J-1 SOW - FAI ATCT Repair.pdf

FAI ATCT REPAIR POWER CONDUIT AND CABLES

Statement of Work

July 7, 2021

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following specifications and advisements constitute the working portion of the contract between the Contractor and the Federal Aviation Administration, an Agency of the Federal Government. The Contracting Officer (CO) assigned to this contract must be the only individual with authority to speak for and contractually bind the FAA. All communications, authorizations, approvals, changes, modifications, etc.

involving this contract must be with and through the CO. Any action not approved by the CO must not bind the FAA.

SECTION 1-1 SCOPE OF WORK

In case of any conflict within the specifications, the specifications that are more stringent must apply. The contractor must also consult the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) before making any decision in case such a conflict occurs.

Furnish all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, permits, and transportation required to perform the work in accordance with drawings and specifications. Contractor shall provide activities plan and coordinate all activities, especially in any Air Traffic work areas affected, with the Resident Engineer (RE) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), to minimize impact to air traffic.

The project contains, but is not limited to, the following work items:

Contractor must Hydro excavate 2, 300ft long, 30” deep trenches at the Fairbanks International Airport

(FAI).

1. The first trench must be excavated to directly bury the armored power cable.

2. The second trench must be excavated to directly bury 6 or 12 pair 19ga. communication cable.

i. The trenches must be a minimum of 24” apart.

ii. Each trenches will require roughly 35ft of HDPE under gravel road.

iii. For each trenches, Contractor must add sand, then cable, then more sand and fill underground marking tape 12’ from top.

iv. One end of the power cable will land in the breaker panel, currently 20 amp breaker must be removed. A 30 amp breaker must be installed. The other end of the power cable requires a new breaker panel installed with a 30 amp and cable landed.

v. The communication cable requires additional Hydro. Vac. around pad to locate conduit.

SECTION 1-2 SITE VISIT

Site visit is optional. To visit the site prior to bidding to familiarize themselves with existing site conditions, contact Ms. Doneva Cheeseman at Doneva.Cheeseman@faa.gov to arrange for an appointment to visit the project site. Failure to do so will be unacceptable justification for additional charges due to unknown site conditions.

SECTION 1-3 INSPECTION

ALL work performed will have a Contracting Acceptance Inspection (with the awarded contractor) and a Joint-Acceptance Inspection (with the local facility).

SECTION 1-4 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Contracting Officer (CO) may assign a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR) to oversee the work on the project and act as a technical point of contact. A letter stating the COR's and authority will be issued when a COR is assigned.

SECTION 1-5 WEATHER DELAY

The Contractor must obtain the approval of the COR each day prior to beginning the next day’s work activity. The COR may suspend all work activity in the event that outdoor weather conditions pose a threat of damage to equipment or the building interior.

SECTION 1-6 SITE ACCESS AND SECURITY

Access to the site must be determined by the COR through coordination with the SSC personnel and will be given to the Contractor at the Pre-Construction Meeting. The Contractor must maintain the security integrity at all times. Contractor personnel will be escorted by FAA employees while at the project site.

SECTION 1-7 SANITARY FACILITIES/WATER

Sanitary facilities/water are not available at the site. The Contractor must provide a temporary “Johnny on the Spot” – type sanitary facility for the duration of the contract. The facility shall be kept clean, secured as necessary to keep it from blowing over, and will be serviced weekly. Contractor shall arrange for pick-up immediately following final approval of completed work.

SECTION 1-8 CONTRACTORS’ USE OF PREMISES

Contractor must work in conjunction with the operations of the facility within the construction staging area limits for the execution of the work. The Contractor and subcontractors must maintain the job site in a neat and orderly condition.

SECTION 1-9 DAMAGE TO SITE

Damage to existing buildings, grounds, drainage, paving, or utilities, caused by the Contractor’s activities, or that of his employees or subcontractors must be repaired to their pre-construction condition. The Contractor must pay all costs of repairs. After notice to proceed and prior to the commencement of construction, the Contractor and COR must conduct joint inspections of the existing areas affected by the construction. Existing damage or defects must be noted and will be used as the basis for determination of damages caused by the Contractor’s operations. The Contractor must clean work and non-work areas of any material, which falls from equipment.

SECTION 1-10 GENERAL NOTES / EXECUTION

1. Contract is responsible for vehicle permits from airport and place to dump slurry and refill with water.

2. All work to be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 07:00 AM to 4:00 PM or as otherwise coordinated with COR.

3. FAA will provide escort at all times.

4. Contractor should include individual line item costs including item quantities, unit of measure, and material, labor and equipment costs. Lump sum costs for other than minor items will not be accepted.

The itemized pricing shall be a complete and in-place proposed price. All probable subcontract work must be identified, if known.

SECTION 1-11 OPERATIONAL RISK AVOIDANCE / SAFETY

All work subject to the following provisions for Operational Risk Avoidance and Safety:

a. Operational Risk Avoidance

i. 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 building is densely filled with electric and electronic equipment. This facility is secured with locked interior and exterior doors. All work will be performed with the facility in full operation.

ii. 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 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.

iii. Avoid actions deemed detrimental or increasing risk to the facility’s mission, occupants, or equipment.

iv. Avoid activities that create objectionable noise, release detectable odors, or generate smoke.

v. Avoid activities that raise temperature or decrease air volume in electronic equipment spaces, electrical equipment spaces and other areas that would suffer potential failures or reduced performance from such changes.

vi. Avoid activities that change temperature or air volume in occupied spaces to the maximum extent possible.

vii. All space temperature and air volume changes must be scheduled and approved in advance by the COR.

viii. Circuit Breakers. Circuit breakers and disconnect switches will be operated by FAA personnel only. Contractor personnel must not operate circuit breakers or any other electrical disconnecting device. FAA will lockout / tag out equipment to insure personnel safety while safeguarding facility operations.

b. Safety

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

ii. Comply with FAA Electrical Standards, FAA Safety Standards, National Electrical Code, National Fire Code, OSHA, manufacturer’s recommendations, local, state, and federal regulations, other authorities having jurisdiction, and local facility

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

iv. The Contractor must observe all published safety policies and practices relating the application of the roofing system. Employee(s) working at heights greater than four (4) feet or near an unprotected edge must be protected by a safety net, guardrails, or personal fall arrest/restraint system. The Contractor must abide by all OSHA regulations and FAA order 3900.63, Fall Protection Program. The use of a Personal Fall Arrest System may be required for safe operation at heights while elevated work platform is in use.

Due to COVID-19, Contractor must comply with Special Contract Requirement: COVID-19 (Construction Only) attachment J2.

SECTION 1-12 WARRANTY

The Contractor must guarantee all materials and workmanship under this contract against defects or incorrect installation for a period of one years after completion. Repair or replacement of any defective materials, correction of faulty workmanship, or correction of any items not in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications or directions and these specifications must be made to the Contractor’s expense.