FY26 PWS - Snow - Johnstown PA.docx

SPECIFICATIONS OF WORK

99th Readiness Division Directorate of Public Works Fort Dix, New Jersey 08640

23 June 2026

Project Name: Snow Removal for Johnstown PA Project/CSS#: N/A Service Location: Johnstown Aviation Support Facility (JASF) 292 Aviation Drive Johnstown, PA 15902 - Buildings: 292, 288, 284, 230, 218, 200, 204, 195, PH-1, FPH-1, Guard Shack.

Air Traffic Control Tower (ATC tower) 471 Airport Road Johnstown, PA 15902.

John P. Murtha USARC, 295 Goucher Street Johnstown, PA 15905 USARC #2, 1300 St Clair Road Johnstown, PA 15902

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.2. The Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, safety equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform all operations and services to provide efficient snow plowing and ice removal of the Joint Armed Forces Aviation Facilities listed in Technical Exhibit #1, for ALL parking lots, ALL access roads, ALL sidewalks, and ALL loading docks. Also covered in this contract for snow and ice removal is the John P. Murtha USARC, 295 Goucher St Johnstown, PA 15905 see Technical Exhibit #2, USARC #2, 1300 St Clair Rd Johnstown, PA 15905 see technical exhibit #3, ATC Tower 471 Airport Rd Johnstown see technical exhibit #4

1.3 The work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications and requirements set forth herein. The contractor shall perform snow plowing and ice removal operations when there is an accumulation of two (2) inches or more for the JASF airside and Groundside and ATC Tower.

For John P. Murtha USARC, 295 Goucher St Johnstown, PA 15905 and USARC #2, 1300 St Clair Rd Johnstown, PA 15905 there must be an accumulation of three (3) inches of snow fall or more before snow plowing and ice removal operations begin

The COR can initiate snow plowing and ice removal operations services at all or any individual sites based on weather reports or military missions. The contractor must begin snow plowing and ice removal operations within two (2) hours of being called/notified by the COR/RFOS or KO.

DETAILS

2. Contractor furnished items:

2.1 Only vehicle and equipment listed below shall be used to perform the requirements of this contract. This will aid in protecting the government property from unnecessary damages, which sometimes happen when metal wheeled vehicles (tires, chains, or studs are used). All equipment MUST be in good working condition and meet all state inspection requirements.

g. 4-wheel drive vehicle with mounted tank and means of spraying Cryotech (liquid runway deicer) and/or spreading granules.

h. Hand and/or motorized equipment to allow contractor to spread Mega-therm on steps, landing, sidewalks etc..

2.2. Contractor equipment shall be located close to the site where work is to be performed. This will ensure that the contractor will have no problems in responding to the site when called for by the terms of the contract. The contractor may locate the equipment on site if authorized by the COR/RFOS or KO.

2.3. The contractor will have sufficient staff in order to clear multiple areas simultaneously.

2.4. The Contractor shall provide his own storage shed or trailer for on-site office accommodations and for storing of equipment and material. The COR/RFOS will assign the contractor a location for placement of his/her shed or trailer upon request. The government is NOT responsible for any equipment and/or materials. The contractor will be responsible to keep the area clean and clear.

2.5. The Contractor shall be required to register all motor vehicles and trucks with the COR/RFOS or KO.

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

SNOW AND ICE ALLEVIATION

(JASF AND ATC TOWER - GROUNDSIDE)

3. The following pertains to the JASF all buildings (Groundside)

3.1 Snow plowing shall include the clearing of snow to provide full opening and safe access for personnel and equipment as shown on drawings. No snow shall be piled on grass areas, in front of access doors including all fire/emergency exits, sidewalks, fire hydrants, signs, roadways, buildings, pump houses and HVAC, Mechanical equipment and generators. Snow plowing and removal of ice from surfaces will be provided when there is an accumulation of two (2) inches or more or within two (2) hours of being called by the COR/RFOS or KO, whichever is earlier. Snow plowing will be used to clear the areas required when civilians, airmen, soldiers, marines are training at the facility. Military operations are ongoing, timely removal of snow is critical to complete the mission.

