RFP Atch 3 Seed Project SOW QSEU 23-0118 Repair Lighting Protection System (LPS).pdf

Statement of Work (SOW) Project Number: QSEU 23-0118 Project Title: Repair Lightning Protection System (LPS), Multi-Facilities 25 June 2024

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. B1107 - Rocket Test Cell Shop

1.1.1. Facility designed for on-line storage and maintenance of 2.75 inch rockets and AIM 9 missiles in direct support of the combat mission.

1.1.2. The Rocket Test Cell Shop, B1107, is in the Munitions Storage Area (MSA). The MSA area is a controlled access area that requires an escort to enter and perform work. The Contractor and all personnel will be required to sign in at the walk-up window B1111. Once all personnel are signed in an escort will be assigned. No entry will be allowed without an escort.

1.1.3. This project is to repair and upgrade the LPS for the Rocket Test Cell Shop.

1.1.4. Due to the recent inspection and analysis, the repairs/upgrades to the current LPS will be required to be brought up to current Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements.

1.2. B1108 – Missile Assembly Shop

1.2.1. This facility is associated with short range attack missiles (SRAM) and provides for the transferring and preparing of missiles for operational use. It is also used for performing organizational level maintenance involving component and subsystem replacement.

1.2.2. The Missile Assembly Shop, B1108, is in the MSA. The MSA area is a controlled access area that requires an escort to enter and perform work. The Contractor and all personnel will be required to sign in at the walk-up window B1111. Once all personnel are signed in an escort will be assigned. No entry will be allowed without an escort.

1.2.3. This project is to repair and upgrade the LPS for the Missile Assembly Shop.

1.2.4. Due to the recent inspection and analysis, the repairs/upgrades to the current LPS will be required to be brought up to current UFC and NFPA requirements.

1.3. B1109 – Conventional Munitions Shop

1.3.1. This facility is used to perform maintenance operations including assembly, disassembly, corrosion control, testing and troubleshooting, repair, and time compliance technical orders (TCTO) on conventional munitions systems such as general purpose and guided bombs, aircraft cannon ammunition, countermeasures, rockets, associated training components and containers.

It also supports electrical testing and the evaluation of individual components and associated

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Attachment 3 systems. The maintenance facility consists of drive-through work bays, office space, tool room, a training and ready room, and latrines.

1.3.2. The Conventional Munitions Shop, B1107, is in the MSA. The MSA area is a controlled access area that requires an escort to enter and perform work. The Contractor and all personnel will be required to sign in at the walk-up window B1111. Once all personnel are signed in an escort will be assigned. No entry will be allowed without an escort.

1.3.3. This project is to repair and upgrade the LPS for the Conventional Munitions Shop.

1.3.4. Due to the recent inspection and analysis, the repairs/upgrades to the current LPS will be required to be brought up to current UFC and NFPA requirements.

1.4. B1121 – Ancillary Explosives Facility

1.4.1. Facility designed for storage of ancillary explosives. This designation may be applied to concrete pads, revetments, and facilities such as classification yard, holding yard, inspection station, in interchange yard, loading dock, ready explosives facility and bomb preload station.

1.4.2. The Ancillary Explosives Facility, B1121, is in the MSA. The MSA area is a controlled access area that requires an escort to enter and perform work. The Contractor and all personnel will be required to sign in at the walk-up window B1111. Once all personnel are signed in an escort will be assigned. No entry will be allowed without an escort.

1.4.3. This project is to repair and upgrade the LPS for the Ancillary Explosives Facility.

1.4.4. Due to the recent inspection and analysis, the repairs/upgrades to the current LPS will be required to be brought up to current UFC and NFPA requirements.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. The required work includes the principal features listed below. The outline of principal features does not limit the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish all plant, labor, equipment, materials and transportation to result in a complete, usable facility.

2.2. Conduct all work in accordance with the contract specifications, all applicable codes, and the construction drawings, details, NFPA 90 and all applicable current UFCs.

2.3. The Contractor shall follow all Green Procurement mandates and submittal requirements.

The Government requires the use of recycled and recovered materials, bio-based products, energy and water saving products, and environmentally preferable products.

2.4. Dispose of all waste generated by this project according to all applicable regulations.

2.5. Work area(s) will be cleaned, secure, and all lights turned off at the end of each workday.

2.6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times by personnel on site, including hard hats, steel-toed work shoes, gloves, or as required for the task being performed.

