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General Service Administration Service Center Division MC Smith FBCH 202 Harlow Street Bangor, Maine 04401

Houlton LPOE Commercial Gate -Scope of Work

Project Location: N3798597

Houlton ME, LPOE

ME0061BH

27 Custom Loop Houlton Maine, 04730

Developed by: Kevin R Dessureault

Date: 22 July 2026

Scope:

Department of Homeland Security determined the need for an Inbound gate to be installed at the Land Port of Entry located at Houlton Maine. This gate shall be a double arm gate that is 24 feet wide, with a heated operation system to withstand the harsh temperatures of Houlton Maine. The following features need to be included: Traffic light mounted per design and wired in sequence with the gate operations, light up gate arms (green up, red down), safety closer sensor, and gate must have upright lock capabilities.

This gate will need to be hard wired to the panel that is on backup power. The gate operation mechanism will need to be a hard wire switch to the CBP officer booth within arm’s reach of the booth window.

General Tasks:

1) Submittal process

2) Safety plan

3) Install underground power, gate operation, hard wire switch. Wire gate back to electrical panel that is on back up power.

4) Prep and pour concrete pad for gate to be mounted on, pad shall be 8 inches thick, with rebar, and sealed after concrete has cured.

5) Mount gate, and two surface mounted non-K rated bollards, bollards must have plastic sleeves and be min of 36” tall.

6) Install road sign, and Traffic light on column, angled for best line of site for operators.

7) Patch and repair any asphalt with MDOT approved methods.

8) Clean site and final test all equipment.

9) Close out project.

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Standards: Provide and install the following

1. Gate: Submittal Required

a. Dual arm aluminum 24’ gate

b. Octagonal light up arms (up green, down red)

c. Pedestrian protection system sensor (ensure gate does not close on pedestrian or car)

d. Heated mechanical compartment

e. Ground loop operation / activation

f. Red / Green traffic light mounted to column of roof canopy wired to gate operations

g. Hardwire gate operation switch in booth.

h. Lock in the upright position capabilities

2. Electrical: Submittal Required

a. Exterior rated conduit

b. Underground concrete rated sleeve

c. Exterior rated Electrical wire (in conduit)

d. Surface mounted switch in booth for gate operation, switch must be labeled. Conduit must be run tight and not interfere with operation.

e. Electrical must be ran back to panel that is wired to back up power.

f. Conduit must be attached with exterior rated connectors and screws; all penetrations must be weather tight.

3. Asphalt / Concrete / Earthwork: Submittal Required

a. Saw cutting must be completed with minimal dust, control dust with water or containment.

b. Concrete must be a min of 4000PSI, min 3/8 rebar 12” squares, seal concrete after proper cure.

c. MDOT approved Asphalt Patch /compacted to MDOT standards

d. Repair / replace any damaged line striping

4. Signs and Road Paint: Submittal Required

a. 24” x 24” octagon “stop wait here for gate to open” signs, Red and white in color

b. Height of signs must be 8’ from bottom of sign to top of asphalt

c. Stop light must be a Red / Green Stop sign DOT approved, wired to gate operations, gate fully upright it turns green, Gate fully down it turns red.

5. Project Management:

a. Provide project management software for submittals, RFI’s. RFP’s, and all closeout procedures.

b. Dedicate one team member for point of contact and to attend all project related meetings.

c. Weekly site visits for inspections.

Design Basis Guidelines: The following guidelines documents have been used by GSA as a Basis of Design and Intent for Houlton Maine Commercial Gate Project:

- GSA Statement of Work

- CBP Guidelines

- MDOT

- IBC

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- NFPA

- GSA

- other relevant codes

- RS Means for cost estimation

Security Adjudication: For the Commercial Gate project, initial CBP security is required, with escort from a federal worker for all workforce personnel with Work being completed inside the Facility. Hours of operations for contractors will be 0700-1700 Monday through Friday, and weekend work when arranged.

GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All submittals shall be made to the Contracting Officer or to an individual designated by the

Contracting Officer.

2. Only the Contracting Officer or an individual designated by him in writing can approve or disapprove submittals. Deviations and variations from the contract requirements contained in the submittal can be approved only by the Contracting Officer or an individual delegated such authority in writing by the

Contracting Officer.

3. Failure on the part of the Contractor to indicate approval on submittals prior to submission to

Contracting Officer will result in their being returned to the Contractor without being acted upon.

4. No delays in construction occasioned by the Contractor's failure to submit material for approval in accordance with the approved schedule will be excused.

a. Scheduling: Develop schedule for submissions requiring approval and include in the network plan required by section "Critical Path Method of Scheduling."

b. Scheduling: Submit schedule of submissions for approval by the Contracting Officer, within (10) calendar days after notice to proceed is received, unless otherwise stated. **The Contractor will designate a numbering scheme in their submittal schedule that follows sequentially Project Items

a. and b. parts as identified in the respective scope sections. The submittal for each product submitted for Government approval will be identified by that numbering scheme.

c. Scheduling of submissions shall be as done in a manner as to not impede the Contractor’s planned work progress nor present the Government with an un-reasonable period for adequate review of the product being submitted prior to the planned work taking place.

d. Coordination and Sequencing: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of the work so that work will not be delayed by submittals. Coordinate and sequence different categories of submittals for same work, and for interfacing units of work, so that one will not be delayed for coordination of the Contracting Officer's review with another.

e. Preparation of Submittals: Provide permanent marking on each submittal to identify project, date, Contractor, subcontractor, submittal name and similar information to distinguish it from other submittals.

f. Show Contractor's executed review and approval marking and provide space for the Contracting

Officer's action marking. Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling.

Submittals which are received from sources other than through Contractor's office will be returned without action.

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Operational Needs and Equipment/System Expectations: The work quality of the construction will be as expected in the industry without deficiency. The management of the construction work will be as expected by established Federal guidelines using recognized construction and project management method. Systems and materials will be as specified, reliable, free of defects, of low maintenance, and capable of meeting the use for the intended purpose. FAR 52.246-21 explicitly requires contractors to warrant their work against defects in materials, design, and workmanship for one year after final acceptance or Government possession. Certain target and desired outcomes:

Accomplish objectives set forth in the GSA SOW.

Minimize impact on ongoing CBP operations Compliance with CBP and HSPD-12 security adjudication requirements.

Coordination with GSA personnel

Master Schedule: Develop an initial timeline for the Project showing pertinent acquisition milestones for the design and construction procurements. Involve the GSA and CBP Project Team Members continuously on current status and potential risks on the triple constraint (scope, schedule, budget).

Coordinate construction work schedule needs with CBP and queue any operational impacts or concerns.

Project Management and Planning Continuity:

GSA will coordinate meetings and communication with the Agencies throughout the duration of the Project. All communication must flow through the GSA project manager, regular biweekly or weekly meetings will be scheduled to meet the project needs.

Kevin R. Dessureault Construction Project Manager

MBA, MSPM, PMP, FAC/PPM III, COR III

General Service Administration