Attachment 8.pdf

FA466126Q0031 – MUNS Vindicator

Questions and Answers

*Please Reference Appendix for Attachments referred to in the Answer sections.

7 CES Questions:

1. Please confirm availability of dedicated 120VAC, 20A branch circuits at each bunker/structure for IDS equipment.

If not available, Please describe how the existing Monaco IDS is currently powered at each location.

120/240V available. Panels have space for an additional 20A breaker to be installed.

Reference Attachment 1 - Picture A for Panel Type at 9142, 9143.

Reference Attachment 2 - Picture B for Panel Type at 9129,9130,9131,9132,9133,9139.

2. For the new conduit, are the existing roadways to be crossed concrete or asphalt?

Existing roadways to be crossed are asphalt. Refer to attached asphalt pavement, utility trench repairing section.

3. Can a map of gas lines be provided? No gas line within the work area per site plan provided. Water main line shown in attached drawings.

Attachment 3 – Water Main Layout

4. Dig permit? Dig permits will be obtained through 7th CES. Refer to attached specification section 00 01 03 Utilities for requirements.

Attachment 4 – Digging Permit Doc

*Please ignore highlighted numbering.

5. What are the specific requirements for compaction testing on this project?

Trench backfill should be compacted to 85% standard proctor (ASTM D698) for trenching in soil. 95% modified proctor (ASTM 1557) for trenching in pavement.

Attachment 5 – Utility Trench Pavement Repair Section

7 CS Questions:

1. Please provide run lengths for Fiber (Drawings)

Actual lengths will need to be confirmed by contractors prior to ordering supplies.

Estimating total run from tie-in to furthest structure being approx. 4500ft

2. Are conduit runs reusable? Have they been inspected? Check compound used.

The intent is to reuse some existing conduit; contractor will need to determine if it is usable

3. All conduit 4” to the building from manhole on? Or different sizes at different point?

New conduit will be 4”, the existing conduit is 4”

4. Does the conduit need to go to the front w/o coming back into the back?

Engineer will determine where to make entrance into the building. Preferably reusing existing entrances into the buildings

5. Can you provide a utility map? I can only provide telecommunication utility lines, CE will need to provide electrical/water/etc. maps

6. Do manholes need to be incased in concrete? Is this mentioned in the

DAFMAN?

I am not aware of any requirement to encase a manhole in concrete. The manhole we are requesting needs to be a concrete casted manhole. Handholes do not require encasement.

7. Fiber running to all buildings on Super Structure row?

The plan is to run 72 strand to the easternmost superstructure and terminate into a FODP. 6 strand patch cables will then be run into the remaining superstructures from the FODP as MUNS requires them.

8. How many fibers to each bids? Single mod?

6 strands to each structure is the plan, 2 are required, and 4 will be backup.

9. Verify existing lines and requirements for fiber to be installed

Contractor that is awarded the contract will accomplish this, we are not equipped to do so.

10. Verify handholes and locations This is provided in the Attachment 6 – Drawings on the solicitation post.

11. Are current drawings realistic or just a scenario representation of a loop?

Scenario, contractor will be responsible to engineer the solution and get accurate measurements.

12. Existing conduit size from manholes to building?

4”

13. Any copper comm that is existing will remain or all pulled out?

It will all need to be removed as part of this project

14. Not required to run fiber to BDOC? No, from fiber tie-in point to the munitions structures.

15. 360 Pictures inside manholes See Attachment - 6 for 360 pictures of the manhole located next to the superstructures.

The manhole located next to the 30 row buildings was filled with so much water, could not see under water.

16. Verify amount of: Sand-Conduit-Sand Contractor will determine this based on industry best practices

17. Verify which manholes tying into picture of H0016-1

The attached drawing shows what handholes/manholes tie into H0016-1

18. NIST Compliant? Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

19. At the fiber tie-in point, are we splicing or terminating on a fiber panel? If splicing, to what type/ strand count fiber cable?

Terminating on FODP, 96 and 72 strand (168 total strands) single mode fiber.

20. How many fiber strands are leaving the tie-in point to support these buildings and how many strands drop off at each building? Single-mode or multimode (OM3, OM4)?

96 and 72 strand (168 total strands) single mode fiber.

21. Engineers will determine need for additional handhole/pullboxes once contract is awarded

Engineers will determine this once contract is awarded. There aren’t any existing fiber patch panels in any of the munitions structures

22. On Attachment 6, what is a “Projected PB”? Is this a pull box or splice point? Both?

Pull box. 12 strands will run from MH to the pullbox and then split into 2, 6 strand cables that will run into the munitions structures.

Bldg 9132 and 9129 will have 6 strand running from MH to the structure

23. Boring vs Trenching. Will boring be acceptable?

Boring is acceptable.

24. Trax celling or Fiber Trax. Is this acceptable for installing the fiber lines?

From the CS perspective, it is technically acceptable, however using it in the superstructures may cause issues. May need to transition to the conduit that is in place since it runs the length of the superstructures

25. What is the distance of the trenching/boring?

Approx 2812ft. Contractor must verify all measurements before ordering supplies.

26. What are the locations of trenching, manholes and hand holes?

See attachment 6 from the original solicitation post. The two existing manholes are already marked on the map. There are two (2) existing hand holes that are located by the fiber tie-in point. Trenching would follow the suggested paths in attachment 6 – Drawings document from the solicitation.

27. Would handholes be adequate instead of creating another manhole?

Yes.

28. Can the communication boxes outside the building be unwelded?

As long as it doesn’t cut into the concrete, yes.

29. Can Mule Tape and Maxout Pockets be used?

Yes, they are required.

30. What tier are the handholes required to be?

Industry standard for handholes.

31. What are the specifications for the new hand holes and manholes and pull boxes?

a. Sizes

b. Materials

c. Cover Types

d. Ring specifications

MH: 8’x6’x6’ – concrete – industry standard cover and ring HH: 2’x2’x2’ – concrete – industry standard cover and ring PB sizing will be dependent on the size of splice case inside it. Industry standard materials

32. How many fiber optics strands are required at each facility?

33. Fiber strands for this contract-use:

* Optical connector type: LC, SC, ST etc.

* Service-loop length inside the enclosure due to space/room (design issue)

LC connectors

Service loops will be 50ft

34. Spare fiber strands:

* will they be terminated with connectors?

Terminated into an FODP

*and what type of connectors if connectors are installed?

35. What type of optical fiber connector is used at the office and the MUNS?

LC

36. Is it necessary to have a media converter in each enclosure?

* will there be a designated one by the government?

All installation must follow the instructions listed in the SOW.

if required, media converter must be TAA and DISA compliant

37. Who is responsible for CISCO data switch programming in the office at Bldg 9120, if any? (Such as Comm SQ or the Contractor)

Contractor will need to program the switch

38. Are there existing junction boxes in MUNS building protected with tamper switch?

No

39. If a tamper switch is installed in a junction-box for BMS/PIR, can the tamper switch be Daisey-chained with sensor (PIR/BMS) tamper switch if technically possible?

If technically possible and required, yes

40. Is a tamper switch to be installed in the junction box? Depending on the design allowed, this will increase the number of sensor points in design and may impact the number of Vindicator panels to be installed (likely 2 panels) as the Vindicator V3 or 1500T has a limited # of input sensor points. And also, additional cable and EMT installation may incur.

Yes, a tamper switch is to be installed in the junction box.

41. Media Converter Is it assumed that a media converter (optical fiber to copper) is to reside in a panel enclosure for fiber connection to the panel?

Yes it would reside inside each facility

42. Is a full IA compliant network solution required for each facility?

I.E. a DISA approved TAA compliant network switch in each facility? Or are TAA compliant media converter(s)

Media converters are acceptable – 7CS is indifferent on how the solution is engineered.

If it is easier/more cost effective to place one switch in the facility then that should be the solution. DISA/TAA compliance is mandatory.

acceptable in lieu of a switch in each of the outlying facilities?

43. For the super structures, would the government prefer that all future/spare fiber optic strands be pulled into B9143 or left in the manhole outside the Super Structures? We are concerned about future fiber installations in conduits where existing fiber is installed

All fiber from 72 strand cable for the super structures will be pulled into bldg. 9143 and terminated into a FODP inside bldg. 9143

44. What is the required width for the road trenches?

Industry standard

45. Is there a minimum width requirement for the trenching on the asphalt areas?

Industry standard

46. How many locations require routing under a fence, and what is the required burial depth for these specific crossings?

None

47. There is a 600-foot distance between Building 9129 and Building 9143.

Can you confirm if a handhole is required along this run, or can it be omitted?

Not required

48. SOW calls for 36” depth with sand bedding and fill around 4” pipes

a. Any areas where we will need to trench at deeper depths?

b. Any requirement to concrete encase these new pipes?

A. no B. under roads

49. Is it permissible to drill directionally instead of trench?

Yes

7 SFS Questions:

1. Existing IDS Headend, What is the current Vindicator IDS headend version deployed at Dyess AFB (e.g., V3/VCC/SAW version and revision level)?

Version 4.5 R2 VE 15

2. Is the headend centrally located at the BDOC, and is this project intended to integrate into that existing system?

Yes, the headend is located at the BDOC (bldg. 5013).

3. In addition to the BDOC, are there any other locations currently receiving IDS alarm activity (e.g., alternate control rooms, satellite monitoring stations, or external command centers)?

If so, please provide:

* Number of monitoring locations

* Type of monitoring (full control vs.

alarm annunciation only)

* Method of distribution (e.g., networked clients, alarm forwarding, etc.)

BDOC (bldg.5013) is the only location.

4. Does the existing IDS headend have sufficient capacity to support the additional facilities included in this scope, or should expansion of the headend infrastructure be included?

No it does not. An additional headend has been requested.

5. Backup battery. How long does it need to sustain in case of power failure?

DoDM 5100.76 6g requires 8 hours of power from the protected independent backup source. Security Forces: AFA4S GENADMIN 9.13.1 requires 8hrs also.

6. What Windows version does the head-end run on? (i.e., Windows 7, Windows 10?

Windows 10

7. What firmware version are used on V5 panels: IDS, ACS?

IDS and ACS

8. Who is in charge of doing the programming for the Vindicator’s on base?

Contractor who did install

9. What clearance level is required on whom to install Vindicator devices?

No security clearance level is required to install Vindicator devices because no classified information will be shared.

10. Does the contractor's scope include programming and configuration of the Vindicator server and command-and-control suite at the BDOC?

Yes

11. Are the sirens indicators tied into the lights? 9 wires tied into the IDS panel box.

No

12. Do any duress alarms need to be added?

Yes

13. Duress code for the reader:

* There is no local duress code that is stored in the A/D keypad?

* BDOC/Vindicator system will control the duress codes?

Duress codes will be made for all individuals when installation is complete.

Keypad duress codes are controlled within the units.

14. There are PIRs installed already, and they do not look like one in the CMD list. Can they be re-used or have to be replaced with the one in the CMD list?

They can not be reused, they will need to be replaced with ones in the CMD list.

15. Super structures: PIR has a sensor and tamper switch, and there are existing junction boxes installed by the PIR in the super structures.

May the tamper switch of PIR be Daisey-chained with the junction box tamper switch (no matter if it is existing or newly installed) by local regulation for this project? If this design is allowed, no new cable installation may not be necessary.

As long as each tamper will annunciate.

16. There are BMS’s installed, and they do not look like one in the CMD list. Can they be re-used or

They can not be reused, they will need to be replaced with ones in the CMD list.

have to be replaced with the one in the CMD list?

17. Does the BMS have a sensor and tamper switch, and their existing junction boxes installed by the

BMS?

Yes

18. Should a tamper switch be installed in a j-box inside buildings?

Yes

19. Respond/Repair time during warranty period:

If there is an issue, what is the response time?

If there is an issue, what is the allowable repair hours/days response time?

Response time:

Catastrophic Failures PL1/PL2: 1hr:

(continuous running clock) PL3/PL4: 12hrs:

(continuous running clock) Major Malfunction: PL1/PL2: 1hr:

(continuous running clock) PL3: M-F: 12 hrs (excluding fed holidays) PL4: 24hrs (excluding fed holidays) Partial Failure: PL1-4: M-F: 24hrs excluding weekends/fed holidays

Repair time:

CF:PL1-3: 12hrs/PL4:24hrs (continuous running clock) MM: PL1&2: 12hrs (continuous running clock) PL3: 12hrs (excluding weekends/Fed holidays PL4: 24hrs (excluding weekends/Fed holidays) PF: PL1-4: 24hrs (excluding weekends/Fed holidays)

For everything that’s excluding weekends/federal holidays:

repairs/response will happen the next duty day.

Business hours: 0700-1600 (4pm)

20. Please confirm the Government intends this installation to comply with DoDM 5100.76 and the applicable ESS criteria in UFC 4- 021-02 and UFGS 28 10 05.

I concur.

Based on those references, the Offeror understands the required tamper architecture and supervision topology to include electronically monitored line supervision for IDS circuits, alarm initiation on circuit opening, closing, shorting, or grounding, and tamper alarming/supervision of applicable IDS enclosures, cabinets, housings, boxes, fittings, raceways, and tampered junction boxes associated with the installation. Please confirm concurrence with this basis of design, or identify any project-specific deviations.

7 MUNS Questions:

1. Is everything to be installed required to be intrinsically safe?

Yes

2. Which buildings have and do not have IDS?

Have – 9129, 9130, 9131, 9132, 9142, Do NOT have – 9134, 9135

3. Are manholes going to be lockdowns?

Yes, these WILL need lockdown manholes.

4. Will there be any sensor-protection for the manholes and hand holes to be used or installed?

No

5. Laydown yard? Will it be available and specified?

Yes, Laydown will be in the MSA, West, across Blind Alley, of building 9129

6. Can power tools be used inside the MUNS buildings in any situation, no matter if ammunition exists inside, or not? Or will ammunitions be moved out of the building while work is underway to mitigate risk?

Battery tools are authorized for use in explosive structures. Electric tools are not and MUNS will have to empty the structure of explosive assets. This must be scheduled according to the SOW.

7. Can battery-powered lighting devices be used during installation?

Yes

8. Can a scissor-lift be used for PIR/BMS installation?

Yes, if clearance issues exist, please schedule the building to be emptied according to the SOW.

9. Can we do extended work outside of normal duty hours?

Plan schedules around the business hours instructed in the SOW. We cannot guarantee extended work hours will be available.

10. Field devices & quantities, Please provide IDS device counts per facility, including:

* Balanced Magnetic Switches (BMS)

* Motion detectors

* Duress devices

* Total IDS input points

Please refer to requirements identified in UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS). Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

11. Confirm the number of monitored openings (e.g., entry doors) per structure.

2 doors on buildings 9129 – 9135 and 4 doors on buildings 9142 and 9143.

12. What is required as a pathway to and within each building?

No specific pathway is required, however no new penetrations can be made to the structures, and routing will not contact rear or sides of any igloo. Conduit may be attached to the front face(s) of the structures, but only existing penetrations can be used.

13. Can existing boxes that encase the Monaco security system continue to be used?

Yes, if they meet standards outlined in DoDM5100.76_DAFMAN31-101V2 Attachment 4, DoDM5100.76_DAFMAN31- 101V2_AFGSCSUP Attachment 4, and UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS). Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

14. Assumption is that all the power is working in the MUNS, is the AC

These facilities do not have back up power.

power for this new Vindicator installation backed up by a generator in the base?

15. Will there be an Arm/Disarm reader, BMS, or PIR that needs to be installed?

Please refer to requirements identified in UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and the SOW. Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

16. Do the rear doors of the super structures open?

Yes all doors open.

17. For Small “30 Row” structures, 2 BMS’s are installed in each building.

Alarm:

Assuming ICD 705 is not applied in this contract, can these 2 BMS sensors be Daisey-chained by local regulation for this project to make one (1) alarm point instead of two

(2) alarm points?

Tamper:

Assuming ICD 705 not applied in this contract, can these 2 BMS tampers and J-box tampers (if there is/will be) be daisy-chained to make one (1) alarm input points instead of two (2) alarm input points (alarm and tamper can still be programmed as separate entity)?

Please refer to requirements identified in UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS). Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

7 CS - ICD 705 applies where SCI is processed or stored. 7CS is unaware of classification levels of munitions. If ICD 705 is not applied then that is acceptable.

18. Super structures:

There are 4 doors at each super structure with one (1) BMS installed on each door: total four (4) BMS’s for a structure.

Assuming ICD 705 is not applied, can the 2 BMS sensors be daisey-chained to make one (1) alarm point instead of 2 alarm points?

Assuming ICD 705 is not applied, can these 2 BMS tampers and J-Box

Please refer to requirements identified in UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS). Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

7 CS - see answer to Q 19 tampers (if there is/ will be) be Daisey-chained to use one (1) alarm input instead of two (2) alarm inputs; there will still be two (2) alarm points to be programmed: one alarm point for the alarm and the other for the tamper? If allowed, this design will reduce cable installation and saving the alarm input points, maybe resulting the number of panels installation.

19. For the existing security system enclosures, 30 Row, they do not have a lock installed. Does the government have a lock in mind they would like to use? If that is the case, could you provide model information?

Superstructures:

If the existing enclosure is re-used, the superstructures do have locked enclosures. Will the government use the existing lock? And does they key exist on government hand?

Or will a brand new lock need to be installed?

Please refer to requirements identified in UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS). Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

7 CS - use new locks, whatever is suitable to protect the box.

20. There was an existing inner enclosure that could not open during the site survey. If there is a power supply and power distribution unit inside:

Can they be reused if possible?

If the existing enclosure is reused, it is assumed the enclosure to be equipped with associated parts as a typical Vindicator enclosure such as:

1. Enclosure Tamper

2. Power Supply

3. Power distribution unit

4. Surge Protector

5. Backup Batteries

6. Enclosure lock

Please refer to requirements identified in UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS). Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

7 CS - Not sure what is inside them, new power supplies and distribution units must be provided and used.

21. Are we excluding Building 9123 and Building B124 for this proposal?

Buildings 9123 & 9124 will have fiber run to the structures, however will not get IDS systems.

22. If an outlying facility requires more than one Vindicator panel, is it preferred to use additional TAA Media converters (if allowed) and consume extra strands of fiber, or to utilize a TAA DISA approved switch and minimize fiber consumption.

Please refer to requirements identified in UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS). Contractors should follow all applicable industry standards for safety and security.

7 CS – if required a switch would be preferred to minimize fiber consumption

23. Will the contractor be required to seed the trenched areas?

Yes

24. Will traffic control be required? If so, are there specific guidelines or permits we need to secure?

Through traffic for munitions movements must be allowed to continue however these are not public traffic routes and do not need treated as such as long as 7 MUNS personnel are not impeded in daily operational movements.

25. Are there any restricted areas or access limitations we need to be aware of for the OSP (Outside Plant) scope of work?

The entire MSA is a controlled area.

26. The SOW mentions potential “after-hours” work. Can you clarify what tasks need to be handled after hours?

7 MUNS has no defined after-hours tasks at this time. However real-world long-term operations or conflicts may drive base posture changes that require contractors to work outside of normal duty hours.

27. Are water and dump stations available for us on site, or do we need to plan other options?

There is very limited water inside the MSA and no available dumping locations. Other plans for both should be made.

28. Please confirm the exact point at which the contractor’s scope ends at Bldg. 9120 and identify all contractor-furnished network components, optics, patching, and configuration required up to that handoff point.

Outlined in the SOW.

29. Will the Government transition existing equipment from the current wall-mounted cabinet into any contractor-furnished cabinet or rack?

7 CS – owned networking equipment will be transitioned by the 7CS, contractor owned equipment will either be moved by the contractor

7 CONS:

1. Does the government want all trenching and fiber installation costs to be reflected in CLIN 0003? Or is it preferred to have the applicable fiber and trenching costs associated with each option CLIN show in their respective CLINS?

Correct, all fiber and trenching and fiber installation costs will be reflected in CLIN 0003. Fiber is going to run to all the buildings that are listed in the SOW & “Drawings” document provided. (Bldgs 9123, 9124, 9129, 9130, 9131, 9132, 9135, 9142 and 9143) The actual Vindicator for the other buildings in the other options of the contract won’t be installed until awarded.

2. Please reconcile SOW paragraphs 6.2.1, 13.2, and 34, and confirm whether the required Vindicator-certified technician may be a direct employee of the prime contractor, in lieu of a separate Honeywell employee or Honeywell company representative, provided that the named individual holds current Honeywell Vindicator VCC, ACS, and IDS certifications.

Done. To clarify, 6.2.1 was correct. You must have the Honeywell VCC, ACS, and IDS Certifications. They DO NOT necessarily need to be working for Honeywell.

3. Please confirm whether the required Honeywell Vindicator VCC, ACS, and IDS certifications must be current at the time of proposal submission and remain valid through the proposed installation, programming, testing, final certification, and acceptance period.

Yes.

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Attachment 2

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Attachment 3

Water Main Layout

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Attachment 4 Digging Permit Document

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Section 00 01 03 Dyess AFB, Texas

UTILITIES

Utilities – Section 00 01 03 - page 1 of 4

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. SCOPE: This section covers identification, interruption and use of utilities.

2. IDENTIFICATION: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT KNOW THE EXACT LOCATION OF

UTILITIES IN THE WORK AREA. Accordingly, the Contractor shall be SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for locating and marking the exact location of all existing utilities within the contract work area prior to any excavating, trenching, backfilling or disturbance. The Contractor is SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for any and all damage to existing utilities in the contract work area. Upon request by the Contractor, the Government shall furnish all available information in its possession concerning utilities in the contract work area.

However, the accuracy of the information provided by the Government is not guaranteed and is only intended to provide some measure of assistance to the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer as-built drawings clearly identifying the exact location of all utilities identified in the work area prior to project final inspection.

2.1 Contractor must initiate a Work Clearance Request AF Form 103 (digging permit) from 7 CES/ CEPM a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of any construction work. Excavation is not authorized without issuance of a completed and approved AF Form 103. After initial issue, it is the Contractor's responsibility to keep the Work Clearance Request coordinated and up-to-date/current through the remainder of the contract. Contractor shall mark their proposed digging locations with white spray paint PRIOR to submitting AF Form 103 for all utility digging/trenching, any building additions /expansions, new construction building foundations, etc. It is also the contractor’s responsibility to maintain the government markings / flags throughout the construction process. Contractor shall mark existing utilities identified by the government with 2” wooden stakes with multicolored (match utility color) whiskers 4” to 6” in length; maintain stakes for the project duration.

The government field markings of utilities are not guaranteed & the contractor is required to physically locate the utility & avoid damaging. This is typically accomplished with a “pot hole machine” and is the sole responsibility of the contractor.

2.2 Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any communication device shall be coordinated in advance with 7 CS/SCOIT at 696-8065. Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any Cable TV device shall be also be coordinated in advance with 7 CS/SCOIT (ask for the NCOIC of Cable TV) at 696-2400.

Communications and Cable TV devices to remain shall be protected as required when work proximity dictates.

2.3 Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any fire protection device or intrusion detection systems shall be coordinated in advance with 7 CES/CEOFE at 696-5184. Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any security system should be coordinated with 7 SFS/S5C at 696-8523.

2.4 Exposed Existing Utilities: When existing utilities to remain are exposed, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer and 7 CES Geobase Shop to survey any exposed utility line or feature below the surface. In addition, when new utility lines are installed or constructed, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer and 7 CES Geobase Shop to survey all utility features below the surface. The Contracting Officer and 7 CES Geobase Shop must be contacted 5 days prior to the utility lines being back-filled. 7 CES Geobase Shop may be contacted at 325-696-5630. The Contractor will be responsible for any additional costs for exposing new utility lines that have not been surveyed by 7 CES Geobase Shop.

Utilities – Section 00 01 03 - page 2 of 4

3. INTERRUPTIONS:

3.1 Planned Utility Outages: The Contractor shall coordinate all requests for utility outages with the Contracting Officer in writing twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to date of requested outage. Water, gas, steam, sewer and electrical outages shall be held to a maximum duration of 2 hours unless otherwise approved in writing. See Contractor Request for Utility Outage included in this Section.

