Attachment 1 SOO_Copper Plant Upgrade.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For

Copper Plant Upgrade

Niagara Falls ARS, NY

Updated 19 MAY, 2020

Prepared By

38 ES/ENII

4064 Hilltop Road

Tinker AFB OK 73145-2713

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Safety Requirements

2.1.1.1 Site Coordination

2.1.1.2 Confined Space

2.1.1.3 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation

2.1.1.4 Work Area (s)

2.1.1.5 Traffic Control

2.1.2 Security Requirements

2.1.2.1 Security Clearances

2.1.2.2 Operational Security (OPSEC)

2.1.3 Environmental Management

2.1.4 Permits

2.1.5 Integrated Product Team (IPT)

2.1.6 Quality Assurance

2.1.7 Contractor Personnel

2.1.7.1 Project Management

2.1.7.2 Site Point of Contact (POC)

2.1.7.3 Personnel Requirements

2.1.7.4 Enterprise Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA)

2.1.8 Warranty

2.1.9 Manuals and Practices

2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Outside Plant Requirements

2.1.1 Existing Maintenance Holes

2.1.1.1 Measurements

2.1.1.2 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports

2.1.1.3 Labeling

2.1.1.3.1 Cable Tags

2.1.1.3.2 FODP Marking

2.1.1.3.3 New Ducts

2.1.1.4 FOC Terminations and Splicing

2.1.1.5 FOC Maintenance Loop

2.1.1.6 Outside Plant Installation

2.1.1.6.1.1 Maintenance hole/Handhole

2.1.1.6.1.2 Ductbank Infrastructure

2.1.1.6.1.3 Geo- textile Fabric Installation

2.1.1.6.1.4 Composition

2.1.1.6.1.5 Installation

2.1.1.6.1.6 Paved Surface Crossings

2.1.1.6.1.7 Conduit Protection

2.1.1.6.1.8 Bends and Sealing

2.1.1.6.1.9 Pull Boxes and NEMA 4 Enclosures

2.1.1.6.1.10 Entrance Conduits into Existing Maintenance holes

2.1.1.6.1.11 Pull Tape

2.1.1.6.1.12 Utility Separation

2.1.1.6.1.13 Spacers and Tracer Wire

2.1.1.6.1.14 Grounding and Bonding

2.2.1.7.2 Closure for Underground Optical Fiber Cables

2.2.1.7.3 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP)

2.2.1.7.4 Fiber Optic Cable Installation

2.2.1.7.4.1 Between ITB 797 and MH 202-7

2.2.1.7.4.2 Between ITB 797 and MH 202-4B

2.2.1.7.4.3 Between MH 202-4B and Bldg 207

2.2.1.7.4.4 Between MH 202-4B and Bldg 828

2.2.1.7.4.5 Between MH 202-4B and MH 202-2

2.2.1.7.4.6 Between MH 202-2 and Bldg 202

2.2.1.7.4.7 Between MH 202-2 and Bldg 204

2.2.1.7.4.8 Between MH 202-2 and Bldg 2502

2.2.1.7.4.9 Between ITB 500 and Bldg. 421

2.2.1.7.4.10 Between ITB 500 and MH 404

2.2.1.7.4.11 Between MH 404 and Bldg 426

2.2.1.7.4.12 Between MH 404 and Bldg 425

2.2.1.7.4.13 Between MH 404 and Bldg 404

2.2.1.7.4.14 Between ITB 500 and Bldg 618

2.2.1.7.4.15 Between ITB 500 and Bldg 600

2.2.1.8.1 Fiber Optic Cable Tests

2.2.1.8.1.1 Optical Attenuation

2.2.1.8.1.2 Distance

2.2.2 Site Restoration/Debris Removal

2.2.3 Service Outages

2.2.5 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

2.2.5.1 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)

2.2.5.2 Construction Activities with Soil Disturbance Less than 1 Acre

2.2.6 Underground Utilities Markings

2.2.7 Identification/Marking

2.2.8 Installation Schedules

2.2.9 Contractor Reports

2.2.8.1 Weekly Status Reports

2.2.10 As-Built Drawings

2.2.11 Geospatial Deliverable

2.2.12 Installation Test Plan

2.2.13 Acceptance/Installation Test Report

2.2.14 Final Acceptance

2.2.15 Deliverable Summary

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.2 Place of Performance

3.3 Hours of Operation

3.4 Holidays/Down Days

3.5 Base Support

4.0 APPENDICES

4.2 Appendix B. List of Acronyms

5. Sketches: Proposed Cable Routes

6. AFRC Bio-retention drawings

7. Waste/Recycled materials log for contractors

8. If a spill is detected of POL or other hazardous material

9. Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Information

1.0 SCOPE.

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) defines the requirements for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install, and test (EFI&T) single mode (SM) fiber optic cable (FOC) from Information

Transfer Building (ITB) 797 to Bldgs. 202, 204, 206, 207, 208, 828, and 2502; ITB 500 to

Bldgs. 404, 421, 425, 426, 600 and 618; new handholes, pull boxes and conduit systems. The

Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in this SOO. All equipment, supplies, or materials provided shall be new and not refurbished. No equipment, supplies, and material will be provided by the government.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1.1 Safety Requirements.

2.1.1.1 Site Coordination.

The Contractor shall meet with the base safety officer immediately upon arrival on site for review of the specific safety requirements prior to installation.

2.1.1.2 Confined Space.

The Contractors and Sub-contractors entering spaces on Niagara Falls ARS, NY are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in AFI 91-203. The primary Contractor is responsible for all Sub-contractor confined space operations.

