ESBD_File_351542_SOLADD_1_405-24R0000548_913-16.pdf

ADDENDUM OF SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

405-24R0000548

2. ADDENDUM NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03/28/2024

4. ISSUED BY

Department of Public Safety

Procurement and Contract Services

5805 North Lamar Blvd. Bldg. A 1st floor

Austin, Texas 78752

5. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

6. The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 7. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this addendum prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 5 and 8, and returning 3 copies of the addendum; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this addendum on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or e-mail which includes a reference to the solicitation and addendum numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE

RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by e-mail or letter, provided each e-mail or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this addendum, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

7. DESCRIPTION OF ADDENDUM:

1. To incorporate Exhibit F.11_24R0000548_GEO Blueprint

2. To incorporate Exhibit F.12_24R0000548_Goat Creek Tower Specifications

3. To provide answers to submitted questions.

4. To revise the statement of work and incorporate Ice Shield requirements and drawings.

5. To extend the Deadline for DPS to receive Bids from 04/04/2024 until 04/18/2024 by 5:00 PM.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the solicitation, as heretofore changed, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

8a. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

8b. OFFEROR

(Signature of Person Authorized to Sign) Date Signed

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking proposals for the development of one communications radio tower and one shelters/enclosure.

High-level projects requirements are as follows

• Dismantle and Removal of existing 300’ guyed tower and associated antennas and cabling and existing Shelter, located at the Goat Creek tower site 2885 Goat Creek Rd., Kerr County, TX [30°6’56.7” N, 99°11’45.2” W].

• Development of a 350’ self-supporting radio communications tower to be in the median of I-10 in Kerr County [30°6'32.02"N, 99°11'12.93"W]. The tower is intended to support licensed/unlicensed microwave and other radio communications antenna systems and will serve as a radio communications site in planned network radio communications designs.

• Development of a 12’ X 16’ shelter/enclosure that supports a minimum of eight standard communications rack locations. The shelter shall come operational with a New 50 kW Liquid Propane Vapor fueled outdoor generator. The shelter shall include (2) Type II surge suppression as well as an HVAC and lighting system.

The shelter shall comply with the specifications delineated in this RFP.

Tower Specifications

350’ Self Supporting Tower constructed of a combination of both solid Pirod rod truss leg and pipe leg members. Triangular construction.

• Engineering drawings to be sealed by registered Professional Engineer

• Custom foundation design unit base or drilled caisson if soil report is supplied

• Hot dipped galvanized sections and components

• Both Pirod Solid Rod Truss Legs and Tubular Steel construction of leg members

• Bolt on diagonal bracing.

• Tower fabricated in an AISC certified facility.

• Tower assembly hardware

• Horizontal members welded in truss legs and Step bolts on all three legs of the pipe legs to the 7’ width, thence on one leg to the top for climbing.

• (1) Face Mounted Waveguide Ladder with (12) line capacity

• Anchor steel with full-sized template to simultaneously position all anchor bolts

• (1) Tuf Tug cable type safety climb system without both the trolley and the harness

• TIA-G grounding using 21’ FT lightning rod extender

• The upper 80 feet of the tower will be straight with no taper.

• There will be a 3-sided platform attached to the top of the tower (see figure 2)

• TIA-G grounding using 3-21’ FT lightning rod extender

• TXDPS-DRAKE-E2-120VAC-ARMORED-SURGE-SNMP-BDS-BSB-BIS Drake LED Lighting Kit

LED Based Beacon & Power Supply (white & red) LED-B-Hybrid with IR E-2, Dual LED Medium Intensity Light Kit with LED Day/Night mode Top Beacon, Mid-level beacons, brackets, ice shields, interior mounted controller, alarms, photo cell, Armored cable wiring and secured with appropriately sized hangers and bushings, and all necessary mounting hardware IAW AC 70/7460-1M.

Freight

Freight costs with unloading of truck by Contractor to nearest access point to the site, via flatbed tractor trailer.

Wind and Ice Load

90 mph 3-sec gust basic wind speed (no ice) with Structure Class III, Exposure C criteria, and Topographical Category 1 per ANSI/TIA-222-G.

