplier, for a period not less than one year from the official date of final contractor payment.

Warranties will state that if any product or workmanship is not satisfactorily operational during this period, it shall be replaced, adjusted, and/or repaired to the point of satisfactory operation, at no additional cost to the Government and is the liability of the contractor to ensure all warranties are upheld. Government will not be liable for any costs associated to travel, lodging and per diem related to warranty repairs during the specified period as stated above.

Contractor agrees to makes such repairs, replacements and/or adjustments which are necessary due to settlement, shrinkage, defective workmanship and/or materials and/or installation, all in order to achieve and maintain proper operation, protection and usage.

Contractor agrees to furnish all labor, material, equipment, service, parts, and resources needed to fulfill the full extent of warranted work, unless mutually agreed upon in the contract language.

Contractor is liable for any Government properties damaged due to faulty equipment, workmanship, service, product, sub-contracted work and other duties associated with this project to the extent that all properties shall be restored to original condition and status, promptly and without cost to the Government.

These warranties shall not be activated until all entities of this contract are in place and considered in permanent operation.

Once the contract is deemed complete by submission of final payment to contractor and operational, from that date, for a period of not less than one year, the contractor must warrant their availability to respond to the institution in a reasonable time frame, to address any concern with the work performed in the contract.

Final Approval

The Contracting Officer will make final inspection and grant final approval for each area of work described within the contract.

Until final inspection and final approval are granted, stating that all areas of work meet or exceed expectations and detail specifications described in the contract, the contractor shall be held accountable and liable for its obligations, workmanship, materials, products and/or warranties before any final payment and closure is made.

Final payment by the contractor will be submitted for approval to the Bureau of Prisons, North Central Regional Office Facilities Administrator.

Technical Design

Guidelines

SECTION 32 31 13.53 – SECURITY CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PERIMETER SECURITY FENCE

A. The perimeter fence provided for this Project shall enclose the secure area.

B. Fabric: Fence fabric shall be installed by the Contractor. The steel fence fabric will be finished with an aluminum coating prior to weaving. All other fence components shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated and aluminum chain link fences are not acceptable on FBOP projects.

C. End, Corner and Pull Posts:

1. Up to 4.8 m (16’), 102 mm (4”) O.D., Sch 40 minimum, ASTM F1043.

2. Over 4.8 m (16’) to 5.5 m (18’), 168 mm (6.625”) O.D., Sch. 40 minimum, ASTM

F1083.

3. Over 5.5 m (18’), 219 mm (8.625”) O.D., Sch. 40 minimum, ASTM F1083.

D. Line (Intermediate) Posts:

1. Up to 4.8 m (16’), 73 mm (2.875”) O.D., Sch. 40 minimum, ASTM F1043.

2. Over 4.8 m (16’) to 6 m (20’), 102 mm (4”) O.D., Sch. 40 minimum, ASTM F1043.

3. Over 6 m (20’), 168 mm (6.625”) O.D., Sch. 40 minimum, ASTM F1083.

E. Top, Intermediate, and Bottom Horizontal Rails: 42 mm (1.66”) diameter, conforming to

ASTM F1043.

F. Gate Posts: For nominal gate width as follows:

1. Up to 1.8 m (6’), 101.6 mm (4”) O.D. Sch. 40 minimum, but not less than line post size, ASTM F1043.

2. Over 1.8 m (6’) to 3.7 m (12’), 168 mm (6.625”) O.D. Sch. 40 pipe minimum, ASTM F1083.

3. Over 3.7 m (12’), 219 mm (8.625”) O.D. Sch. 40 minimum, ASTM F1083.

G. Sizes of posts shown are minimum requirements only. Size of posts shall be determined by the contractor for the specific site.

H. Tension Wire: 4.5 mm (0.177”) diameter metallic-coated steel.

I. Related Work specified elsewhere:

1. Division 31 – EARTHWORK

2. Section 32 31 13.60 – BARBED TAPE

1.2 REFERENCES

A. ASTM A53 − Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless.

B. ASTM A90 − Test Method for Weight of Coating on Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Iron or Steel Articles.

C. ASTM A123 − Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.

D. ASTM A153 − Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

E. ASTM A392 − Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric.

F. ASTM A428 − Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles

G. ASTM A491 − Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric.

H. ASTM A653 − Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc- Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.