2.1.1.3 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation.

The Contractor shall record and report all available facts relating to each instance of injury to either Contractor or Government personnel to the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the SOO. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Base Point of Contact (POC). If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

2.1.1.4 Work Area (s).

At day’s end, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the work place. Safety barriers shall be in place to protect unfinished work site at the end of the day.

All open holes or trenches shall be completely enclosed by flexible orange construction safety fencing, or other safety barriers, at the end of the work day. On work sites outside the base perimeter, the Contractor shall coordinate with (and abide by the requirements of) the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies to ensure work areas are safe at day’s end.

2.1.1.5 Traffic Control.

In the event base vehicular traffic is to be disrupted by trenching or horizontal directional boring, the Contractor shall notify the 914 CS/SCXP PM NLT 10 calendar days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions. On work sites outside the base perimeter, coordinate any traffic disruptions with local authorities.

2.1.2 Security Requirements.

2.1.2.1 Security Clearances.

The Contractor shall be required to work in secure/controlled areas. The Contractor shall process a Site Access Letter (914 CS/SCXP PM). This letter shall identify the names, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and state of issue, and birth date of the personnel who will performing on this SOO for required background check by Niagara Falls ARS

Security Forces. During project implementation, the Contractor shall coordinate access to secure areas at least 24 hours in advance with the 914 CS/SCXP PM.

2.1.2.2 Operational Security (OPSEC).

Network infrastructure drawings (MHDS, MH/HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) are on the

914 CS Critical Information List and must be protected. The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to protect detailed information pertaining to the EFI&T effort, to include appropriate marking of documents as “For Official Use Only (FOUO),” and ensuring limited distribution of documents and schematics/drawings to only those individuals with a valid need to know. IAW AFI 10-701, OPSEC Considerations, the contractor shall develop an OPSEC plan to ensure the protection of FOUO data either furnished by the government or produced by the contractor. The contractor’s OPSEC plan provided in the RFP shall be incorporated into the SOO in accordance with (IAW) CDRL

A007.

2.1.3 Environmental Management.

The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and Air Force policies, instructions, and plans. The federal

Government is not exempt from compliance with environmental regulations. The

Contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on Niagara Falls ARS, NY. The

Contractor shall ensure their Sub-contractors comply with these specifications.

2.1.4 Permits.

The Contractor shall complete and process all permits as required to complete the installation. For example:

Digging permit, AF Form 103 shall be submitted through base civil engineer 21 calendar days in advance of digging activities.

Confined space entry permit, AF Form 1024 shall be coordinated through base safety office 5 calendar days in advance. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide proof of their Confined Space Entry Safety training program, along with the AF Form 1024, to base safety.

The Contractor shall trench, excavate, and mark and barricade open trenches IAW

OSHA Standards.

2.1.5 Integrated Product Team (IPT).

The Contractor shall chair a weekly IPT meeting that includes Contractor representative, the 914 CONS Contracting Officer (CO)/914 CONS Contract Specialist (CS), the 914 ES

Project Manager (PM), the Cyberspace Integrator-Base (CSI-B), the System Engineer (SE), the 914 CS/SCXM PM, 914 SC/SCXP PM, the 914 BCE/CEC POC, and other base personnel as requested. The Contractor shall provide an agenda and a worldwide “Meet

Me” teleconference capability for the duration of the project. The purpose of the IPT meeting is to discuss project progress, problems being encountered, and other information necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of contract requirements. The

Contractor shall record meeting minutes and distribute in accordance with (CDRL A004).

2.1.6 Quality Assurance.

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan for the life of the project. The

Contractor’s quality assurance evaluator shall assist the Government representative in performing random spot checks and system acceptance tests. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying system and outside plant deficiencies and/or discrepancies throughout the life of the project. A weekly report (soft copy) shall be submitted indicating progress/status and listing any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them

(CDRL A003).

2.1.7 Contractor Personnel.

2.1.7.1 Project Management.

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) and alternate(s) responsible for contract performance and continuity. The Contractor shall identify the Project Manager’s or alternate's range of authority to act for the Contractor relating to daily contract operation.

2.1.7.2 Site Point of Contact (POC).

The Contractor shall designate the Contractor's on-site team leader and alternate(s) as the

Site POC for individual projects in their Site Visit Request Letter. The Site POC or alternate(s) shall be on site during duty hours until project completion. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters.

2.1.7.3 Personnel Requirements.

The Project Manager, Site POC, and respective alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

2.1.7.4 Enterprise Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA).

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Niagara

Falls ARS via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address http://www.ecmra.mil

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than

October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the ECMRA help desk.

http://www.ecmra.mil/

2.1.8 Warranty.

The Contractor shall provide a one year warranty or manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty, whichever is longer. This warranty shall include a one year workmanship warranty. The warranty period shall start from the date of system and/or project acceptance.

The Contractor shall provide written procedures and required information for warranty services at or prior to site acceptance.

2.1.9 Manuals and Practices.

The Contractor shall provide the latest version of operation, installation, and maintenance manuals and practices/users guide for each system installed as provided by the original manufacturer with all new equipment should be provided to 914 CS/SCXP PM.

2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in this SOO. The Contractor shall comply with the current TIA (Telecommunications

Industry Association) telecommunication installation and testing commercial standard and base installation standards. All equipment, supplies, and materials provided shall be new and not refurbished.