3.2 Unplanned Utility Outages (Accidental Disruption of Utilities): In the event of accidental disruption of any utility, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting officer of the unplanned outage. The Contractor shall immediately take every reasonable step to repair the damage in a manner acceptable to the Government and will restore the utility to full use as soon as practicable. If the Contractor so desires, and the Government agrees, the Government may complete necessary repairs to the damaged utility and withhold from payments due to the Contractor the necessary amount to defray all costs associated with the repair of the utility.

4. USE: All reasonable quantities of existing utilities will be made available to the Contractor without charge. Any temporary connections or lines required shall be installed, maintained, and removed at the Contractor's expense. Any damage associated with the use of these utilities shall be repaired and/or replaced in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer at Contractor's expense. See Contractor Request for Use of Dyess AFB Fire Hydrants included in this Section.

Utilities – Section 00 01 03 - page 3 of 4

The following information must be prepared and forwarded, on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, to the CO for approval and coordination with Civil Engineering.

Request For Utility Outage

From: __________________________________________________________________

Contract No:__________________Description and Location of Contract: __________

Date of Outage Requested:___________Type of Outage:_________________________

Location Affected by Outage:

Description of Work to be performed and Other Utilities Affected:

Requested Civil Engineer Support:

Date:_______________ Time:________________________

Type of Support:

Electrical X-5184_______ Water X-4481__________________

Access X-4155_________ Road Closure X-4155____________

Alarms X-5195_________ Fire Dept Standby X-2486________

Duration of Outage: Start:_____ Completed:____________________

Signature:

Contractor Representative: Date:

Utilities – Section 00 01 03 - page 4 of 4

Contractor Request for Use of Dyess AFB Fire Hydrants.

The following information must be prepared and forwarded, on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, to the Contracting Officer for approval and coordination with Civil Engineering’s Fire Department and Utilities PRIOR TO THE USE of Base fire hydrants.

Proposed Hydrant Number:_______________

Project Title & FNWZ ___________________________________________________Building:_______

1. The ____________________________ Company requests the use of fire hydrant number above for the purpose of ______________________________________ used in the performance of the contract to ___________________________. Period of hydrant use will be from _______________ to _____________ dates. This form shall be resubmitted for approval 15 days prior to expiration of above dates if an extension is required. I understand approval is contingent on all of the following:

a. The company providing a suitable connection with a Class III Back Flow Preventer (reduced pressure principle device) and screw type globe valve to be attached to the hydrant. The connection will be 2- 1/2" National Standard fire thread. The backflow device and valve shall be installed prior to hydrant use & properly supported with adjustable jack stands to prevent damage to fire hydrant threads.

b. Call the CE Customer Service for certification of your backflow device PRIOR TO INSTALLATION at 325-696-4154. Non-compliant devices will be removed without notice. Backflow devices must be certified/recertified every 365 days.

c. Backflow preventers shall be installed with the vent facing down & at least 12" clearance below the unit.

Contractor shall leave the connection in place during approval period.

d. Insuring the hydrant is fully opened and left in that position during approval period, except in periods of freezing weather. Prior to opening hydrant after freezing weather, backflow device must be fully drained.

If backflow device is removed from the hydrant, it must be RECERTIFIED prior to reuse.

e. Insuring an approved fire hydrant wrench is used to open/close the hydrant. Insuring all servicing from the hydrant is done at the top of the vehicle or tank. No bottom servicing will be permitted. Using no quick opening valves causing excess water hammer in the main.

f. Discontinue hydrant use if there is any hydrant malfunction or leakage from underground and immediately report the issue to the Fire Department, 325-696-2486.

g. For emergency purposes or noncompliance with the above items, the backflow device may be removed by the government. Contractor shall be responsible of coordinating with the Water Shop prior to Contractor reinstallation.

2. I understand and agree that __________________________(Company) assumes full responsibility for any damage to the hydrant, water mains, adjacent grounds, vegetation, buildings, or streets resulting from hydrant use.

(Contractor Name) (Contractor Signature) (Date)

(CE Water Shop Approval)

(Dyess Fire Department Approval)

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Attachment 5 Utility Trench Pavement Repair Section

SUBTITUDE FLOWABLE FILL

WITH BACKFILL COMPACTED

TO 95% MODIFIED PROCTOR

(ASTM 1557)

Attachment 6 360 Photos of Manholes