B08_Solicitation_Attachment_1_SOW.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

National Park Service Boston National Historical Park

21 2nd Street

Boston, MA 02129

STATEMENT OF WORK

Bunker Hill Monument Temporary Flagpole Rigging

Table of Contents

Section 1.0 Scope 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 Section 9.0 Definitions

SECTION 1.0 SCOPE

1.1 Purpose of Contract: Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, materials, and supervision for safe and efficient rigging of two flagpoles at the top of the Bunker Hill

Monument. Flagpoles will be temporarily installed through the months of April through July

2025 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The project will include the installation of the flagpoles, and ensuring compliance with safety, and accessibility, standards in accordance with federal regulations.

1.2 Applicable laws and Professional certifications: All work of this Contract shall be performed in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards:

1.2.1 OSHA Construction Standards 29 CFR 1926

1.2.2 ANSI A10.32 – Safety Requirements for Rigging

1.2.3 ANSI Z359 – Fall Protection Code Selected

1.2.4 Contractor must be fully insured for damages during the contract period of performance.

1.3 Description of Project Site: The Bunker Hill Monument is located at Monument Square within the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston. Bunker Hill is the site of a pivotal

Revolutionary War battle in 1775. The monument was constructed in the early 19th century to commemorate the battle. The temporary flagpoles have been installed near the peak of the

Monument throughout the history of the monument to commemorate significant anniversary events. Existing mounting hardware near the peak of the monument has traditionally been used for securing these temporary flagpoles.

SECTION 2.0 GENERAL

2.1 Selected contractor shall notify the COR of any unforeseen conditions that are beyond the scope of work detailed in Section 3.0. Substantial increases in the scope will need to be assessed by the CO and COR for any modification of the contract.

2.2 The contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, materials, and supervision for rigging, hoisting and testing work described in SECTION 3.0.

2.3 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

3.1 The Contractor shall engage a qualified testing agency to perform non-destructive proof testing of the existing flagpole eyes to determine resistance. One (1) test per flagpole eye will be performed (4 tests total). The load test procedure shall simulate the actual load conditions to which the flagpole eyes will be subjected to, with consideration for appropriate factors of safety as determined by a professional engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and as specified below.

• Delegated Design for Load Calculations: Submit engineering calculations signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer, licensed in the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts. The calculations shall determine the load for which the flagpole eyes will be tested. Specific information related to the type and size of the flag and pole will be provided by NPS. Calculations shall be in accordance with the 2024 International

Building Code (IBC) and The American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE 7-22.

3.2 Pre-Installation Planning

• Inspect the conditions of the existing anchors and review the findings of the proof testing from Section 3.1 of this contract to determine the best methods for hoisting and installing flagpoles.

• Develop a detailed rigging plan, including hoisting plan, safety measures, and a step-by-step outline of the installation process.

• Ensure the installation equipment meets OSHA standards for safety, including PPE for workers.

3.3 Safety Measures

• Compliance with OSHA standards, including the use of fall protection systems for all workers at height (OSHA 1926.501).

• Use ANSI-approved rigging hardware and equipment.

• Ensure that all workers are qualified and certified in accordance with ANSI A10.32

(Safety Requirements for Rigging).

3.4 Flagpole Installation

• Carefully rig and hoist the flagpoles using approved ropes and rigging systems. Hoisting shall be conducted in such a fashion that the flagpoles shall not strike the side of the monument during the ascent up to the top of the monument.

• Use lifting devices to raise flagpoles, ensuring that all lifting equipment is rated for the weight and size of the poles.

• Flagpoles shall be secured to the monument with existing “eye” style hardware, threading the tapered poles through the 2 eyes.

• Install pulleys, cleats, and ropes for flag raising and lowering, testing the system for ease of operation and safety.

• Install a secondary safety measure or “fail safe” to each flagpole to ensure that if one of the eye anchors fails, the flagpoles will not fall to the ground.

• All installations in the top of the monument shall not interfere with the public access of that space and shall not create a safety hazard for the visiting public. The observation level of the monument will be accessible to visitors and all rigging left shall be installed in such a fashion that the public may not disassemble any portion of the rigging equipment.

3.5 Flagpole Testing

• After installation, test the entire rigging system under controlled conditions.

• Verify the proper functioning of the pulley system and flag-raising/lowering mechanisms.

• Ensure that the flagpoles are securely fastened and able to withstand typical environmental conditions (e.g., high winds).

3.6 Clean-Up and Final Inspection

• Remove all installation debris and materials from the site.

• Conduct a final inspection of the rigging system to ensure compliance with all standards.

• Submit all documentation to the NPS for review and approval.

• Ensure that no damage is done to the monument during installation and that the monument is left in the same condition as before work commenced.

3.7 Post-Installation Maintenance (as-needed)

• Provide maintenance for flagpoles and rigging systems should the need arise.

• Properly secure flagpoles in the event of a significant weather event that has the probability to damage or dislodge the flagpoles from the monument.

3.8 Flagpole Removal

• At the conclusion of the Anniversary events at the end of July, the contractor shall remove the flagpoles from the monument. Carefully rig and hoist the flagpoles using approved ropes and rigging systems to safely lower flagpoles to the ground. Hoisting shall be conducted in such a fashion that the flagpoles shall not strike the side of the monument during the descent to the ground.

• Use lowering devices to lower flagpoles, ensuring that all lifting equipment is rated for the weight and size of the poles.

SECTION 4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

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

4.2 The Government will furnish cones, barriers and caution tape to isolate project areas from the public.

4.3 The Government will furnish the 2 sitka spruce flagpoles for installation. Flagpoles are approximately 22’ in length, 4 ½” in diameter tapering to 3 ½”and weigh approximately 97lbs a piece. Included are the 2 flags (7.8lbs per flag), flag ropes, cranks, pulleys, covers and temporary storm windows. These items shall be retained by the Government at the conclusion of the project.

SECTION 5.0 SECURITY

5.1 There is no on-site parking available at the project site. The contractor will need coordinate any deliveries of equipment or materials with the NPS.

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

5.3 The COR or other NPS representatives shall be present on-site during any rigging and hoisting work to redirect any members of the public from the project area and to assist with excluding the public from the work areas.

SECTION 6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 The work shall take place 4/1/25 to 7/31/25. The period of performance for this work is 122 days. The flagpoles shall be fully installed by 4/15/25 and be removed by 7/15/25.

SECTION 7.0 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

7.1 Public or employee restrooms will be available for the contractor employees to use.

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. The contractor shall not install any permanent anchors into the monument to secure the flagpoles. Only existing anchors shall be used.

7.3 Use of water and power are currently available on-site.

7.4 Please notify the NPS if debris is collected during the project and need to be disposed. NPS will provide direction on where best to dispose any material.

7.5 There is no on-site parking available at the project site. The contractor will need to make arrangements to locate parking on City streets and coordinate any deliveries of equipment or materials with the NPS. Parking may be available at the Charlestown Navy

Yard if needed.

SECTION 8.0 RESTRICTIONS

8.1 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.

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

SECTION 9.0 DEFINITIONS

9.1 Federal Holidays are as follows: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day; the preceding Friday when one of the above holidays falls on a Saturday; the following Monday when one of the above holidays falls on a Sunday.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

Johnny Holdsworth Boston National Historical Park

21 2nd Ave

Boston, MA 02129

617-570-3145

Jonathan_holdsworth@nps.gov