B08_Attachment_3_-_Statement_of_Work.docx

GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK GETTYSBURG, PA

REMOVAL OF THE FLAGPOLES

LONGSTREET AND CULP HILL OBSERVATION TOWERS

GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

GETTYSBURG, PA 17325

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1.0 Project Overview and Summary……………………………………………… Section 2.0 General Section 3.0 Scope of Work Section 4.0 Government-Furnished Property Section 5.0 Security Section 6.0 Period of Performance Section 7.0 Contractor’s Use of Premises Section 8.0 Restrictions

Longstreet and Culp’s Towers Flagpole Removal The Longstreet Observation Tower, Culp’s Hill Observation Tower are located within Gettysburg National Military Park. Observation decks at Longstreet (75’), Culp’s Hill (60’) are currently open to the public.

The poor condition of flagpoles at the Longstreet and Culp’s Hill towers have been identified as a high priority item for removal due to corrosion along the length of the poles, until a larger comprehensive project can be undertaken to preserve/restore the towers in their entirety.

Brief Tower History The towers were designed and constructed in 1895 – 1896 by the Gettysburg Battlefield Commission. The towers were built to aid in military teaching and training. The towers were built under the supervision of park commissioner Colonel John Page Nicholson and engineer and later park superintendent Emmor B. Cope, with engineering assistance from S.A Hammond. The structures were viewed as extensions of the Park Avenue system and were constructed by Variety Iron Works, a bridge company from Cleveland, Ohio.

Structural Description The Gettysburg Observation Towers are light steel frame structures, including masonry foundations, steel superstructure, and cast iron components. The towers are roughly 25-ft square in plan at the base, with varying heights.

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Contractor use of premises.

3. Public use of site.

4. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

5. Work Restrictions.

6. Special Construction Requirements.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Locations: Within the Gettysburg National Military Park, West Confederate Avenue and Culp’s Hill.

B. Gettysburg National Military Park is the site of the Civil War battle occurring 1-3 July 1863. The project site is in a busy location with tourists, motorists, buses and pedestrians visiting the Park.

C. The vehicular and pedestrian traffic at each of these locations is significant during the period of performance. The Contractor shall take every precaution to ensure the safety of employees, National Park Service staff, motorists and all pedestrians.

1. SECTION 1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

1.1. Project Location: Gettysburg National Military Park, West Confederate Avenue and Culp’s Hill, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

1.2. Project Overview.

It is the intention of this contract that the contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, materials, and supervision for the removal of the flagpole at the top of the Longstreet Observation Tower, West Confederate Avenue and the flagpole at the top of the Culp’s Hill Observation Tower, Culp’s Hill, Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

This project is to remove the vertical flagpoles on each of the Longstreet Observation Tower and Culp’s Hill Observation Tower in accordance with all the specifications in paragraph 1.3.

1.3. The Work consists of the following:

A. This project consists of the following tasks:

1. Removal of the flagpole at the top of the Longstreet Observation Tower, West Confederate Avenue and Culp’s Hill Observation Tower, Culp’s Hill.

2. Safely lowering each of the flagpoles to the ground.

3. Existing flagpoles will be removed.

4. The existing metal plate maps in each of the towers are to remain in place; existing metal benches and backrests are to be remain in place.

5. The Contractor is to transport the removed flagpoles to a designated National Park Service storage facility.

6. The contractor is responsible for all necessary traffic control measures to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians for the duration of this project.

1.4. Use of power and hand tools.

a. There are no restrictions on the use of power tools for this project.

b. The Contracting Officer will determine if there is any situation which will limit the use of power tools for the protection and preservation of any historic structure or Park features.

1.5. Applicable laws and Professional certifications. All work of this Contract shall be performed in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and standards: Selected contractor will be responsible for access to the work site and any necessary safe traffic control on West Confederate Avenue and Culp’s Hill Road. Selected contractor must be fully insured for damages during the contract period of performance.

1.6. Description of Project Site:

a. The observation towers are located, as stated, on West Confederate Avenue and Culp’s Hill Road.

b. Site Description – The observation towers are located in areas with significant foot and vehicle traffic, to include buses, vans, and pedestrians. The site on Culp’s Hill is at the top of the hill and circled by asphalt road with car and bus parking.

d. Adjacent structures. The areas of the observation towers have no adjacent structures.

SECTION 2.0 GENERAL

2.1. The contractor shall safely remove the flagpoles at each of the observation towers as specified in section 1.3.A.

2.2. The contractor shall transport the flagpoles to a designated NPS storage facility as determined by the Contract Representative (COR).

