Attch_A_Specifications_4_27_2016.pdf

SONORA SUBSTATION

COMMUNICATION ADDITION

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

ARIZONA

Amendment 0003 April 27, 2016

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

SONORAN SUBSTATION COMMUNICATION ADDITION

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENT

A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT:

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

C. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM:

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

E. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

F. MATERIAL:

G. GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS:

H. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

I. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

J. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING:

K. ACCESS AND RESTRICTIONS:

L. SAFETY:

M. SUBMITTALS:

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

A. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

A. GENERAL:

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

DIVISION 13 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

A. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED DATA:

B. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

1. Biology

2. Cultural Resources

3. Compliance

4. Prevention of Air Pollution (Refer to Standard 13.14)

5. Prevention of Water Pollution (Refer to Standard 13.17)

DIVISION 14 – COMMUNICATION TOWER AND FACILITY

A. GENERAL:

1. Connections:

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

DIVISION 15 – DRAWINGS

A. GENERAL:

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENT

A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT:

Construct and complete the Sonora Substation Communication Addition (SON) and Telegraph Pass (TEL) in accordance with the Construction Contract (Standard Form 1442); the Contract Clauses;

Western’s Construction Standards (September 2013), including Standard 1 – General Requirements, Standard 2 – Sitework, Standard 3 – Concrete, Standard 9 – Substation – Electrical, Standard 13 – Environmental Quality Protection, Standard 14 – Communication Facilities, Standard 15 Drawings; Standard Drawings; and these Project Specifications and Drawings.

If a conflict occurs between the Project Specifications and the Construction Standards, the Project Specifications shall govern. The Project Specifications and Drawings are used to take exceptions or provide additions to the Standard Specifications. Some paragraphs in the Standard Specifications will not apply to this job.

Western’s Construction Standards, Standard Drawings, and Electrical Equipment Standards are available at: https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWestern/Pages/what-western-buys.aspx

Western’s Project Specifications and Standards are explained in Standard 1 – General Requirements, Section 1.1.1, “Standards and Project Specifications”.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1. The new communication tower is a 30-foot galvanized steel monopole structure.

2. Locate underground wiring and conduit prior to drilling new foundation.

3. Provide a new reinforced concrete foundation, to include the reinforcement, anchor bolts, nuts and leveling nuts, and washers, adjacent to the existing building, in accordance with Drawing SON-2876 and Western's Standard Specifications. Co-ordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for final location of the new foundation. Obtain a set of four (4) cylinders for testing concrete. Submit concrete test results for approval before putting load onto the new foundations.

4. Co-ordinate with Western's on-site representative to obtain an outage on the communication circuits associated with the communications tower (outage shall not exceed one-day). The outage shall occur after the new foundation has cured for at least 28-days.

5. Provide all necessary equipment, material, and labor to completely install the Government-furnished communication tower onto new foundation. The Contractor shall provide the fall arrest system.

6. Provide a new waveguide bridge, new waveguide, and weatherproof entry point. Fasten the new waveguide bridge securely to the building. The Contractor is also responsible for furnishing and installing two (2) six-foot parabolic antennas with radome for the new structure at Sonora Substation and remote mountain top communication site Telegraph Pass. Antennas specifications will be provided. Existing antenna at Telegraph Pass shall be removed.

7. Provide grounding (minimum size of 4/0 AWG, and include ground rod) to the ground mat for the tower and waveguide at the new location in accordance to Western's Standard 9.2, “Grounding, Conduit, and Low-voltage Cable Systems”.

https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWestern/Pages/what-western-buys.aspx

8. Furnish and install new waveguide, connectors, antennas and all necessary hardware for the antenna at the new and existing remote mountain top communication site location. Co-ordinate the new location for waveguide entry. Align the antenna, perform the Waveguide Sweep test and put the communication of the line back in service.

9. Restore the site to the existing condition with six-inch gravel surfacing, per Western's

Standards, for all disturbed area.

