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This solicitation seeks proposals for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to demolish four existing communication antenna towers and construct three new towers at a Remote Communication Air/Ground facility located in Miles City, Montana. The work includes site preparation, foundations, tower installation, electrical work, communication cabling, trenching and backfilling. The Federal Aviation Administration will award the contract. Proposals are due by April 16, 2021. Questions regarding the project scope, drawings or specifications must be submitted in writing by April 9 to allow responses prior to the due date. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management by the due date. The FAA reserves the right to review offeror program eligibility and communicate with offerors during the solicitation process. The contract will be awarded according to the Acquisition Management System in place of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

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Federal Aviation Administration Air traffic Organization - WSA Engineering Services Des Moines, Washington.

UIS TOWER REPLACEMENT - PLANTS

CONSTRUCTION

MLS (RCAG)

MILES CITY, MT

(JCN: 707519; DPN: 1218NM1077)

January 08, 2021

PREPARED BY:

Abbass Zakeri, Civil Engineer, AJW-2W18B

APPROVED BY: DATE:

Souradeth Saysana, Infrastructure Manager, AJW-2W18B

AJW-2W18B MILES CITY RCAG TOWER REPLACEMENT FAA

MILES CITY, MT For Official Use Only

TABLE OF CONTENTS TC -1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

APPENDIX 01 11 00-A: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

01 14 00 - WORK RESTRICTION

01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 32 13 - SCHEDULING OF WORK

01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 - GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 29 - HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITY AND CONTROLS

01 57 00 - TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 60 00 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 74 00 - CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 77 00 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 31 - SELECTIVE SITE DEMOLITION

02 82 00 – ASBESTOS AND LEAD ABATEMENT

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 50 00 - METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 08- OPENINGS

08 11 00 - STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 71 00 – DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 65 19 – RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 97 00 – SPECIAL COATINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 36 13 - SELF SUPPORTING TOWERS (Fabrication for Reference Only)

13 36 14 - SELF SUPPORTING TOWERS INSTALLATION

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 41 13 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATION

27 05 00 - RF ANTENNA CABLES AND COMMUNICATIONS CABLES

TABLE OF CONTENTS TC -2

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 10 00 - SITE CLEARING

31 20 00 - EARTHMOVING

31 23 19 - DEWATERING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 15 00 - AGGREGATE SURFACING

APPENDIX 1 – GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

APPENDIX 2 – ASBESTOS SURVEY INVENTORY

ASBESTOS SURVEY INVENTORY

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF WORK 01 11 00 -1

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Work covered under this contract by the drawings

B. Work covered under this contract by the specifications

C. The description and summary paragraphs in each section is a statement or short word summary of the content of the section. This paragraph is not intended to scope the section. It is merely a brief description of the significant items in the section.

D. The related work paragraphs are also not meant to be all inclusive. Again, they serve the function of assisting the reader to locating specific information.

E. Prior to the “Notice to Proceed” specific submittals must be approved by the FAA. See related section 01 33 00 – submittals for list

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Drawings and General Conditions of the Contract, including other Division 1 through Division

77 Specification Sections.

1.3 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND REFERENCES

CAI: Contractor Acceptance Inspection

CO: Contracting officer COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

CFM: Contractor Furnished Material EES: Earth Electrode System

ETL: Electrical Testing Laboratories GFM: Government Furnished Material HEPA: High Efficiency Particulate Air NTP: Notice To Proceed NULCA: National Utility Locating Contractors Association PACM: Presumed Asbestos Containing Materials Psi: Pounds per Square Inch RCAG: Remote Communications Air/Ground RE: Resident Engineer. The RE may also act as the COR RMP: Risk Management Plan SDS: Safety Data Sheets SSC: System Support Center SUE: Subsurface Utility Engineering UL: Underwriters Laboratories

Must: A requirement that the contractor must perform

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1.4 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. General:

This specification, along with related documents specified in Paragraph 1.1, covers the requirements for all work associated with construction of total three (3) new RCAG communication antenna towers and their associated infrastructure, demolition of four (4) existing towers and migration of antenna frequencies to the new towers located at the existing MLS RCAG site. The project also includes shelter partially refurbishment including removal and replacement of the floor of the equipment room and entrance doors & slab of the building per project specification and construction drawings. This project requires close coordination with FAA, SSC, Miles City Municipal airport and Custer County personnel for the location of underground utilities, construction staging area, site access, and associated cutovers for the new towers and the demolition of existing RCAG antenna towers.