2.1 Outside Plant Requirements.

2.1.1 Existing Maintenance Holes.

The Contractor shall be responsible for pumping out maintenance holes/handholes. The

Contractor shall verify/coordinate dewatering process through 914 CE/CEV. The contractor is to use the 914 dewatering log. Mud and debris shall be disposed of IAW base requirements. If Contractor comes across a manhole with contaminated water, the

Contractor needs to coordinate with the environmental office in 914 CE/CEV.

2.1.1.1 Measurements.

Distances provided in this SOO are approximations and should NOT be used for ordering materials (cable, ducts, innerduct, etc.) or determining duct lengths.

2.1.1.2 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports.

Cable racks shall be installed in handhole and maintenance holes as required. Splices shall not be supported by the cables that enter each end of the splice case. The splices shall be supported by cable hooks under the splice case. Telecommunications industry standard cable hooks of the appropriate length shall be provided to support cables and splice cases. The cable hooks shall be secured using cable rack locking clips. All cables shall be supported using racking clips, cable racks, and cable hooks.

2.1.1.3 Labeling.

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install in accordance with (IAW)

TIA-606-B and as directed by 914 CS/SCXP PM.

2.1.1.3.1 Cable Tags.

All tags shall be permanently labeled, easily visible and corrosion resistant. Cable tags shall be installed in all maintenance hole/handhole and fiber optic distribution panel

(FODP) locations. When cables pass through maintenance holes/handholes, put a tag on the cable, approximately 2 feet from each duct entrance and at each splice location.

Information on the cable tag shall identify cable by size, type, cable number and count.

The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

For example: 36L8.3F

FO 241-100, 1-12+

FO 241-100, 13-24+

FO 241-100, 25-36

First line: “36” stands for Fiber Count. “L” stands for Loose Tube Buffer or (“T”) for Tight

Tube Buffer. “8.3” stands for Single Mode. “F” stands for Filled Core (otherwise leave blank).

Second line and following: “FO” stands for Fiber Optic cable. “241-100” stands for From

Building Number 241 - To Building Number 100. “1 – 36” stands for Cable/Strand Count.

2.1.1.3.2 FODP Marking.

FODP shall be stenciled/marked with black ink or paint or adhesive backed decals in letters and numbers. If the manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which ports on

FODPs (pigtail modules) are counted, the Contractor shall provide designation labels/strips to identify the sequence in which they are counted. Each splice tray shall be marked to identify the fiber count contained in the splice tray. The marking shall identify the FODP by number (building number), cable number, and count.

FODP: For example: FODP-241

FO 241-100, 1-12

FO 241-100, 13-24

FO 241-100, 25-36

2.1.1.3.3 New Ducts.

New ducts shall be permanently labeled on the wall of each building/maintenance hole

(MH)/handhole (HH) indicating the connecting building/maintenance hole/handhole at the other end of the duct (for example, “To MH-306H”). The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.1.1.4 FOC Terminations and Splicing.

Fiber optic cables shall be terminated by being fusion spliced to pigtails with LC connectors at the FODP. The Contractor shall determine whether or not there is some practical reason for an intermediate splice in the cable at some MH/HH between the cable end points, and consist of fusion splices in a high quality re-enterable splice case. A coil of 25 feet of cable shall be provided on each cable entering or leaving a splice case in a

MH or HH.

2.1.1.5 FOC Maintenance Loop.

Minimum of 50 feet of fiber optic cable at every third MH/HH location, starting/ending in the first maintenance hole outside each end building (i.e. the first maintenance hole outside of each building will contain a 50 feet maintenance loop). All maintenance loops installed within maintenance holes must be supported by two cable hooks. Cable hooks are to be positioned so the highest one supports the underside of the top of the coil and the bottom hook supports the underside of the bottom of the coil. The maintenance loop shall have a cable tag. The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as- built-drawings.

2.1.1.6 Outside Plant Installation.

The Contractor shall design and install Customer-Owned Outside Plant

Telecommunications Infrastructure IAW TIA-758. Each cable installation and cut-over shall be coordinated with the 914 CS/SCXP. The sequence of installation is at the

Contractor’s discretion. See Attachment 1 for reference and estimated distances of existing and proposed cables routes.

2.1.1.6.1 Conduit Systems and Inner-ducts Installation.

The Contractor shall install the following:

2.1.1.6.1.1 Maintenance hole/Handhole.

2.1.1.6.1.1.1 Install thirteen (13) 3’W x 5’L x 4’H (interior dimensions) handhole (to be designated as

HH numbers indicated on the sketch), for the purposes of this requirement (new handholes shall have a torsion assisted full-opening diamond plate 2-piece cover with self-latching stainless steel). The handhole shall be precast with an AASHTO (American

Association of State Highway and Transportation Official) wheel load rating of H-20;

with predrilled duct entry holes [sealed with knockouts configured for splayed entry in the end walls)] with duct terminators to accept 4-inch I.D. schedule 40 conduit;

manufacturer installed wall inserts for attaching cable rack hardware; equipped with cable racks, sump, pulling-in irons, and a ground rod. The cover shall be imprinted

“Communication”). All MHs and/or HHs shall be of concrete construction – polymer concrete (i.e., Quazite) construction is NOT authorized. Note: It is understood that some handholes are precast with bonding ribbon or some similar connection to the handhole rebar and therefore do not require a ground rod. This method of grounding in lieu of a ground rod is satisfactory just as long as the impedance to ground is at the acceptable level.

2.1.1.6.1.1.2 Also, the contractor shall stay within the approximate area (length, width) of 8’ x 8’ for soil disturbance purposes.

2.1.1.6.1.2 Ductbank Infrastructure.

Install 4” duct banks IAW the following Table:

From

Maintenance

Hole

To

Maintenance

Hole

Quantity Size

(inches)

Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Figure Comment

ITB 797 HH 797 2 4 50 Sheet 1 Install NEMA 4X pull box.

HH 797 MH 202-8 2 4 70 Sheet 1

MH 202-4B Bldg. 207 1 4 80 Sheet 2 Install NEMA 4X pull box.

MH 202-3 Bldg. 828 1 4 100 Sheet 2 Install NEMA 4X pull box.

MH 202-1 HH 204 2 4 350 Sheet 4

HH 204 Bldg. 204 1 4 30 Sheet 4 Install NEMA 4X pull box.

HH 2A MH 919B 2 4 530 Sheet 5

HH 421 Bldg. 421 1 4 90 Sheet 6 Coordinate with base CE for method of crossing paved surface. Also install NEMA 4X pull box.

MH 404 Bldg. 404 1 4 50 Sheet 6 Install NEMA 4X pull box.

MH 404 MH 403-1 2 4 130 Sheet 6

MH 403-2 HH 426 2 4 190 Sheet 6 Coordinate with base CE for method of crossing paved surface.

MH 8 HH 8-1 2 4 265 Sheet 7

HH 8-1 HH 8-2 2 4 500 Sheet 7 Coordinate with base CE for method of crossing paved surface.

HH 8-2 HH 618 2 4 370 Sheet 7 Coordinate with base CE for method of crossing paved surface.

HH 618 Bldg. 618 1 4 70 Sheet 7 Coordinate with base CE for method of crossing paved surface. Also install NEMA 4X pull box.

HH 618 HH 618-1 2 4 200 Sheet 7 Coordinate with base CE for method of crossing paved surface.

HH 618-1 HH 421 2 4 170 Sheet 7

HH 421 HH 600 1 4 125 Sheet 7

HH 600 Bldg. 600 1 4 30 Sheet 7 Install NEMA 4X pull box.

2.1.1.6.1.3 Geo- textile Fabric Installation.

2.1.1.6.1.3.1 Install Geo-textile fabrics IAW the following Table:

From

Maintenance

Hole

To

Maintenance

Hole

Quantity Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Figure Comment

ITB 797 HH 797 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 50 Sheet 1 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 797 MH 202-8 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 70 Sheet 1 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

MH 202-4B Bldg 207 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 80 Sheet 2 detectable type

MH 202-3 Bldg 828 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 100 Sheet 2 detectable type

MH 202-1 HH 204 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 350 Sheet 4 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 204 Bldg 204 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 30 Sheet 4 detectable type

MH 202-2 HH 2A three (3) 3”x 3 cell 500 Sheet 5 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the existing

4” PVC conduit.

HH 2A MH 919B three (3) 3”x 3 cell 530 Sheet 5 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the existing

4” PVC conduit.

MH 919B Bldg 2502 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 200 Sheet 5 detectable type

ITB 500 MH 500 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 265 Sheet 6 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the existing

4” PVC conduit.

MH 500 MH 500-1 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 210 Sheet 6 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 421 Bldg 421 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 90 Sheet 6 detectable type

MH 404 Bldg 404 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 50 Sheet 6 detectable type

MH 404 MH 403-1 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 130 Sheet 6 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

MH 403-1 MH 403-2 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 655 Sheet 6 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the existing

4” PVC conduit.

MH 403-2 HH 426 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 190 Sheet 6 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 426 Bldg 426 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 20 Sheet 6 detectable type

HH 426 HH 425 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 280 Sheet 6 detectable type

HH 425 Bldg 425 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 20 Sheet 6 detectable type

MH 8 HH 8-1 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 265 Sheet 7 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 8-1 HH 8-2 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 500 Sheet 7 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 8-2 HH 618 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 370 Sheet 7 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 618 Bldg 618 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 70 Sheet 7 detectable type

HH 618 HH 618-1 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 200 Sheet 7 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 618-1 HH 421 three (3) 3”x 3 cell 170 Sheet 7 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4”

PVC conduit.

HH 421 HH 600 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 125 Sheet 7 detectable type

HH 600 Bldg 600 one (1) 3”x 3 cell 30 Sheet 7 detectable type

2.1.1.6.1.3.2 Install one (1) 1.25” inside diameter metal conduits from Bldg 600 proposed pull box to equipment room; approx. 75’.

2.1.1.6.1.3.3 Install one (1) 1.25” inside diameter metal conduits from Bldg 207 proposed pull box to equipment room; approx. 100’.

2.1.1.6.1.3.4 Install one (1) 1.25” inside diameter metal conduits from Bldg 618 proposed pull box to equipment room; approx. 150’.

2.1.1.6.1.3.5 Install one (1) 1.25” inside diameter metal conduits from Bldg 828 proposed pull box to equipment room; approx. 100’.

2.1.1.6.1.3.6 Core drill one (1) 4” inside diameter conduit from Bldg 202 cable vault to equipment room.

2.1.1.6.1.3.7 Install one (1) 1” HDPE corrugated innerduct inside each of the ITB 500, ITB 797, Bldgs 202, 204, 207, 404, 421, 425, 426, 600, 618, 828, and 2502 point of cable entry to the FODP area.

2.1.1.6.1.4 Composition.

The ducts shall be 4-inch inside diameter (I.D.) round or metric equivalent. The ducts shall be made of EPC-40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (Schedule 40) IAW NEMA TC-

2. For unique situations the ducts shall be EPC-80-PVC (Schedule 80) IAW NEMA

TC-2, high density polyethylene (HDPE) SIDR 11.5, Galvanized Iron Pipe (GIP) or

“thick wall” stainless steel. Schedule 80 PVC shall be limited to risers, all above ground conduit and under the roadway/parking pavement. High density polyethylene

(HDPE) SIDR 11.5 shall be used when directional boring is used. GIP or stainless steel shall be used under major roadways, taxiways, and runways. The ducts shall be appropriately labeled indicating the composition material. Ducts shall have a sleeve or bell end type coupling and shall be watertight when assembled. In addition, the

Contractor shall adhere to any additional Host Base/site specific requirements.