All site personnel will wear identification badges and all vehicles/equipment must be properly marked with Contractor’s identification.

2.7. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify site conditions, measurements, quantities, and materials needed to complete this project including revisions to the scope of work to the extent possible prior to submitting a proposal.

2.8. See the submittal schedule for required submittals. Other submittals required per specifications may apply.

2.9. This is not a Design/Build (D/B) project.

3. PROJECT SCOPE

3.1. The Contractor will demolish and properly dispose of the existing LPS as described in paragraph 9 Project Requirements.

3.2. The Contractor will furnish and install the new LPS as described in paragraph 9 Project Requirements.

3.3. The Contractor shall perform/provide all testing/training as described in paragraph 9 Project Requirements.

3.4. The Contractor shall coordinate the work schedule to minimize interruptions to the daily operations of the facility and its mission.

3.5. The Contractor shall, in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Engineering Manual EM-385 1-1, make safe all areas where construction activities are being performed.

3.6. The MSA area is a controlled access area that requires an escort to enter and perform work.

3.7. The new LPS will require a master label Underwriter Laboratories (UL) certification.

4. SITE RESTRICTIONS

4.1. Request For Entry

4.1.1. The Contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the Installation Commander and/or the agency occupying the space where work is to be performed, including any necessary security clearances.

4.1.2. Prior to mobilization the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer or authorized representative a list of personnel requiring authority to work on Moody AFB.

4.1.3. The list shall be kept current and the Contracting Officer or authorized representative notified as to any changes on the list.

4.2. Controlled Access Areas

4.2.1. If the location of the work to be performed under this contract is a “controlled access area”, access to the area by Contractor personnel will be in accordance with existing Moody AFB and/or Air Force Air Combat Command regulations.

4.3. Passes And Badges

4.3.1. Contractor employees requiring entrance to unrestricted and/or restricted base areas will be required to execute the necessary forms to enter these areas through the Base Contracting Office.

4.3.2. Prior to submission of final invoice, the Contractor will be required to show evidence to the Contracting Officer that all temporary passes and restricted area badges issued to personnel have been turned in.

4.3.3. Final payment will not be issued until all base passes or badges have been received in the designated office.

4.3.4. The Contractor is responsible to turn in all security passes and badges from any employee whose employment is terminated.

4.4. Photographs of all aircraft and/or munitions is strictly forbidden.

4.5. The facilities will be occupied during the course of construction.

5. KEY PERSONNEL

5.1. Project Manager

5.1.1. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and alternates who shall act for the Contractor when the primary is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer as a part of the Management Plan.

5.1.1.1. The Project Manager shall have experience in the management of Government, commercial, or industrial construction and renovation projects, involving all of the following different disciplines: architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical.

5.1.1.2. The Project Manager and designated alternates shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract with no dollar amount restrictions.

5.1.1.3. The Project Manager shall be available by cellular telephone during normal duty hours.

5.1.1.4. During normal duty hours, the Project Manager or designated alternate shall be available to meet on the installation with Government personnel within one hour.

5.1.1.5. After normal duty hours, the Project Manager shall be available to meet on the installation within two hours from the time of notification for emergency or urgent situations.

5.2. Superintendent

5.2.1. The Contractor shall provide a Superintendent dedicated to the work being accomplished.

This person shall be able to answer all questions pertaining to the work being accomplished. The name of this person shall be designated to the Contracting Officer. If the person changes, the Contracting Officer shall be notified.

5.2.2. Due to the security requirements directly related to this project, the Superintendent will be required to be on-site at all times when work is being performed.

5.2.2.1. The Superintendent shall possess experience in an appropriate field for the job being supervised.

5.2.2.2. The Superintendent shall be available by cellular telephone during normal duty hours.

5.3. Lead Craftsmen/Tradesmen

5.3.1. Lead Craftsmen/Tradesmen in standard trades must be certified or licensed at the journeyman level (or equivalent for non-standard trades).

5.4. Quality Control Officer

5.4.1. The Quality Control Officer shall have experience in the area of construction quality control.

5.4.2. The Quality Control Officer shall manage the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

5.4.3. This person shall have the authority to direct Contractor personnel to correct construction deficiencies.

5.5. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

5.5.1. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor.

5.5.2. The Contractor Quality Control (QC) person can be the SSHO on this project.

5.5.3. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall be always on-site when work of any kind is being performed.