10. A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) will be conducted prior to commencing work, and submitted to

Western for review. The analysis shall include the considerations for clearance of adjacent live electrical lines/bus during the concrete placement, demolition, and relocation of tower phases.

Paragraphs “Description of Bidding Schedule Items” in Divisions – 1, 2, 3, and 14 describe the work to be performed.

Location:

Sonora Substation, Yuma County, AZ 85350. Latitude: 32 28 40 N; Longitude 114 35 34 W.

Direction: Approximately 204 miles from Phoenix, Arizona. From Interstate 8 in the City of Yuma, take Exit 2 and head west on 16th Street/Highway 95 for about two-miles. Turn left (south) onto Highway 95 and travel about six-miles to Avenue B; then go south on Avenue B to Juan Sanchez Road. Turn right (west) and go three miles to Avenue E.; turn left (south) and continue south about two-miles, then turn left (east) and follow along the 69-kV transmission line for approximately eight-miles.

C. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Mobilization and Preparatory Work” includes the following:

a. Perform mobilization and preparatory work in accordance with Section H of the contract clauses.

b. Prepare and submit a Construction Schedule and a Safety and Health Program.

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

1. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: Refer to Section F, Clause 52.211-10.

2. RESTRICTIONS: A communication outage not to exceed one-day is allowed to disconnect, and restore communication back in service at Sonora Substation and Telegraph Pass.

3. SUBMITTAL APPROVAL TIME: Except as otherwise provided for specific submittals, Western will require 21-calendar-days for review of drawings or data submitted for approval.

4. MAXIMUM AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT: When protective ground leads are required, the protective ground leads shall be sized to carry the maximum available fault current in accordance with Standard 1 – General Requirements, Section 1.4, “Safety and Health”, and the following:

a. The maximum available fault current in the 69-kV area is 1,847 amps, X/R = 2.5.

E. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

1. SUBMITTAL TIME: Refer to Contract Clause 52.236-15 for Construction Schedule Submittal.

As part of the Construction Schedule, the Contractor shall submit an approved Microsoft Project logic-based, time-phase Baseline Schedule with the critical paths identified.

F. MATERIAL:

Furnish all material for completing the work, except material furnished by Western as listed below:

ITEM

ESTIMATED

WEIGHT

(LBS)

ESTIMATED

DELIVERY

DATE

ESTIMATED

COST

1. One (1) 30-foot galvanized monopole. 2,670 At Gila Substation $4,859.40

2. (1) Waveguide Ladder At Gila Substation

3. (1) Tower Anchor Bolt Template At Gila Substation

4. (1) Pipe Column Marks 7D-7F, 11A & 11B (Include U-bolts, Hookbolts and 3/8” bolts)

At Gila Substation

5. (1) Bridge Channel Support At Gila Substation

6. Anchor bolts for 30-foot monopole At Gila Substation

Point of Delivery: Material furnished by Western is located at Gila Substation, (9600 Aaraby- Blaisdell Road, Yuma, AZ 85365). The Contractor is responsible for pick-up and delivery to the jobsite. The Contractor shall inspect the material in accordance with the Specifications’ requirements, and immediately report any damages to the COR.

G. GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS:

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and providing all necessary geologic surveys. The Contractor is also responsible for providing the best method of drilling for the new auger foundation without any additional cost to the Government due to unstable soil conditions.

H. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Electric power up to a maximum of approximately 10 kVA for construction purposes will be available without cost. Source of supply is located in the receptacles within the existing substation. The Contractor may furnish power for his operations by other means. Power made available by Western will be delivered as single-phase, 60 Hz, AC, at approximately 120-208 V. Co-ordination with the COR is required before establishing electric power service.

I. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Provide water for construction purposes. Make arrangements for obtaining the water, and provide for conveying the water to the points of use.

J. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING:

Explosives shall not be used.

K. ACCESS AND RESTRICTIONS:

Western’s business hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Due to security requirements for this site, access to the site, and work performed outside normal work hours shall be co-ordinated with the COR.