2.1.1.6.1.5 Installation.

Installation of underground conduits/ducts shall be IAW RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 and

RUS Bulletin 1753F-151. Ducts installed beneath roads, sidewalks, parking areas, other paved surfaces or areas to be paved, etc. shall be installed a minimum of 36" below grade. It is understood that in some locations, especially at paved surface crossings, the Contractor may bore and substitute 4-inch I.D. HDPE conduit (Rollpipe, suitable for the application) for 4-inch PVC conduit. This substitution is acceptable.

However, do not terminate the HDPE in a manhole but instead install 4-inch I.D. PVC stubout(s), approximately 5-10 feet long out of the manhole and couple the HDPE to the PVC. Also, if HDPE is used, it shall be SIDR 11.5 so that the inside diameter of the HDPE will match the inside diameter of the PVC. All ducts not installed across roads, sidewalks, parking areas, or areas to be paved, etc. shall have a minimum of 36 inches ground cover, where possible. The Contractor shall provide other protective measures, concrete cap, etc., in those areas where the minimum ground cover cannot be achieved. Drain slope of ducts shall be accomplished IAW BICSI Outside Plant

Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM).

2.1.1.6.1.6 Paved Surface Crossings.

The Contractor shall avoid road cuts by using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) under roads, where possible. HDD is required under airfield pavements and under any road or pavement where the cuts would be longer than 25 feet. The Contractor shall cut and restore, bore, or punch in order to cross paved surfaces. Paved surfaces may be asphalt, concrete, brick, or some type of paving stone. Paved surfaces include roads, driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. Paved surface crossings shall be IAW guidelines set forth by the base civil engineer (BCE). At a minimum, grade of PVC conduit at open trench paved surface crossings, or crossings which are planned for paving in the future, shall be Schedule 40 and shall be concrete encased (See paragraph

2.2.1.7.1.5.). If Horizontal Directional Drilling is used, then it will be in compliance with commonly accepted telecommunications industry standards and practices relative to the installation, stabilization, and protection of conduits through a bore under a paved surface. Regardless of any language contained herein to the contrary, the decision whether to trench (cut and patch) across or use Horizontal Directionally Drilling under paved surfaces is at the discretion of the BCE and will be made on a case-by-case basis.

2.1.1.6.1.7 Conduit Protection.

The Contactor shall install the appropriate physical protection required [(concrete encasement, steel tube (casing)] for buried PVC conduits or HDPE Rollpipe, consistent with commonly accepted telecommunications industry practices relative to the task and to the environment in which they are installed and the loads (H-5, H-10, H-20, railroads, flight line, etc.) to which they are expected to be exposed. Type of protection may be dependent upon the specific application and shall be IAW applicable federal, state or local (Niagara Falls ARS Civil Engineering construction requirements) procedures. However, at a minimum, nonmetallic conduits shall be encased in concrete of minimum 3000 lb. /in2 compressive strength where vehicular traffic is above the pathway. The encasement shall be concrete of a wet type mix and shall be placed in such a manner as to ensure the concrete completely surrounds all conduits and no air voids are trapped in the mix.

2.1.1.6.1.8 Bends and Sealing.

All bends between MHs shall be a minimum of ten times (10X) the diameter of the duct size (i.e., 4 inch duct = 40 inches) with the sum of bends in all directions not exceeding a total of 90 degrees where practical. Coordinate with 914 CS if runs have bends that total more than 90 degrees is required. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter a maintenance hole perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering. All ducts/inner ducts entering maintenance holes must be sealed. Universal duct plugs or removable putty sealants may be used. Upon completion of conduit sections, a test mandrel ¼” (6.4mm) smaller than the inside diameter of the conduit shall be pulled through two diagonally opposite ducts to ensure proper alignment. In addition, all ducts shall be cleared of loose materials such as concrete, mud, dirt, stones, etc.

2.1.1.6.1.9 Pull Boxes and NEMA 4 Enclosures.

The Contractor shall install eleven (11) each NEMA 4X enclosure on outside of building wall (needs to reflect the color of the building to match the area it is mounted) of ITB 797, Bldgs 204, 207, 404, 421, 425, 426, 600, 618, and 828. The

Contractor shall determine the size of the enclosure needed to satisfy the particular requirement at that location based on conduit coming into the enclosure.

2.1.1.6.1.10 Entrance Conduits into Existing Maintenance holes.

When new entrance conduits/ducts or sleeves are required, the Contractor shall bore and install the necessary holes and install the ducts or sleeves, if knockout doesn’t exist.

Penetration shall not be in such a location through the wall as to block use of existing ducts in the MH/HH. New ducts will be a minimum of 18 inches from either the

MH/HH floor or ceiling, if practical. The minimum bending radius for entry conduit/ducts shall be no less than 10 times the inside diameter of the conduit. Ducts and openings around ducts shall be sealed to prevent moisture from entering the MH/HH.

2.1.1.6.1.11 Pull Tape.

All newly installed ducts left vacant shall be provided with a pull tape with a waterproof, corrosion resistant, pre-lubricated flat woven polyester pull tape with sequential footage markings, (1250 lb. pulling strength) for future cable installations.