3.2. Snow and ice removal shall be provided as needed, twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. All access roads (beginning at the intersection of Aviation Dr and Airport Rd), driveway, and all parking areas, all sidewalks, all landings, all steps (excluded are the steps/landings @ canopy from parking lot to Bldg. 292) access to ALL building doorways, all gates, all loading docks, all dumpsters, all fire hydrants, will be plowed and ice melting materials will be in place PRIOR to work shift schedules, which are normally before 7 a.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. to allow employees safe passage to and from work. These working hours do not apply to the PA National Guard; they work three (3) shifts. There shifts start at 0700 and end at 0230. It is suggested by the government that the contractor becomes familiar with the site and all areas as specified above before snow removal operations commence. So that the contractor can identify all items.

3.3. All the HVAC unit(s) shall be kept clear of snow and ice to provide access to control panels from all sides. This is to be accomplished by means other than plowing (i.e.: snow blowing or hand shoveling).

3.4. When snow removal/plowing is required for the groundside, the contractor will use metal blades (normal plows). Contractor will NOT use polyurethane tipped equipment for the groundside. The polyurethane tip will ONLY to be used on airside.

3.5. Deicing products shall be applied, in strict accordance with manufactures recommendations, on all parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, exits, roadways, walkways, steps, landings, and all hard surfaced areas, either bituminous or concrete that may cause a safety hazard to pedestrians or vehicular traffic. The RFOS/COR or his/her representative will coordinate with the contractor when ice melting compound usage is required. Ice melting compound operations shall be accomplished by either mechanical or by hand. Deicing materials will be distributed evenly throughout. Distribution by truck, the contractor will ensure that the application is even and thorough. If not done satisfactorily the contractor will be required at no additional cost to apply products again. Salt may be used at parking lots, entrances, and exits and roadways – ASPHALT surfaces only, NOT passing entrance to the ramp/tarmac at bldg. 288 USAR maintenance hangar and Bldg. 292 USAR/PANG Maintenance hangar. All concrete sidewalks and landings deicing products will be megatherm or approved equal product, with equal compounds, active to a temperature of -25 degrees F. If the contractor uses product(s) other than stated above a submittal must be submitted to the COR/RFOS for approval.

3.6. The contractor within 5 calendar days of the notice of award of the contract will provide the RFOS/COR and his/her on site representative telephone numbers where they can be reached between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The contractor will also provide emergency telephone numbers in the event that snow removal is required before or after normal business hours or weekends.

3.7. The contractor may have to plow during snow fall period more than once a day to keep up with the accumulation, however the basis for payment will be the total accumulation in inches of the snow removed in that 24-hr. period.

3.8. The contractor shall use shoveling or snow blowing to remove snow which accumulates between parked governments vehicles provided that there is a minimal 36 inches between the parked cars. Snow clearing and deicing will be performed adjacent to all refuse containers and dumpsters. The location of the refuse containers will be identified to the contractor by the COR/RFOS prior to beginning the snow plowing season.

SNOW AND ICE ALLEVIATION

(AIRSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES)

JOINT ARMED FORCES AVIATION FACILITIES

288, 292 AVIATION DRIVE, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15902

RECEIVING SERVICES AS NEEDED

4. The following pertains to the JASF buildings 292 and 288 (Airside)

4.1 The Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, safety equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform all operations and services to provide efficient snow plowing and ice removal of the Joint Armed Forces Aviation, for tarmac, runway ramp, and adjacent to the hanger doors at the JOINT ARMED FORCES AVIATION FACILITIES -288, 292 AVIATION DRIVE (AIRSIDE) JOHNSTOWN, PA 15902

4.2. The work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications and requirements set forth herein. The contractor shall perform snow plowing and ice removal tasks when there is an accumulation of two (2) inches of snow fall or more, or within two (2) hours of being called by the COR/RFOS or KO whichever is earlier.

4.3. Only vehicle and equipment listed below shall be used to perform the requirements of this contract. This will aid in protecting the government property from unnecessary damages, which sometimes happen when metal wheeled vehicles (tires, chains, or studs are used). No metal plows will be used on tarmac/ramp (polyurethane tip on plow blade and guides is required.) All equipment MUST be in good working condition and meet all state inspection requirements. Under NO circumstances will chains be used on any equipment.

Wheeled front end loader with plow with polyurethane edge 4-wheel drive vehicle with plow with polyurethane edge Snow Blower (walk behind for hanger doors) Shovel (for hanger doors) Wheeled tractor with front end loader with plow with polyurethane edge 4-wheel drive vehicle with mounted tank and means of spraying Cryotech or approved equal (liquid runway deicer ;)

4-wheel drive vehicle with mounted tank and means of spreading Ecoway SF or approved equal (granule runway deicer).

4.4. Contractor equipment shall be located close to the site where work is to be performed. This will ensure that the contractor will have no problems in responding to the site when called for by the terms of the contract. The contractor may locate the equipment on site if authorized by the COR/RFOS or KO.

4.5 All the HVAC unit(s) shall be kept clear of snow and ice to provide access to control panels from all sides. This is to be accomplished by means other than plowing (i.e.: snow blowing or hand shoveling).

4.6. The contractor shall become familiar with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-30A.

4.7. Snow and ice removal shall be provided as needed, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, as required to include the clearing of snow from aviation tarmac, runway ramp and adjacent to hanger doors at 288, 292 Aviation Drive. As shown on drawing, by pushing and piling the snow into adjacent areas on government property. ABSOULUTLY NO CHLORIDE SALTS OR OTHER CORROSIVE CHEMICALS ARE TO BE USED ON THE TARMAC, RUNWAY RAMPS, AND ADJACENT TO HANGER DOORS. Snow shall be cleared from doorways, gates and fire hydrants to provide full opening and safe access for personnel and equipment. Snow plowing and removal of ice from surfaces will be provided when there is an accumulation of two (2) inches or more or within two hours of being called by the COR/RFOS or KO whichever is earlier. Military operations are ongoing, timely removal of snow and ice are critical to complete the mission. The contractor will coordinate with the COR/RFOS or KO for the facility to have aircraft moved to allow for the clearing of snow and ice.

4.8. Drifted snow in front of both hangers shall be removed prior to 7:00 a.m. on workdays, this includes the weekends. (Contractor will coordinate with the COR/RFOS or KO to get flight schedules for weekends). Small equipment such as snow blower or shovel shall be used within five (5) ft of hanger doors, tracks, and ASP gate to prevent damage.

4.9. The tarmac, taxiway M and areas adjacent to hanger doors will be deiced, plowed and swept clean to the surface. ABSOULUTLY NO CHLORIDE SALTS OR OTHER CORROSIVE CHEMICALS ARE TO BE USED ON THE TARMAC, and/or TAXIWAY M. The contractor will use appropriate equipment for this requirement. The contractor may be required to call the ATC Tower prior to entrance on to the taxiway to ensure safety to the contractor and all inbound and outgoing aircraft.

4.10. Snow piles formed by the contractor on taxiway M will be placed no less than four (4) feet from the edge of taxiway M and will not exceed at any time more than three (3) feet in height. This will aid in protecting aircraft from being damaged

4.11. Deicing products shall be applied in strict accordance with manufactures recommendation. Taxiway M, Tarmac and adjacent to hanger doors. The FAA has approved only certain compounds suitable for use on airport runways, reference FAA advisory Circular 150/5200-30A.

4.12. AIRPORT DEICER: Shall be safe for aircraft, effective to A MIN OF -20 DEGREES F.. Product WILL be applied as preventative measure prior to snowfall. Deicer shall have the following ingredients only: 50% Potassium Acetate (CAS #127082 and 50% Corrosion Inhibitors in water (CAS7732185), Carbamide (CAS#57-13-6). The ice melting compound/blends will meet SAE ASM 1435, FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-30A. Deicing material WILL be used as an anti icer, pre-treating the concrete prior to precipitation in strict accordinance with product instructions. Using this approach will eliminate layers of ice. An example of an APPROVED deicer is Cryotech E36 LRD (liquid runway deicer). Application rate will be IAW manufacturer specifications. Deicer material submittals MUST be furnished to be approved by the government prior to placement. Deicer materials shall not contain any glycol-based mixtures. See technical exhibit #5 (cut sheets for Cryotech). It is the contractor’s responsibility to be able to prove at any giving time the amount of liquid deicer that is being applied. Spot checks are at the convenience of the government to ensure the correct application rate is being applied. During and after snowfall a solid/crystalline granular de-icer shall be used. The solid/granular deicer shall have the following ingredients only: 98% Sodium Formate (CAS# 141-53-7) and 2.0% Corrosion Inhibitor. An example of an APPROVED granular deicer is Ecoway SF. See technical exhibit #6.