Design tower to not exceed 85% capacity when considering current and future loading

Current and Future Antenna Loading

• 350’ - (1) Comprod 884-70 on (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line

• 350’ - (1) Comprod 884-70 on (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line

• 350’ - (1) Comprod 884-70 on (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line

• 350’ - (1) Troll A-6 Video Downlink antenna with 6 RG-6 coax

• 350’ - (1) 432F83W01T TTA with (1) 1/2” line

• 350’ - (1) dbSpectra 20’ DS7C12P36U-D on (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line

• 350’ - (1) dbSpectra 19’ DS8M15PDDU-D on (1) 6’sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line

• 300’ - (1) Telewave ANT150F2 VHF Omni antenna (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line

• 295’ - (1) Telewave ANT150Y7-WR Yagi antenna with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line

• 250’ - (1) DragonWave 2’ RFMA-1135UH06WS03 with (2) CAT5 Outdoor rated cable

Twist & Sway

Twist and Sway for 4’ diameter 11 GHz dish for 10 db degradation at 60 MPH 3-sec gust Service Wind Speed at dish levels indicated per TIA-222-G.

Shelter / Enclosure Specifications

Construction – Concrete

• Size nominal: 11’6” wide (maximum 12' wide with roof overhang) exterior x 16’ long exterior x 9'2" high interior, one room concrete shelter with an aggregate exterior. Standard construction in accordance with product specifications. The structural loads of the proposed concrete shelter are as follows:

• 200 pounds per square foot distributed floor loading while on foundation

• 100 pounds per square foot distributed roof load

• 150 mph wind load

• Seismic Category D

• 6” thick concrete shelter floor will be covered with light colored industrial grade vinyl tile.

• The interior will be sheathed with 3/4” OSB backed white FRP board and insulated to R-11 in the walls and

R-19 in the ceiling.

The proposed shelter walls will provide a two-hour fire rating and are capable of stopping 30.06 rifle fire per UL752 specifications. The shelter door is not bullet resistant. One (1) 36" wide x 84" high insulated steel exterior door, with tamper-proof hinges, passage style lever handle, deadbolt lockset, hydraulic door closer and fiberglass weather hood.

Power Distribution

• Two (2) 1101-801-1 APEX IMAX 120T MOV/SASD Type 2, 120/240-volt lightning arrestor

• One (1) 60 Amp, 240V enclosed circuit breaker switch for lightning arrestor isolator during maintenance

• One (1) 200 Amp safety switch, 120/240 VAC, single phase, fused, to serve as main utility disconnect.

• One (1) 200 Amp, 10,000 AIC, 120/240 VAC, single phase, 60 Hz, 40 space main breaker, snap-in utility power distribution panel, in a NEMA 1 surface mount enclosure

• Two (2) 200 Amp, 10,000 AIC, 120/240 VAC, single phase, 60 Hz, 40 space main breaker, snap-in technical

UPS power distribution panels, each with a NEMA 1 surface mount enclosure

• Circuit breakers for all installed equipment and customer loads as specified.

• All surface mounted EMT conduit shall have compression fittings.

• Dedicated breakers for tower lights as required.

• One (1) shelter wall penetration to serve as utility power service entry.

• Five (5) 20 Amp specification grade duplex receptacles

• Two (2) 20 Amp specification grade exterior duplex GFI receptacles

• Two (2) ceiling mounted, 20 Amp, 120 VAC duplex receptacles mounted over each equipment rack position.

Each outlet is fed from a dedicated 20 Amp circuit located in one of the UPS Distribution Panels (16 total duplex receptacles ceiling mounted)

• Vendor will supply one (1) emergency stop switch (E-Stop switch) for generator power disconnection.

(installation by others)

UPS

• One (1) 20kVA Eaton 9PXM UPS, 1 Ph+N input/output, featuring 6 minutes of run time at full load with wall mounted Maintenance Bypass switches.

• System startup includes one site trip by an Eaton technician after the UPS has been installed by vendor.

