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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for crane rental services at the Brownsville Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) in Texas, requiring a mobile crane with licensed operator to support the replacement of twelve cab glass windows. The period of performance is February 4-15, 2025, spanning 12 consecutive days with specified hours including 72 hours for weekdays plus 18 hours overtime, 20 hours for Saturdays, and 10 hours for one Sunday.

The crane requirements include capability to lift/lower 12-foot tall cab glass units weighing up to 4,000 pounds with a glass lifting device and counterbalance unit, operating at heights up to 139 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) with a lift radius of approximately 115 feet (360°). The vendor must perform a site visit, provide detailed CAD drawings and lift plans, maintain crane load capacity below 65%, and supply all necessary documentation including operator certifications and crane inspection reports. The work location is at 905 Minnesota Ave, Brownsville TX 78521. The document includes technical specifications for the tower's elevation points and requirements for crane setup, safety measures, and vendor responsibilities regarding equipment mobilization and potential damage to surrounding infrastructure.

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Statement of Work (SOW)

CRANE RENTAL

Crane Rental for BRO ATCT Cab Glass Replacement Project

1. Introduction and Overview Service Order 41134 is for the replacement of Twelve (12) cab glass windows on the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) utilizing a temporary mobile crane with operator services in support of these efforts.

2. Purpose Provide complete crane rental with operator service to support Cab Glass Replacement Project.

3. Scope of Work Vendor shall provide complete crane rental service with a licensed operator as required to lift tools, materials, specialized equipment, and replacement glass units from ground level to the ATCT Cab.

4. Period of Performance February 04 thru February 15, 2025 (Tuesday-Saturday) for Twelve (12) consecutive days.

72Hrs for 9 Weekdays + 18Hrs Overtime 20Hrs for 2 Saturday 10Hrs for 1 Sunday

5. Deliverables Vendor shall provide a mobile crane capable of lifting/lowering cab glass units (12’ tall), glass lifting device with a counterbalance unit, material, and equipment in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 8 below.

Vendor shall perform a site visit and provide a lift plan in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 8 below.

6. Location of Work The crane service shall take place at the airport’s ATCT:

BRO ATCT Tower 905 Minnesota Ave Brownsville TX 78521

7. Inspection, Compliance and Acceptance The FAA Team Lead Technician will ensure all work has been completed prior to releasing the crane service.

8. Additional Notes & Requirements As-built drawings and other information provided to the vendor shall be considered part of this SOW.

Crane vendor shall provide a mobile crane capable of lifting/lowering cab glass units (12’ tall), glass lifting device with a counterbalance unit, material, and equipment in accordance with the following:

a) Cab Finished Floor elevation +/- 78’ above ground level (AGL)

b) Top of Cab Glass elevation +/- 88’ AGL

c) Top of Roof / Parapet +/- 95’ AGL

d) Top of Lightning Terminal Rods +/- 100’ AGL

e) Top of ASDE (if applicable) +/- N/A’ AGL

f) Not to Exceed Height (NEH) Crane Tip Height Not to Exceed 139’ AGL

g) Lift weight of cab glass unit with lifting and counterbalance units is 4,000 pounds max.

h) Lift radius +/- 115’ (360°) (crane vendor to determine based on Lift Survey & Lift Plan)

i) Crane load to capacity percent shall not exceed 65%

Crane vendor shall provide the following documentation:

(a) Crane Lift Plan, drawings, and information:

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1) CAD-generated drawings of site-specific “plan view” of Tower and crane location including boom/jib length, radius, boom swing path, tail swing radius, outriggers, mats / blocking, and reference dimensions of crane location to tower.

2) CAD-generated drawings of site-specific “elevation view” of Tower and crane location including tip height, boom angle, radius, and reference dimensions of crane location to tower.

3) Lift Plan Data of proposed / recommended crane location including crane make, model number, tonnage, load chart data, radius, main boom length, boom angle, jib length, jib angle, tip height, tip to ground distance overall, counterweights, ball weight, rigging weight, lift load, total load, chart load and percent load to chart load.

4) An estimate of time required to mobilize and assemble the crane, and an estimate of time required to disassemble and de-mobilize the crane.

Crane vendor shall:

a) Perform a site visit and Lift Survey to ensure that the crane and crane services quoted will fully meet the requirements of this cab glass replacement project.

b) Be responsible for all crane mobilization / demobilization, fuel, tolls and permits required.

c) Provide to FAA prior to the start of operations documentation showing the licensed operator’s certifications and proof of current crane inspection reports.

d) Furnish and install a white and orange checkered flag at the end of the crane boom and be in full compliance with airport regulations prior to any lifting operations.

e) Furnish and install crane mats and blocking as required.

f) Be responsible for damage caused during crane mobilization and demobilization to pavements, blacktop, concrete, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping.

Below is a typical cab glass window attached to our glass lifting / counterbalance equipment:

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