The MLS RCAG is an operational facility and will remain operational during construction. The FAA shall have complete site access, including access to the existing shelters, and existing and new towers for the duration of the project.

The contractor is responsible for accomplishing all items of work in accordance with the applicable drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract. Additional labor, materials, equipment, and/or appurtenances not specifically detailed or specified, but required to complete the project, shall be provided by the contractor as an integral part of the scope of work specified.

B. Major Items of Work:

The following items are a brief summary of the project and are provided solely for the purpose of revealing the general nature of the work involved. Items include, but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Foundation Site Preparation and Site Grading:

a. Contractor will field verify foundation center location according to Contract drawings.

b. Prior to any excavation, an independent underground utility locate must be performed, some areas may require hand digging to ensure no interruptions will occur.

c. Contractor shall excavate and dispose of all unsuitable soil.

d. Contractor shall construct engineered sub-grade according with the Geotechnical

Report, attached as an Appendix Reference Document to this solicitation, and the project Plans and Specifications. Excavated sub-grade will be inspected by the RE.

Compaction tests shall be provided by the contractor’s independent testing agency approved by the FAA.

e. Contractor is responsible for all final grading and ground cover as indicated on the project drawings and specifications.

2. Foundations:

a. Construct concrete foundations in accordance with approved foundation drawings for new self-supporting antenna towers. All inspection shall be in accordance with the specifications, project plans and shall be included in the contractor’s quality plan.

b. All foundation earthwork and construction shall be in accordance with geotechnical investigation report prepared by Rimrock Engineering, INC.

c. All concrete shall be in accordance with Specification 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete and as indicated on the project drawings.

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d. Quality Control concrete testing shall be done by an independent testing agency approved by the FAA.

e. Excavate trenches from new antenna towers to the building. The conduits containing of electrical and communication cables shall be embedded per construction drawings.

Backfill the trenches over conduits as required.

3. New Tower Installation and Hookup:

The contractor will purchase and deliver three (3) new 30’ self-supporting RCAG communication antenna towers for MLS site. The towers will be delivered to the site by the tower fabricator. Contractor is responsible for offloading and installing the new towers. Contractor shall be responsible for touching up any damaged paint and/or galvanization sections of the towers during construction.

4. Electrical Grounding and Lightning Protection at Communication Antenna Towers:

a. Excavate and backfill perimeter trench around new antenna towers for new EES.

b. Modify existing RCAG facility EES and bond new antenna tower EES to the modified

EES per the construction drawings.

c. Provide air terminals and down conductors on antenna towers as shown in the construction drawings.

d. Provide antenna tower electrical ground bonds to ladder, antenna cables enclosures, structural steel, antenna mounts, and coaxial cable shields as shown in the construction drawings.

e. Provide conductors/conduit to bond down conductors and antenna cable enclosures.

f. Perform earth resistance tests of new EES system and provide written test reports.

g. Contractor is responsible for terminations and testing of towers’ ground connections.

5. Obstruction light and power cables:

a. Install one obstruction light on each tower platform per construction drawings

b. Provide equipment on the tower (conduit, conductors, boxes, receptacles, lights, supports) for light installation.

c. Install power cables from obstruction light on tower to J-Box mounted on shelter.

d. Install two electrical junction boxes mounted on the shelter exterior wall per construction drawings.

e. Install a new branch circuit (conduit and conductors) inside the shelter from existing panel to equipment (junction box mounted on exterior wall) per construction drawing.

(existing panel is used)

f. Excavate and backfill trench for new power cable and EES per construction drawings.