The site trip includes the following services for each UPS: non-powered inspection, UPS electrical and operational checkout, full parts and labor for any remedial work required on the UPS or battery cabinets, and customer operation training. Warranty also includes remedial onsite labor, parts, and travel for the full two-year warranty period. The customer schedules warranty startup at the customers designated time.

• Installation wiring and conduit per manufacturer’s instruction and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code NFPA70.

• Any adjustments or testing at the final destination will be the responsibility of the customer unless otherwise provided for in writing. Vendor will, if requested, arrange to have a factory-authorized representative inspect the UPS system in the factory prior to utility power connection if requested. Any additional charges associated with this inspection will be negotiated separately.

Lighting

• Five (5) four-foot, surface mounted LED light fixtures and switch

• One (1) LED exterior door light with photocell control with switch override

• One (1) emergency light with exit sign and battery backup

HVAC

• Two (2) 3.5-ton (42,000 Btu/hr. ea.), 240-volt, single phase, 11 EER wall mount air conditioning units, with low ambient and compressor anti cycle controls, integral 5 kW resistance heat strips and washable dust filters

• Lead/lag controls allowing approximately equal operating time on each air conditioning unit.

• One (1) humidistat wired to the controller.

Alarm Device Contacts

• The following alarm device contacts will be wired and brought to a location specified by the customer. The alarm wires will be tagged for identification. Unless otherwise stated in this proposal, termination at the customer’s equipment is assumed to be provided by others.

• No provisions for audible, visual, or remote alarm monitoring provided by vendor.

• All alarms will be tagged and terminated on three (3) punch blocks.

• One (1) line voltage smoke detector

• One (1) intrusion alarm switch with form “C” contacts rated .1 Amps at 28 VDC.

• One (1) high temperature alarm wired in controller.

• One (1) low temperature alarm wired in controller.

• One (1) utility power failure alarm

• TVSS alarms: LA#1 & LA#2

• ATS alarms: Normal, Standby

• Generator alarms: Gen Run, Gen Fail, Gen Disable, Gen Low Coolant, Gen Cool Temp Fail, Gen High

Battery Voltage, Gen Low Battery Voltage, Gen Low Fuel

• UPS alarms: External Bypass, Internal Bypass, on Battery, Failure, Low Battery, Summary per UPS

• HVAC failure alarms

• Tower light failure alarms (final connection by others)

Automatic Transfer Switch (Supplied and installed by vendor)

• Manufacturer: Generac

• Model: TX Series

• Application: Utility to Genset

• Ampere Rating: 200

• Voltage: 240 Volt

• Phase: single

• Neutral kit: Included

• Enclosure: NEMA 1

• Programmable alarm relay board

• Two year - manufacturer’s standard warranty

Grounding

• Provisions for the connection of a grounding electrode conductor at the shelter service equipment

• One (1) interior perimeter R-56 ground system consisting of a 2 AWG stranded non-jacketed copper cable, approximately 6 inches below the ceiling.

• One (1) equipment rack ground cable run along the cable ladder; 2 AWG green jacketed.

• One (1) ground buss bar kit with interior and exterior copper ground bars connected through the wall and exterior copper straps with vinyl covers. (the exterior copper straps and vinyl covers need to be installed on site by others)

• All grounding to meet or exceed Motorola R56 standards

Accessories

• One (1) 12 - port/waveguide entry panel with 3" sleeves and protective blank covers

• Twenty-five feet (25') of 24" wide cable ladder/tray

• Six feet (6’) of 6” wide cable ladder mounted to the wall and ceiling

• One (1) 36” x 48” x 3/4" equipment mounting board.

• Two (2) penetrations for tower light power and alarm

• Two (2) telco penetrations

• One (1) portable 10-pound CO2 fire extinguisher

• One (1) portable 20-pound ABC fire extinguisher

• One (1) handheld emergency eye wash station

• One (1) first aid kit

• One (1) service manual

• Ten-year structural and one-year component warranty

Vendor will provide three (3) sets of shelter drawings with each shelter unit order. Typical foundation drawings based upon normal soil conditions are available to support calculations for recommended shelter tie down locations.

All wiring will be installed in surface mounted conduit or wireways if specified and will be in full compliance with ANSI/NFPA-70 - The National Electrical Code, latest revision.

Shelters will be built according to the latest IBC edition and state requirements of which the shelter is residing, local and county codes are not applicable unless otherwise stated.

Compound Fencing Security fencing shall be provided large enough to encompass the Shelter, Tower, Generator, and Fuel tank. A 12’ double gate and a 4’ pedestrian gate at a finished height of 8’ shall be provided. Weatherproof warning signs warning the public of the electromagnetic emission hazards in compliance with R56 requirements shall be furnished and installed. Weatherproof signs shall be furnished and installed that state "No Trespassing". Weatherproof green and white signs shall be furnished and installed displaying ASR registration. These required signage symbols and lettering shall be impervious to weathering, written in English, installed on the exterior of all sides of the main compound perimeter and compound fence gate.

Contractor Responsibilities:

Site Zoning

• Coordinate zoning and permitting of the new tower site such that it is in full compliance with applicable jurisdictional requirements.

Site Engineering

• Prepare site construction drawings showing the layout of various new and existing site components.

• Conduct site walks to collect pertinent information from the sites (e.g., location of Telco, power, existing facilities, etc.).

• Perform a boundary and topographic survey for the property on which the communication site is located or will be located.

• Prepare zoning drawings that can be used to describe the proposed site installation in sufficient detail.

• Prepare record drawings of the site showing the as-built information.

• Perform construction staking around the site to establish reference points for proposed construction.

• Perform NEPA Threshold Screening, including limited literature and records search and brief reporting, as necessary to identify sensitive natural and cultural features referenced in 47 CFR Chapter 1, subsection 1.1307 that may potentially be impacted by the proposed construction activity. This does not include the additional field investigations to document site conditions if it is determined that the proposed communication facility “may have a significant environmental impact” and thus require additional documentation, submittals, or work. Regional Environmental Review (RER) report submittals if required by FEMA have not been included.

Perform Cultural Resource study as needed to identify sensitive historical and archaeological monuments that might be impacted by proposed construction

• Conduct up to 80-foot deep soil boring test at each tower leg, backfill holes with spoils and prepare geotechnical report of soil conditions at locations of the tower foundation.

• Conduct construction inspection of foundation steel prior to pour, materials testing of concrete and field density tests of backfill to ensure quality construction.

• Check tower erection for plumb, linearity and alignment after installation.

• Perform inspection of the site and the work performed by the Contractor to document that the site is built in accordance with the “Site Plans” and document any deviations or violations.

• Prepare, submit and track application for local permit fees (zoning, electrical, building etc.), prepare FAA filings and procure information necessary for filing.

Site Preparation

• Existing tower site must remain fully operational until construction of the new tower and building is fully functional.

• Obtain the permits such as electrical, building, and construction permits, and coordinate any inspections with local authorities that may be needed to complete site development work.

• Provide one-time mobilization costs for the construction crews.

• Perform light clearing of brush, grubbing and disposal of vegetation and shrub growth in the site compound area.

• Grade the site compound and 10-foot path around it to provide a level, solid, undisturbed surface for installation of site components.

• Remove existing fenced compound.

• Supply and install gravel surfacing to a depth of 6 inches, including herbicide treatment and geotextile fabric installation within the fenced in site compound area, and a 3-foot path around the exterior of the fence.

• Provide silt fence around the compound to control soil erosion.

Site Components Installation

• Construct 1 reinforced concrete foundation necessary for a 12-foot x 16-foot shelter.

• Construct 1 concrete slab for 1000 gallon above-ground Liquid Propane (LP) fuel tank at 3000 psi with reinforcing steel necessary for foundations.

• Construct 1 foundation for the 50kW generator with reinforcing steel necessary for foundations.

• Supply and install 1 New prefabricated concrete shelter 12-foot x 16-foot.

• Supply and install 1 New 1000-gallon Liquid Propane (LP) fuel tank(s), fill it with fuel and connect it to the generator with high and low pressure regulators.

• Supply and install 1 New standby Generac power generator (50kW) located within 20 feet of the ATS, including interconnection wiring between the generator, transfer switch, and site electrical service mains. Supply and install a two wire 16 gauge wire from the generator to the radio rack for DPS connection to monitoring system.

• Supply and install 1 120/240-volt, 200-amp, single-phase meter pedestal and hook-up for electrical service by the local utility.

• Provide all trenching, conduit, and cabling necessary for underground hook-up of power to the shelter from nearby utility termination located within 300 cable feet of the shelter.

• Supply and install new Security fencing encompassing the Shelter, Tower, Generator, and Fuel tank. A 12’ double gate and a 4’ pedestrian gate at a finished height of 8’

• Supply and install a perimeter grounding system around the compound and shelter. The ground system is to tie to the fence and all new metal structures within the compound to meet current R56 or equivalent standards.

• Conduct 1 three-point ground resistance test of the site. Should any improvements to grounding system be necessary after ground testing, the cost of such improvements shall be the responsibility of Contractor.

• Supply and install 1 freestanding 24-inch-wide cable/ice bridge from the tower to the shelter (up to 20 linear feet).

• Supply and install coax bulk head grounding bar system, as pictured (see figure 1), to include Polyphaser VUF50NHP-MA for each installed coax entering the shelter intended for all frequencies.

Goat Creek (Kerrville) Main Antenna and Line Installation Vendor supply and install

• 350’ - (1) Comprod 884-70 on (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line DPS Kerrville

• 350’ - (1) Comprod 884-70 on (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line TXDOT

• 350’ - (1) dbSpectra 20’ DS7C12P36U-D on (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line (Trunk)

• 350’ - (1) dbSpectra 19’ DS8M15PDDU-D on (1) 6’sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line (Trunk)

• 350’ - (1) Tower Top Amplifier 432F83W01T ½" coax (Trunk)

• 350’ - (1) Comprod 884-70 on (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line VCALL10

• 300’ - (1) Telewave ANT150F2 VHF Omni antenna (1) 6’ sidearm with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line

TXCALL2D

• 295’ - (1) Telewave ANT150Y7-WR Yagi antenna with (1) AVA6-50 1-1/4” line (Junction Control)

• 250’ - (1) DragonWave 2’ RFMA-1135UH06WS03 with (2) CAT5 Outdoor rated cable

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Decommissioning and Site Cleanup

• Decommission and removal of a 300’ guyed tower. This work shall include removing the perimeter fence, tower structure, tower/guy and guy anchor points, propane tank, shelter, generator and all existing concrete pad foundations. The tower and guy foundations shall be jackhammered to a minimum of 12” below grade and covered with surrounding soil after cutting anchor bolts and any exposed rebar. All scrap metal, tower components & debris shall be hauled away and disposed of at an appropriate recycling or landfill facility. Perform site touch up (fertilize, seed and straw) disturbed areas not covered with gravel after completion of construction work. Landscaping, decorative fencing or any other aesthetic improvement that may be required by local jurisdictions has not been included and will be handled through a negotiated contract change notice.

Solicita�on 405-24R0000548 Statewide Tower replacement Q&A

1. In the RFP it states Risk Category H, that is a TIA revision. We would need to know the category number whether it is 1,2,3 or 4. Normal commercial towers are cat 2, where normally we see public safety towers as cat 4. This makes a big difference in the steel pricing.

Answer: Based on the loca�on and purpose of this communica�ons tower we require CAT III. All other loca�ons expected to be CAT III unless otherwise specified during ini�al site walkdown.

2. Once the contract is awarded, how soon do you expect the contractor to start? Lead �mes on towers and shelters we have seen to be up to a year recently.

Answer: As soon as prac�cal.

3. Does this project have a Buy America or similar requirement(s) to use domes�c products? If so, can you please elaborate on the exact requirements and applicable regula�ons? Some federal acquisi�on laws, for example, provide exemp�ons for fasteners or free-trade-agreement na�ons;

but other laws have stricter requirements.

Answer: DPS prefers domes�c products but it is not a requirement for the project.

4. Are there any submitals or paperwork required in rela�on to the Buy Texas provision?

Specifically, what documenta�on, if any, is required to prove an item (like the tower or shelter) is not available in Texas for comparable prices?

Answer: No documenta�on is required.

5. Is Financial Rating and Solvency Information an applicable required submital for this bid?

Answer: Yes, financial ra�ng and solvency informa�on is required for this solicita�on.

6. Is a HUB Subcontracting Plan applicable for this bid?

Answer: Yes, bidders must submit a completed HUB Subcontrac�ng Plan.

7. Can you specify the size of wire you would like to use for the buried ground ring? While 2 AWG solid �nned is generally considered industry standard, some par�es interpret Motorola R56 language to require larger gauges up to 4/0 stranded �nned, especially when/if emergency services are hosted on a tower.

Answer: All grounding will/must comply with current R56 standards.

8. Can you confirm that it is the contractor's responsibility to conduct the geotechnical boring and analysis?

Answer: For the ini�al Kerrville site, the GEO has been provided with the addendum. For future sites the contractor may or may not be responsible.

9. We understand the DPS intends to provide the geo report from a nearby site for bidding purposes. Can you confirm that a change order would be considered appropriate if/when actual site condi�ons vary from that geo report?

Answer: Yes, that may be considered provided the Geo report is provided to DPS for review.

10. If bidders are to u�lize a geo report that has not yet been provided, could you extend the bid due date in order to provide us adequate �me to develop preliminary designs and provide more compe��ve bids?

Answer: The report will be provided today (03/28/2024). The bid will be extended un�l April 18th.

11. Can you confirm that it is the contractor's responsibility to conduct applicable surveys?

Answer: Yes, if a survey applies.

12. Can you confirm that this project should be exempt from sales tax as the purchaser is a government en�ty?

Answer: Yes, Texas state and local government, their agencies, departments, school districts and other poli�cal subdivisions are exempt from sales taxes by law.

13. Can you clarify which party will be responsible for filing and paying fees for applicable ROW, building, and/or electrical permits?

Answer: Contractor will be responsible where applicable, depending on the site.

14. Can you confirm that the Department of Public Safety will file for FCC Antenna Structure Registra�on with related no�fica�ons and NEPA/NHPA/ESA compliance?

Answer: DPS will provide/file for the Antenna registra�on, if applicable, as well as coordinate with the contractor for any NEPA/NHPA/ESA requirements.

15. Can you confirm which party will be responsible for filing a NOTAM with the FAA to alert aircra� of an unlit tower from the �me the tower height passes 200' eleva�on and when the tower is both powered and lit by contractor-supplied obstruc�on ligh�ng?

Answer: Contractor will coordinate with DPS during tower construc�on to no�fy DPS of the various construc�on heights to comply with the FAA/FCC no�ces/no�fica�ons. DPS will be responsible for filing the NOTAM in coordina�on with the contractor.

16. Does the exis�ng access road need to be improved at all?

Answer: TXDOT owns the property so they will be responsible for any improvements needed for access.

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17. Can you confirm the dimensions requested for the fenced compound (length x width)?

Answer: Es�mated to be 100� x 100� but is as discussed at the site visit, 10 � clearance from any structures, tanks or equipment so the dimensions may vary from site to site.

18. Can you confirm power will be supplied by DPS within 100' feet of the shelter?

Answer: Yes

19. Should the contractor provide an H-Frame and/or meter pedestal for primary power?

Answer: Yes, H frame against the building but not physically atached to the building.