4.13 The contractor will be required to provide the manufacturer recommended application rates as a submittal to the COR/RFOS or the KO to ensure the proper application rates.

4.14 As stated above, the government will be conducting random spot checks to ensure the application rate as specified by the manufacturer are being adhered to. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide proof that those standards are being meet when the products are being applied. This is a requirement for both the liquid and granule deicing products.

4.15. All equipment will be inspected every time prior to its use on taxiway and/or tarmac. It will be inspected for debris such as rocks caught in grooves of tires, or anything else that may create a FOD hazard, leaking fluids, and that the polyurethane tip is in working condition so as not to allow any part of the metal to hit the tarmac/runway.

4.16. The entry point to the tarmac will be though locked gate between building 292 and 288.

4.17. Building 288 is divided in half. A ground side and airside. So only have of the tarmac will require liquid deicer materials. The contractor will still be responsible to plow the tarmac on the groundside of building 288 as well as use granule deicer as required.

SNOW AND ICE ALLEVIATION

(JOHN P. MURTHA USARC, USARC #2)

5. The following pertains to the John P. Murtha USARC and USARC #2 sidewalks and parking lots

5.1 The Contractor shall remove snow and ice from all paved areas, sidewalks, landings and entrance ramps. The Contractor shall ensure walkways are free of snow accumulation, piles, or drifts by removing all snow and ice from sidewalks, landings, and entrance ramps. The Contractor shall remove snow, including drift or piles, from all remaining paved surfaces.

5.2. The Contractor shall immediately remove ice upon notification from COR/RFOS to perform services to provide secure footing or safe driving conditions. The Contractor shall provide all sand. Contractor shall remove and dispose of excess accumulations of sand off Government property.

5.3. The Contractor will shall remove from snow from all catch basins to allow free drainage. The basins shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. Contractor may conduct a site visit to verify location of catch basins. All snow shall be removed from the hydrants so they may be easily accessible. The cleared area shall be approximately six (6) feet wide around the hydrant. The hydrants shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. All snow shall be removed from around the dumpsters to allow for pedestrian access for disposal of refuse. No snow shall be placed in front of the dumpsters. The dumpsters shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. No snow shall be stockpiled at or near any monitoring wells.

5.4. Snow plowing shall include the clearing of snow from the driveways and parking areas by pushing and piling the snow into adjacent areas. Snow shall be cleared from all walkways, doorways and gates to provide full opening and safe access for personnel and equipment. No snow piles shall be left in the plowed areas. The parking lot shall not have a reduction of more than 10% of parking spaces at the end of the storm as were there before the snow season began. At the parking lot entrances and exits, the snow shall be plowed back four (4) feet from the curb line/edge of pavement for traffic visibility. The snowbanks shall not exceed three (3) feet high in this areas.

5.5. All sidewalks shall be cleaned at least each three (3) inch snowfall interval. All sidewalks shall receive a complete cleaning and sanding/salting at the end of each snowstorm if slippery conditions exist, regardless of depth. Contractor shall be required to mark all sidewalks and appurtenances before the start of the snow season. Contractor may conduct a site visit to verify access and condition of the sidewalks.

5.6. All the HVAC unit(s) shall be kept clear of snow and ice to provide access to control panels from all sides. This is to be accomplished by means other than plowing (i.e.: snow blowing or hand shoveling).

5.7. Salt may be used at parking lots, entrances, and exits and roadways – ASPHALT surfaces only. All concrete sidewalks, stairs and landings deicing products will be megatherm or approved equal product, with equal compounds, active to a temperature of -25 degrees F. If the contractor uses product(s) other than stated above a submittal must be submitted to the COR/RFOS for approval.

5.8. ON-CALL SALTING. All salting of the parking lots and sidewalks shall be performed as an on-call requirement. The application shall be a complete coverage of the parking area, not a drive-by or drive-through application.

6. CLEAN-UP & REMOVAL:

6.1. All deicing materials, snow removal equipment, and contractor furnished storage trailers will be removed from government property NLT 15 April, by contractor unless otherwise noted by the COR/RFOS or KO.

12. THIS CONCLUDES THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SOW

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