The pull tape shall extend into the maintenance holes/handholes and be secured to a cable rack or pulling iron, etc.

2.1.1.6.1.12 Utility Separation.

When communications ducts cross either power duct or buried power cable, maintain a minimum separation of 3 inches of concrete or 12 inches of well-tamped earth between the two or 12 inches of well tamped earth when parallel; for pipes (e.g., gas, water, oil) maintain 6 inches when crossing or 12 inches when parallel.

2.1.1.6.1.13 Spacers and Tracer Wire.

Along the length of the duct run, if the ducts are installed by trenching, spacers shall be placed at five (5) foot intervals and cable warning tape shall be buried one (1) foot below the surface and shall follow the duct route. The tape shall be a minimum of three inches wide and orange in color with the appropriate warning message. All new tracer wire installed for this project needs to have a wire nut and label installed at all wire ends, and those wire ends secured but not connected to grounds. The tracer wire shall be exposed; free from the conduit and capped (insulated). The tracer shall be secured and routed to the maintenance hole or handhole neck to a point where maintenance personnel may access the wire without having to enter the maintenance hole/handhole, and tagged with a label so indicating it as a “Duct Tracer Wire to xxx -

Do Not Remove (where xxx is the other end of the wire).” Tracer wires shall not be connected to any grounding system. Tracer wire shall be pulled back from building entrances until it is underground to prevent lightning damage.

2.1.1.6.1.14 Grounding and Bonding.

In the Equipment room/Mechanical room in which the optical fiber cable is to be terminated, there is either a telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) or a telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB); if grounding busbar doesn’t exist in the equipment room/mechanical room, then the Contractor shall provide it and bonded to the electrical service equipment (power) ground. The optical fiber cable shield (armor) shall be connected to the busbar using hardware and a grounding conductor (No. 6

AWG green insulated wire) suitable for the application. The grounding conductor shall be tagged with a nonmetallic tag as close as practicable to the point of termination in a readable position. The information on the tag shall contain the following information

“If this connector or wire is loose or must be removed, please call Base

Communications Office” or some similar wording. Although it is not anticipated that any splicing will be required in a maintenance hole, should there be some practical reason that a splice be made, the cable shield (armor) shall be bonded and continuous throughout the cable length. In addition, the splice case shall be bonded to the maintenance hole bonding ribbon, if it exists.

2.2.1.7.2 Closure for Underground Optical Fiber Cables.

The closure shall be sealed and suitable for enclosing a splice organizer in a protective housing. The splice organizer shall consist of splice trays and protective sleeves, shield bond connectors, and ancillary hardware necessary to house fiber optic splices. The splice organizer shall house a minimum of 24, 36, and 72 fiber optic fusion splices in a neat and orderly fashion. The splice organizer shall provide individual support for each splice. The organizer shall allow for one meter of fiber to be stored without kinks, twists, or micro-bends. The organizer shall be suitable for reentry, for future maintenance or modification, without damage to the fiber or splices. The closure shall be Pre-formed stainless steel or equivalent for making a straight, butt, or branch splice and shall protect the splice and maintain cable shield electrical continuity in a manhole, or handhole environment and suitable for pressure testing. The number of cable ports in and out of the closure, along with any necessary washers or any plugs for unused ports, shall be suitable for the particular application.

2.2.1.7.3 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP).

The Contractor shall install one (1) 72 port & one (1) 24 port FODP in ITB 797 (rack mount); one (1) 36 port & three (3) 12 port FODPs in ITB 500 (rack mount); one (1) 12 port FOPD in each of the following buildings: 202, 204, 207, 404, 421, 425, 426, 600, 618, 828, and 2502. The location of FODPs will be provided at the walk-thru.

2.2.1.7.4 Fiber Optic Cable Installation.

The Contractor shall install single mode (SM), loose buffer tube, water blocked, outside plant (OSP) cable suitable for underground applications. The intent is to install the cable in one continuous length, to the extent that it is practical. The cable shall meet RUS 7 CFR 1755.900 criteria; shall comply with industry standards with regard to manufacturers’ cable marking, jacket, rip cords, water blocking, fiber color coding, jacketing materials, etc. In addition, the fibers shall comply with industry standards with regard to mode field diameter, core cladding concentricity, attenuation, and dispersion characteristics at 1310 nm and 1550nm. The cable shall be installed along the recommended paths from ITB 500, 797, Bldgs 202, 204, 207, 404, 421, 425, 426, 600, 618, 828 and 2502.

2.2.1.7.4.1 Between ITB 797 and MH 202-7.

The Contractor shall install approximately 400’ of 24 strands of SM FOC from ITB

797 equipment room to MH 202-7 via HH 797 and MH 202-8. Splice the existing 12 strand FOC (from Bldg 807 to Bldg 206) and 12 strand FOC (from Bldg 807 to Bldg

208) into the 24 strand FOC in MH 202-7. Terminate new 24 strands FOC in new 24 port FODP in the equipment room of ITB 797.

2.2.1.7.4.2 Between ITB 797 and MH 202-4B.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1150’ of 72 strands of SM FOC from ITB

797 equipment room to MH 202-7 via HH 797, MH 202-8, MH 202-7 and MH 202-

4A. Terminate new 72 strands FOC in new 72 port FODP in the equipment room of

ITB 797.

2.2.1.7.4.3 Between MH 202-4B and Bldg 207.

The Contractor shall install approximately 225’ of 12 strands SM FOC from MH 202-

4B to Bldg 207 equipment room. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 72 strands FOC in

MH 202-4B. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12 port FODP in Bldg 207 equipment room.