6. Communication Cables and Communication Equipment:

a. Install total three (3) CFM Junction Boxes (J-Box) per construction drawing at tower platform (one J-Box each) and mount total two J-Boxes on RCAG building exterior side for MLS site per construction drawings.

b. Install CFM Heliax cables from RCAG building wall mounted J-Box to antenna tower platforms mounted J-Box. Cables from tower antenna J-Box to antennas and from building exterior J-Box to the radio equipment to be installed by FAA electronic installation team.

c. Excavate and backfill trench for new RF cables and counterpoise wire buried per construction drawings.

d. The FAA will perform installation of the Communication Antennas and transfer all existing tower antenna frequencies to the new antenna towers.

7. Demolition:

a. Demolition of existing antennas and all associated material including conduits, antenna mounts, grounding, antenna cable enclosures, coaxial cables, power cables, and lightning protection materials will be accomplished prior to the demolition of existing towers. A

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down time of approximate 1 weeks may occur before the demolition existing towers

b. Prior to any demolition, an independent underground utility locate must be performed, some areas may require hand digging to ensure no interruptions will occur.

c. Perform abatement where activities impact existing regulated materials in accordance to project specifications, local, state and federal requirements. Remove and properly dispose of all waste materials from the site.

8. General Scope Items:

a. Perform electronic subsurface locates in areas of excavation using an independent electronic subsurface locating contractor. Perform onsite review of marked locations with FAA and RE / COR prior to excavation activities.

b. Remove existing 12” square vinyl floor tiles, and underlying 9” square PACM floor tiles from the equipment room. PACM shall be abated by a contractor licensed in the State of Montana according to Federal and State Regulations.

Replace the floor with new 12” square vinyl floor tile.

c. Remove existing 10’-11” x 3’-0” concrete entrance slab at the building entrance, and replace it with a new concrete entrance slab of identical dimensions.

d. Replace two (2) 3’-4” x 7’ exterior metal doors as indicated.

e. Caulk and seal all exterior siding.

f. At the completion of the project, submit redline drawings and other items in the specifications under contract closeout.

g. The site is an operational facility and will remain operational during construction, which will be accomplished by phasing construction activities and demolition activities. The FAA shall have complete site access, including access to the existing buildings, existing and new towers for the duration of the contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM)

A. FAA provides equipment and also the materials required for installation of the antennas as listed in appendix 01 11 00-A. All other materials required for completion the project will be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

2.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL

A. The contractor must furnish all materials for completion of the project except those are supplied by government as described above. The equipment supplied must comply with all contract requirements. Material furnished by the contractor must be new, the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and of the manufacturer’s latest designs that comply with specifications. Material provided must bear the label of the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) if those materials are normally evaluated and labeled by UL.

2.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Applicable Publications: - The current Federal, Commercial and Trade Association Publications, as listed in the separate sections, form a part of this specification to the extent applicable to the work being specified. Where materials or workmanship are required by this contract to exceed the referenced code or standard, it is the contractor’s responsibility to provide materials or workmanship that exceeds the referenced code or standard. Such publications are initially listed by basic designation and subject matter title but will be referred to thereafter in the technical

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provisions by basic designation only. The federal agencies, Commercial, and Trade Associations referenced in these specifications are as follows.

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) - Information on obtaining copies of

ASTM Standards may be obtained from The American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, Tel. (610) 832-9585 or www.astm.org.

B. American Concrete Institute (ACI) - Information on obtaining copies of ACI publications may be obtained from The American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Tel. (248) 848-3700 or www.aci-int.org.

C. Federal Specifications – Copies of Federal Specifications are available for Global Engineering

Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, Tel. (877) 413-5184 or www.global.ihs.com.

D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Information on obtaining copies of OSHA regulations may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 N. Capitol Street NW, Washington D.C. 20401, tel. (202) 512-1800 or on line at www.OSHA.gov.

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Copies of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Lighting Protection Code may be obtained for the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, Tel. (617) 770-3000 or www.nfpa.org.

F. National Electrical Manufactures Associations (NEMA) - Information on obtaining copies of

NEMA standards may be obtained from the National Electrical Manufactures Association, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1752, Rosslyn, Virginia 22209, Tel. (703) 841-3200 or www.nema.org.

G. Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) - Copies of UL publication may be obtained from

Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., Publications Department, 2600 NW Lake Road, Camas, WA 98607-8542, Tel. (877) 854-3577 or www.ul.com.

H. FAA Standards - Copies of FAA Standards can be obtained from the FAA Project Engineer at the Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198-6547.

I. Insulated Cable Engineers Associations (ICEA) - Information on obtaining copies of the ICEA publications may be obtained from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, Tel. (800) 854-7179. www.global.ihs.com or www.icea.net

J. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) - Information on obtaining copies of the AISC publications may be obtained from American Institute of Steel Construction, 130 East Randolph, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601, Tel. (800) 644-2400 or www.aisc.org

K. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) - Information on obtaining copies of the TIA publications may be obtained from Telecommunication Industry Association, 1320 North Courthouse Road, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22201, Tel. (703) 907-7700 or www.tiaonline.org

L. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Information on obtaining copies of the ANSI publications may be obtained from American National Standard Institute, 1899 L Street NW, http://www.tiaonline.org/

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11th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, Tel: (202) 293-8020 or www.ansi.org

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The contractor must provide all labor, materials and equipment required to perform the work shown on the drawings and described herein. All work performed and all materials and equipment used will be subject to approval by the COR. This must include but not be limited to testing, inspection, scheduling, reporting, and submittals.

B. The construction of this facility must be in accordance with the drawings.

C. In the event of a difference among the following contract elements the order of precedence to determine which provisions must govern is as follows:

1) Written Agreement – includes Contract and all Change Orders

2) Project specifications

3) Project drawings

D. Any discrepancies between the contract provisions, the specifications and the contract drawings must be referred to the RE / COR for a written determination.

3.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor must submit document, data, and/or material submittals in accordance with Section

01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, and/or as specified elsewhere in the Technical Specifications.

3.3 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

A. The contractor is responsible for contract closeout in accordance with Section 01 77 00, Closeout Procedures.

3.4 PROJECT SPECIFIC WORK PLANS

A. Required Work Plans. The contractor shall be required to submit written work plans in accordance with the submittal requirements set out in section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, for critical items of work set out in this Section, in the technical specifications, or elsewhere in the contract documents. Work associated with the required work plans shall not commence until approval has been provided.

B. Work Plan - Underground Utility Damage Prevention: The contractor is responsible for complying with all OSHA regulations related to underground utility damage prevention. The contractor shall take all reasonable steps necessary to make certain that all active, abandoned, or unknown utilities are identified. Such steps are to include the utilization of an individual or firm acceptable to the contractor and knowledgeable in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) techniques, and competent to perform utility designation in conformance with the National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA) Standard 101: Professional Competence Standards for Locating Technicians or other written standard acceptable to the FAA. See part 01 35 29 section 3.4 for details.

C. Work Plan - Crane Work:

1. Notify the Resident Engineer and the FAA, seven (7) days prior to the arrival of any crane with confirmation at least 48 hours prior to the arrival at the work site.

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2. On the day of arrival of the crane at the work site, and every day the crane is at the work site thereafter, notify the Resident Engineer of its presence and location and provide daily reports of crane and pre-lift inspections

3. The following information for each crane must be submitted to the Project Manager and the Resident Engineer for review and approval a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the arrival of the crane and with sufficient time for review:

a. Boom or lead height

b. Weight

c. Grounding methodology, crane must be grounded.

d. Crane Certificate of Insurance.

e. Annual Crane Inspection and Compliance Report

f. Crane Operator’s License and Certification.

g. Crane top flags and lights.

h. Site specific emergency response plan.

i. Crane Lift Plan.

j. Certifications for operators and equipment.

k. Qualifications of Rigging and Signal Personnel

4. Crane Lift Plan – Submit Crane Lift Plan to the FAA Project Engineer / Resident Engineer providing details that are specific to; the crane, all of the loading conditions, site conditions including underground utilities and obstructions, ingress and egress. The Lift Plan shall include load charts highlighted to indicate actual conditions, plan views of the location including crane footprint, pick points and swing radius of the hoisting area, stability calculations, detailed description of the lift(s), and all other pertinent information. If multiple cranes or a replacement crane are introduced, a lift plan shall be provided for each crane.