I. ASTM A824 − Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled Tension Wire for Use with Chain Link Fence.

J. ASTM A1011−Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability

K. ASTM B117 − Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.

L. ASTM F567 − Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence.

M. ASTM F626 − Specification for Fence Fittings.

N. ASTM F900 − Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates.

O. ASTM F1043 − Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Metal Industrial Chain-Link Fence Framework.

P. ASTM F1083 − Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures.

Q. ASTM F1916 − Standard Specifications for Selecting Chain-Link Barrier Systems with Coated Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Round Posts for Detention Applications.

R. Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) - Product Manual.

S. Federal Specification RR-F-191 - Fencing, Wiring, and Post Metal (and Gates, Chain Link Fence Fabric and Accessories).

T. Standards of Manufacture: Comply with Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) Standards for "Galvanized Chain Link Fence Fabric," and as herein specified, except when aluminized chain link fabric is used.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 STEEL FABRIC

A. For Perimeter Security Fence and Internal Control Fence:

1. Government furnished fabric shall be No. 9 gauge steel wires, 50 mm (2”) mesh, with top selvage twisted and barbed and bottom selvage twisted and barbed meeting or exceeding the requirements of FGD RR-F-00191/1. Fabric shall be a steel fabric with an aluminum coating prior to weaving. The aluminum coating finish conforms to requirements of ASTM A491. The aluminum coating provided is a minimum of 122 g/m2 (0.40 oz/ft2) of wire surface. The weight of the coating shall be determined by the strip test as defined in ASTM A428. Gate fabric furnished and installed by the Contractor shall have a 25−year written warranty against failure due to rust or corrosion.

2. Provide one-piece fabric widths for perimeter and slow down fence. At vehicular sallyport provide fabric widths as required per drawings at the end of this section.

2.2 FINISH FOR FRAMEWORK AND APPURTENANCES

A. Galvanized finish with not less than minimum weight of zinc per square meter complying with the following:

1. Pipe:

a. ASTM F 1043 and ASTM F1083, 610 g/m2 (2 oz/ft2) zinc for Steel Pipe Grade A

b. ASTM F1043 for Steel Pipe Grade B, see section FRAMEWORK below.

2. Hardware and Accessories: Galvanizing per ASTM A153 (zinc weight per Table I).

3. Wire: ASTM A392, Class 2, 610 g/m2 (2 oz/ft2) zinc.

4. Steel Parts and Fittings: Galvanized per ASTM A123.

2.3 FRAMEWORK

A. Posts, rails, and braces shall conform to Federal Specification RR-F-191/3C Class 1, Grade A or Grade B, and shall meet the following performance criteria when subjected to salt spray testing in accordance with ASTM B117:

1. Exterior: 1,000 hours with maximum 5% red rust.

2. Interior: 650 hours with maximum 5% red rust.

B. Steel Pipe:

1. Steel pipe, Grade A, round, shall be produced to conform with ASTM F1083, standard weight pipe (Schedule 40), or extra strong pipe (Schedule 80) as specified, with a minimum yield strength of 205 MPa (30,000 psi).

2. Steel pipe, Grade B, round, shall be manufactured from steel conforming to ASTM A653, or ASTM A1011, cold-formed, high-frequency-welded, and have a minimum yield strength of 350 MPa (50,000 psi).

C. Framework Coating:

1. Grade A pipe surface area shall be coated with 550 g/m2 (1.8 oz/ft2) of zinc in accordance with ASTM F1083.

2. Grade B pipe exterior surface shall be triple-coated with 300 ±4.5 g/m2 (1 ±0.15oz/ft2) of zinc, 5 ±2.5 micrograms/cm2 (30±15 micrograms/in2) of chromate per square centimeter, and 0.5 ±0.2 mil of clear cross-linked polymer conforming to ASTM F1043.

3. The interior surface shall have the same zinc and chromate coating as the exterior or shall have a zinc-rich-based organic coating having a minimum zinc powder loading of 91% by weight and be capable of providing galvanic protection.

