LLWAS _5 SOW.docx

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SCOPE OF WORK

LLWAS Sta #5 REFURBISHMENT TPA LLWAS Facility (near) 4401 West Ohio Ave Tampa, Florida 33607

1. STATEMENT OF WORK

The contractor shall all furnish necessary equipment, materials, labor and supervision to perform the following work at the TPA LLWAS Facility Station #5 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility located near 4401 W Ohio Ave near the IEC MASJID.

This statement of work covers the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the refurbishment of LLWAS poles and appurtenances at Tampa Florida area.

• All proposals are to include all hardware, equipment, labor, cranes, MOT, supervision and transportation necessary to complete the described work as follow:

• Lower the pole where feasible or use a man basket in those cases where lowering the pole is not possible.

• Replace all existing lift cables by 3/16” 7x19 diameter, stainless steel wire rope including all required mounting hardware, springs, clips, guides, (triple cable Assembly).

• Replace the specialty cable multi-conductor flexible cable, included all coaxial and terminations, in addition to cable tail to/from the junction box and all connectors, cord grips (stainless steel).

• Remove obsolete cables (three).

• All cables support hardware (at the lowering ring) will be replace by stainless steel material.

• Supply and install missing or damaged roller guides assemblies for a proper ring centering during operation.

• Paint with FAA orange the reflectors assemblies; replace lowering cable guide spring by stainless steel 304 parts.

• In general, all moving parts will be properly clean and greased for an adequate operation.

• All grounds, walkways, and other areas adjacent to the work will be restored to the original condition before the final inspection.

• Perform the inspection with the FAA personnel.

• Replace electrical existing enclosure by stainless steel 304 (NEMA 4x)

- Two enclosures 20 in x 24 in x 8 in

- One enclosure 10 in x 16 in x 8 in Including all connections, hardware, and nipples

Coordination between the General Contractor (GC) and FAA personnel shall be required at all times in order to maintain an operational facility. The contractor is responsible for having adequate barricades and signage to block off all work areas and coordinating with the local FAA representative. The General Contractor (GC) shall be expected to work Monday through Friday during the daytime hours of 0700 AM to 0330 PM unless alternatively coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Safety Data Sheets. – Prior to commencing any work, the contractor shall submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for review and approval by the Contracting Officer (CO). Materials containing asbestos and/or lead-based products will not be accepted. Copies of all SDS sheets shall be provided to the facility FAA personnel for the building records. The contractor shall comply with all health and safety provisions outlined in each SDS and shall follow all OSHA guidelines regarding personnel protection.

2. Hazardous materials. - If the FAA COR suspects the presence of asbestos or lead-based products in the new materials, the FAA will sample the suspect material to verify that no asbestos containing material or lead-based material were used. If these materials are found to contain asbestos or lead-based products, the cost of the survey and all subsequent removal/replacement of any hazardous materials shall be at the contractors’ expense.

3. Work plan and scheduling. – Prior to the Contracting Officer issuing the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the contractor shall submit for approval a work plan with a schedule of the work.

3. SITE ACCESS/CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

1. The contractor shall maintain access for FAA employees to the site at all times.

2. Demolition/Construction activities shall in no way interfere with FAA Operations. Extreme care shall be exercised so as not to cause any interference or interruption of service to this facility. It is absolutely mandatory that the contractor protects FAA personnel, vehicles and existing FAA communication, electrical and mechanical equipment both inside and outside of the building from damage caused by impact, water, debris, dust or odor. The contractor shall have the overall responsibility for the performance and enforcement of all forms of protection within the ATCT facility premises against any damages due to work performed under this contract. In addition to the submitted schedule, the contractor shall coordinate with the COR the location of work a minimum of 24 hours in advance and shall construct adequate barriers to ensure containment of debris associated with demolition/construction activities. If applicable, cordon off an adequate area expected to be worked the next day to ensure that no debris may cause damage to vehicles. Any damages incurred, as a result of construction activity during the performance of this contract will be repaired/replaced immediately by the contractor at no cost to the FAA.

3. Any work or activity that may impact the National Airspace System (NAS), such as work on critical equipment or circuits, will require coordination with the COR. The COR will prepare and submit a work or activity specific “Risk Assessment” for the facility’s review and approval. This process may take one week to complete. No contractor personnel may terminate or make any connections to existing power panels. Only FAA personnel shall make connections. Contractor shall advise the COR at least one day in advance when it is expected that access to power panels will be necessary to allow for coordination with local FAA specialists to be on site to make the terminations. The contractor personnel shall not operate any breakers in any existing FAA panel boards. NO ELECTRICAL TERMINATIONS SHALL BE MADE ON AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT.

4. The contractor shall confine operations, activities, storage of materials and employee parking within the designated areas, as directed by the COR. Additional space the contractor deems necessary shall be obtained off site, at no additional cost to the Government.

5. Any damage to existing paving, lawns, curbs, sidewalks, and utilities caused by the contractor's activities shall be repaired immediately. Any damage to the building, interior or exterior, that are a result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired. All costs of repairs shall be paid by the contractor. After notice to proceed and prior to the commencement of construction, the contractor and COR shall conduct joint inspections of the existing areas to be impacted by the construction. Existing damage or defects shall be noted and will be used as the basis for determination of damages caused by the contractor's operations.

6. It is strongly urged that the contractor carefully examine the premises to determine the extent of work and the conditions under which it must be done.

7. The Government reserves the right to enter the construction area at any time for work inspection and for the operation of the facility.

8. All work hours, shifts, and overtime work shall be coordinated with the COR. Before commencing construction, furnish to the COR a statement of hours per day and days per week to normally be worked and approximate number of persons on the job for a normal work shift. At the end of each workday, the contractor shall secure all construction areas. The contractor is responsible for the security of the staging area and shall provide the required measures at no additional expense to the government.