5. Crane Personnel Certification/Qualification

a. Operators – Operators must be qualified or certified in accordance with OSHA 1926

Subpart CC. Proof of current certifications or qualifications must be made available at the worksite.

b. Rigging personnel – The Rigger does not need to be certified by a third party, but deemed by the employer as qualified. Qualified means that they "possess a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or have extensive knowledge, training, and experience and successfully demonstrate the ability to solve problems related to rigging loads" per OSHA 1926. Proof of current certifications or qualifications must be made available at the worksite

c. Signal personnel – Documentation of qualifications must be made available at worksite. The document must specify the type of signaling the person is qualified for (hand signaling, radio signals, etc.).

D. Work Plan - Fall Protection: Whenever activities are to be performed 6 feet or higher above a lower level by contractor or subcontractor personnel, the contractor shall:

1. Include a detailed Fall Protection Plan as part of the Safety and Health Plan submittal. The

Fall Protection Plan shall identify specific situations where fall protection is required by all contractor and subcontractor personnel who will be engaged in activities at elevations of 6 feet or higher, identify the fall protection system and associated components to be used, and explain the specific methods and procedures to be followed to assure 100% fall protection.

2. 100% fall protection means that the employee is protected 100% of the time by an approved fall protection system regardless of activity. 100% of the time an employee is engaged in activities at elevations of 6 feet or higher; the employee must be protected -without exception.

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3. Guardrail Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(b). Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Be provided on every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level on all open sides, except where there is an entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.

b. Consist of a top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level.

When used mid-rails shall be half the distance between the top rail and to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level.

c. Be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge of the top rail, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.

d. Be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds applied to the mid-rail, in any outward or downward direction.

e. Use toeboards or screens when objects could fall to a lower level.

4. Safety Net Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job site shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(c). Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Be installed as close as practicable under the walking/working surface on which employees are working, but in no case more than 30 feet below such level.

b. Extend outward from the outermost projection of the work surface as follows:

Vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net:

Minimum required horizontal distance of outer edge of net from the edge of the moving surface:

Up to 5 feet More than 5 feet up to 10 feet More than 10 feet

8 feet 10 feet 13 feet

c. Be capable of absorbing an impact force equal to that produced by the required drop test. The drop-test shall be performed at the job site after initial installation and before being used as a fall protection system, whenever relocated, after major repair, and at 6-month intervals if left in one place. The drop-test shall consist of a 400 pound bag of sand 30 ± inches in diameter dropped into the net from the highest walking/working surface at which employees are exposed to fall hazards, but not from less than 42 inches above that level.

d. Be installed with sufficient clearance under them to prevent contact with the surface or structures below when subjected to an impact force equal to the required drop test.

e. Be inspected daily, at the beginning and end of each shift, and all materials, scrap pieces, equipment, and tools which have fallen into the safety net must be removed as soon as possible from the net.

f. Be inspected after any occurrence that could affect the integrity of the safety net system. Defective nets and components must be removed from service.

5. Personal Fall Arrest Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job site shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(d). The contractor shall identify, in writing, an observer to be present on the ground at all times when personnel are engaged in activities requiring the use of these systems. (This person shall have certification by training and experience as a

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competent person in fall protection and shall not have any other duties that will encumber the observing duties.) Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Utilize full body harnesses (which meet ANSI A10.14-1991) to distribute the fall arrest forces as defined in 29 CFR 1926.500(b). Body belts shall not be used.

b. Utilize shock absorbing lanyards or retractable lifelines with locking type snap hooks to prevent “roll-out.”

c. Limit the free fall distance, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii), to less than six feet and minimize associated swing hazards.

d. Ensure anchor points meet the 5,000-lb. strength requirements outlined in 29 CFR

1926.502(d)(15).

e. Ensure that all fall protection systems and components are inspected prior to each use and continue to be inspected by a competent person in accordance to the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21). The contractor shall maintain records of inspection at the job site for review by RE and/or regulatory agencies.