5.5.4. The SSHO shall meet the following requirements:

5.5.4.1. A minimum of 3 years safety work on similar project.

5.5.4.2. 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last 3 years.

5.5.4.3. 40-hour EM-385 1-1 construction safety certification within last 3 years.

5.6. Competent Person for Fall Protection.

5.6.1. The Contractor shall provide a certified person who is capable of identifying hazardous or dangerous conditions in the personal fall arrest system or any component thereof, as well as their application and use with related equipment, and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate the hazards of falling.

5.6.2. The name of this person shall be designated to the Contracting Officer.

5.6.3. If the person changes, the Contracting Officer shall be notified.

6. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

6.1. The Contractor shall ensure that employees have current and valid professional certifications and licenses as stated in the accepted Contractor’s Management Plan prior to starting work.

7. MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1. The Contractor shall create and submit, a Management Plan prior to the start of construction.

7.2. This plan shall then be continually maintained throughout the life of the contract by all successful bidders and resubmitted whenever changes in key personnel are made.

7.3. The Management Plan shall include a position description for all personnel, required minimum qualifications, required job experience (with examples) and specify what positions are being accomplished by Subcontractors.

7.4. A complete organizational chart shall also be submitted and kept current as part of the management plan.

7.5. This plan shall be submitted in a three-ring binder and shall contain all requirements.

7.6. The binder shall have a cover sheet that includes the solicitation number, subsequent contract number, Contractor name, address, and business phone number.

7.7. All listed requirements shall be included.

7.8. The contents of the binder shall be fully tabulated and a table of contents will be used.

7.9. The Contractor’s organizational approach shall provide (as applicable) project management, project engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD) support, project design, site superintendence, safe working environments, quality control, environmental management, subcontract purchasing and administration, and general office administration.

8. QUALITY CONTROL

8.1. The Contractor shall establish, maintain, and implement a complete Quality Control Plan to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified prior to the start of construction. This plan shall then be continually maintained throughout the life of the contract by all successful bidders and resubmitted whenever changes are made or upon request.

8.1.1. The Quality Control Plan shall identify:

8.1.1.1. Personnel, procedures, instructions, tests, forms, and records to be used.

8.1.1.2. The person within the Contractor’s organization identified as the Quality Control Officer.

8.1.1.3. The authority and responsibilities of all the quality control personnel.

8.1.1.4. Procedures for reviewing and approving all shop drawings, product data samples or other submittals before submission to the Contracting Officer. Include procedures for obtaining field measurements.

8.1.1.5. Method of documenting quality control operation, inspection, and testing of both prime and subcontract work including samples of proposed forms.

8.1.1.6. Method of documenting and tracking deficiencies including responsibilities and procedures for correcting deficiencies.

8.2. COORDINATION MEETINGS

8.2.1. Initial Quality Meeting.

8.2.1.1. After the pre-construction conference, before issuance of the task order under this contract the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer and Civil Engineering Representative and discuss the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

8.2.1.2. The purpose of this meeting, is to develop a mutual understanding of the system details to be developed, including the forms for recording quality control operations, control activities, testing, administration of the system for both on site and off site work, and the interrelationship of Contractor's management and control with the Government's quality assurance.

8.2.1.3. Minutes of the meeting shall be prepared by the Contractor and signed by both the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. The minutes shall become a part of the contract file.

8.2.1.4. There may be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings and/or address deficiencies in the quality control system or procedures that may require corrective action by the Contractor.

8.2.2. Interface with Government Inspectors.

8.2.2.1. The Quality Control Officer may request meetings with the Government to discuss quality issues when they arise.

8.2.2.2. The Government reserves the right to conduct quality meetings at its discretion.

8.2.2.3. These records shall be available to Government personnel upon request.

8.3. QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION

8.3.1. The Contractor shall maintain current records (daily construction logs) providing documented evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed.

8.3.2. These records shall be provided to the Contracting Officer daily.

8.3.3. These records shall include the work of Subcontractors and suppliers and shall be on a form acceptable to the Contracting Officer that includes, as a minimum, the following information:

8.3.3.1. Contractor/Subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

8.3.3.2. Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.

8.3.3.3. Visitors (including inspectors) on site each day.

8.3.3.4. Test and/or control activities performed with results and references to specifications/ drawings requirements. List deficiencies noted along with corrective action.

8.3.3.5. Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or corrective actions.

8.3.3.6. Instructions given/received and conflicts in plans and/or specifications.

8.3.4. These records shall indicate a description of trades working on the project; the number of personnel working; weather conditions encountered; and any delays encountered.

8.3.5. These records shall cover both conforming and deficient features and shall include a statement that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract.

8.3.6. These records shall be available to Government personnel upon request.

9. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

9.1. Contractor to provide a construction schedule for approval/coordination prior to Notice to Proceed. The construction schedule shall detail the Definable Features of Work as required to complete the required work as per specification section 01 32 01.00 10 Project Schedule.

9.2. B1107 - Rocket Test Cell Shop

9.2.1. Demolition (project specification section 02 41 00 Demolition)

9.2.1.1. Demo and dispose of all existing overhead grounding conductors (as required per note 1). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.2.1.2. Demo and dispose of all existing air terminals and air terminal bases (as required per note 2). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.2.1.3. Demo and dispose of all existing down-conductors (as required per note 3). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.2.1.4. Demo and dispose of existing counterpoise conductor (as required per note 5). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.2.1.5. Demo and dispose of all existing grounding rods and test wells (as required per note 5).

Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.2.1.6. Existing poles and support pole guys wires are to remain in place (as required per note 6). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.2.1.7. Saw-cut and dispose of existing concrete/asphalt to install new counterpoise from existing pole #1 to new pole #5 to existing pole #2 (as required per note 5). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above. Patch/repair as required.

9.2.1.8. Saw-cut and dispose of existing concrete/asphalt as required to install new ground rods and test wells. Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations. Patch/repair as required.

9.2.1.9. Any and all other demolition/prep work as may be required to allow for the installation of the new LPS.

9.2.2. New Work

9.2.2.1. Above Grade (see design drawings sheet E-2)

9.2.2.1.1. Provide and install two (2) new poles #5 and #6 to include new guy wires (as required per notes 4 and 5). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 33 71 01 Overhead Transmission and Distribution.

9.2.2.1.2. Provide and install new 2ft ½” diameter copper air terminals and bases (as required per note 6). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 2.2 subpar 2.2.1.

9.2.2.1.3. Provide and install new 8” Pipe Bollards (as required per note 18). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 05 50 13 par 3.8.

9.2.2.1.4. Provide and install new Catenary Wire system (as required per notes 11 through 17).

Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1.2.

9.2.2.1.5. Provide and install new Down Conductors (as required per notes 7 through 10). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.3.

9.2.2.2. Below Grade (see design drawings sheet E-3)

9.2.2.2.1. Provide and install new Grounding Electrodes and Grounding Test Wells (as required per notes 4, 7, 8 and 9). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.4.

9.2.2.2.2. Complete all Ground Connections (as required per notes 7 through 9). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.3.

9.2.2.2.3. Provide and install new Counterpoise Conductor (as required per notes 5, 6 and 10).

Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.5.

9.2.3. Testing

9.2.3.1. Perform and log required testing on each grounding electrode to ensure resistance to ground is 25 ohms or less prior to any connection. Test to be performed as per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.4 subpar 3.4.2.

9.2.3.2. Perform and log required LPS testing to ensure continuity of 1 ohm or less. Test to be performed as per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.4 subpar 3.4.1.

9.2.4. The Contractor shall, in accordance with OSHA and the EM-385 1-1, make safe all areas underneath overhead work.

9.2.5. Any and other work that may be required to install a complete and usable system.

9.2.6. The Contractor shall provide a UL Master Label certificate as per project specifications 26 41 00 par 1.4 subpar 1.4.2.

9.3. B1108 - Missile Assembly Shop

9.3.1. Demolition (project specification section 02 41 00 Demolition)

9.3.1.1. Demo and dispose of all existing overhead grounding conductors(as required per note 1). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.3.1.2. Demo and dispose of all existing air terminals and air terminal bases (as required per note 2). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.3.1.3. Demo and dispose of all existing down-conductors (as required per note 3). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.3.1.4. Demo and dispose of existing counterpoise conductor (as required per note 4). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above. Patch/ repair as required.

9.3.1.5. Demo and dispose of all existing grounding rods and test wells (as required per note 5).

Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.3.1.6. Existing poles and support pole guys wires are to remain in place (as required per note 6). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.3.1.7. Saw-cut and dispose of existing concrete/asphalt as required to install new ground rods and test wells. Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations. Patch/repair as required.