L. SAFETY:

1. In performing the work required by this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local safety, health, or industrial safety codes, including the latest effective standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor for the Department of Labor and Health Administration, Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), and the Construction Safety and Health regulations promulgated under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (29 CFR 1926). If there is a conflict between the requirements of the applicable Federal, State, and local safety, health, or industrial safety codes, the more stringent requirements shall prevail. The United States is liable only for negligence on the part of its employees in accordance with the Federal Government Claims Act, as amended.

2. Prior to commencing work, an on-site safety meeting shall be held with Western’s representatives to address and discuss safety procedures related to the work required, and to discuss potential hazards and their mitigation. Additionally, Western has the right to remove any Contractor employee that does not adhere to the safety requirements.

M. SUBMITTALS:

The following submittal list is a minimum requirement for the project: Construction Schedule, Safety and Health Program, Concrete Mix Design, Concrete Test Results, Rebar, Nuts and Bolts, Gravel Surfacing, Groundwire/Conductor, Lift Plan (to include size of crane), and As-builts.

1. GENERAL: Submittals must be provided in accordance with the Construction Standards and

Project Specifications. The Contractor shall furnish submittals electronically (i.e. e-mail), unless otherwise specified by the COR. Submittals shall be sent to DSW-G5600-CS@wapa.gov in standard PDF or electronic CAD “*.dwg” (AutoCAD 2010) formats. All submittals shall include Western's Contract No., Project Title, Transmittal/Submittal No., and corresponding Item No. Refer to the Submittal Log for the list of required submittals. This list may not be all-inclusive, and it remains the Contractor's responsibility to ensure conformance to the individual Specifications for possible additional submittal requirements. The submittal cover sheet in Microsoft Word or PDF format shall be included.

2. In addition to the submittals required in the following tables, the Contractor shall submit the following information electronically to DSW-G5600-CS@wapa.gov:

a. Payrolls

b. Sub-contractor List/Forms

c. Citizenship Forms

d. Request for Information

e. Request for Equitable Adjustment

f. Any questions that may arise throughout the duration of the project.

mailto:DSW-G5600-CS@wapa.gov mailto:DSW-G5600-CS@wapa.gov

3. APPROVAL TIME: Approval time for submittals shall be in accordance with the “Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work” paragraph.

4. ADDRESS: The Contractor shall transmit specified non-electronic submittals to the following address:

Western Area Power Administration

ATTN: G5600

615 S. 43rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009-5313

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

A. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

Sitework shall be in accordance with Western’s Construction Standard 2.

1. Bidding Schedule item “Gravel Surfacing” includes the following:

a. Provide six-inch-thick gravel surfacing with herbicide, per Western’s Standards, to match the surrounding/existing yard surfacing, for all disturbed area.

2. Bidding Schedule does not contain separate items for the following. Include these items in applicable Bidding Schedule items:

a. Excavations for foundations, structures, and trenches.

b. Placing and compacting earth material and backfill.

c. Disposing of excavated material. Material from excavations not suitable or required for earthwork may be wasted on land owned by Western at points as directed by the COR.

The Contractor shall make arrangements required for disposal of the waste material in an approved landfill.

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

A. GENERAL:

1. MATERIAL: Refer to Western's Standard 3 for the mix design and the items listed below:

a. Cement: Type II cement in accordance with ASTM C 150.

b. Compressive Strength: 4,000 psi at 28-days.

c. Water-Cement Ratio: Net water-cement ratio, exclusive of water absorbed by the aggregates, shall not exceed 0.45 by weight.

d. Type A and D water-reducing and retarding admixtures may be used if approved by the

COR.

e. Use of flyash is required in concrete.

f. Concrete shall have 4-6% entrained air.

2. TEST FOR POTENTIAL REACTIVITY OF SAND AND COARSE AGGREGATE: Perform test for each source to be used by the Contractor. If the tests determine the aggregate(s) to be unsuitable as a concrete aggregate, a suitable source shall be obtained by the Contractor.