6. Positioning Device Systems must comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(e). The contractor shall identify, in writing, an observer to be present on the ground at all times when personnel are engaged in activities requiring the use of these systems. (This person shall have certification by training and experience as a competent person in fall protection and shall not have any other duties that will encumber the observing duties.) Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Utilize full body harnesses (which meet ANSI Al0. 14-1991). Body belts shall not be used.

b. Utilize positioning lanyards with locking type snap hooks to prevent "roll-out."

c. Limit the free fall distance, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(e)(l), to less than two feet.

d. Ensure anchor points meet the 3,000-lb. strength requirements outlined in 29 CFR

1926.502(e)(2).

e. Ensure that all positioning device systems and components are inspected prior to each use and continue to be inspected by a competent person in accordance to the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1926.502(e)(9). The contractor shall maintain records of inspection at the job site for review by RE and/or regulatory agencies.

7. Fall Protection training shall be provided as described in 29 CFR 1926.503(a) and 29 CFR l926.2l(b)(2), be conducted by a competent person according to 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2), and be current within 12 months of issuance of the Notice To Proceed.

8. A training certification record showing the names of employees trained, the date(s) of the training, training topics, and the signature of the trainer in accordance with 29 CFR l926.503 (b & c) shall be submitted to the Contractor.

9. A NTP will not be issued until written evidence is received by FAA showing compliance with the fall protection training requirement. All contractor employees will be required to have, on file with FAA, their training records before they will be permitted on the job site.

Delays and related costs associated with the contractor's failure to comply shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

E. Required Forms to be submitted: The following forms must be completed and submitted to the

FAA at least five (5) working days prior to the Pre-Construction Conference:

1. Contractor Site Specific Safety Plan

2. Hazard Assessment of the work site (including identification of hazards, protective measures required and written certification)

3. Training documentation (records and certifications) for all contractor and subcontractor personnel engaged in work at the site:

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4. Competent person training documentation where required by 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 such as for fall protection, excavations over four feet deep, crane and rigging operations, working in confined spaces, lockout/tagout of energy sources and equipment, and working with live electricity.

5. Additional training records may be required on a case-by-case basis.

END OF SECTION 00 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK Appendix 01 11 00-A

APPENDIX 01 11 00-A:

GOVERNMENT

FURNISHED MATERIALS

Item PN QTY Unit Description Mfg/Vendor

Antenna, VHF Omni D5076 8 EA Order from KC Taco Antenna Antenna, UHF Omni D5077 8 EA Order from KC Taco Antenna Antenna, VHF/UHF Omni D5073 6 EA Order from KC Taco Antenna Coaxial Cable, 3/8" LMR-400, Solid Core Outdoor Rated LMR-400 1200 FT

Use for tower pigtails with solder type connectors Times Microwave

Connectors, N-MALE, LMR 400, EZ, Hex Nut EZ-400-NMH-X 72 EA Times Cable Prep Tool, LMR- 400 CST-400 1 EA Times Microwave Cable Prep Tool Blades, LMR-400 RB456 1 EA Times Microwave Deburring Tool for all TMW Cable DBT-U 1 EA Times Microwave Connector, 1/2" Heliax N-MALE Straight, Positive Stop L4TNM-PSA 48 EA Commscope/Andrew Cable Prep Tool, 1/2" Heliax, Drill Attachment CPT-L4ARC1 2 EA Commscope/Andrew Cable Tie (50), 304 Stainless Steel, 17" x 1/4" MRT4H-L4 4 PKG

Securing cables to swing arms and tower structure Panduit

Surge Protector, RF, N-type F/F IS-NEMP-C0 24 EA Polyphasor

Bulkhead Adapter, N- TYPE NF/NF D hole, Silver Plate RFN-1023 24 EA

Mounts on bulkhead plate for tower j-box. Has large surface area for part to plate connection. RF Parts