D. Framework Size: The product of the yield strength and the section modulus of Grade B pipe shall not be less than that of Grade A pipe. Posts shall be of the following dimensions and weights:

POST OR RAIL TYPE

OD

Weight

Grade A

Weight

Grade B

PERIMETER SECURITY FENCES

End, corner, and pull posts up to 4.8 m (16’)

101.6mm (4.0")

13.6 kg/m (9.11 lb/ft)

9.8 kg/m

(6.56 lb/ft) over 4.8 m (16’) to 5.5 m (18’) 168 mm

(6.625”)

28.3 kg/m

(18.97 lb/ft) N/A over 5.5 m (18’) 219 mm (8.625”)

42.5 kg/m (28.55 lb/ft)

N/A

Line posts up to 4.8 m (16’)

73 mm (2.875”)

8.6 kg/m (5.79 lb/ft)

6.9kg/m (4.64lb/ft) over 4.8 m (16’) to 6 m (20’) 101.6 mm (4.0”)

13.6 kg/m (9.11 lb/ft)

9.8 kg/m (6.56 lb/ft) over 6 m (20') 168 mm (6.625”)

28.3 kg/m (18.97 lb/ft)

N/A

Top, intermediate, and bottom horizontal rails

42.2 mm (1.660”)

3.4 kg/m

(2.27 lb/ft)

2.7 kg/m

(1.84 lb/ft) Gate posts up to 1.8 m (6’) nominal gate width (post shall not be less than line post size)

101.6 mm (4.0”)

13.6 kg/m (9.11 lb/ft)

9.8 kg/m (6.56 lb/ft) over 1.8 m (6’) to 3.7 m (12’) nominal gate width

168 mm (6.625”)

28.3 kg/m (18.97 lb/ft)

N/A over 3.7 m (12’) nominal gate width 219 mm (8.625”)

42.5 kg/m (28.55 lb/ft)

N/A

Note: Sizes of posts shown are minimum requirements only. Size of posts shall be determined by the contractor for the specific site.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Tie wires shall be produced from a 9-gauge steel core wire with aluminum coating (122 g aluminum per square meter). Aluminum wire shall not be used.

B. Concrete: 21 MPa (3000 psi) as specified in 03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE unless otherwise noted.

C. Galvanizing Touch-Up Paint: Where galvanizing is damaged by welding or other means, touch up paint with "Galv-Weld" by Galv-Weld Products, or approved equal.

D. Provide all other materials not specifically described but required for a complete and proper installation of the work of this section. Materials shall be new, first-quality of their respective kinds.

E. Tension and Brace Bands: All bands shall be beveled 12-gauge galvanized steel.

Galvanized coating shall meet specification ASTM A123.

2.6 Manufacturer’s Warranty: Provide 10-year manufacturer’s warranty that the materials supplied (excluding government furnished fence fabric) shall be free from defects.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 FABRICATION

A. Coordinate fabrication to receive security locking and operating devices in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Fabricate material and components in the shop, to the greatest extent possible. Galvanize components after fabrication.

C. Provide welded corners at gate panels and other frame assemblies.

3.2 INSPECTION

A. Surface Conditions: Prior to all work of this section, carefully inspect the installed work of all other trades and verify that all such work is complete to the point where this installation may properly commence.

B. Do not proceed with installation in areas of discrepancy until all such discrepancies have been fully resolved.

3.3 SITE PREPARATION

A. Stake out fence lines and terminal post locations.

B. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to starting construction.

C. All clearing and grading for the fence lines shall be performed before installation begins.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install work of this section in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations as approved by the Contracting Officer and in accordance with ASTM F 567 and ASTM F 1916.

B. The fence shall follow line of finished grade, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Post Locations: Double fence rows to be set 6100 mm (20’) apart at FCI, and 7010 mm (23') apart at USP. Line posts will be spaced equal distances and at intervals not exceeding 3050 mm (10’). Terminal posts will be set at the beginning and end of each continuous length of fence, with a maximum spacing of 150 m (500’) and at abrupt changes in vertical or horizontal alignment.

D. Post Footings: Size of footings shall be designed by the Contractor for the specific site.

Sizes of footings shown on the Design Guidelines and DIVISION 28 MODEL DOCUMENTS are the minimum requirements only. Dig or drill posthole footings in the line of fence. Set posts in vertical position and in line. Pour footings with at least 21 MPa (3000 psi) minimum strength concrete. Concrete shall be thoroughly worked into the footing so as to leave no voids and will be allowed to cure a minimum of seven (7) days before installing fence fabric or other components.

1. When solid rock is encountered, set posts in the solid rock. The depth of the hole shall be 460 mm (18") for end, pull, corner and gate posts, and 300 mm (12") for line posts, and shall be greater than three (3) times the diameter of the post. The diameter of the hole shall be 25 mm (1”) greater than the diameter of the post. Half-fill the void with non-shrink grout and force the post to the bottom of the hole and plumb. Work additional grout into hole so as to leave no voids. Crown the grout to shed water.