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Communication Tower Concrete Foundation” includes the

a. Furnish and install concrete auger foundation for the microwave tower at Sonora

Substation, to include earthwork, formwork, reinforcement, material used in concrete, anchor bolts, nuts and leveling nuts, curing, finishing, joints, and other related work and material needed to complete the concrete construction.

b. Concrete for waveguide bridge support foundation.

c. Location of new concrete foundation center shall be placed approximately five-feet-west of the control building’s northwest corner. Coordinate with the COR prior to final concrete placement.

Measurement for quantities for concrete foundations will be made on the basis of concrete quantities shown on Drawing SON-2876. Regardless of the concrete quantities actually placed, payment will be based on the quantities of concrete shown on the drawing.

2. Bidding Schedule item “Grounding” includes furnishing and installing the new grounding copper wire (minimum size of 4/0 AWG) from the tower and waveguide to the grounding mat.

Locate ground mat and connect groundwire to the mat with exothermic or compression connector. Installation shall be in accordance with Western's Standard Drawing 41-7001, and include ground rod.

Ground Rods: Ground Rods shall be steel, 5/8-inch nominal diameter, and 10-feet-long, with a continuous copper coating of not less than 0.018-inch-thick. Ground rods shall have a conical machined point at one end. Ground rods shall conform with UL Bulletin 467 (ANSI C33.8- 1974). Ground rod should be located 12- to 18-inches from the foundation.

DIVISION 13 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

A. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED DATA:

1. Bidding Schedule does not contain separate items for the following. Include these items in applicable Bidding Schedule items:

a. Environmental Quality Protection includes the following.

(1) Environmental Requirements (Refer to Standard 13.3)

(2) Landscape Preservation (Refer to Standard 13.4)

(3) Preservation of Cultural and Paleontological Resources (Refer to Standard 13.5)

(4) Noxious Weed Control (Refer to Standard 13.6)

(5) Recycled Material Quantities (Refer to Standard 13.7)

(6) Use of Recovered Material and Biobased Material Products (Refer to Standard 13.8)

(7) Disposal of Waste Material (Refer to Standard 13.9)

(8) Contractor’s Liability for Regulated Material Incidents (Refer to Standard 13.10)

(9) Pollutant Spill Prevention, Notification, and Cleanup (Refer to Standard 13.11)

(10) Pesticides (Refer to Standard 13.12)

(11) Treated Wood Utility Poles and Crossarms Recycling or Disposal (Refer to Standard

13.13)

(12) Handling and Management of Asbestos Containing Material (Refer to Standard13.15)

(13) Material with Lead-based Paint (Refer to Standard 13.16)

(14) Removal of Oil-Contaminated Material (Refer to Standard 13.19)

(15) Conservation of Biological Resources (Refer to Standard 13.20)

B. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

1. Biology

a. The Contractor shall participate in an environmental awareness training prior to starting fieldwork.

b. The Contractor shall notify the COR at least one week in advance of any equipment set-up or staging of equipment or materials outside the Sonora Substation fence, so that Western can perform a pre-construction survey for Flat-tail Horned Lizards.

c. The Contractor shall co-ordinate activities with the COR.

d. The Contractor shall avoid a 100-foot-buffer around any Flat-tail Horned Lizard habitat.

2. Cultural Resources

a. In the event of archaeological discoveries or discoveries of human remains during ground disturbing activities, these activities must cease in the immediate vicinity of the discovery and the on-site representative and the COR must be notified immediately. Western’s Environmental personnel will consult with the appropriate State Historic Preservation Office, land manager, and tribes to determine the appropriate course of action.