Cable termination, N-type, 50 Ohm, 1W, Made in USA TN1-3 24 EA http://www.e-meca.com/rf-termination-loads/n-male/tn1- 3 Meca

Standoff Insulator, round, 1 7/8D X 1 3/4H, 3/8" insert R4150A4 24 EA

Harger http://www.e-meca.com/rf-termination-loads/n-male/tn1-3

WORK RESTRICTIONS 01 14 00-1

SECTION 01 14 00 – WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

A. The contractor must confine operations, activities, storage of materials and employee parking within the Remote Communication Air/Ground (RCAG) site, as approved by the Contracting Officer. The site is located inside Custer county maintenance facility, coordinate with county and SSC for storage of materials, employee parking and other activities that will impact the maintenance facility.

1.2 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Access to the site must be coordinated with Custer county and SSC. The contractor must maintain the security integrity of the site at all times. Any existing access roads including surface course, grading, and erosion protection must be maintained by the contractor throughout the contract term and be brought to "as-new" condition at the time of final inspection.

1.3 DAMAGE TO SITE

A. Damage to existing paving, lawns, curbs, or sidewalks caused by the contractor's activities must be repaired. All costs of repairs must be paid by the contractor. After notice to proceed and prior to the commencement of construction, the contractor and COR must conduct joint inspections of the existing areas affected by the construction. Existing damage or defects must be noted and will be used as the basis for determination of damages caused by the contractor's operations.

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor must have shared use of the premises within the construction staging area limits for the execution of the work. Contractor must assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of products stored on the site. The contractor and subcontractors must maintain the job site in a neat and orderly condition. This includes the daily removal of rubbish, waste and tools, equipment and materials not required for the work in progress.

1.5 FACILITY OPERATION

A. The FAA MLS RCAG facility and equipment will remain in operation during the entire construction period. The facilities contain critical FAA equipment. This equipment must remain in service during this project. The Contractor must conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity. Unplanned outages, due to construction activities, pose a significant risk to the FAA Air Traffic Control System and to aircraft in flight. Unplanned outages must be avoided.

No interruption in service of FAA equipment will be permitted without an approved facility outage coordinated by the resident engineer and FAA SSC staff.

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures

2. RFIs

3. Digital project management procedures

4. Project meetings

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Drawings and General provisions of the Contract

B. Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work

C. Section 01 32 13 Scheduling of Work

D. Section 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

1.3 DEFINITIONS

RFI: Request For Information, Request from SSC, Contract Officer, Project Engineer, or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of entity performing contract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by contract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by contract.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 7 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and cellular telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to the Project.

1. Post copies of list in temporary field office, and in prominent location in built facility.

Keep list current at all times.

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1.5 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for FAA and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

3. Delivery and processing of submittals

4. Progress meetings

5. Pre-installation conferences

6. Project closeout activities

1.6 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information, clarification, or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. Project Engineer will return without response those RFIs submitted to Project Engineer by other entities controlled by Contractor

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name

2. Project number

3. Date

4. Name of Contractor

5. Name of Project Engineer

6. RFI number, numbered sequentially

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7. RFI subject

8. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate

9. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate

10. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate

11. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

12. Contractor's signature

13. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches

C. RFI Forms: Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above, acceptable to Project Engineer.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in PDF format.

D. Project Engineer's Action: Project Engineer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow three working days for Project Engineer's response for each RFI. RFIs received by Project Engineer after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following Contractor-generated RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Project Engineer's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Project Engineer's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Project Engineer's time for response will date from time of receipt by Project Engineer of additional information.

3. Project Engineer's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal.

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Contract Officer in writing within three days of receipt of the RFI response.

E. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number.

Submit log weekly include the following:

1. Project name

2. Name and address of Contractor

3. Name and address of Project Engineer

4. RFI number including RFIs that were returned without action or withdrawn

5. RFI description

6. Date the RFI was submitted

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7. Date Project Engineer's response was received

F. On receipt of Project Engineer's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Project Engineer within three days if Contractor disagrees with response.

