SOW_Fall_Protection_South_Bays_Bldg_14.pdf

Project # 4914892

Install Fall Arrest Systems, SE and SW Bays, Building 14, Hangar 1

SCOPE

The work to be performed under this contract is to install two OSHA approved Fall Arrest System (FAS) to allow up to four users to walk upper walkway areas of the fuselage and both wings of a USCG HC-130 aircraft. To focus is to allow users to conduct aircraft maintenance and inspections to the limits of the aircraft’s rear fuselage and wing edges and arresting a user after if fall takes place. The work is located at the southeast and southwest bays of building 14 (Hangar 1) at USCG Air Station Kodiak, Alaska.

The Contractor is responsible for complying with all federal, state and local construction and & environmental regulations, requirements, best management practices, and standard operation procedures.

The government assumes no responsibility for the Contractor’s failure to perform or follow those applicable rules and regulations, and any resulting fines, penalties, etc, associated with failing to follow them.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and labor required to install an OSHA compliant FAS. All components shall be included, so as to provide a complete and fully operational system upon completion of the project.

• The FAS shall allow the user to walk the on the upper fuselage uninterrupted as depicted on the drawings and provide secure anchorage to arrest a fall by the users. In addition to the walkway, the FAS shall allow users to access the following areas:

o Wings: A technician needs to be able to work 2 ft forward of the gray walk area and 5 ft aft of the gray walk area. This will allow work on the leading edge and the flaps/flap well.

o Horizontal Stabilizer: A technician needs to be able to work 2 ft forward of the gray walk area and

2 ft aft of the gray walk area.

o Nose to Tail: A technician needs to be able to transit and work along the gray walk areas aft of the wings.

• The Contractor shall perform a site visit to address the onsite conditions and develop the system to interface correctly with the existing structure and all existing appurtenances. Include in the visit all field measurements required to design the system.

• FAS layout, design analysis, and calculations shall be prepared and certified by a Licensed Professional Engineer employed by the Fall Protection Contractor (FPC) as a full time fall arrest systems designer. System shall have a minimum safety factor of 2.0.

• The FPC shall maintain all appropriate insurances as applicable for the design and installation of fall protection systems and shall have a minimum of 5 years full time experience with similar systems.

• The FAS shall be rated for 4 simultaneous users.

• The FAS shall allow for bypass capability, allowing users access to the entire aircraft while avoiding the need to disconnect from the FAS.

• Provide equipment for four users, including harnesses and deceleration devices.

• Provide as built drawings and owner’s manuals.

• Provide taglines to allow the lanyards retrieval when lanyards are disconnected. Lanyards are to terminate between 4’ to 5’ above the aircraft when lanyards are in the retracted position.

• Design a retraction system for the tail area so that the lanyard to harness connector and lower end of the lanyard can be raised up and away from the aircraft when not in use. When lowered, the lanyard shall be in position so the operator can transfer from the fuselage system to the tail system outboard of the HF long wires. Position the retraction system blocks so that when the system is retracted it does not interfere with the HF long wires. This stowage system shall be operated from the hanger deck level.

• Maintain 12” of clearance between all FAS components and the overhead bridge crane travelway.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Provide services within 90 days of notice of proceed. Final reports and final submittals such as as-builts and Operational and Maintenance (O&M) manuals may take up to 30 days or other schedule approved by the Contracting Officer

WORK HOURS

Normal working hours for this project shall be from 7:45 am until 4:30 pm. weekdays. No work outside these hours shall be accomplished without the written approval of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

BASE ACCESS

Contractors are sponsored onboard by the Contracting Officer, KO, and the Contracting Officers Representative, COR, and are eligible for a monthly pass. The names of all persons, and the arrival/departure dates requiring base access must be made in writing to the KO or COR at minimum of 7 days in advance.

All persons entering the base are required to have in their possession a valid ID. Armed forces, Uniformed Services, DOT/DOD/CG Auxiliary, Government Contractor, Drivers License, U.S. Passport, or Alaska State ID are acceptable forms of identification. To operate motorized vehicles the operator must have photo identification and valid driver’s license, with proof of vehicle insurance and registration. Vehicle passes are obtained in person at arrival.

WORK RESTRICTIONS

Plan and accomplish all work so that there is a minimum of interference and inconvenience to the occupants and/or operators of the facility. The Contractor shall allow a minimum of 7 days notice prior to beginning work.

No work shall be allowed over an aircraft.

Notify Contracting Officer in writing one week prior to beginning work. Contact information can be found in Section G.l, paragraph C of the contract.

PERMITS/NOTIFICATIONS

BURN PERMIT: Prior to all hot work such as welding, torch cutting, soldering, or grinding, a hot work permit shall be obtained from the Base Fire Department. Call 907-487-5808 to obtain a permit.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

None.

APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred in the text by the basic designation only.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI Z 359.1 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems And Components.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926.502 Fall Prevention Systems and Criteria and Practices 29 CFR 1926.104 Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards.

Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual. Free download at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx

SUBMITTALS REQUIREMENTS

Prior to ordering or procuring materials, and a minimum of twenty-one (21) days before start of work, submit three (3) copies (electronic submittal is acceptable and preferred) of the required information to the Contracting Officer for approval. All documentation shipped with the materials shall be retained and delivered to the COR.

MATERIALS: Material, Equipment, and Fixture Lists shall be submitted for approval. Manufacturer's data and product information for manufactured materials and products. Manufacturer’s Catalog Data indicating the sizes, descriptions, capacities, test certifications, and other descriptive data showing in sufficient detail that the product complies with the contract requirements shall be submitted.

SHOP DRAWINGS/ AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: For fabrication showing the complete FAS. Layout drawings of each system in relation to the supporting structure indicating the locations of all components in the system properly labeled for identification.

SYSTEMS MANUAL: Contractor shall furnish a manual including the following:

• Maintenance Procedures: Including parts list and maintenance requirements for all equipment. Provide an abbreviated maintenance schedule. List the major task and maintenance interval The abbreviated schedule shall not include the specific inspection procedures.

• Operation Procedures: Indicating proper use of equipment for safe operation of the systems.

• Test Certificate: Indicating completion of proof load testing on installed systems.

• Product Certificate: Containing the manufacturer's serial number, name and part number of each individual component used in the systems. Manufacturer’s catalog data indicating the sizes, descriptions, capacities, test certifications, and other descriptive data showing sufficient detail that the product complies with the contract requirements shall be submitted

MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS: Indicating the manufacturer’s recommended method and sequence of installation shall be submitted for the following;

• Energy absorbing devices

• Body harnesses

• Horizontal Lifeline Cable and associated components

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor is responsible for field verification of all material sizes and quantities necessary for the complete installation of this project. The Government accepts no responsibility for accuracy of this list as the list is only offered as an aide in describing the scope of work involved.

All materials shall be new, and completed FAS shall be the product of one manufacturer or the manufacture’s authorized installer regularly engaged in the design, production and installation of such equipment.

ANCHORAGE FABRICATIONS: Shall be finished steel construction designed to withstand the maximum fall arrest forces with a minimum safety factor of two. The FPC shall fabricate the required anchorage posts using structural steel with material test certificates for full material traceability. All fabrication shall be performed at the Fall Protection Contractor’s in-house fabrication facility in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) structural specification D1.1 by certified welders and inspected by an AWS certified welding inspector. Exposed work shall be true to line and level with accurate angles, surfaces and with straight square edges. Coordinate anchorage system with supporting structure. Fabricate anchoring devices as recommended by the manufacturer to provide adequate support for intended use.

Fabricate Joints in a manner to discourage water accumulation. Provide weep holes to drain any water, which could accumulate in the exposed joints.

FALL ARREST SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS: All system connectors, cables and bolts shall be manufactured from stainless steel: ASTM A 666, Type 316. All connectors shall comply with OSHA regulation 1926.502. Fabricated supports required for additional support shall be carbon steel with a corrosion resistant finish.

MATERIAL CONTROL: All system components shall contain serial numbers, permanently stamped or engraved, identifying the specific job and system they are used for. These serial numbers shall be recorded in the system manual as described in 1.4 and forwarded to the owner upon completion of the project.

INSTALLATION

Install according to the approved shop drawings and manufacturer's instructions. The FAS shall be installed by manufacturer's authorized, trained and certified personnel. Install anchorage and fasteners in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to obtain the allowable working loads published in the product literature and in accordance with this specification. Do not load or stress the FAS until all materials and fasteners are properly installed and ready for service.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

The Contractor is required to provide all support equipment for installation and testing.

SPECIAL SAFETY PROVISIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

The structural elements in the hanger commonly contain lead based paint. Dust containing lead, chromium, cadmium and other metals at high enough concentrations can result from paint removal and welding operations. It can be assumed that all of the existing framing contains leas based paint, and must be handled appropriately. The Contractor is responsible for developing and implementing procedures cope with the waste.

In addition, construction safety standards are contained in US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1.

CLEANUP

Remove rubbish and debris from the project site daily; do not allow accumulations inside or outside the buildings. The work includes demolition, and removal of resulting rubbish and debris. Store materials that cannot be removed daily in areas specified by the Contracting Officer. In the interest of occupational safety and health, perform the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 23, Demolition, and other applicable Sections. Disposal of rubbish and debris is the responsibility of the Contractor.

DUST AND DEBRIS CONTROL: Prevent the spread of dust and debris and avoid the creation of a nuisance, or hazard, in the surrounding area. Sweep areas surrounding project for nails, screws, and other hazards as often as necessary to control the spread of debris that may result in injury to residents. Sweep floor and dispose of all debris at the end of each shift.