SMR4 Crane SOW Sample.pdf

6/15/2026

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Statement of Work (SOW)

CRANE RENTAL

Crane Rental for XXX ATCT, SMR4 Conversion

1. Introduction and Overview Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is undergoing the SMR3 to SMR4 radar conversion and will require temporary mobile crane with operator services in support of these efforts.

2. Purpose Provide complete crane rental with operator service to support SMR4 radar conversion.

3. Scope of Work The vendor shall provide complete crane rental service with a licensed operator and certificate of insurance (COI). Lifting operations will include multiple crane lifts:

• Removal of the existing SMR3 radar unit from atop of the ATCT.

• Equipment removal from atop ATCT.

• Lifting and placement of the weather cap assembly to atop of the ATCT.

• Lifting and placement of the new SMR4 radar to atop of the ATCT.

• Furnish, install, and operate a compliant personnel lifting device (man basket/cage) designed for hoisting personnel. The personnel basket shall be safely elevated to the top of the ATCT to facilitate required installation of lightning arresters. All operations shall be performed in accordance with OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, FAA facility access protocols, and manufacturer’s operating specifications.

4. Period of Performance Crane evolution, subject to weather conditions, is scheduled for sixteen (16) hours of straight time plus (8) hours of overtime.

Work shall commence seven (7) days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

5. Deliverables Vendor shall provide mobile crane services for the follow sites.

• ATCT: Crane capable of lifting/lowering 6,000 lbs. to the height of 277’. Vendor to provide oversized mat/pads to disperse crane weight as well as 4’x4’ personnel basket to extend lightning arrestors. The vendor shall perform a site visit and provide a lift plan in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 8 below.

6. Location of Work The crane services shall take place at XXX:

7. Inspection, Compliance and Acceptance The FAA Team Lead will ensure all work has been completed prior to releasing the crane service.

8. Additional Notes & Requirements As-built drawings and other information provided to the vendor shall be considered part of this SOW.

Crane vendor shall provide a mobile crane capable of lifting/lowering radar system and weather cap in accordance with the following:

ATCT:

a) Top of SMR3 Radar elevation +/- 277’ above ground level (AGL)

b) Not to Exceed Height (NEH) Crane Tip Height Not to Exceed 320’ AGL

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c) Lift weight of weather cap is 6,000 pounds max.

d) Lift radius +/- 130’ (360°) (crane vendor to determine based on Lift Survey & Lift Plan)

e) Crane load to capacity percent shall not exceed 65%

Crane vendor shall provide the following documentation:

(a) Certificate of Insurance, Crane Lift Plan, drawings, and information:

1) Crane lift plan should be issued within 5 days to FAA after awarded the crane contract.

2) CAD-generated drawings of site-specific “plan view” of Tower and crane location including boom/jib length, radius, boom swing path, tail swing radius, outriggers, mats / blocking, and reference dimensions of crane location to tower.

3) CAD-generated drawings of site-specific “elevation view” of Tower and crane location including tip height, boom angle, radius, and reference dimensions of crane location to tower.

4) Lift Plan Data of proposed / recommended crane location including crane make, model number, tonnage, load chart data, radius, main boom length, boom angle, jib length, jib angle, tip height, tip to ground distance overall, counterweight, ball weight, rigging weight, lift load, total load, chart load and percent load to chart load.

5) An estimate of time required to mobilize and assemble the crane, and an estimate of time required to disassemble and de-mobilize the crane

6) Certificate of Insurance (COI), to add the city of Houston full information to be provided after award.

Crane vendor shall:

a) Perform a site visit and Lift Survey to ensure that the crane and crane services quoted will fully meet the requirements of this cab glass replacement project.

b) Be responsible for all crane mobilization / demobilization, fuel, tolls and permits required.

c) Provide FAA prior to the start of operations documentation showing the licensed operator’s certifications and proof of current crane inspection reports.

d) Furnish and install a white and orange checkered flag at the end of the crane boom and be in full compliance with airport regulations prior to any lifting operations.

e) Furnish and install crane mats and blocking as required.

f) Be responsible for damage caused during crane mobilization and demobilization to pavements, blacktop, concrete, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping.

Below is a typical Radar/Weather Cap replacement:

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