1.7 DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

A. Project Engineer's Data Files Not Available: Project Engineer will not provide Project Engineer's CAD drawing digital data files for Contractor's use during construction.

1. Digital Drawing Software Program: Contract Drawings are available in PDF format.

2. Contractor shall execute a data licensing agreement in the form of Agreement form acceptable to FAA and Project Engineer.

a. Contractors, and other parties granted access to Project Engineer's digital data files shall execute a data licensing agreement in the form of Agreement form acceptable to FAA and Project Engineer.

3. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

4. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

5. Certifications: Where digitally submitted certificates and certifications are required, provide a digital signature with digital certificate on where indicated.

1.8 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Project Engineer will schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify FAA and Project Engineer of scheduled meeting dates and times a minimum of 10 working days prior to meeting.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including SSC, FAA RE, Contract Officer, and Project Engineer, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Project Engineer will schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to SSC, FAA Contracting Officer and Project Engineer, but no later than 15 days after Notice to Proceed.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of FAA, Project Engineer, and SSC; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. Participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Responsibilities and personnel assignments.

b. Tentative construction schedule.

c. Phasing.

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d. Critical work sequencing and long lead items.

e. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

f. Lines of communications.

g. Use of web-based Project software.

h. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

i. Procedures for RFIs.

j. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

k. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

l. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

m. Submittal procedures.

n. Preparation of Record Documents.

o. Use of the premises and existing building.

p. Work restrictions.

q. Working hours.

r. FAA's occupancy requirements.

s. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

t. Procedures for moisture and mold control.

u. Procedures for disruptions and shutdowns.

v. Construction waste management and recycling.

w. Parking availability.

x. Office, work, and storage areas.

y. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

z. First aid.

aa. Security.

bb. Progress cleaning.

3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct a pre-installation conference at Project site before each construction activity when required by other sections and when required for coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise RE and Project Engineer of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related RFIs.

d. Related Change Orders.

e. Purchases.

f. Deliveries.

g. Submittals.

h. Review of mockups.

i. Possible conflicts.

j. Compatibility requirements.

k. Time schedules.

l. Weather limitations.

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m. Manufacturer's written instructions.

n. Warranty requirements.

o. Compatibility of materials.

p. Acceptability of substrates.

q. Temporary facilities and controls.

r. Space and access limitations.

s. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

t. Testing and inspecting requirements.

u. Installation procedures.

v. Coordination with other work.

w. Required performance results.

x. Protection of adjacent work.

y. Protection of construction and personnel.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

D. Project Closeout Conference: Project Engineer will schedule and conduct a project closeout conference, at a time convenient to FAA and Project Engineer, but no later than 15 days prior to the scheduled date of Substantial Completion.

1. Conduct the conference to review requirements and responsibilities related to Project closeout.

2. Attendees: Authorized representatives of SSC, FAA and Project Engineer; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the meeting. Participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect or delay Project closeout, including the following:

a. Preparation of Record Documents.

b. Procedures required prior to inspection for Substantial Completion and for final inspection for acceptance.

c. Procedures for completing and archiving web-based Project software site data files.

d. Submittal of written warranties.

e. Requirements for preparing operations and maintenance data.

f. Requirements for delivery of material samples, attic stock, and spare parts.

g. Requirements for demonstration and training.

h. Preparation of Contractor's punch list.

i. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment at Substantial Completion and for final payment.

j. Submittal procedures.

k. Coordination of separate contracts.

l. FAA's partial occupancy requirements.

m. Installation of FAA's furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

n. Responsibility for removing temporary facilities and controls.

4. Minutes: Entity conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes.

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E. Progress Meetings: Project Engineer will conduct progress meetings at weekly intervals or on a need basis.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of FAA and Project Engineer, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to Contractor's construction schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so.

Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

1) Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site use.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Progress cleaning.

10) Quality and work standards.

11) Status of correction of deficient items.

12) Field observations.

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