2.2.1.7.4.4 Between MH 202-4B and Bldg 828.

The Contractor shall install approximately 750’ of 12 strands SM FOC from MH 202-

4B to Bldg 828 equipment room via MH 202-4C, and MH 202-3. Splice the 12 strands

FOC into the 72 strands FOC in MH 202-4B. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new

12 port FODP in Bldg 828 equipment room.

2.2.1.7.4.5 Between MH 202-4B and MH 202-2.

The Contractor shall install approximately 950’ of 36 strands SM FOC from MH 202-

4B to MH 202-2 via MH 202-4C, and MH 924. Splice the 36 strands FOC into the 72 strands FOC in MH 202-4B.

2.2.1.7.4.6 Between MH 202-2 and Bldg 202.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1200’ of 12 strands SM FOC from MH 202-

2 to Bldg 202 equipment room via MH 202-1, MH 202, and cable vault. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 36 strands FOC in MH 202-2. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12 port FODP in Bldg 202 equipment room.

2.2.1.7.4.7 Between MH 202-2 and Bldg 204.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1200’ of 12 strands SM FOC from MH 202-

2 to Bldg 204 equipment room via MH 202-1, and HH 204. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 36 strands FOC in MH 202-2. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12 port

FODP in Bldg 204 equipment room.

NOTE: This excavation is on 107th property, unknown of asbestos or other utility requirements. Need to coordinate with the 107th on a dig permit.

2.2.1.7.4.8 Between MH 202-2 and Bldg 2502.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1350’ of 12 strands SM FOC from MH 202-

2 to Bldg 2502 equipment room via HH 2A, and MH 919B. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 36 strands FOC in MH 202-2. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12 port

FODP in Bldg 2502 equipment room.

NOTE: South of MH 919B is a constructed bioswale (channel). It is preferred that it is not disturbed. If disturbed, need to reconstruct as originally designed. Design dwgs attached.

2.2.1.7.4.9 Between ITB 500 and Bldg. 421.

The Contractor shall install approximately 2200’ of 12 strands SM FOC from ITB 500 to Bldg. 421 equipment room via MH 9, MH 8, HH 8-1, HH 8-2, HH 618, HH 618-1, HH 421 and go North of the Road. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12 port

FODPs in ITB 500 equipment room and Bldg. 421 equipment room.

2.2.1.7.4.10 Between ITB 500 and MH 404.

The Contractor shall install approximately 650’ of 36 strands of SM FOC from ITB

500 equipment room to MH 404 via MH 500, and MH 500-2. Terminate new 36 strands FOC in new 36 port FODP in the equipment room of ITB 500.

2.2.1.7.4.11 Between MH 404 and Bldg 426.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1100’ of 12 strands SM FOC from MH 404 to Bldg 426 equipment room via MH 403-1, MH 403-2, and HH 426. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 36 strands FOC in MH 404. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12 port FODP in Bldg 426 equipment room.

2.2.1.7.4.12 Between MH 404 and Bldg 425.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1400’ of 12 strands SM FOC from MH 404 to Bldg 425 equipment room via MH 403-1, MH 403-2, HH 426, and HH 425. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 36 strands FOC in MH 404. Terminate new 12 strands

FOC in new 12 port FODP in Bldg 425 equipment room.

2.2.1.7.4.13 Between MH 404 and Bldg 404.

The Contractor shall install approximately 100’ of 12 strands SM FOC from MH 404 to

Bldg 404 equipment room. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 36 strands FOC in MH

404. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12 port FODP in Bldg 404 equipment room.

2.2.1.7.4.14 Between ITB 500 and Bldg 618.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1800’ of 12 strands SM FOC from ITB 500 to Bldg 618 equipment room via MH 9, MH 8, HH 8-1, HH 8-2, and HH 618.

Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12 port FODPs in ITB 500 equipment room and

Bldg 618 equipment room.

NOTE: To the northeast of MH-8, there is a constructed bio-retention pond. It is preferred to not disturb. If disturbed, it needs to be reconstructed as originally designed.

2.2.1.7.4.15 Between ITB 500 and Bldg 600.

The Contractor shall install approximately 2200’ of 12 strands SM FOC from ITB 500 to Bldg 600 equipment room via MH 9, MH 8, HH 8-1, HH 8-2, HH 618, HH 618-1, HH 421 and HH 600 and go North of the Road. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new

12 port FODPs in ITB 500 equipment room and Bldg 600 equipment room. The contractor shall using directional bore to the edge of Bldg. 600 and avoid IRP site.

NOTE: To the northeast of MH-8, there is a constructed bio-retention pond. It is preferred to not disturb. If disturbed, it needs to be reconstructed as originally designed.

Testing.

The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct testing.

The Contractor shall record all inspections and tests as they are accomplished and make all test sheets/results available for 914 CS/SCXP representative as tests are completed.

The Contractor shall notify the 914 CS/SCXP at least 5 calendar days prior to any testing.

All testing will be IAW accepted telecommunications industry standards for the type of test being conducted. The Contractor shall provide test reports to the government within

10 calendar days of completing the testing. Contractor is required to locate/repair any testing irregularities if caused by the installation.

Any splicer’s errors detected shall be corrected in the splice in which they were made. It is assumed that the cable is delivered fault free from the manufacturer. No cable faults or splicer’s errors are allowed in the new cable. Contractor is required to locate and repair cable faults or splicer’s errors if caused by the installation.

2.2.1.8.1 Fiber Optic Cable Tests.

All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested IAW TIA 526-7 Measurement of

Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant, or equivalent. As a minimum, the following tests shall be performed. Both Optical Time Domain

Reflectometer (OTDR) and Optical Power Meter tests will be used for all end-to-end circuits. Between FODPs, bi-directional testing at 1310 nm and 1550 nm is required.

For incomplete circuits that end in manholes, only 1 way OTDR testing is required.

NOTE: Testing of the Fiber Optic Cables on the reel shall be provided to the 914

CS/SCXP prior to installation.

2.2.1.8.1.1 Optical Attenuation.

End to end attenuation tests shall be conducted on all fiber optic cable strands. Tests shall be accomplished to ensure the installed cable is within the specified parameters

2.2.1.8.1.2 Distance.

Test to determine the installed cable length between optical patch panels. All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested.

2.2.2 Site Restoration/Debris Removal.

The Contractor shall be responsible for surface restoration. Restoration at each location shall be subject to final inspection and approval by the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) IAW guidelines set forth by the BCE.

The Contractor shall dispose of all residues from this project off base and in accordance with (IAW) local and host base environmental laws and regulations. The Contractor to submit a Waste Log quarterly and at the end of the project. An example can be provided upon request. Construction debris to be collected/containerized daily in a dumpster. If excess soil to be disposed at a landfill, the weight ticket is proof of disposal. If soil to be disposed off-site at a private property, the property owner must provide documentation of acceptance prior to the soil leaving the base. Example documentation can be provided upon request.

The Contractor shall be responsible for grounds restoration to include, backfilling, soil compacting, reseeding, re-sodding or any other necessary material and services required to restore ground conditions to the original condition IAW with guidelines set forth by the BCE.

The Contractor shall perform grounds restoration within 14 days after soil disturbance is complete. Soil stabilization shall be guaranteed for one year, if that location is not up to its original condition due to surface settling or lack of turf germination or seeding.

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoration of asphalt, concrete, brick, paving stone, etc. at locations, which were damaged due to activities by the Contractor. Any asphalt, concrete, street, curb or sidewalk replacement shall be IAW with guidelines set forth by the

BCE. At a minimum, the restoration shall be restored to match existing strength, color (to the extent practical) and type of material. The Contractor shall perform follow-up restoration if that location is not up to its original condition due to surface settling.

2.2.3 Service Outages.

2.2.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled (i.e. cutting or disabling any in-service cables or equipment.), Contractor-caused interruptions of communications capabilities. The Contractor shall coordinate planned outages with the site POC at least 10 calendar day in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of services (e.g. communications, electrical, or other utilities).

2.2.5 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

If required by Base Civil Engineer (BCE), the Contractor shall obtain approvals for NPDES at State and/or Federal level [in some locations this may be called the Storm Water

Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]. The storm water/environmental plan is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Base Civil Engineering/CEV will review and advise to ensure minimum standards and storm water controls/BMPs are in place to ensure compliance; this is a compulsory item in the SOO and contract. The Contractor shall implement storm water controls/BMPs to ensure sediment, as a result of storm water runoff, does not enter storm drainage channels and/or inlets.

The Contractor shall conduct an initial meeting within 10 days of the Contractor site survey with the base environmental office to identify NPDES preparations and/or the storm w9ater/environmental plan.

The Contractor shall review the NPDES requirements applicable to the base; develop a plan to comply with the NPDES; obtain approval of the NPDES plan from all appropriate government agencies; and comply with any other applicable state requirements for construction. See Section 2.2.5.1.

The Contractor shall implement, monitor and manage the SWPPP Plan.

2.2.5.1 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)

The Contractor shall prepare a project-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regulations or Niagara Falls ARS guidance based on the extent of soil disturbance for the construction activity.

The definition of a construction activity is defined in the NYSDEC State Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction

Activity, GP-0-10-001 (or most recent version) as “any clearing, grading, excavation, filling, demolition or stockpiling activities that result in soil disturbance. Clearing activities can include, but are not limited to, logging equipment operation, the cutting and skidding of trees, stump removal and/or brush root removal. Construction activity does not include routine maintenance that is performed to maintain the original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of a facility.”

2.2.5.2 Construction Activities with Soil Disturbance Less than 1 Acre

For construction activities with soil disturbance less than one acre, a SWPPP shall be developed in accordance with the “Niagara Falls ARS Guidance for Stormwater Pollution

Prevention/Erosion & Sediment Control Plan for Disturbances that are Less than One Acre”.

The Contractor will be responsible for compliance with the SWPPP and all reports and documentation described within the SWPPP. The contractor shall submit the SWPPP for approval by 914 MSG/CEV prior to start of construction activities.

2.2.6 Underground Utilities Markings.

The Contractor shall be responsible for locating, marking, and verifying all utilities in the vicinity of the work area(s) using ground penetrating radar prior to submitting the AF 103.

The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with base agencies and to ensure markings are placed over existing base infrastructure prior to digging or directional drilling. The Contractor shall be responsible to take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. Contractor shall be responsible for costs associated with repair of any damages caused during installation. The AF 103 (Dig Permit) shall be submitted through

Base Civil Engineering 21 calendar day in advance of digging activities. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all markings.

2.2.7 Identification/Marking.

The Contractor shall clearly mark all Contractor-Furnished Property and Equipment

(CFP/CFE) with their company's name. The Contractor shall place an easily read, very visible, sign (minimum 8.5" x 11") on large containers, construction equipment, or un-manned rental vehicles while on the Government installation indicating the company name and both the Contractor and Site POC's names and local telephone numbers.

2.2.8 Installation Schedules.

The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule that denotes project activities to include time-phased…