J-1_SOW BDR RCAG Tower Corrosion Control for Construction_FINAL.pdf

Federal Aviation Administration

Statement of Work BDR (Shelton, CT) RCAG Tower Corrosion Control

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION APRIL 2026

BDR RCAG TOWER CORROSION CONTROL SHELTON, CT

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Specifications

01 10 00 – Summary of Work

Appendices Appendix A: Site Overview Appendix B: Site Pictures Appendix C: As Builts Appendix D: Tower Sampling Report

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SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

1. DESCRIPTION: The BDR (Shelton, CT) RCAG (Remote Communications Air/Ground) communications site is a FAA site located off of Birdseye Rd in Shelton, CT. The site was constructed around the late 1950s. There are three 75 ft tall hot dip galvanized communication towers which were treated for rust and coated approximately 15 years ago. The purpose of the project is to remove any corrosion, recoat and make other minor improvements. The FAA is also requesting pricing as part of a contract option to coat the 200’ hot dip galvanized tower that is also located at this site. This tower was constructed in the 90s.

2. FACILITY: The project is located at the following location:

1. FAA site on 166 Birdseye Rd, Shelton, CT

2. GPS Coordinates: 41°19’33.71” N, 73°8’54.58” W

3. GENERAL: The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, engineering, materials, services, insurance, equipment, and tools necessary to accomplish the Scope of Work and project requirements. All work must follow Davis Bacon Labor Rates and comply with OSHA requirements.

4. REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. SSPC/AMPP – Association of Materials Protection and Performance / Society for

Protective Coatings

5. SCOPE OF WORK:

1. Surface preparation:

i. Remove any visible oil, grease or salt contaminants.

ii. All steel surfaces must be prepared in accordance with SSPC-SP 2 (Hand Tool

Cleaning), SSPC-SP 3 (Power Tool Cleaning) and SSPC-SP 11 (Power-Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal) Standards. SP11 must only take place when necessary.

Following hand and power tool cleaning, all surfaces must be brushed, blown clean with compressed air or vacuumed to remove all dust, and debris before the application of any coating. The Contractor must prevent the migration of debris, paint chips and dust to adjacent properties. All debris must be collected at the end of each workday. No debris must be left on-site overnight and the premises must be returned to a clean condition upon completion of work.

iii. Hazardous Materials Requirements: The FAA completed lead, heavy metal (chromium and cadmium) and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) sampling on the 75’ towers which were found to be detected. The contractor must review the attached sampling report to ensure awareness of the presence of hazardous materials and must ensure that all surface preparation work must comply with all local, state and federal requirements.

1. Summarized Results:

A. Tower A: Detected lead based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls, chromium and cadmium.

B. Tower B: Detected lead based paint, chromium and cadmium.

PCBs were found to be not detected but Contractor must assume PCBs are present.

C. Tower C: Detected lead based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls, chromium and cadmium.

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D. Tower references are shown in a diagram in the last page of the sampling report.

2. Contractor must submit on a project specific Health and Safety Plan mitigating all hazard identified in the tower sampling report. All work must be completed in accordance with OSHA, EPA, SSPC/AMPP Standards and all other relevant standards. The Contractor must have a class 3P containment to prevent debris from spreading outside the worksite. See submittal section for all required submittals.

3. All waste must be disposed according to Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and EPA regulations and disposed at waste facilities that accept the associated hazardous materials.

4. Contractor must provide a manifest in accordance with all federal, state and local standards.

2. Spot Prime Coat: All bare steel surfaces must receive one spot prime coat of Tnemec Series 135 Chembuild epoxy, or approved equal, in color 1243 Metallic Aluminum at 4-6 mil Dry Film Thickness (DFT). Follow all manufacturer requirements.

3. Full coat: Apply full coat of Tnemec Series 135 Chembuild epoxy, or approved equal, in color DC74 Off-White at 4-6 mil DFT on all exterior surfaces. Follow all manufacturer requirements.

4. Full Finish Coat: Apply one full finish coat of Tnemec Series 1095 Endura-Shield polyurethane, or approved equal, at 2.5-3.5 mils DFT on all exterior surfaces. Follow all manufacturer requirements.

5. The towers are equipped with a ladder and rail combination MSA dynaglide ladder safety system. The ladder safety system is hot dip galvanized, approximately 15 years old and in good condition. The contractor must only prepare and coat the ladder where it mounts to the tower. The Contractor must remove any paint that is mistakenly placed inside the fall arrestor channel, so it does not affect the performance of the system.

6. Remove rust at the conduit threads at the base of each tower. Coat with above coating system.

7. Measure thickness of coatings according to SSPC-PA 2. Take 4 sets of 3 individual readings per tower for each coat. Provide to the FAA copies of these results.

8. Apply new silane concrete sealer to existing exposed concrete foundation surfaces.

9. At the base of each tower is a bare #6 ground, partially in rigid conduit, that is clamped to a tower leg with a washer and structural bolt. Remove the #6 and associated rigid conduit to 1.5’ below grade. Remove the existing bolt that was used to clamp the #6 and replace with an ASTM A325 bolted connection to include bolt, hardened washer, nut and palnut.

Bolted connection must be hot dip galvanized. Contractor to verify dimensions on site.

10. Contractor must install a new hot dip galvanized 1/4” thick A36 steel plate in the middle of the platform on each tower. Plate dimension is approximately 2.5’x2.5’. The purpose of the steel plate is to cover an existing hole in the platform where a piece of equipment was removed. Redrill the existing six 3/8” bolt holes to ½” and install new ASTM A325 bolted connection. Contractor must verify and review all dimensions with the FAA.

Contractor must remove the existing 3 metal strips and six bolts that currently cover the platform opening.

11. The Contractor must review the provided as builts to ensure construction operations do not impact any existing equipment. The Contractor must protect the underground communication cables that travel from each tower to the stub ups at the building from heavy equipment.

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12. The Contractor must be aware and plan for project phasing requirements that are listed below in the SOW.

13. Contract Option #2: The Contractor must provide line item pricing as part of their base bid proposal to coat the 200’ hot dip galvanized steel lattice tower.

6. MATERIALS:

1. Materials furnished by the contractor for this project must be new, unless specified materials can be re-used. All product to be installed to manufacturer’s specifications.

2. Hazardous Materials. No materials supplied by the contractor for this project must contain asbestos or lead-based materials. All SDS sheets must be provided prior to construction for all required materials.

7. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Complete all work within 90 calendar days of Contractor’s Notice to

Proceed. Based on facility requirements, night work is not required.

8. MEETINGS: Attend 3 separate meetings at the facility/ virtual (CO/COR discretion) after contract award and prior to start of work. Meetings may be on different days and several days or weeks apart. All meetings are mandatory. Meetings include:

A. Project Planning:

1. Submittal Register, schedule.

2. Contractor introduction.

3. Project plan and phasing.

B. Preconstruction:

1. Logistics, schedule, deliveries, mobilization, etc.

2. Contractor personnel

3. Submittal approval

C. Weekly Construction Meeting

1. Schedule update, two week look ahead.

2. Project action items.

3. Project Closeout

9. SECURITY: Site access is restricted. Contractor must be escorted by FAA representative at all times and comply with federal and FAA security requirements.

10. SUBMITTALS: Materials and Equipment. Provide submittal data for all equipment and materials proposed for use. Electronic portable document format (PDF) files of manufacturer’s complete performance data and descriptive literature must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for review and approval. Highlight specific model numbers, styles, and types scheduled for installation.

All equipment and material that are not in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications must be specifically noted and highlighted in the submission. Resubmit all items marked “disapproved” or “resubmit” within 10 calendar days of receipt. Resubmit construction schedule each 14 days after the original approval with actual dates filled in and dates for any additional submittal or re-submittals.

1. All submittals must be completed prior to starting construction.

2. Submit on a schedule. Schedule must be continuous and efficient.

3. Submit on all materials.

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4. Submit on schedule of values.

5. Submit on a Health and Safety Plan that identifies all job site hazards, ensures the proper hazard mitigations will be implemented, that all workers will use relevant PPE and have all required licensing and training.

i. The health and safety plan must also include at a minimum:

1. Emergency Action Plan (EAP): This plan must include directions for the contractor’s employees to follow in emergencies including but not limited to evacuation routes, method to account for employees, emergency contacts, routes to the hospital, first aid action, equipment and designated personnel, action in various emergency situations as deemed necessary by the contractor.

2. Accident Prevention Plan (APP): The Contractor must use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP. Specific requirements for some of the APP elements are described below. The APP must be job-specific and shall address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity. The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP must be included in the applicable APP element and made site specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

A. Plans that must be included in the APP as applicable to the project:

i. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan

1. Contractor must demonstrate all workers have training and PPE according to OSHA 29 CFR 1926, OSHA 1910.140 Personal Fall Protection Systems and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A10.14.

ii. Emergency Rescue Plan – Fall Protection

iii. Hazardous Materials Personnel Protection Equipment

Plan

3. Waste Management Plan (WMP): The Waste Management Plan must address all aspects of handling, storage, testing, hauling and disposal of all project waste. Include the names, addresses, and a contact person for the proposed licensed waste haulers and disposal facilities. Submit the name and qualifications of the laboratory proposed for Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis.

4. Fire Prevention Plan (FPP): The plan must be site specific and address all fire hazards that may be present. The contractor must provide their own fire extinguisher for this project. All fire extinguishers must have up to date testing and inspections. All processes that may be a fire hazard must be identified and a plan must be submitted before work.