2.3. The contractor shall repair and seal the holes left in the roof of both towers and seal the end of the remaining metal piping inside the towers to prevent water intrusion into the roof and into the pipes. The repairs of the roof and the pipe will be of similar material to the existing roof and pipe and prevent injury to Park visitors.

2.4. Contractor’s central office or representative shall be available by phone weekdays, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

SECTION 3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

This project is for the removal of the flagpoles and associated support brackets at the top of the Longstreet and Culp’s Hill Towers.

Longstreet Tower is about 90 feet tall with four tiers of braced levels, below the observation deck. The observation deck of Longstreet is about 75 feet above grade, with a square hip roof extending another 15 feet above. A flagpole also extends above the tower roof another 12 feet. The flagpole is a 30ft +/- tall 8” hollow steel pipe.

Culp’s Hill Tower is 75 feet tall with an observation deck about 60 feet above grade and similar hipped roof and flagpole. Like Longstreet, Culp’s Hill Tower has four braced tiers, but each tier is shorter making the tower appear squatter. The flagpole is a 30ft +/- tall 4” hollow steel pipe.

Flagpoles shall be removed without causing any damage or destabilizing the surrounding tower structure or supports. Once removed the flagpoles will be moved to a location within the park for storage.

3.1. Contractor will supply all materials and supplies to safely remove the following flagpoles:

a. One vertical metal flagpole at the top of the Longstreet Observation Tower

b. One vertical metal flagpole at the top of the Culp’s Hill Observation Tower

c. The metal pole extending inside of the observation towers will be removed without compromising, damaging or removal of the existing metal benches or the existing metal plate maps that are in place.

3.2. The contractor shall install a cap to cover and seal the cut end of the interior pole remaining from the flagpole removal to prevent future damage from water intrusion and injury to Park visitors.

3.3. The roof of each tower is to be repaired to close and seal the hole where the flagpole is removed. The repair is to prevent water from entering the tower and shall be of similar material to the existing tower roof.

3.4. Existing damaged pole will be removed and transported to a NPS storage facility.

3.5. The contractor shall immediately notify the project Contracting Officer and COR if any historical items, buildings, structures, monuments, memorials, or artifacts are damaged.

SECTION 4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

4.1 The Government will furnish no materials or tools. All materials and tools are Contractor furnished from outside the park.

SECTION 5.0 SECURITY

5.1 All contract employees shall display identification upon request while working on site to verify identity and status as an employee of the contractor. Identification shall be furnished by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Representatives of contractor’s office will be allowed to park vehicles in areas designated by park personnel.

5.2 Contractor shall take the necessary safety measures to ensure public safety while performing paint work. Notify COR of when on site work is being completed.

SECTION 6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 The contract shall commence on or about 07/01/2023. The period of performance is 90 days.

SECTION 7.0 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

7.1 Public restrooms are not available at either of the project sites.

7.2 All work shall be completed in such a way as to create no damage and to protect the surrounding government property, and belongings etc. The contractor shall ask the COR for clarification if the need arises.

7.3 Contractor shall provide a listing of all employees proposed to be utilized during the performance of the work, together with evidence of their licensure in their respective trades where applicable.

7.4 Contractor shall ensure that all work is performed in accordance with all applicable OSHA and other safety regulations and in accordance with accepted maintenance, repair and inspection practices as set forth in the applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards as referenced in Section 1.2.

7.5 Utilities (water, power) are currently not available on-site.

7.6 Contractor is responsible for disposal of all debris and trash generated by the contract and shall dispose of all trash off-site in accordance with all applicable regulations and laws. Do not dispose of debris in National Park Service trash receptacles or containers.

SECTION 8.0 RESTRICTIONS

8.1. No physical contact with historic artifacts is permitted without the approval of the COR. The contractor shall not conduct any work outside the immediate area of the observation towers and roadway immediately adjacent to the work site. The contractor shall impede traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian to the least amount as necessary to accomplish the tasks and shall keep any contractor vehicle and/or foot traffic to the minimum required to accomplish the specified scope of work.

8.2. No active listening devices such as radios, ipods, etc. shall be permitted at the project site. This includes devices using ear buds. Explanation: Music, loud conversation, etc. could be a disturbance to Park visitors and shall not be permitted. Wearing and using music devices with ear plugs can create a safety problem.

8.3. No on-site work will be permitted outside of regular hours. Site is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

8.4. No on-site work will be permitted on any Federal Holiday.

GETT – 3/08/2023

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