SOW_PR_20104517_final.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

STATEMENT OF WORK – PR _20104517

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Laredo Sector (LRT) Hebbronville (HEB) Border Patrol Station requires the procurement of 9 (nine) sets of portable transverse (in-lane) rumble strip early-warning traffic assemblies to augment personnel safety at Hotel Sierra – Hwy 16 (H/S–3 sets) and Fox Trot – Hwy 359 (F/T–6 sets) checkpoints. Additional requirement includes: 3 (three) “Rumble Strips Ahead” TX DOT approved warning signs (the third to be installed at J/1 (Hwy 1017) checkpoint). Also required are: 105 - Sentry Wall, TL-3 water barriers orange Highway 16 Checkpoint (53) and Highway 1017 Checkpoint (52) checkpoints along with 6 - Sled Crash Cushions TL-3 (Checkpoint 16-3) and (Checkpoint 1017-3) to shield the end of portable water barriers.

2.0 CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm-Fixed Price

3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Delivery shall be made within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO).

4.0 DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

5.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY:

U.S. Border Patrol – Hebbronville Station (HEB) 34 E. State Hwy 359 Hebbronville, TX 78361 Equipment: 9 sets of portable transverse rumble strip early-warning traffic systems

Delivery Instructions: Check in at the front office upon arrival.

Vendor must contact the point of contact listed on Delivery/Purchase Order to schedule and coordinate delivery.

6.0 DESCRIPTION OF TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

Item Description Qty Portable Transverse (In-Lane) Rumble Strip assemblies (pre-formed, black, raised-installed to manufacturer’s specifications) Set = 3 11 foot sections (total of 18 ea. 11’ sections; Manufacturer: Plastic Safety Systems (PSS) Innovations

9 (sets)

Signage “Rumble Strips Ahead” 3 (ea)

Sentry Wall TL-3 water barrier orange (72” long / 43” high) (each unit contains the cable assembly and a drop pin)

Specifications

Transverse (In-Lane) Rumble Strip:

• Portable: glue, adhesives, nails, tools or special equipment should not be required

(to ensure quick installation and removal).

• Quick: manual installation and removal; 1 (one) or 2 (two) people must be able to easily assemble and install/remove an array in minutes.

• Durable: 3-5 year life expectancy; able to withstand traffic impacts and weathering elements (i.e., suitable for use in rain and other inclement weather.)

• Rated for use in speeds up to 75 MPH, and temperatures from 0 to 180 degrees F.

• Color: Black, constructed of raised durable polymer (heavy plastic or rubber) material; panels should be 13” wide X 3/4” thick.

• 13" W x 3/4" H x 132" L, when unfolded (in order to cover an entire lane of traffic).

• Able to fold to a compact length with ergonomic handles in order to make storage and installation easy.

• Folding panel hinges must meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Standard for master chain link, size 60-02.

• Must meet or exceed the same level of sound and vibration as milled strips.

• Non-slip textured surface in order to help strips keep in place.

• Must meet any additional TXDOT Transverse (In-Lane) Rumble Strip requirements not already listed

Signage:

• Sign must read “RUMBLE STRIPS AHEAD” and installed based on the guidelines for advanced placing of warning sign included in the “Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”.

• The warning signs shall be diamond-shaped (square with one diagonal vertical) with a black legend and border on a yellow background. Warning signs shall be designed in accordance with the sizes, shapes, colors, and legends contained in the “Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas” book (see Section 1A.11).

• Must meet any additional Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices requirements listed in Chapter 2c. WARNING SIGNS AND OBJECT MARKERS

• Must meet standard TX DOT Highway Sign specifications below:

Sled Crash Cushion Units TL-3 (25’) (consists of 1-sled galvanized unit, 3 water barrier-yellow-TL3, 1 back bone skeleton galvanized, 1 left transition panel galvanized, 1 right transition panel galvanized, 5 - 38” drop pins, 2 – 25.5” drop pins, 10 – ¾” x 4 1/8” concrete wall anchors, 4 drain plugs, 4 fill caps)

6 units

Refer to TXDOT Transverse (In-Lane) Rumble Strips (RS(5)-13) for Standard Pattern installation specification (below)

Water Filled Barriers:

• Sentry TL-3 grade water barrier system with internal cable and drop pin (approved for use in lieu of concrete traffic barrier).

• Wall is 72 in long, 43 in tall and 22 in wide

• Four integrally molded corrosion resistant steel cables (prevents the impacting vehicle from breaching the water-cable barrier)

• Stacking lugs on the top and bottom of the wall to make storage and transport easier

• Fork lift through holes and pallet jack to make movement and placement quick and easy

• Interlocking knuckle design to allows for positive connection between barriers while still maintaining up to a 15 degree rotation between sections

• 8 in diameter fill hole to allow for quick filling

• Tamper resistant drain plug with course buttress thread screws

• Interlocking knuckles on each end to positively link sections together with a galvanized steel pin

• Must meet standard TX DOT water barrier specifications

Sled Crash Cushion:

• Sentry sled crash cushion (25’) TL-3 grade unit to contain:

o Galvanized Unit - Containment impact sled (CIS) o No fill yellow water barrier inside sled unit o (3) water barrier – yellow – TL3 o (1) back bone skeleton galvanized o (1) left transition panel galvanized o (1) right transition panel galvanized o (5) 38 in drop pins o (2) 25.5 in drop ins o (10) ¾” x 4 1/8” concrete wall anchors o (4) drain plugs o (4) fill caps

• Must meet standard TX DOT water barrier specifications

Refer to diagrams for proper placement of water barriers / sled crash cushion for Checkpoints at Highway 16 (H/S) and Highway 1017 (J-1) (below)

7.0 SECURITY

All U.S. Border Patrol facilities are secure premises. All suppliers are prohibited from entering a controlled area unless escorted or accompanied by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel.

8.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

The vendor shall provide all the necessary equipment for delivery and unloading.

Vendor is also responsible for delivery and unloading and any assembly requirements.

9.0 PROCEDURES FOR PAYMENT

Contract will be executed via Purchase Order or Delivery Order and payment will be made within 30 days after inspection and acceptance of equipment/products by Government and receipt of a proper original invoice. Payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically by the vendor through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Payment documentation and process” and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is https:// www.ipp.gov.

Contractor assistance with IPP enrollment can be obtained by contacting IPP CustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov or by phone at 866-973-3131.

http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:CustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov