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STATEMENT OF WORK

CROSSWALK LIGHTS

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, MT

23 August 2019

SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Provide all items, articles, materials, operations, or methods listed, mentioned or scheduled on the drawings and/or as specified herein, including all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary and required for completion of the scope of this project.

1.2 SUMMARY OF WORK

1.2.1 The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials to install a new crosswalk sign and lighted bollard system, manufactured by Howard Industries, model PCSS, or equal item. This will include all trenching, electrical conduit, conductor, connections, components, programming and a 5 year warranty against all defects, reprogramming and any issues that arise with the crosswalk. The contractor shall install crosswalk system according to the manufacturer’s directions. Asphalt and/or concrete paving or sidewalk finishing may be required to complete installation. Perform tests on crosswalk system to correct any deficiency and ensure system performs to manufacturer’s specifications.

1.2.1.1 Crosswalk shall have two (2) motion activated bollards installed. Bollards shall be installed one on each side of the crosswalk and shall be approx. 6 feet or higher in height and 1 foot in width. “XING” or “CROSSWALK”, or similar verbiage, shall be visible in large six or eight inch letters on the sides facing motor vehicle traffic. Motion activating flashing lights must activate when a pedestrian walks within sensing range.

All lighting shall be within ADA compliance. Lights shall be approximately three fourths of an inch in width Crosswalk bollards shall have functionality in all lighting and weather conditions, including but not limited to: dawn, daylight, dusk, and nighttime.

1.2.1.2 System will be powered from existing electrical panel at the intersection of

Statement of Work – INSTALL ELECTRICAL CROSSWALK BUILDING 635

Goddard Drive and Recreation Drive using spare 20A-1P breaker. Install approximately 250 feet of new 1” Sch 40 PVC conduit and #8 THHN conductor to first bollard.

Conduit must be minimum 18” deep with metallic indicator tape placed 6” above conduit in the trench. Cut concrete and refinish as required for matching. Concrete with 4,000 PSI compressive strength or greater to be used. Bore under any roadways or driveways that are in the path of trenching.

1.2.1.3 The contractor will bore across Goddard Drive from first bollard to second bollard to install both control and power lines at a minimum 18” deep. Install two (2) ¾” Sch 40 PVC conduits, one (1) power (#12 THHN) and one (1) controls circuit (wire type per manufacturer installation instructions).

1.2.1.4 Contractor shall provide all training and documentation for troubleshooting and maintenance to the base CE squadron.

1.2.2 The Contractor shall legally dispose of all waste and materials removed during installation to a refuse location off-base.

1.2.3 The Contractor shall submit a detailed report of work accomplished. The Contractor shall provide all documentation and inspections in accordance with State and Federal requirements.

1.2.4 Work shall be conducted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations.

1.3 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Equipment shall be installed with comparable capability as the Howard Industries Pedestrian Crossing Safety System (PCSS), or equal, with no overhead requirements.

1.4 RESERVED

1.5 GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

1.5.1 The Government will supply the following materials: none.

1.5.2 The Government will be responsible for removal of all auxiliary equipment that would impede project execution by the Contractor.

1.6 UTILITIES

1.6.1 All reasonable quantities of utilities will be made available from existing utilities to the

Contractor without charge. Any temporary connection or lines that may be required will be installed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor at his own expense and in such a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Removal of such connections or lines will be accomplished prior to final acceptance of the construction.

1.6.2 The Contractor shall provide any necessary portable power.

1.7 CONTINUED USE OF FACILITIES

1.7.1 Buildings, structures, facilities, and utilities will continue in use by the Government during this contract.

1.7.2 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least three (3) days prior when a no-work condition will occur for more than one day by the Contractor or sub-contractors.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION NEAR UTILITY SYSTEMS

1.8.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for processing his own Work Clearance Request

(AF Form 103), commonly known as a "Digging Permit," and coordinating with Government inspectors as required. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all coordination signatures for the permit. The approved permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days. Detailed permit procedures and guidelines shall be provided to the Contractor during the Pre-performance Conference.

1.8.2 The Contractor shall mark all excavations he will do, at least three (3) workdays prior to needing existing utilities marked by the Government.

1.8.3 It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to make all requests for locates and utility marking by the private sector. NOTE: Private companies supply numerous utilities and services on Malmstrom Air Force Base. The AF Form 103 does NOT address coordination with private companies. Requests for locates by private firms shall be performed by the Contractor in accordance with State of Montana and Federal regulations.

1.8.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all utility markings. TO THE

MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, ELIMINATE PERMANENT MARKINGS ON

PAVEMENT AND CURBS. Location marks shall be removed after 14 calendar days if not used. All markings shall be accomplished with water-based chalk (Aervoe Pacific Inc. 1-800-227-0196 or equal). No paints will be used.

1.8.5 Digging within three (3) feet of buried communications cables, environmental monitoring wells, electrical cables, irrigation systems, and gas lines shall be performed by hand digging until the utility is exposed. The Project Inspector shall be notified three (3) days prior to digging within a three (3) foot area near the subject utility. A representative from communications (Telco) must be present during excavation of communications cables. The cable/piping routes must be marked prior to excavation in the area. Once the subject utility is exposed, mechanical excavation may be used if there is no chance of damage occurring to the cable or piping system.

