PBI ATCT GATE Operators Replacement SOW.pdf

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SCOPE OF WORK

REPLACE SLIDE GATES OPERATORS

West Palm Beach Air Traffic Control Tower (PBI ATCT)

3550 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

1. STATEMENT OF WORK

The contractor shall furnish necessary equipment, materials, labor and supervision to perform the following work at the West Palm Beach Air Traffic Control Tower (PBI ATCT) Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) facility located at 3550 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL

33406.

Replace two (2) slide gates operators

1) Remove and dispose two existing HySecurity slide operators.

2) Install two new HySecurity Slide Driver 15 Model 222 SS ST or equivalent controller, 230V/ 3 phase.

3) Provide and install:

a. Two 240 Volt surge protectors

b. Two UL Monitored Photo Beams with Hoods

c. Two Five-foot Gate edges, 10k with wireless edge kit

4) Reuse existing:

a. Incoming power

b. In-ground vehicle detection loops

c. Existing drive rails

d. Concrete footings

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 day time 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. Product Data - Prior to commencing any work, the contractor shall submit Product

Data Sheets for review and approval by the Contracting Officer (CO).

3. 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.

4. Due to the recent health concerns related to the COVID pandemic, the Contractor shall adhere to the Center of Disease Control’s (CDC’s) and the FAA’s COVID requirements and guidelines. The FAA’s COVID requirements and guidelines are available upon request.

5. 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 work day, 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 five (5) 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.

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.

Documents:

OSHA Documents:

CFR 29 Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

CFR 29 Part 1910 General Industry Standards Applicable to Construction Industry

FAA Documents:

FAA Order 3900.49 Control of Hazardous Energy during Maintenance, Servicing and

Repair

8. CLEAN-UP

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:

West Palm Beach Air Traffic Control Tower

3550 West Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

B. FAA Point of Contact:

SSC Manager Name: Kraig Beahn, 561-275-1201

Coordinator: Michael Chrisman, 561-275-1203 (primary contact)

Address: 3550 Belvedere Rd

City, ST: West Palm Beach, FL 33406

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.

APPENDIX A

West Palm Beach ATCT Gate

3550 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415