2. When solid rock is covered by soil or loose rock, set the posts to the full depth unless the penetration into solid rock reaches the minimum depth specified above, in which case terminate the depth of penetration. Construct footing from solid rock to 50 mm (2”) below finished grade. Grout the portion of post in solid rock.

3. At internal control fence vehicular access gates, gate post footing diameter shall be 610 mm (24").

4. After installation, all fence posts shall pass the following rigidity test in accordance with ASTM F1916: Apply a force of 222 N (50 lbs) perpendicular to the direction of the fence at the mid-height of each post. The post should not deflect more than 20 mm (3/4") at the location where the force is applied.

E. Slab Expansion Joint around Post: Provide 6 mm (1/4") expansion joint material around all posts prior to the installation of any concrete slab-on-grade.

F. Terminal Post Bracing: Fences shall have braces at all terminals. Brace corner, end, and pull posts to adjacent line post with horizontal intermediate rail and diagonal truss rods.

G. Top and Bottom Horizontal Rails: Run top rails continuously through line post caps.

Support the top and bottom rails at each post so that a continuous brace from end to end of each stretch of fence is formed. Securely fasten the top and bottom rails to the terminal posts and splice with sleeves or expansion couplings.

H. Intermediate Horizontal Rails: Install intermediate rails midway between the top of the fence fabric and bottom rails. At vehicular sallyport, the lower and the upper intermediate rails shall be at height of 3050 mm (10') and 6100 mm (20') respectively. Use a rail end and band to connect the intermediate rail to terminal post. Line post intermediate rails shall be connected with a 40 mm (1-5/8”) boulevard. Attachment bolts for boulevards shall be 10 mm (3/8") carriage bolts with nuts (end of bolts shall be peened).

I. Top, intermediate, and bottom horizontal rails shall be installed to allow an expansion or contraction under daily temperature changes by means of slip-fit connections. Permit a minimum of 3 mm (1/8") to a maximum of 6 mm (1/4") horizontal movement combined for each rail between its adjacent fence posts. Leave 35 mm (1-3/8”) between concrete slab or finish grade and bottom horizontal rail.

J. Fabric: Fence fabric shall be secured to top, intermediate, and bottom rail with 3.7mm (9 gauge) aluminum coated steel tie wire woven through fence fabric, completely around the rails. Tie wire shall be twisted three twists on the rail side of fence and the tails of the wire cut off to preclude untwisting by hand. Leave 23 mm (7/8”) minimum to 28mm (1- 1/8") maximum clearance between concrete slab or finish grade and bottom selvage.

Leave 50 mm (2”) between top selvage and top horizontal rail. Install fabric on security side or institution side of fence, and anchor to framework so that fabric remains in tension after pulling force is released. Stretch fabric to the point where maximum deflection at the center of the panel does not exceed 50 mm (2”) under 133 N (30 lbs). Maintain tension by securing stretcher bars to posts with metal bands spaced 300 mm (12”) o.c.

maximum. Fasten fabric to framework with wire ties, spaced 300 mm (12”) o.c. maximum for all posts, rails, braces, and tension wires. Tighten all fasteners securely, eliminating fabric movement across framework.

K. Stretcher Bars: Thread through or clamp to fabric, secure to posts with metal bands spaced not over 300 mm (12") o.c.

L. Fasteners: Install nuts for tension bands and hardware bolts on side away from inmates.

Spot-weld nuts to bolts in position to prevent removal. Touch up damaged galvanized finish as required.

M. Post and Line Caps: Provide weather tight closure cap for each post.

END OF SECTION 32 31 13.53

SECTION 32 31 13.60 – BARBED TAPE

GENERAL

SUMMARY

This section includes barbed tape barrier to be installed with perimeter security fence.

The approved barbed tape shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor. All other components shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor.

REFERENCES

ASTM A 176 - Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resting Chromium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip.

ASTM A 580 - Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Wire.

ASTM A 121 - Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire.

ASTM A 666 - Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.

ASTM F 1910 - Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles.

ASTM F 1911 - Standard Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape.

SUBMITTALS

Product Data: Include manufacturers’ data, specifications and installation instructions for all components, materials and accessories.

Shop Drawings: Include layout indicating plan, section and details illustrating layout and arrangement and erection procedures as per recommendation by manufacturer and in accordance with this specification.

PRODUCTS

NON-REINFORCED BARBED TAPE

Barbed tape coils shall be 750 mm (30") in diameter. Tape shall be fabricated from ASTM A 666 spring quality austenitic stainless steel, minimum hardness of Rockwell (30 N) 50-55, nominal 0.64 mm (0.025") thick, nominal 30 mm (1.210") width prior to fabrication.