3. Compliance

4. Prevention of Air Pollution (Refer to Standard 13.14)

a. GENERAL: Ensure that construction activities and the operation of equipment are undertaken to reduce the emission of air pollutants. Submit a copy of permits for construction activities, if required (e.g., “non-attainment” areas, state implementation plans, or Class I air-sheds), from Federal, State, or local agencies to the COR 14-days prior to the start of work.

b. MACHINERY AIR EMISSIONS: The Contractor and Sub-contractor machinery shall have, and shall use, the air emissions control devices required by Federal, State or Local Regulation or ordinance.

c. DUST ABATEMENT: Dust control measures shall apply. The Contractor shall follow the guidelines listed by the Yuma County Air Quality. Refer to http://www.co.yuma.az.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2871. Oil shall not be used as a dust suppressant. Dust suppressants shall be approved by the COR prior to use.

d. ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS (ACBM): It has been determined that asbestos and ACBM are not present in the Sonora Substation Control Building. Western can provide a copy of analytical test results to the Contractor upon request.

5. Prevention of Water Pollution (Refer to Standard 13.17)

a. GENERAL: If the project will disturb greater than one-acre of soil, then the Contractor shall obtain a Storm Water Construction General Permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The Contractor shall submit a Notice of Intent Application and appropriate fees (depending on total surface area disturbed) to ADEQ. Information on stormwater permitting is available on-line at: http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/water/permits/cgp.html

b. If the project will disturb greater than one-acre of soil, the Contractor shall develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that satisfies the conditions of the General Permit (above). The SWPPP shall be kept on-site during construction activities. The SWPPP is site-specific, and shall meet the following conditions:

i. Identifies potential sources of stormwater pollution at the construction site.

ii. Describes practices to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges from the construction site. Reduction of pollutants is often achieved by controlling the volume of stormwater run-off (e.g., taking steps to allow stormwater to infiltrate into the soil).

iii. Identifies procedures the operator will implement to comply with the terms and conditions of a construction General Permit.

The Contractor shall submit copies of permits and plans, approved by the appropriate regulating agencies, to the COR 14-days prior to the start of work.

http://www.co.yuma.az.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2871 http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/water/permits/cgp.html

DIVISION 14 – COMMUNICATION TOWER AND FACILITY

Work related to communication tower and facility shall be in accordance with Western’s Construction

Standard 14. All load carrying members that are bolted should have a minimum of two bolts for each connection. Tube leg shall not be grouted and have drainage path.

1. Connections:

a. General: The length of connection bolts under the head shall be long enough for full thread engagement of a heavy hex nut and either a palnut or MF locknut. Locknuts shall be provided for all bolts. Bolts, nuts, washers, and locknuts required for assembling the material in the field shall be furnished in quantities sufficient to compensate for normal field losses, provided the excess quantities do not exceed two-percent of the actual requirement. All connections shall be designed to minimize eccentricities. For angle shapes, the bolt holes shall be placed as close to the heel of the angle as possible.

b. Bolt-Hole Spacing: Unless otherwise approved, the minimum spacing from center to center of bolt holes shall be as shown in Standard 14.1.3.(12), Table 14-1. Where practical, the spacing shall be not less than three-diameters. Wherever possible, the distance from the center of a bolt to the face of the outstanding leg of an angle or other member shall be such as to permit the use of a socket wrench in tightening the bolt.

c. Distance of Bolt Hole to Edge of Piece: Unless otherwise approved, the distance between the edge of any piece and the center of a bolt hole shall not be less than shown in Standard 14.1.3.(12), Table 14-1.

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

1. Bidding Schedule Item “Install Communication Tower with Fall Arrest System” includes furnishing all necessary material, equipment, and labor:

a. Install the GFE monopole structure, per Drawing SON-2876.

b. Furnish and install fall arrest steel climbing rope, waveguide, waveguide grounding, antenna, and all supporting hardware.

c. Furnish and install a new waveguide bridge with waveguide support. Fasten waveguide bridge to the new tower and the building to provide sufficient support for waveguide.

d. Provide a new waterproof waveguide entry point at the new tower location, remove the building’s metal panels, as necessary, to have a secure installation, and repair the building panel after completion to match the existing finish. Provide all necessary conduits for the installation.

e. Furnish and install a cable safety cling device with manual pass-through cable guides. Use top mount that attaches to a minimum of five (5) ladder rungs, and extends no more than two-feet above ladder rung. Must be attached to the top ladder rung.