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5. Hazardous Communication Plan (HAZCOM): All chemicals brought on site must be pre-approved by the COR. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be submitted for approval for all chemicals to be used on site 3 days prior to product being brought on site. SDS sheets for all chemicals used on site shall be kept on site and available to employees that may be affected by the product for the duration when the product is onsite.

11. INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS:

A. The installing contractor must have minimum 5 years experience successfully completing similar scopes of work.

B. The contractor performing the surface preparation must trained, licensed and have a minimum five years of experience in the safe abatement, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials, specifically PCBs, chromium, cadmium and lead-based paint, on projects of similar scope and complexity.

12. PROJECT CONDITIONS:

A. Work Hours:

1. Accomplish all work during hours between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM (local time), Monday through Friday on mutually agreeable dates. Hours and dates are subject to change due to FAA operational requirements. Work must not take place during Federal holidays unless approved by the FAA. Work must not impact operational time of Air Traffic or airport operations.

B. Moratoriums:

1. Work under this contract is unable to take place during periods of high air traffic demand which typically occurs for 1.5 weeks centered on major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Exact moratorium dates will be known in June.

C. Operational Risk Avoidance:

1. General. This facility provides services to assist in the control of aircraft movement, operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is vital to the National Airspace System.

The communication towers contain electronic equipment which must not be disturbed.

This facility is secured with a locked security gate, locked exterior and interior doors. All work will be performed with the facility maintaining full operation and with a FAA escort present.

2. Coordination of Work Affecting Operational Systems or Personnel. Coordinate all work that has any or may have any impact on any operational systems or personnel within the facility through the COR. Cease any work that is adversely impacting the operations of the facility or personnel and immediately report impact to the COR;

repair or restore any portion of the operational system that has been damaged or suffered diminished performance as a result of the Contractor’s activities.

3. Project Phasing: Due to potential interference with communications, the

Contractor must only work on a single tower at a time. Prior to construction start, SUMMARY OF WORK 01 10 00 - 6 the Contractor must notify the FAA which tower they will work on first and provide updated schedule as the project progresses.

4. Avoid activities that impede traffic flow or personnel access to maximum extent feasible. Coordinate any impacts in advance.

D. Safety Perform all work safely and in accordance with the following requirements.

1. Compliance with Regulations: All work, including the handling of hazardous materials must comply with local, state and federal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent must apply.

2. Contractor Responsibility: The contractor must assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of the work.

3. Workers must use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by code, regulation, standard, and manufacturer’s recommendation.

4. Operators of heavy equipment or machinery must be properly trained.

5. Contractor to secure the working area at all times to protect personnel and their belongings from debris, machinery or any working hazard as they access or leave the facility. The work area must be properly lit when needed and cleaned after construction activities to avoid any damage. The construction site must be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion at all times.

E. Coordination and Approval:

1. Coordinate with and obtain approval from the COR for work schedule, hours, and activities on a daily basis. Coordinate high risk tasks with COR prior to work start.

13. CLEANUP:

1. Remove all debris, rubbish, scrap, dirt, and protective coverings from the work areas upon completion of the work shift each day. Site conditions throughout construction period will not impact site operations. The affected work areas must be thoroughly cleaned to their original condition at the end of each work shift. Site must be returned to original condition prior to project completion.

2. Contractor must use a covered dumpster. Do not allow foreign object debris to spread on the construction site or to adjacent properties.

14. TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES: Provide temporary sanitary facilities to be used by workers on site. Facilities must remain on site for the duration of the contract. Final location will be coordinated with the COR and approved by the COR.

15. UTILITIES: Contractor must provide separate power. Water is not available at the site. Building contains sensitive electronics and some equipment is powered by building receptacles.

16. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND WORKMANSHIP: All work must be accomplished in a neat, workmanlike manner by skilled workmen regularly engaged in their respective trade resulting in an installation that is absolutely satisfactory in both function and appearance as determined by the COR.

17. WARRANTY:

A. All material, equipment, and workmanship provided in the project must be warranted for a

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period of one (1) year, from date of acceptance by the COR.

18. INSPECTION: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion, also referred to as the Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI). On receipt of request, COR will either schedule the inspection within fourteen (14) days or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. COR will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after the inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by COR, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued. COR will also provide a punch list that will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

19. PROJECT CLOSEOUT: Contractor should request final inspection prior to contract completion date. Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

a. Submit a Final Application for Payment.

b. Submit a certified copy of COR’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by the COR. The certified copy of the list must state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

c. Submit specific warranties, final certifications and similar documents.

d. Perform final cleanup.

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Site Overview

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Site Pictures

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Tower 2 Pictures:

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Tower 3 Pictures:

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Appendix C

As Builts

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Appendix D

Tower Sampling Report

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Tower Sampling Report