Clusters of four barbs having a maximum tip radius of 0.127 mm (0.005") shall be punched 100 mm (4") on center. Barb cluster width shall be 30 mm. Barb clusters shall have a minimum length of 30 mm (1.2"). Barb shall be alternately offset from the tape center line 4 mm - 12 mm (0.15"-0.45").

Adjacent coiled loops shall be alternately clipped together or spot welded at five points of approximately equal radius spacing about the coil loop perimeter. Welded attachments shall withstand a minimum 890N (200 lb) load uniformly distributed about the periphery.

The 750 mm (30") diameter coils and five point uniform radial connections shall interact to produce a concertina coil with a 300 mm (12") opening between adjacent coil loops.

Provide jacketed steel wire rope attached along the entire length of the roll. Attach wire to each coil loop to preset the maximum barbed tape opening and the 12.20 meters (40 feet) plus or minus 0.3 meter (1 foot) length.

WIRE-REINFORCED BARBED TAPE

Barbed Tape Coils shall be 750 mm (30") in diameter. Tape shall be fabricated from ASTM 176 Stainless Steel strip hardened to Rockwell (30 N) 35-40, 0.64 mm (0.025") thick, 25 mm (1") width prior to roll forming.

Clusters of four barbs having a maximum tip radius of 0.127 mm (0.005") shall be punched 100 mm (4") on center. Barb clusters shall have a minimum length of 30 mm (1.2"). Barbs shall be alternately offset from the tape center line 4 mm - 12 mm (0.15"-0.45").

The stainless steel strip shall be permanently cold clenched around a 2.5 mm (0.098") diameter austenitic stainless steel core wire conforming to ASTM A-580, having a minimum tensile strength of 895 MPa (130 ksi). The barbed tape shall have a minimum 230 degree wrap about the core wire. Barbed tape clips placed around the circumference of the tape shall be such that adjacent loops are rigidly fixed, preventing any slippage of one past another at the point of attachment. Clips shall be fabricated from 1.6 x 9.5 mm (0.065"x0.375") stainless steel and capable of withstanding a pull of 890N (200 lb).

INSTALLATION TIES

The Contractor shall use one of the following methods:

Wire Ties used to attach security coils to the chain link fabric, tension wire, and other rows of barbed tape shall be austenitic stainless steel, 175 mm (±25 mm long), [(7" ±1" long)], 1.57mm (16 gauge) thick, twistable ties. No less than three ties shall be used for each 300 mm (1 ft) of installed length of barbed tape used. The wire shall have 3 complete twists. Wire ties shall draw the fence fabric or adjacent coil loops tightly together.

Alternative “Hog Rings” used to attach security coils to the fences shall be 2.5mm (12.5 gauge) stainless steel and shall be used to fasten barbed tape to chain link fabric, tension wire, and other rows of barbed tape. No less than three hog rings shall be used for each 300 mm (1 ft) of installed length of barbed tape. Hog rings shall not be used where electronic detection is an integral part of the fence system.

GROUND STAKES

Ground stakes will be #10M (#3) galvanized reinforcing rods 450 mm (± 25 mm) [(18" ±1")] long with a 180̊ end hook 125 mm (5") in length.

BARBED WIRE

Barbed wire shall be two-strand, 3 mm (0.12") thick, Class 3, meeting the requirements of ASTM A121. Barbs shall be four-point 2.5 mm (0.1") thick aluminized wire interwoven and spaced 100 (4") to 150 mm (6") apart.

EXECUTION

PREPARATION

Surface Conditions: Prior to work of this Section, carefully inspect the installed work of other trades and verify that such work is complete to the point where this installation may properly commence.

Do not proceed with installation in areas of discrepancy until all such discrepancies have been fully resolved.

Proceed with work following placement of herbicide and gravel between security fences.

INSTALLATION

GENERAL

Protective Gear: Mandatory protective gear: hardhats, goggles, gloves and steel toe shoes. Contact manufacture for additional information regarding protective gear.

Installation Equipment: Provide equipment adequate to support and protect the workers while installing coils at heights greater than 1830mm (72") above the finish grade.

Alternative methods are accepted, provided adequate precautions are taken.

Experience: Contractors not familiar with Barbed Tape Installation shall contract with the manufacture in order to have the manufacturer’s representative on the construction site during the initial installation. Installers shall have three years minimum experience. Contractor is to obtain manufacturer’s installation instructions and final inspection services. Contractors shall arrange for these services a minimum of two weeks prior to the date needed.

Install work of this Section in accordance with the following general installation instructions and also with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

WIRE REINFORCED BARBED TAPE

Top of the Fence Installation (Interior, Exterior and Sallyport Fences):

Coils shall be installed horizontally on the approach side of the fence. Stretch out the coil and allow it to rotate (spiral) around its central axis.

Before attaching coils to the fence fabric, inspect the roll for tangles and proper coil spacing.

Locate the coil loops 300mm (12") o.c. and permanently or temporarily secure in place. If temporarily attached follow with another crew and complete the tying operation.

Since the obstacle is tied to the highest point on the fence, allow for off-center tying (above and below tie points). This tying method reduces coil movement; coil movement creates mechanical noise affecting most fence mounted electronic detection systems. Additional ties may be required to reduce any audible noise.

Side of the Fence Installation:

Follow, “Top of the Fence Installation”, for deployment procedures, except that the 300mm (12") o.c. tie points are uniformly placed at the specified height.

Installation sequence will depend upon the security coil configuration.

Adjacent rows are attached one to the other 1220mm (48") o.c.

Tie Points and Attachments:

Tie parallel coil loops to the fence with (3) ties at 300mm (12") o.c. with 16 gauge minimum twistable austenitic stainless steel tie wire. Wires shall be twisted tight drawing the barbed tape and fence fabric together.

Alternative - Large stainless steel hog rings with a minimum cross section of 12.5 gauge may be used, provided the ring wraps completely around barbed tape and wire attached to. Rings must be of adequate strength to prevent opening the ring by pulling on the tape. Hog rings shall not be used where electronic detection is an integral part of the fence system.

Bottom of the Fence Installation:

Follow, “Top of the Fence Installation”, for deployment procedures.

Coils at the base of the fence are installed horizontally in vertical stacks and tied consecutively together.

Adjacent rows within the stack at attached one to the other at 1220mm (48") o.c.

Install the horizontal vertical stack systematically, bottom to top, starting next to the row attached to the fence and work outward.

Splicing:

Symmetrical in shape, each roll has a splicing tail consisting of 4 to 8 barbs. Connect the trailing ends of the preceding coils to the leading end of the following roll by aligning the end coils and matching the clip pattern around the circumference of the two rolls being connected. This will determine the number of barb clusters in the splice.

Tie the overlapping tails together by placing tie wires diagonally across a minimum of two pairs of barb clusters so as not to allow one barb slipping past another.

Complete the splice by placing ties at two other locations diametrically opposite to the splicing tails where clips would have been if manufactured in one continuous roll.

Ground Stakes:

Ground stakes are installed 3m (10') o.c. along the barrier trace and offset 1.5m (5') between rows. Each stake is driven to a depth of 460mm (18"), slightly below ground cover and hidden beneath the stone.

Should the stakes become difficult to install due to soil conditions provide pilot hole 355mm (14") deep with a 16mm (5/8") diameter tapered rod long enough to clear top of coils being worked on.

NON-REINFORCED BARBED TAPE

Top of Fence Installation (Interior, Exterior and Sallyport Fences):

Same as Wire Reinforced Barbed Tape above.

Opposing rows installed on opposite sides of the fence are secured in the same manner as “Sides of the Fence Installation”, except those opposing rows are secured by reaching through the coils.

Side of the Fence Installation:

Same as Wire Reinforced Barbed Tape above.

Tie Points and Attachments:

Same as Wire Reinforced Barbed Tape above.

Bottom of the Fence Installation:

Same as Wire Reinforced Barbed Tape above.

Splicing:

Connect the trailing ends of the preceding roll to the leading end of the following roll.

Each roll is manufactured symmetrical with a small diameter aircraft cable running the entire length of the roll.

Align end coils by matching barbs on each side of the cable connection. Place one or two tie wires diagonally across the cable connections, locking the cable and end coils together. This creates a continuous cable and aligns the remaining barb clusters around the circumference in line with existing spot welds. This gives the appearance of being manufactured in one continuous roll and completes the splice.

Ground Stakes:

Same as Wire Reinforced Barbed Tape above.

INSPECTION

The completed installation shall be inspected and approved by an authorized manufacturer's representative. Provide a certificate of compliance to the Contracting Officer indicating the installation meets or exceeds the manufacturer's written requirements for the application shown. Correct improperly installed work.

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