4. PERSONNEL

Contracting Officer -The term "Contracting Officer" (CO) as used herein denotes the person designated to act on behalf of the Government in the performance of this contract. Where reference is made to "Federal Aviation Administration" (FAA), "Resident Engineer" (RE), "Contracting Officer's Representative" (COR), or the like, this shall mean the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

Contractor Superintendence - In accordance with Contract Clause entitled SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR, the Contractor shall at all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, directly superintend the work or assign and have on site a competent superintendent with the authority to act for the Contractor.

The Contractor shall submit a Project Organizational Chart with the key personnel identified and their qualifications for the Government’s review and approval.

The contractor and his employees shall be subject to all rules and regulations relative to entering and leaving the FAA facility.

Employees - The government reserves the right to restrict the employment of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

The contractor shall not employ any person who is in employment of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

5. COORDINATION

The contractor shall coordinate all work which has any or may have any impact on any operational system within the facility through the COR. The contractor shall immediately cease any work which is adversely impacting the operation of the ATCT facility and shall 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.

The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining and payment of all building fees, inspection fees, utility connection charges and any other fees or charges which may be incurred in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall comply with all local city, county, and state construction codes.

All materials or workmanship or both which have been rejected by the COR by reasons of failure to conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents shall be removed and replaced with new, acceptable materials by the contractor at the contractor's own expense. Contractor shall also pay for testing of new materials which have been installed in place of rejected materials.

6. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

The work plan and schedule prepared by the contractor shall consist of a logical narrative plan. Include construction activities, submittal and approval of materials, samples and shop drawings (if applicable), the procurement of critical materials and equipment, fabrication of special materials and equipment along with their installation and testing.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days of contract award, the contractor shall submit the schedule and work plan. A Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the schedule is approved.

The Contractor shall participate in a review and evaluation of the proposed schedule with the Contracting Officer. Any revisions necessary as a result of the review shall be re-submitted for approval of the Contracting Officer within five (5) days after the conference. The approved schedule shall then be used by the contractor for planning, organizing, and directing work, reporting progress, and requesting payment for work accomplished. If the contractor, thereafter, desires to make changes in the schedule, the Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing, stating the reasons for the change. If the Contracting Officer considers the change to be of a major nature, the contractor may be required to revise the schedule and submit it for approval, without additional cost to the government.

The Contractor shall warranty material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year (or not less than the industry standard for the material specified) from the date of final project acceptance by the FAA.

7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor Responsibility

1. General Safety Provisions - The Contractor shall bear full responsibility to provide safe working conditions for its employees and Contractors. The Contractor shall not permit any employee or Subcontractor to work in surroundings or under working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the health and safety of the employee. All CDC recommendations as pertaining to prevention of COVID 19 shall be followed.

2. Accident Prevention - The Contractor shall bear the responsibility of maintaining an accident prevention program such that frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment are made by a competent person designated by the employer.

3. Use of Equipment - The Contractor shall not permit the use of any machinery, tool, material, or equipment that is not in compliance with OSHA regulations. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training and/or experience to operate equipment and machinery.

4. The FAA shall not be held responsible for safety inspections to ensure Contractor conformance with the OSHA safety regulations. The FAA, however, reserves the right to notify the Contractor of any deficiencies regarding worker safety.

5. The FAA will evaluate the Contractor on its safety performance, including that of its Subcontractors. The number and severity of safety and security violations will be considered in this evaluation. Contractor safety violations are cause for termination for default, may result in notification of the Contractor’s bonding company, and will affect the Contractor’s opportunity to propose on future work. Failure to correct such deficiencies may impact the Contractor’s ability to work on future FAA contracts.

OSHA Regulations The Contractor shall comply with the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations (CFR 29 Part 1926) regarding safety in the work area.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining copies of non-FAA referenced documents without additional cost to the FAA. If Contractor requests a copy of FAA directives, they may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor is not relieved from adhering to other OSHA requirements not listed herein. The Contractor shall consult the latest referenced OSHA documents for safety regulations.

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FAA Documents:

The contractor shall correct or repair any damage done during any part of this contract. Scrap and debris resulting from the project shall be removed from the site after each day’s work on site. All debris and generated waste shall require disposal in a manner that is not in conflict with local sanitary regulations.

9. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment as specified to accomplish the contract specifications.

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING MATERIAL. FAA shall not be responsible for shipping or receiving any material relating to this contract nor shall the contractor ship or otherwise receive any materials at the expense of the FAA.

PROTECTION OF MATERIAL. Contractor shall protect and maintain in like new condition all materials and supplies to be incorporated into this project and shall be responsible for their safe storage.

STORAGE OF MATERIALS. No storage area/space will be provided for contractor furnished equipment or supplies. Onsite storage must be coordinated with the COR so that the roadway is not blocked.

10. CONTACT/LOCATION INFORMATION

A. Location of Work:

TPA LLWAS Facility (Near) 4401 W Ohio Ave Tampa, Florida 33607

B. FAA Point of Contact:

John Myers TPA SSC Coordinator 4180 George J Bean Pkwy Tampa, FL 33607 813-371-7761

C. Pre-Bid Site Visit: All interested contractors are invited to view the site conditions prior to bidding. A site visit can be coordinated with the FAA Point of Contact. All expenses for the recommended site visit shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The U.S. Government shall not reimburse any expenses incurred for the purpose of soliciting bids for this contract.

11. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

The FAA COR will conduct a Construction Acceptance Inspection at the completion of the project to ensure that all items of the contract have been fulfilled and that the site has been cleaned of debris.

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