2. Bidding Schedule Item “Furnish and Install New Waveguide and Antennas” includes furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, and labor:

a. Furnish and install two (2) six-foot parabolic antennas equivalent to Andrew PL6-71W, and one (1) waveguide dehydrator equivalent to Andrew MT050B-81015. One (1) onto the new GFE monopole at Sonora Substation, and the other onto an existing communication tower at Telegraph Pass microwave site.

b. Furnish and install waveguide/coax ground kits, antennas, antenna mounting and stabilizing hardware, tiebacks/stabilizers, waveguide boots, antenna pipe mount, grounding hardware, groundwire, and copper ground bars with tower mounting bracket.

c. Install new antenna and waveguide at Telegraph Pass on the tower (Drawing TEL 2875, Antenna #8, and Table 14-1 and 14-2). Remove the old antenna and waveguide after cutover (Drawing TEL 2875, Antenna #6, and Table 14-3). Dispose of waveguide coaxial cable. Antenna at Telegraph Pass shall become Western’s property after removal, and stored inside of communication building.

d. Align the antennas, perform the Waveguide Sweep Tests.

e. Install waveguides and other required material from the antennas to the interior of the building, including connectors on both ends of the waveguides. See list of drawings for waveguide terminations inside the building for each location (Drawings SON 3000, SON 4000, SON 7051, TEL T3000B, and TEL 7050A). Provide waveguide hoisting grips at the top of all initial waveguide vertical runs. Project waveguide into the building, as directed by the COR. Provide and install waveguide boots on the interior and exterior waveguide entry panels. Installed antenna and waveguide with connectors shall have a measured minimum return loss of 21dB (maximum VSWR of 1.2). For bidding purposes, assume the height of the waveguide entrance into the building is eight-feet-off-the-ground, and the horizontal run from the tower to the waveguide termination point is 30-feet.

TABLE 14-1

ANTENNA INSTALLATION DATA AT TELEGRAPH PASS

PATH NAME ANTENNA

TYPE

ANTENNA

MODEL

SIZE

(FT)

ELEVATION

(FT) AZIMUTH

SONORA PARABOLIC PL6-71W 6 10 228

TABLE 14-2

ANTENNA INSTALLATION DATA AT SONORA SUB

PATH NAME ANTENNA

TYPE

ANTENNA

MODEL

SIZE

(FT)

ELEVATION

(FT) AZIMUTH

TELEGRAPH

PASS PARABOLIC PL6-71W 6 30 48

TABLE 14-3

ANTENNA REMOVAL DATA AT TELEGRAPH PASS

PATH NAME ANTENNA

TYPE

ANTENNA

MODEL

SIZE

(FT)

ELEVATION

(FT) AZIMUTH

WAPA

SONORA

DATA

YAGI N/A N/A 50 273

DIVISION 15 – DRAWINGS

1. ADDITIONAL COPIES OF DRAWINGS: After Award of contract, Western will furnish the

a. Additional two copies of the Specifications, which include reduced-size drawings.

b. Two B-size drawings 11x17.

c. Two C-size drawings 18x24.

d. Two D-size drawings 24x36.

Message from the Administrator

At Western, we show our commitment to safety every day through the actions we take, the training we offer and the work conditions we provide. We expect the same commitment to safety from each of our Contractors who provide products or services to Western. In performing work for Western, all Contractors must make the right decisions to ensure that the work environment is as safe as possible.

Our Safety Program is based on four points:

Safety procedures or common sense must be applied by each

Federal and Contract employee. Safety should not be set aside to meet a project schedule or for personal convenience.

Employees and Contractors must believe that they have the right and the responsibility to identify and take action to reduce, if not eliminate, hazardous work environments and hazardous work practices.

Managers and Supervisors must lead by example and execute their responsibility to ensure each job is accomplished in a safe and healthy way.

Safety is a personal responsibility. Each individual makes the decision on what action to take to accomplish a task.

By integrating these principles into every task we take, together we can ensure Western is a safe place to work.

Mark A. Gabriel Administrator

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS: