Scope of Work 1.docx
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- 645-DOTRFB-2948-2027
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- Iowa
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Communication Tower Removal Services Scope of Work
This Scope of Work document outlines specifications for Communication Tower Removal Services to be performed for the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT). The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to remove antennas, antenna mounts, and communication towers at multiple statewide locations, with the exception of a dish antenna at the Polk County site which must remain with the DOT. Tower removal may be completed in single or multiple sections but must be broken into single twenty-foot sections once the tower is on the ground. Work shall be performed Monday through Thursday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits from State, County, or City authorities, arranging and paying for crane rental or third-party contractor services, and restoring any disturbed sod, soil, gravel, driveway, or building structures to original condition at the contractor's expense.
Contractor qualifications require all tower workers to be Certified Tower Technicians with minimum credentials as a Telecommunications Tower Technician certified or accredited by the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) or equivalent, with proof of current Tower Climbing Certificates and OSHA safety credentials submitted at the time of bid. The Iowa DOT will provide general tower drawings for Rohn Towers and applicable photographs but cannot guarantee accuracy or provide section weights or total tower weights, as many towers lack specific drawings. The DOT is responsible for removing concrete piers after tower removal and will handle crushing and disposal of tower materials and accessories as scrap metal through local garage staff. Electronic invoicing is recommended, with payment details to be provided to the awarded vendor.
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Scope of Work/Specifications Communication Tower Removal Services Overview
Provide all labor, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the duties as outlined for Communication Tower Removal Services in the Scope of Work, Specifications and Photos for the Iowa DOT.
Definitions
DOT – Iowa Department of Transportation Contractor – The company that is awarded the contract.
1.1 Scope of Work – General Requirements
Contractor Responsibilities
Removal of antennas, antenna mounts, and is required by the DOT. Dish antenna at Polk County site must remain with DOT. Tower removal may be completed in single sections or multiple sections but must be broken into single twenty-foot sections after tower is on the ground.
The contractor must remove the tower with the assistance of a crane. The contractor is responsible for costs for crane rental or third-party contractors.
The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits from State, County or City.
The contractor is responsible to restore any disturbance of sod, soil, gravel, driveway or building structure to original condition. Any cost for restoration is the responsibility of the contractor.
DOT Responsibilities Many of these towers have no specific drawings. The DOT is unable to provide the weight of each section or the tower total weight. A general tower drawing will be provided for Rohn Towers and photos when applicable. The description within the specifications are for reference and are no guarantee of the tower description.
The DOT is responsible for the removal of the concrete piers after tower removal.
The local DOT garage staff will safely crush and dispose of the tower and accessories as scrap metal.
Required Licenses
Contractor tower workers are required to be Certified Tower Workers. Minimum requirements are a Telecommunications Tower Technician, (or equivalent), and certified and /or accredited by the National Association of Tower Erectors, (NATE), or equivalent. (NATE is the leading authority in the telecommunications industry and sets the standards for tower climbing and safety.) Contractor to provide proof of current Tower Climbing Certificates and any other safety, OSHA, and other credentials, at the time of bid.
Hours of Operation
Work to be completed anytime Monday through Thursday 7:00am – 5:00pm. Some sites do have fencing around the towers, the DOT will make arrangements with the Contractor prior to the tower removal.
Invoicing
Electronic invoices are recommended, details on where to send invoices will be provided to awarded vendor.
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