20. Do you have a preference for depth and rock type for the gravel in the compound?

Answer: The SOW shows “Supply and install gravel surfacing to a depth of 6 inches, including herbicide treatment and geotex�le fabric installa�on within the fenced in site compound area, and a 3-foot path around the exterior of the fence.” Spec sheet for fabric minimum requirements below.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET - SPPL PP NP 163

PROPERTY TEST METHOD UNIT VALUE

MECHANICAL warp x we�

GRAB TENSILE

STRENGTH

ASTM D 4632 lbs 90 x 70

GRAB TENSILE

ELONGATION

ASTM D 4632 % Min 12%

MULLEN BURST ASTM D 3786 psi 265

TRAPEZOIDAL

TEAR

ASTM D 4533 lbs 45 x 38

PUNCTURE

STRENGTH

ASTM D 4833 lbs 55

ENDURANCE

UV RESISTANCE , %

RETAINED

ASTM D 4355 % hrs 70% a�er 2500 hrs

HYDRAULICS/ FILTRATIONS

WATER FLOW

RATE

ASTM D 4491 gpl/sq.�² min 12 gpl/sq.�²

PHYSICAL

STANDARD ROLL SIZES width - 3' to 12' length - 250' to 2100' Tolerence in above result will be +/- 10 %

21. Can you confirm the tower does not need to be painted?

Answer: Tower must comply with AC_70_7460_1M.

22. Can you provide the list of interested bidders that atended the pre-bid conference?

Answer: Pursuant to §552.301(c) of the Public Informa�on Act (PIA), the Director has designated the following email address for public informa�on requests: OGC.Webmaster@dps.texas.gov. An email request must be sent directly to that address or through the Department's Public Informa�on Request Page on our public website, found at htps://www.dps.texas.gov/sec�on/general-counsel/public-informa�on-requests.

23. Can you please forward the Geotech report for the new tower founda�on at Kerr, TX loca�on?

Answer: The GEO Report will be provided today (3/28/2024).

24. There are four standoffs at 350� and we wanted to check how the 4th mount will be installed? if we need a face mount to install the fourth the mount?

Answer: There will be a 3-sided pla�orm atached to the top of the tower (see figure 2 of the SOW) there are nine moun�ng loca�ons at 350�.

25. Can we request for the pre-payment for the some of the work? for example the tower manufacture might request advanced payment before releasing the tower.

mailto:OGC.Webmaster@dps.texas.gov https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/general-counsel/public-information-requests

Answer: DPS cannot “pre-pay” for any work. The work must be completed and accepted by the agency before payment can be issued.

26. Are grounding designs to conform to Moto R-56 for Shelter, Tower and Compound?

27. Should contractor quote a "normal soils" R-56 system, vs a site-specific grounding system (based on DPS provided Geo)?

Answer: Site specific R56 system

28. With the u�liza�on of TIA-222 REV H, should risk category III be consider for the tower design?

29. Antenna/Feedline installa�on has a UoM of “day”, should this be “job” instead? If not, how will number of days be decided?

Answer: One Day = 8 hours. This includes travel to job site and work performed.

30. Is contractor required to purchase all cables and antennas? If so, what line on the bid form should “lines and antenna” material costs be included?

Answer: Yes, Contractor is required to provide cables and antennas. Include cost under Line #6 Antenna/Feedline Installa�on

31. Is contractor required to provide all material for current and/or future lines/antennas based on the tower loading sheet?

Answer: Only for the current.

32. Can you provide a list items, if any, to be decommissioned from the site.

Answer: 2- 224 antennas and 7/8 coax, ligh�ng system, 2� microwave dish are known to be on the exis�ng tower.

33. If items are decommissioned, will they be returned to DPS or disposed by the contractor? If returned to DPS, what is the average distance from site to DPS facility?

Answer: Contractor to dispose of tower, line, antennas, ligh�ng system, generator and shelter in coordina�on with DPS.

34. Can you provide a list of deliverables to be submited at the end of the project.

Answer: Please refer to SOW for deliverables.

35. Will any engineering, permi�ng or site acquisi�on tasks be required of the contractor, or will they be handled by others?

Answers: There will be no site acquisi�on by the contractor.

36. What is the DPS spec regarding base and rock for compound?

Answer: 1” to 1 ½ “ washed stone. Sizes can very due to availability and geographic area .

STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION

DPS is seeking a Contractor to provide the following tower Services located at various tower sites throughout the State. DPS will coordinate with the Contractor on the location and type of tower to be decommissioned, and the new‐build design requirements.

Contractor Requirements:

Contractor personnel must be certified climbers in accordance with applicable sections of ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z359, Z490, ANSI 10.48, and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), TIA 222‐ H (or current) and TIA 322. Bidders must confirm that they and/ or their sub-contractors are certified within its response. Upon request, selected Bidder must provide proof of required certifications.

Towers must be constructed in accordance with TIA 222‐H ( Telecommunications Industry Association 222‐H or current) with appropriate risk category.

Tower lighting kits must follow FAA circular AC 70/7460‐1M (or current).

Contractor acknowledges and agrees that Contractor is fully responsible to DPS or Site Owner or other third parties for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors and any other persons performing work on behalf of Contractor per the Contract.

Contractor must warranty all work performed for a minimum of 13 months after final acceptance by

DPS.

New Tower Requirements:

• TIA-222 Rev & Risk Category- this should be Rev H, Risk category, specified upon design requirements.

• Height-350 ft, or as specified by location.

• Type – SST (Self Supporting Tower)

• Equipment Loading Scenario- See attached tower loading sheet

• Tower Capacity- Shall be 85% or greater at full load

• DPS will specify Site name, address, and coordinates

• Shelter requirements:

o Concrete, 12 ft x 16 ft. (sample attached) o New or refurbished (sample attached) o Concrete pad required (TBD on site location) o See attached building configuration drawing sample attached for rack configuration.

• Generator Requirements:

o Generac Protector series 48 kw 120/240V 1 phase 60HZ or equivalent.

o Must be new

• Propane Tank Requirements:

o 1,000 gallon capacity o Plumbing installation with dual regulators.

High pressure at the tank and low pressure at the generator with sediment trap.

• Line/Antenna material requirements:

o Provision and installation of antennas & dishes per DPS build requirements per tower loading sheet.

o Provision of cables, cable management, and mounts. All cabling must be secured and managed via snap-in hangers and clips per DPS build requirements.

o Use of preprinted tags secured to the coax at the connector and grounding to the polyphaser as pictured and specified in DPS build requirements.

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• Electrical Requirements:

o 200amp and underground to the shelter, if possible.

o DPS will coordinate any necessary service upgrades.

o Shelter will require an external 50amp connection with interlock for trailered generator connection in the event of an onsite generator failure.

• Ice bridge: Free standing 24” wide, between Shelter and tower.

• Ice Shield: The Ice Shield shall cover the roof of the shelter and extend coverage over the AC units.

• Tower lighting and type: E1 – Drake Lighting with armored cable.

• Site fencing requirements: 6’-8’ (8ft with center rail between post and barbed wired at top) tall Security fencing must be provided large enough to encompass the Shelter, Tower, Generator, and Fuel tank with 10 feet of clearance between fence and structures and equipment. A 12’ double gate must be provided for ingress and egress.

• Provide rock & weed barrier based on interior site dimensions.

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• Land clearing to be provided upon request to prepare site for tower, shelter, generator, and fuel tank installation.

• Removal of all construction debris, including but not limited to tower, shelter, generator, fuel tank, land clearing, fence installation debris, etc.

o Current site tower decommissioning to be provided upon request.

Foundation below grade cutoff.

Decommission and removal of existing tower, shelter, generator, fuel tank, upon request.

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INFORMATION CONTAINED

HEREIN FOR ANY REASON

OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY

AUTHORIZED BY FIBREBOND

CORPORATION IS STRICTLY

PROHIBITED. THESE

DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN

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UNDERSTANDING THAT

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OTHERWISE OBTAINING

POSSESSION OF THEM WILL

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31-JAN-2024

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R56 GROUNDING REQUIRED - USE STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE2.

UL486A LISTED AND TINNED WEAVER CLAMPS

#2 AWG STRANDED BARE

CEILING VIEW, GROUNDING

COPPER WIRE

AIR GAP

WIRE TO PANEL BOARD

#2 AWG GREEN STRANDED

CABLE TRAY

#6 AWG GREEN TO

#2 AWG GREEN

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#2 AWG GREEN

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