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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

FCC COLEMAN, FL

INSTALL CONTROL FENCE - FPC

B&F PROJECT # 24Z3AU4

STATEMENT OF WORK

Construction: Install New Control Fence @ FPC

TODD

LARGE

Digitally signed by TODD

LARGE

Date: 2024.12.08 20:17:56 -04'00'

GREGORY

LUX

Digitally signed by

GREGORY LUX

Date: 2024.12.09 08:54:32 -04'00'

STATEMENT OF WORK

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, COLEMAN, FLORIDA

INSTALL CONTROL FENCE; PROJECT # 24Z3AU4

1. STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS

A. INTRODUCTION

B. BACKGROUND

C. SCOPE OF WORK

Control fence shall have a continuous concrete “mow strips” on both sides of the fence per TDGs.

Contractor shall provide any and all materials, tools, equipment, labor, transportation, incidentals, etc. necessary to complete the Statement of Work described herein.

Contractor shall provide to the COR a daily work summary. At a minimum, the daily reports should include: a listing of contractor’s personnel on site each day and their trade, work performed each, delivery of materials, temperature and site conditions, significant project milestones, accidents and/or injuries, product and RFI submittals, when utility services are disconnected and reconnected, change order requests submitted/returned, contract modifications issued, unexpected delays/problems, etc.

Daily reports shall be submitted daily, on paper or via email, no later than noon for the previous workday.

Remove all construction debris, and legally dispose of off-site. Do not burn or bury on site.

Unless otherwise indicated, demolition and construction waste become the property of the Contractor, and shall be removed from the project site, and disposed of legally.

Contractor shall provide suitably sized open-top waste containers.

Daily removal of waste is not required; however, waste should be disposed of at a minimum monthly.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to protect Government property while making repairs.

Damage initiated by the Contractor shall be corrected and restored to previous condition at no

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Complex, Coleman, Florida (FCC Coleman), Federal Prison Camp (FPC) located at 846 NE 54th Terrace, Coleman, Florida in Sumter County intends to make a single award to a responsible entity or the construction of Installation of Control Fence @ FPC. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, materials, crane, incidentals, etc. and labor to install approximately 1,700 linear feet of fencing around the FPC as described in this Statement of Work. All materials and craftmanship shall comply with Federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and standards, and industry standards for a correctional environment.

FCC Coleman FPC is a minimum-security facility with a rated capacity of 400 minimum-security, male inmates without a secure perimeter fence and is part of the larger FCC Coleman complex. The FPC was activated in 1995. This project entails the installation of chain-link fencing, twelve feet (12’) tall, to comply with FBOP Technical Design Guidelines (TDGs), along with designated gates per drawings.

The finished fence will not have any type of detection system on it. The finished fence and gates will require razor wire, provided by the FBOP, along the top of the fence. The work for this project is located outside of a secured perimeter.

FCC Coleman requires the complete installation of approximately 1,700 linear feet of chain-link fencing, twelve feet (12’) tall, to comply with this Statement of Work and Technical Design Guidelines (TDGs). Contractor shall provide materials, labor, equipment, incidentals, etc. and shall perform the following work:

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Project # 24Z3AU4 cost to the Government.

Contractor shall construct and install a twenty-foot wide by twelve-foot tall (20’ X 12”) access gate to the FPC compound. Gate shall consist of two (2) the-foot (12’) wide swing gates.

Contractor to provide additional fencing mesh to fully enclose the emergency exit stairs at the ends of the FPC housing unit. This will prevent inmates from easily compromising the new control fence. Contractor to attach fencing, posts, stretch bars, etc. per TDGs with regards to anchoring to a building or wall.

Razor ribbon “waterfalls” shall be installed by the contractor at all locations where fence angle is less than 180° and/or where fence abuts buildings or other existing fences. Waterfalls shall be on the compound side of the fence. See TDGs for specifications.

C. GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIALS

The FBOP will provide all razor wire for the project. Contractor responsible for transporting razor wire from designated location to the construction site.

D. QUALITY ASSURANCE/INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Compliance with all environmental regulations, Life Safety codes, NFPA, OSHA, ABA, and Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations will be required for the duration of this contract.

Services and materials provided by the Contractor will adhere to and shall be consistent with the most current industry standards.

E. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

Meetings:

Attend a Pre-Construction Meeting at the institution site to discuss logistical issues, including initial proposed Construction Schedule, work schedules, security procedures for personnel and tools, storage of materials and equipment, payment procedures, etc. Submit proposed Construction Schedule not less than seven days prior to the meeting.

Attend Progress Meetings at intervals requested by the Contracting Officer, but not longer than monthly, to discuss work accomplished during the previous interval, work planned for the next interval, issues of concern, and whether project is ahead of, on, or behind schedule. If behind schedule, provide a plan for getting back on schedule..

Temporary Facilities and Controls:

Utilities: Electricity (120V) for battery chargers and small hand tools, potable water, and toilet facilities will be available for the Contractor’s use, at no charge.

Extend temporary lines from existing service as needed and remove before project completion.

Any other utilities required to accomplish the Statement of Work must be provided by the Contractor.

Do not interrupt existing utilities, except under the following conditions:

o Notify the institution not less than two days in advance of proposed interruption and obtain written permission before proceeding with the interruption.

Progress Documentation:

Schedule Updates: If the actual work progress deviates by more than two weeks from the contractor’s project schedule, contractor shall submit a revised project schedule.

If field conditions warrant consideration of a change to the approved design, submit a written request with documentation to include photos, sketches, and cut sheets, as appropriate to

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Project # 24Z3AU4 support the request. Do not implement the change without the written approval of the Contracting Officer and the FBOP Southeast Regional Facilities Office.

Record Documents:

As the work proceeds, make notations on drawings to record locations of items not easily identified in the finished work. At project completion, provide accurate set of as-builts.

Miscellaneous Services:

All miscellaneous services in connection with the services described herein, unless noted otherwise (e.g.: travel, postage, delivery services, long distance telephone calls, etc.) shall be provided by the Contractor as part of this work at no additional cost to the government.

2. CONTRACTOR SECURITY/WORKING REGULATIONS

A. SECURITY CLEARANCES

All Contractor’s personnel coming onto Federal property must successfully pass a security clearance. Security clearance paperwork shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within ten (10) calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor awarded the contract should plan on security clearances being completed within fourteen (14) working days from submittal of a fully completed security clearance packet.

Security clearances must be successfully processed prior to any personnel coming onto the FCC Coleman property.

In addition to security clearance compliances addressed elsewhere in this solicitation, the following conditions are specific to FCC Coleman.

Security clearance documents will only be accepted from the Contractor awarded the contract. If the services are subcontracted out to another Contractor, the Prime Contractor awarded the contract must submit the security clearance forms to the FBOP.

If submitted by any other Contractor, they will be rejected. The Prime Contractor awarded the contract has the responsibility to review the security clearance submissions to ensure they are filled out completely and signed prior to submitting to the FBOP for processing.

In the event a contractor’s employee cannot pass the security clearance process, they will not be permitted to work on this contract or be on FCC Coleman property. By law the FBOP cannot, and will not, release any information to the Contractor concerning the nature of why the rejected employee was not able to pass the security clearance process.

If applicable, all contractors/subcontractors working at FCC Coleman will be issued and required to wear a picture ID/contractor badge provided by the institution. For security reasons, the badge will be worn in a visible manner as directed by the COR.

All contractors and subcontractor employees will provide a check list of all employees on site each day to the COR, verifying the number of workers on site each day and that all workers are approved to be on site.

Workers will be escorted by Bureau of Prisons staff at all times. The COR will ensure a representative is present to allow access to all areas where Contractor needs to perform work.

Workers may not wear khaki or olive-green clothing, as inmates wear these colors.

Sleeveless shirts, shorts, and camouflage clothing are not permitted.

Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances on project site is not permitted.

On Federal property, smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas.

Electronic/vapor devices are not permitted inside the perimeter fences and should remain

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Project # 24Z3AU4 secured in the Contractor’s locked vehicle. This policy will be strictly enforced. If prescription or other medication is required, bring only the amount of needed during the work shift.

Interaction with inmates is prohibited.

Employee Identification: Contractor personnel working on site must bring valid photo identification to the institution each day.

Electronic Devices: Cell phones, two-way radios/pagers, cameras, tablets, and laptop computers are not permitted on the work site.

B. WORK HOURS

Work Hours shall be between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and any Federal holiday. Should the Contractor need to access the site to conduct work associated with this contract at a time other than those listed above, the Contractor will request an alternate time in writing to the COR five (5) working days prior to the date and time requested.

Contractors should realize this is an operational correctional institution and delays will likely be encountered due to security concerns within the institution. There will be unscheduled delays due to working in a correctional environment, such as fog, inmate fights, mass shakedowns, etc.

Contractor should realize that during an eight-hour workday, eight hours of work will not typically be accomplished due to these security issues, i.e., check-in screening, for security screening of personnel, tools, materials, and equipment, and for reasonable delays due to inmate movements, institution lock-down or other emergency, fog or other weather event, etc.

In the event of an institution emergency, the Contractor will be instructed to secure all work, secure and stow all tools, equipment and materials, and will be escorted from the work site.

Work will be suspended until the institution emergency passes.

All work under this project is outside the secured perimeter fence; therefore, the delays typically experienced by contractors processing into an institution will not be experienced by the contractor for the duration of this project. Contractor’s personnel should bring all materials, supplies, tools, incidentals, etc.to the jobsite daily.

Illegal drugs, weapons, and firearms of any kind are strictly prohibited on Federal property.

Introduction of contraband, which is anything inmates are prohibited from possessing (such as, cell phones, cigarettes, alcohol, pornographic material, etc.), into a correctional facility is a Federal felony offense. Violators will be fully prosecuted of the law.

C. TOOL CONTROL AND MATERIAL STORAGE

At a minimum, tools will be inventoried at the beginning of the workday and at the end of the workday. Report lost or broken tools to the escorting officer immediately. All parts of broken tools must be accounted for. Should a tool become missing, Contractor’s personnel will not be permitted to leave the work site until the tool is found or a search has been completed for the missing tool to the satisfaction of the on-duty Chief of Correctional Services or Operations Lieutenant. The Government will not incur any additional charges because of searching for a lost tool due to the negligence of the Contractor’s personnel.

All construction materials/tools shall be stored in a designated area mutually agreed upon between the COR and the contractor. The storage area will be a secure lockable gang box or similar, size to be determined by the contractor and the COR. If required, the contractor shall provide a securable, single point access storage container, such as a connex box that will be left in the agreed upon storage area for the duration of the project. The contractor and the COR. will determine size of the storage container. The container will be secured using a padlock protocol with two locks to secure it. One shall

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Project # 24Z3AU4 be a contractor lock and the other lock provided by the institution. If necessary, a heavy-duty chain provided by the contractor may be used to facilitate the locking requirement.

All materials and equipment stored within the container will be maintained in a safe an orderly fashion. Materials may not be stored at a height that would create a fall hazard.

All contractor owned extension cords that will be used during the project, regardless of length, shall be in good condition with no broken outer insulation. Extension cords are considered a “high risk” tool having a Federal Bureau of Prisons’ classification of “AA Tool” when coming within twenty-five feet of any institution’s perimeter fence. All contractor owned extension cords used for this project will be required to be secured in the locked gang box at the end of each workday for the duration of the project.

D. SAFETY AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All Contractor’s employees shall have and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed by industry standards, OSHA, etc. always while on the job site. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide all PPE equipment.

Should a system require Lock-out/Tag-out, the system will be required to have both Contractor and FCC Coleman locks on the isolation point to prevent shock. All Lock-out/Tag-out procedures will follow the institution Lock-Out/Tag-Out program.

Welding and grinding will require a Hot Work Permit and shall comply with the institution’s Hot Work Permit Program.

The Contractor shall provide to the COR copies of the material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on all materials and substances that may be used over the course of the project. In the event the material is not approved by the Institution Safety Manager via the COR, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to locate and procure an alternative product.

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Sensitive But Unclassified – SBU

SECTION 32 31 13.53 – SECURITY CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY (Not used)

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS (Not used)

1.3 SUBMITTALS (Not used)

1.4 REFERENCES AND/OR CODES

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

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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, Wire and Post, Metal (Chain Link Fence Post, Top Rails, and Braces).

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.

1.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (Not used)

1.6 DEFINITIONS (Not used)

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE (Not used)

1.8 WARRANTY (Not used)

1.9 INTERNAL FENCE (CONTROL FENCE)

A. Internal fences are constructed to define the inner compound and restrict inmate movement. Refer to FBOP concept drawings for internal fence locations.

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B. ASTM F 1043 shall be referenced for chain link fence pipe.

C. Height12’.

D. End and Corner Posts: Manufacturer’s standard 4” in diameter.

E. Line (Intermediate) Posts: Manufacturer’s standard 2.875” in diameter.

F. Top, Middle and Bottom Cross Rails: Manufacturer’s standard 1.66” in diameter.

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

1. Up to 6’, minimum 2.875” O.D. Sch. 40 pipe.

2. Over 6’ to 12', minimum 4” O.D. Sch. 40 pipe.

3. Over 12' to 18', minimum 6.626" O.D. Sch. 40 pipe.

H. Tension Wire: 0.177” diameter metallic-coated steel.

I. Hinges: Minimum 4 hinges per leave.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 STEEL FABRIC

A. For Internal Control Fence:

1. Fence fabric shall be No. 9 gauge steel wires, 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 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

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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, 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, 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 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 50,000 psi.

C. Framework Coating:

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

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2. Grade B pipe exterior surface shall be triple coated with 1 ±0.15oz/ft2 of zinc, 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

CONTROL (INTERNAL) FENCES

End, corner, and pull posts (4.0") (9.11 lb/ft) (6.56 lb/ft) Line posts (2.875”) (5.79 lb/ft) (4.64lb/ft)

Top, intermediate, and bottom horizontal rails (1.660”) (2.27 lb/ft) (1.84 lb/ft)

Gate posts, minimum post size up to 6’ nominal gate width 2.875” 5.79 lb/ft 4.64lb/ft over 6’ to 12' nominal gate width 4.0” 9.11 lb/ft 6.56 lb/ft over 12’ to 18' nominal gate width 6.625” 18.99 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 CHAIN LINK GATES

A. Fabrication: Gate panel shall be manufactured with galvanized steel pipe meeting the requirements in specification section 2.3.C. Gate frame shall be welded to form a rigid panel. Special fittings and rivets will not be approved. Provide vertical and horizontal members to ensure proper gate operation and attachment of fabric, hardware, and accessories. Space frame members a maximum of 8’ apart unless otherwise indicated.

1. Contractor to provide same fabric as used for fence, unless otherwise indicated. Install fabric with stretcher bars at vertical, top, and bottom edges. Attach stretcher bar bands at a maximum of 12”)

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on center to secure stretcher bars. Tack weld all nuts and bolts.

2. Pedestrian Swing Gates: Fabricate perimeter frames in accordance with ASTM F900. Minimum size of perimeter frame members shall be 3” OD pipe.

a. Gate Posts: Furnish posts for supporting one leaf of a single-or double-gate installation.

b. Hinges: Size and material to suit gate size, non-lift-off type, offset to permit maximum degree of gate opening. Provide sufficient hinges for each leaf to support gate without excessive sagging, minimum of two pairs of hinges per leaf.

c. Vehicle Access:

1) For internal control fence: Provide vehicular double leaf swing gate, size 14' clear width x full fence height, at the following locations.

B. All double gates shall be designed so that the inactive leaf can be locked when the active leaf is locked or in use. Locking system shall be a cane bolt that is inserted into a 12” x 12”x 12” concrete pad installed into pavement with sleeve to receive the cane bolt. Sleeve shall have 6” minimum embedment installed into concrete pad. Minimum bolt engagement into sleeve shall be 4”.

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Tie wires shall be produced from a 9-gauge steel core wire with aluminum coating (4.3 oz. aluminum per square meter). Aluminum wire shall not be used.

B. Concrete: 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.

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2.6 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:

A. Provide 10-year manufacturer’s warranty that the materials supplied shall be free from defects.

PART 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: Line posts will be spaced equal distances and at intervals not exceeding 10’. Terminal posts will be set at the beginning and

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end of each continuous length of fence, with a maximum spacing of 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 SECURITY ELECTRONICS MODEL DOCUMENTS are the minimum requirements only. Dig or drill post hole footings in the line of fence. Set posts in vertical position and in line. Pour footings with 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 18" for end, pull, corner and gate posts, and 12" for line posts, and shall be greater than three (3) times the diameter of the post. The diameter of the hole shall be 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 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 24".

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

E. Slab Expansion Joint around Post: Provide 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.

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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 10' and 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 1-5/8” boulevard.

Attachment bolts for boulevards shall be 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 1/8" to a maximum of 1/4" horizontal movement combined for each rail between its adjacent fence posts. Leave 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 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 7/8” minimum to 1-1/8" maximum clearance between concrete slab or finish grade and bottom selvage. Leave 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 the more stringent of 2” under 30 lbs and 4” under 50 lbs. Maintain tension by securing stretcher bars to posts with metal bands spaced 12” o.c. maximum. Fasten fabric to framework with wire ties, spaced 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 12" o.c.

L. Gates: Install gates plumb, level, and secure for full opening without interference. Adjust hardware for smooth operation and lubricate.

M. 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.

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

O. Grounding: See Section 26 05 26 for grounding requirements.

P. The following standard drawings and/or details are provided as examples of how the requirements for this section can be met. These or other drawings approved by FBOP shall be included in the contract documents

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for the project.

SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS

32 31 13.53 -D14/14A/14B (03-01-21) TYPICAL INTERIOR FOUNDATION

PERIMETER SECURITY FENCE

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LOW AND MEDIUM SECURITY

32 31 13.53 - D26 (03-01-21) CONTROL FENCE @ HOUSING UNITS -

PLAN VIEW

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TYPICAL SECTION

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FBOP TECHNICAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ISSUE DATE: 03-01-21

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FBOP TECHNICAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ISSUE DATE: 06-20-19

FBOP TECHNICAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Construction & Environmental Review Branch

ISSUE DATE: 03-01-21

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SECTION 32 31 13.60 – BARBED TAPE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. .

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS

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

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

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

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

E. ASTM F 1910 – Standard Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles.

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

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

B. 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.

1.4 REFERENCES AND/OR CODES (Not used)

1.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (Not used)

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1.6 DEFINITIONS (Not used)

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE (Not used)

1.8 WARRANTY (Not used)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WIRE-REINFORCED BARBED TAPE

A. Barbed Tape Coils shall be 30" in diameter. Tape shall be fabricated from ASTM 176 Stainless Steel strip hardened to Rockwell 35-40, 0.025" thick, 1" width prior to roll forming.

B. Clusters of four barbs having a maximum tip radius of 0.005" shall be punched 4" on center. Barb clusters shall have a minimum length of 1.2".

Barbs shall be alternately offset from the tape center line 0.15"-0.45".

C. The stainless-steel strip shall be permanently cold clenched around a 0.098" diameter austenitic stainless steel core wire conforming to ASTM A-580, having a minimum tensile strength of 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 0.065"x0.375" stainless steel and capable of withstanding a pull of 200 lb.

2.2 INSTALLATION TIES

A. The Contractor shall use one of the following methods:

1. 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, 7" ±1" long, 16-gauge thick, twistable ties. No less than three ties shall be used for each 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.

2. Alternative “Hog Rings” used to attach security coils to the fences shall be 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 1 ft of installed length of barbed tape. Hog rings shall not be used

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2.3 BARBED WIRE

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. 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.

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

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. GENERAL

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

2. Installation Equipment: Provide equipment adequate to support and protect the workers while installing coils at heights greater than 72" above the finish grade. Alternative methods are accepted, provided adequate precautions are taken.

3. Experience: Contractors not familiar with Barbed Tape Installation shall contract with the manufacturer 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.

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

B. WIRE REINFORCED BARBED TAPE

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

a. 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.

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

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

d. Since the wire 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 effecting most fence mounted electronic detection systems. Additional ties may be required to reduce any audible noise.

2. Side of the Fence Installation:

a. Follow, “Top of the Fence Installation”, for deployment procedures, except that the 12" o.c. tie points are uniformly placed at the specified height. Installation sequence will depend upon the security coil configuration.

b. Adjacent rows are attached one to the other 48" o.c.

3. Splicing:

a. 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.

b. 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.

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3.3 INSPECTION

A. 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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