Crossett Flux Tower_ USFS_SOW_v3 KK comments_8 Jan 25.pdf

Statement of Work For

Crossett Flux Scaffolding Tower Assessment

1) INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

This Statement of Work (SOW) will be for the purpose of performing an assessment, tower mapping, and structural analysis of the US Forest Service owned scaffolding tower Crossett Flux.

2) SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor will provide technical services to perform a full tower assessment to include all ancillary components attached to the tower, a full tower mapping to include all ancillary components attached to the tower, and a structural analysis to include all ancillary components. Selected contractor(s) shall provide all necessary tools, equipment, material, and technical expertise to complete this effort. All efforts shall meet standard TIA-222 Rev. H and must utilize the most up to date American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Hazard Report data for the area. Reporting shall include a tower load rating and recommendations for correcting any tower load ratings exceeding 100%. Contractor shall follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA 1910 and 1926) applicable standards, health, and safety practices.

3) OBJECTIVES

To perform a full tower assessment, mapping, and structural analysis of the scaffolding tower Crossett Flux. Establish an understanding of the towers viability to be utilized for US Forest Service (USFS) purposes and determine what efforts are required to maintain use of the scaffolding tower.

The contractor will work collaboratively with the Federal Aviation Administration Logistics Center (FAALC) and local US Forest Service personnel in the Crossett Experimental Forest.

4) REFERENCES:

1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration - OSHA (1910 and 1926)

2. American National Standards Institute Telecommunications Industry Association - ANSI-TIA

222 Rev. H

3. American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE Hazard Tool

5) REQUIREMENTS

The FAALC will provide:

1. The necessary funding for the successful completion of all objectives identified within this SOW.

2. Any known constraints and/or limitations associated with the accomplishment of tasks identified in the SOW.

5.1 The contractor shall provide the following requirements:

1. All necessary labor of appropriate skill to include but not limited to climbing certification, high angle rescue training, experience with tower mapping, and appropriate engineer certifications to accomplish all tasks.

2. Procurement services as required to purchase materials and services to meet the FAA requirements of performing a structural analysis and tower assessment.

3. Safeguard Government provided equipment, materials, and tools

4. Cost estimates and work plans for all phases and tasks

6) TASKS:

The tasks to be performed under this SOW are described below. The contractor must be cognizant of all the task dimensions to perform them completely, correctly, and to meet the FAALC’s and USFS’s expectations.

6.1 Provide an assessment schedule with estimated start date and estimated delivery date.

6.2 Provide a tower assessment and structural analysis.

6.3 Provide reports in PDF format for the tower assessment and structural analysis.

7) Facility Services Field Services

1. The contractor will perform field services where the current towers are located.

8) Site Location Ouachita National Forest at 33°02'38.5"N, 91°55'12.9"W

9) DELIVERABLES:

The contractor will:

1. Provide a tower assessment and structural analysis in PDF format.

10) REPORTS

The contractor will provide (at a minimum) the following:

1. Deliver all documentation to FAA in electronic PDF format.

11) Completion Criteria Required Assessment PDF has been formally reviewed and accepted by USFS and FAA.

12) Travel The Contractor may be required to travel to support this requirement. Travel must be authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO). Government reimbursement for claimed travel costs, including per diem, will be made in accordance with (IAW) the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), as amended, issued by the General Services Administration and relevant contract travel clause.