1.8.6 The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage to a marked or identified utility by excavation procedures.

1.9 WORK SCHEDULE

1.9.1 Working hours for the Contractor shall normally be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and

4:30 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Federal Holidays, and when the base is officially closed by the base commander.

1.9.2 The Contractor is not required to provide routine service on the following Recognized

Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. NOTE: Normally, if the holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on the Friday prior. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on the Monday after.

1.9.3 If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than described above, additional

Government inspection forces may be required. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer three (3) days in advance of his intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces when the Contracting Officer determines that they are reasonably available. If such inspection forces are reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, adjustments to the contract price may be made periodically as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.10 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall have all required work and tests completed no later than 45 days After Date of Contract.

SECTION 2

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

2.1 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall have a valid Contractor’s License, or hire sub-contractors with a valid Contractor’s License with the State of Montana Contractors Licensing Board.

2.2 CONTRACTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and equipment necessary to accomplish the contract work. Power equipment shall be equipped with safety and noise limiting devices. The equipment shall be in a safe and efficient operating condition.

2.2.2 The Contractor shall not park vehicles in the project area during non-working hours. A designated parking area for vehicles and equipment will be provided. Vehicles will not be allowed on lawns or sidewalks without prior written approval.

2.2.3 All Contractor vehicles and equipment will be clearly marked with the company name.

2.2.4 Truckload Limits: The following load limits shall apply to all Contractor-operated equipment on this project:

April 1 to June 1 350 #/inch width of tire All Other Times 400 #/inch width of tire

2.3 HOUSEKEEPING AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES

2.3.1 The Contractor must maintain the Contractor assigned areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The Contractor shall remove trash from all the work areas, store all flammables in an approved flammable storage container, and ensure the area is left in an orderly manner at the end of the workday.

2.3.2 The Contractor’s employees may use the nearest sanitary facilities available to the project site. The Contractor shall not use facilities in controlled or restricted areas in accordance with security requirements.

2.3.3 Waste generated by the Contractor in performance of the services specified in this contract shall be disposed of by the Contractor off base in compliance with State and Local ordinances, including hazardous materials in which proper disposal instructions shall be complied with. All trash, debris, and refuse caused by the project shall be removed and disposed of, and shall be deposited in an approved receptacle or container furnished by the Contractor. The project site shall be cleaned at the end of each workday.

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, AND HEALTH

2.4.1 The Contractor shall comply with all existing Occupational Safety and Health Act

(OSHA) standards of safety at all times in the performance of this contract. Hazards to the safe use of the premises due to the Contractor's work and/or equipment shall be suitably marked at all times. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic ways shall be kept clear and unobstructed.

2.4.2 The Contractor shall immediately report any and all injuries and damage involving

Contractor, his employees, Air Force civilian, or military personnel to the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) and the Wing Safety Office.

2.4.3 The Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist Government personnel in any

Government investigation of the mishap, until released by the mishap investigative authority through the Contracting Officer. Safety personnel shall have the right, at any time, to investigate and report all mishaps involving Air Force personnel and property.

The Contracting Officer and Contractor Safety Representative may accompany Air Force mishap investigation personnel, but may not release information regarding the mishap without written approval from the Air Force Safety investigating official or senior installation commander.

2.4.4 The Contractor shall maintain records of Contractor employee’s occupational injuries, illnesses, and other related activities as required.

2.4.5 The Contractor shall comply with the highest degree of environmental protection or safety practices where any disagreements between requirements may exist.

2.4.6 The Contractor shall be liable and responsible for determining and maintaining compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws or regulations.

2.4.7 The Contractor shall be liable and responsible for the reporting and clean-up of any hazardous chemical discharge or spills resulting from Contractor negligence.

2.4.8 The Contractor shall be liable and responsible for all costs resulting from non-compliance, whether accidental or intended. This includes any fines or corrective actions assessed by any regulatory or governing agency due to the actions or omissions of the Contractor in carrying out his duties.

2.5 FIRE PREVENTION

The Contractor shall establish and implement procedures to ensure careful handling and storage of flammable and combustible products in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 30 and National Fire Codes.

2.6 ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) AWARENESS TRAINING

In accordance with AFI 10-245, Anti-terrorism (AT), the Government will ensure that AT level-1 awareness training is offered to all Contractors. The objective of the training is to provide personnel with requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant and enable employment of AT tactics, techniques, and procedures.

SECTION 3

ADMINSTRATION AND INSPECTION

3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS

All records, documents, and associated papers provided by the Government and generated during the period of this contract shall become Government property and will remain in place upon contract termination or completion. During the period of the contract, records, documents, and associated papers shall be available for review.

3.2 INSPECTION

3.2.1 The 341st Civil Engineer Squadron will provide a Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) to verify accomplishment of work. The QAE will be the spokesman for compliance with base standards. Controversies between the QAE and the Contractor will be resolved by the Contracting Officer. If, for some reason, a change in the primary or alternate QAE is required, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall coordinate Contractor activities with the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall notify the QAE of their estimated work completion date at least three (3) days in advance, to verify accomplishment of work and receive Contractor work report. Any deficiencies found shall be rectified by the Contractor and the Contractor shall inform the QAE upon completion.