9.3.1.8. Any and all other demolition/prep work as may be required to allow for the installation of the new LPS.

9.3.2. New Work

9.3.2.1. Above Grade (see design drawings sheet E-2)

9.3.2.1.1. Provide and install one (1) new pole #6 to include new guy wires (as required per notes 4 and 5). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 33 71 01 Overhead Transmission and Distribution.

9.3.2.1.2. Provide and install new 2ft ½” diameter copper air terminals and bases (as required per note 6). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 2.2 subpar 2.2.1.

9.3.2.1.3. Provide and install new 8” Pipe Bollards (as required per note 18). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 05 50 13 par 3.8.

9.3.2.1.4. Provide and install new Catenary Wire system (as required per notes 11 through 17).

Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.2.

9.3.2.1.5. Provide and install new Down Conductors (as required per notes 7 through 10). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.3.

9.3.2.2. Below Grade (see design drawings sheet E-3)

9.3.2.2.1. Provide and install new Grounding Electrodes and Grounding Test Wells (as required per notes 4, 7, 8 and 9). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.4.

9.3.2.2.2. Complete all Ground Connections (as required per notes 7 through 9). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 2.2 subpar 2.2.1 and par 3.1 subpar 3.1.4.

9.3.2.2.3. Provide and install new Counterpoise Conductor (as required per notes 5, 6, 7 and 10).

Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.5.

9.3.3. Testing

9.3.3.1. Perform and log required testing on each grounding electrode to ensure resistance to ground is 25 ohms or less prior to any connection. Test to be performed as per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.4 subpar 3.4.2.

9.3.3.2. Perform and log required LPS testing to ensure continuity of 1 ohm or less. Test to be performed as per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.4 subpar 3.4.1.

9.3.4. The Contractor shall, in accordance with OSHA and the EM-385 1-1, make safe all areas underneath overhead work.

9.3.5. Any and other work that may be required to install a complete and usable system.

9.3.6. The Contractor shall provide a UL Master Label certificate as per project specifications 26 41 00 par 1.4 subpar 1.4.2.

9.4. B1109 – Conventional Munitions Shop

9.4.1. Demolition (project specification section 02 41 00 Demolition)

9.4.1.1. Demo and dispose of all existing overhead grounding conductors (as required per note 1). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.4.1.2. Demo and dispose of all existing air terminals and air terminal bases (as required per note 2). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.4.1.3. Demo and dispose of all existing down-conductors (as required per note 3). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.4.1.4. Demo and dispose of existing counterpoise conductor (as required per note 4). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above. Patch/ repair as required.

9.4.1.5. Demo and dispose of all existing grounding rods and test wells (as required per note 5).

Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.4.1.6. Existing poles and support pole guys wires are to remain in place (as required per note 6). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.4.1.7. Saw-cut and dispose of existing concrete/asphalt as required to install new ground rods and test wells. Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations. Patch/repair as required.

9.4.1.8. Any and all other demolition/prep work as may be required to allow for the installation of the new LPS.

9.4.2. New Work

9.4.2.1. Above Grade (see design drawings sheet E-2)

9.4.2.1.1. Provide and install two (2) new poles #5 and #6 to include new guy wires (as required per notes 4 and 5). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 33 71 01 Overhead Transmission and Distribution.

9.4.2.1.2. Provide and install new 2ft ½” diameter copper air terminals and bases (as required per note 6). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 2.2 subpar 2.2.1.

9.4.2.1.3. Provide and install new 8” Pipe Bollards (as required per note 18). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 05 50 13 par 3.8.

9.4.2.1.4. Provide and install new Catenary Wire system (as required per notes 11 through 17).

Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1.1.

9.4.2.1.5. Provide and install new Down Conductors (as required per notes 7 through 10). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.3.

9.4.2.2. Below Grade (see design drawings sheet E-3)

9.4.2.2.1. Provide and install new Grounding Electrodes and Grounding Test Wells (as required per notes 4, 7, 8 and 9). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.4.

9.4.2.2.2. Complete all Ground Connections (as required per notes 7 through 9). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.4.

9.4.2.2.3. Provide and install new Counterpoise Conductor (as required per notes 5, 6, 7 and 10).

Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.5.

9.4.3. Testing

9.4.3.1. Perform and log required testing on each grounding electrode to ensure resistance to ground is 25 ohms or less prior to any connection. Test to be performed as per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.4 subpar 3.4.2.

9.4.3.2. Perform and log required LPS testing to ensure continuity of 1 ohm or less. Test to be performed as per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.4 subpar 3.4.1.

9.4.3.3. The Contractor shall, in accordance with OSHA and the EM-385 1-1, make safe all areas underneath overhead work.

9.4.4. Any and other work that may be required to install a complete and usable system.

9.4.5. The Contractor shall provide a UL Master Label certificate as per project specifications 26 41 00 par 1.4 subpar 1.4.2.

9.5. B1121 – Ancillary Explosives Facility

9.5.1. Demolition (project specification section 02 41 00 Demolition)

9.5.1.1. Demo and dispose of all existing overhead grounding conductors (as required per note 1).

Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.5.1.2. Demo and dispose of all existing air terminals and air terminal bases (as required per note 2). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.5.1.3. Demo and dispose of all existing down-conductors (as required per note 3). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.5.1.4. Demo and dispose of existing counterpoise conductor (as required per note 4). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above. Patch/ repair as required.

9.5.1.5. Demo and dispose of all existing grounding rods and test wells (as required per note 5).

Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.5.1.6. Existing poles and support pole guys wires are to remain in place (as required per note 6). Refer to sheet E-1 of the design drawings for approximate locations and note listed above.

9.5.1.7. Saw-cut and dispose of existing concrete/asphalt as required to install new ground rods and test wells. Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations. Patch/repair as required.

9.5.1.8. Any and all other demolition/prep work as may be required to allow for the installation of the new LPS.

9.5.2. New Work

9.5.2.1. Above Grade (see design drawings sheet E-2)

9.5.2.1.1. Provide and install new 2ft ½” diameter copper air terminals and bases (as required per note 6). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 2.2 subpar 2.2.1.

9.5.2.1.2. Provide and install new Catenary Wire system (as required per notes 11 through 23).

Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1.1.

9.5.2.1.3. Provide and install new Down Conductors (as required per notes 7 through 10). Refer to sheet E-2 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.3.

9.5.2.2. Below Grade (see design drawings sheet E-3)

9.5.2.2.1. Provide and install new Grounding Electrodes and Grounding Test Wells (as required per notes 5, 8, 9 and 10). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.4.

9.5.2.2.2. Complete all Ground Connections (as required per notes 7 through 9). Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.4.

9.5.2.2.3. Provide and install new Counterpoise Conductor (as required per notes 5 through 11).

Refer to sheet E-3 of the design drawings for approximate locations and notes listed above. As per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.1 subpar 3.1.5.

9.5.3. Testing

9.5.3.1. Perform and log required testing on each grounding electrode to ensure resistance to ground is 25 ohms or less prior to any connection. Test to be performed as per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.4 subpar 3.4.2.

9.5.3.2. Perform and log required LPS testing to ensure continuity of 1 ohm or less. Test to be performed as per project specifications section 26 41 00 par 3.4 subpar 3.4.1.

9.5.4. The Contractor shall, in accordance with OSHA and the EM-385 1-1, make safe all areas underneath overhead work.

9.5.5. Any and other work that may be required to install a complete and usable system.

9.5.6. The Contractor shall provide a UL Master Label certificate as per project specifications 26 41 00 par 1.4 subpar 1.4.2.

10. HOLD POINT INSPECTIONS

10.1. Required testing on each grounding electrode to ensure resistance to ground is 25 ohms or less prior to any connection.

10.2. LPS testing to ensure continuity of 1 ohm or less.

10.3. Any discrepancies noted by the Government will be written on a report of inspection and provided to the Contractor, which shall be corrected prior to resuming the work as scheduled.

10.4. The Contractor is to notify the Contracting Officer no less than 2 days in advance to schedule an inspection by the Government for work performed.

10.5. No further work shall be performed which may obstruct visibility of items to be witnessed or verified until inspection has been completed.

10.6. An independent 3rd party inspector must be present for the 100 percent inspection and the data/photo documentation by the Contractor.

11. DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

11.1. Contractor shall provide written notification in the form of a Request For Information (RFI) submitted to the Contracting Officer before conditions are disturbed or immediately thereafter. This form will be provided by the Government.

11.1.1. RFI forms will be submitted individually for each question or item of concern identified, signed by the Contractor project manager and superintendent, numbered, dated, and logged by the Contractor.

11.1.2. Each RFI will include a clear and concise written problem statement, suggested solution, and required response date to minimize cost and impacts to schedule.

11.1.3. Each RFI must be coordinated among Contractor offices and Subcontractors prior to submission.