SOW USAG Monument Sign.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND

US ARMY GARRISON DPW

NATICK SOLDIERS SYSTEMS CENTER

15 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

USAG Monument Sign #2 10 June 2026

1. General:

1.1. All work is to be performed for USAG Natick (North Side main road intersection), located at General Greene Avenue and Main Street, Natick 01760.

1.2. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform all work, purchase and installation of outlined in this SOW and accompanying documents. Submit construction schedule for approval prior to beginning any work.

1.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all work as outlined in this Statement of Work (SOW) and all associated contract documents including Project drawings/specifications, and accompanying documents, for the bid price submitted. The Contractor is responsible for reading entire SOW and accompanying documents included in this contract for a thorough understanding and comprehension of all content and requirements. The

Contractor shall carefully review the field conditions prior to bidding and performing any work.

1.4. The primary technical services shall be performed by or under the supervision of individuals licensed to practice in the state where the firm/company is located and commands the necessary expertise, in terms of knowledge and experience, to perform and undertake the general task identified in this SOW.

2. Project Descriptions:

2.1. Project consists of all work required for the renovation of the following area (see site location plan)

2.1.1. The Contractor is responsible to verify location, dimensions, utilities, etc. to avoid change orders.

The contractor shall verify all the materials to meet the required specs, as well as Buy American Act. and the approval/authorization from DPW-PM Architect, failure to comply with this request the customer, agency or gov. employee, will not be responsible for contractor’s losing cost, delays etc. US Army SSC

Natick, or Government will not be responsible.

2.1.2. The Contractor is responsible to disposal all the removed materials, maintain the construction area clean, prepare and secure the construction area with safety warnings. The contractor shall maintain all the safety standards required by OSHA. Contractor is responsible for briefing his employees on the safety requirements and emergency procedures in the place. Submit construction schedule for approval prior to beginning any work.

2.1.3. Install/construct a new 1-sided monument gate, the structure supporting the sign must conform and comply the latest UFC 3-120-01 code requirements, including new Army logo and colors PMS Army

Accent color. Follow the guidelines provided in the UFC 3-120-01, if a variation to the UFC is recommended, the contractor shall explain/justify why the modification is required, so the user (USAG DPW) will decide whether to concur or not.

Architecture/Design: NOTE: the new sign shall match the existing new gate monument sign located at the main entrance to the Base, the only difference is the size/dimensions to a smaller and proportional scale, the proposed size is 8'W x 6'.2"H x 1"9"D over a reinforced concrete pad 10'6" W x 5'3" D x 1'4"H,with concrete foundations. The contractor shall specify and obtain the architect's approval regarding - whether or not the metal plates are to be welded: it is preferable that the plate consist of a single piece rather than two welded pieces ref: Black background, if for any reason, the metal sheets require welding, the two pieces shall not reveal the weld joint. Install 3D lettering and logos on front only, including the directional yellow arrow (see drawings), show the internal framing on the detail drawings. Concrete face finish shall be smooth without aggregate exposure and surface air voids, bugholes in formed concrete are not accepted, the metal and base

US ARMY GARRISON DPW

NATICK SOLDIERS SYSTEMS CENTER

15 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760

Sign plot plan: Top view showing dimensions and future location with relation to the site, including a north arrow reference.

Elevation drawing: Including top elevation with dimensions, side elevation with dimensions, front elevation with dimensions including footing.

Structure drawings: Including a concrete pad and internal frame details. The monument sign will be mounted on 16 inches reinforced concrete slab, shall include: Design Specs: IBC, ASCE, ACI, ANSI/AISC and Design Load: Wind, Exposure, Risk Act. Ground Snow

Size Requirements: The new Monument sign will be 8’W x 6’2” H x 1’9” D, mounted on 1’ 10” Faux stone/sign base. The new sign will include a yellow Arrow, next to the U.S. Army Text showing the direction to the Base (see sign drawing), the yellow arrow shall match the same yellow color used on the sign (per

UFC color requirements), the width and length shall be proportional to the overall text requirements, the contractor shall provide alternatives and options to DPW-Architect, to make sure the arrow is proportional to the sign/scale/visibility/aesthetic, product warranties and design drawings are required and shall be submitted to DPW by the contractor for approval, including load/wind/structure calculations.

Electrical: Provide external illumination for visibility. Install 2 high efficiency black light fixtures

AB#X17XFU60 or equal, the two lights will be RAB and mounted on the concrete slab (front of the sign).

Light fixtures shall be all weather anti corrosion LED lights, with underground hard power from electrical post or electrical source provided on the site (housing) The Photocell option and bronze color need to be selected when ordering and they will be on at dusk off at dawn. They mount on this PVC mount 120V

Power Post Female Ground Stake with Stabilizer Fins - LV-S6 – Dabmar a timer switch will be required, comply with code requirements and provide product warranties.

Landscape: Remove and preserve the existing bushes around the existing sign without damaging the roots (to be re-used, 5 bushes approximately). Will coordinate with DPW Architect the new location of the existing plants.

2.1.4. The chevron bottom lines shall be 2 inches wide painted accent stripes to match brushed aluminum and service branch color (see UFC 3-120-01 Sign Layout Details). The logo text shall be Brushed Aluminum, the Sign cabinet painted to match “brushed Aluminum”, 6” high gate identification is required, Sign face painted shall be Black Cabinet Cladding and shall match the existing main gate monument sign.

Follow the UFC requirements, overall, the new sign is a copy of the existing Main Gate Sign at smaller dimension scale.

2.1.5. The sign foundation and connections must be engineered to resist wind loads and thermal movement, according to the local climate requirements without distortions and excessive deflections.

Shop drawings submitted by the contractor must include fabrication details such as elevations, message layouts sections, side views, plan views, mounting details, and electrical or communication details.

Submittal for all freestanding signs must include design calculations and the signed seal of a registered structural engineer licensed in the required area or follow approved state department of transportation standards to ensure compliance with all design and load requirements. Shop drawings must illustrate all means of mounting and attachment for proper coordination for connections to building structures.

Monuments shall be placed on a reinforced concrete slab, remove and preserve existing plants (do not dispose the existing plants, they will be relocated/recycled), non-disturbed vegetation area shall remain, if disturbed, shall be reinstated to previous condition.

2.1.6. The sign and background material should be fabricated from aluminum with a painted finish. All logo symbols and seals must be 0.5 inch (13 millimeters [mm]) thick and fabricated from highly durable materials with full color graphics. All letter forms must be constructed of 0.5-inch (13- mm) -thick aluminum. Use a paint to match a “brushed aluminum” finish for the center part of the sign cabinet.

Provide a Black cabinet cladding color painted finish for the background, shall match existing new Main pedestal/components/materials or where applicable, shall be sealed/covered to prevent insects from entering to the interior of the structure. The contractor shall submit the construction specs including and not limited to:

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NATICK MA 01760

gate sign of the sign face unless there are installation-specific color standards. The supporting structure materials may vary to match the architectural character of the surrounding environment or installation specific.

2.1.7. Service branch-specific color schemes are permitted exceptions to the standard color scheme needed to maintain consistency with existing sign programs. These special considerations should be established in the IPS. Provide a vertical brush finished with a factory-applied coating to aluminum letter forms on dark backgrounds. Provide dark painted letter forms if using a light-colored sign background to provide sufficient contrast and allow these signs to meet all required visibility and legibility objectives. These color standards and special Service branch exceptions do not apply to traffic control signs that have color and material requirements specified in the MUTCD. Accent colors are used to help reinforce the brand identity of each Service Branch.

2.1.8. The Sign should be 1-sided and placed where they can be clearly seen by the user. Check sight lines before signs are erected. Place signs to take advantage of indirect light from existing light sources for good night visibility.

2.1.9. These signs contain graphic information on one side, depending upon the orientation of the sign and visibility requirements. These signs contain only the following information:

•Service branch logo or seals.

•Service branch or “U.S. Joint Base” identification text in all caps. The font must be Helvetica Neue 95

Black. The logo for the leading Service branch of a joint base must be mounted on the left side of the sign.

•Installation name in upper- and lowercase letters. Font must be Helvetica Neue 75 Bold. The name for the lead Service branch of a joint base must be mounted on the left side of the sign and must match the logo placement.

Gate identification information shall be added to the base of the sign. The font must be Helvetica Neue 65

Medium.

The sign and background material should be fabricated from aluminum with a painted finish. All logos symbols and seals must be 0.5 inch (13 millimeters [mm]) thick and fabricated from highly durable materials with full color graphics, except the Air Force logo must be brushed aluminum. All letterforms must be constructed of 0.5-inch (13-mm) -thick aluminum. Use a paint to match a “brushed aluminum” finish for the center part of the sign cabinet. Provide a black cladding painted finish for the background of the sign face unless there are installation-specific color standards. The supporting structure materials may vary to match the architectural character of the surrounding environment or installation-specific standards.

Contractor shall submit a final design for approval to DPW Architect, including a finishing material board size 24"x17".

Warranty: Warrant the work against defects in workmanship and materials for one year following acceptance or provide manufacturer’s standard warranties, whichever is longer. Provide all maintenance and repairs required to keep warranty valid for its duration. Repairs shall be fully covered by the warranty.

Sign Painting Schedule:

Primer: Interior/Exterior DTM Industrial Primer. Coating shall be low VOC, impact and abrasion resistant, and can be applied in normal moderate environmental conditions. Coats: One full coat or better DFT: 2.0 –

3.0 mils. Application: Spray

Topcoat: Interior/Exterior Coating shall be low VOC, impact and abrasion resistant, and can be applied in normal moderate environmental conditions. Coats: Two full coats

Finish: Semi-Gloss DFT: 2.0 – 4.0 mils per coat or better. Color: See UFC requirements. Application:

Spray. Finished surfaces will be inspected and approved by DPW architect, defects and deficiencies identified shall be repaired at no additional cost to the Government. Submit product data and information for primers and paint. The contractor shall submit a proposal for an efficient and reliable monument sign to

DPW USAG Natick, for approval.

US ARMY GARRISON DPW

NATICK SOLDIERS SYSTEMS CENTER

15 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760

3. Period of Performance:

3.1.

3.2.

Period of performance for all work shall be 90 (ninety) working days from the date the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued.

Failure to complete the project by the stated completion date, when delay is not attributable to the

Government will lead to a negative performance evaluation.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Common Specifications

2. Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, US Army Natick Soldier Systems Center, Massachusetts, Issue

Date January 2022--

3. NSSC Contractor Access Form

4. Accident Prevention and Safety Plan Table of Contents

5. Site Plan

6. Design drawings (reference only).

END OF SOW