Statement of Work - Fencing 25 Feb 2025.pdf

INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

FENCING REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT

LITTLE MOUNTAIN TEST ANNEX

UTAH TEST AND TRAINING RANGE

25 February 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARA TITLE PAGE

A-01 Description of Work 5

A-02 Project Estimating/Design Ordering Procedure 5-6

A-03 Multiple Construction Project Phase-In Period 7

A-04 Key Government Personnel 7

A-05 Key Contractor Personnel 7-10

A-06 Contract Administration 11

A-07 Work Task Award Procedures 11-12

A-08 Progress Meetings 12-13

A-09 General Requirements 13-15

A-10 Work Requirements 15-21

A-11 Environmental Protection 21-26

A-12 Existing Facilities/Job Site Verification 26-27

A-13 Utilities Services 27-28

A-14 Emergency Medical Treatment 28

A-15 Codes 28-29

A-16 Base Entry 29

A-17 Base Regulations 29-30

A-18 Hill Range Access Requirements 30-34

A-19 Safety and Accident Prevention 34-35

A-20 Fire Prevention and Protection 35-36

A-21 Weather Conditions 36-37

A-22 Facilities Damages 37

A-23 Submittals 37

A-24 Recognized Holidays 38

A-25 Final Inspection 38

A-26 Project Completion and Close-Out 38-40

A-27 Contract Completion and Phase-Out 40

A-28 List of Appendices 40

Appendix A Minimum Explosive Awareness 41

Appendix B Hill AFB Landfill Map 42

Appendix C Safety Section C - See Attachment 43

Appendix D Construction/Demolition Debris Diversion 44

Appendix E Form 12 Dig Permit – See Attachment 45

A-01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This will be an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for the execution of a broad range of maintenance, repair and minor construction fence projects affecting real property at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), Little Mountain Test Annex, Utah (LM), and Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR). Work tasks (WT), also know as Task Orders (TO), will be issued under this contract to define specific project requirements involving construction.

All work shall be in conformance with the requirements of the contract including, but not limited to furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, management, and other services to include minimum design support and incidentals necessary for the successful completion of issued requirement.

The Government and Contractor will conduct a pre-proposal site visit for each requirement. Discussions may include, but are not limited to scope of work, method of construction, sequence of operations, progress schedule, means of access to project site, delivery and storage of materials and equipment, work restrictions, coordination requirements, project goals, liquidated damages and potential difficulties or problems. The contractor shall submit Request for Information (RFI) questions within 7 days of initial site visit or as directed in the Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR).

Denial of Base Access: Access to the installation and controlled areas can be denied based on criminal history and outstanding wants and warrants. If contractor personnel are not granted access to the installation based on criminal history and/or outstanding wants and warrants, the contractor may be assessed liquidated damages in accordance with (IAW) 48 CFR 52-211-12 for any resultant schedule delay or liquidated damages.

A-02. PROJECT ESTIMATING/DESIGN-ORDERING PROCEDURE:

Intent of Request for Proposal Design/Estimating: Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) allows the Government to issue the contractor multiple projects on this contract, incidental to developing a design and/or project estimate, without obligating the Government to issue the Contractor an order to actually construct the work described. The Government's intent for the CLINs identified above is to obtain a design and/or exact price for projects that may or may not-have been designed or where the requirements may not have been fully defined but are being considered for fencing construction. The Government will request proposals for each project it expects the contractor to execute. It is not the Government's intent to have the contractor provide an estimating service for projects that have no initial, serious fence construction consideration. The contractor agrees that the Government is not obligated to issue the contractor a project for the fencing construction work described in the completed project estimate.

Notice of Requirement: When issuing a Request for Proposal, the Government notification will include a project number, project title, magnitude of cost, SOW, drawings or sketches if applicable, and any special instructions or connotations that may exist with respect to the work. The purpose of this contract is to expedite contract award of Civil Engineer requirements. Contractor responsiveness under the terms of this contract is paramount to make this a functional contract. The Contractor will be responsible for preparing a detailed cost proposal by listing quantities of individual work elements needed, developing performance times, and furnishing the finalized detailed cost estimate and technical narrative with design package as a formal proposal to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Project Manager (PM) for clarification, evaluation, and negotiation. Estimates shall be based on total lump sum cost and broken out by divisional line items via contract provided line items. Any estimate, proposal, change order, modification shall be subject to negotiations.

1) When issuing a FOPR with contractor design, such notification will include a capital project number, project title, and statement of work (SOW), general scope of work, and magnitude of cost and any special instructions or conditions that may exist with respect to the work. The Contractor will be responsible for preparing a detailed proposal by identifying divisions required, preparing required developing performance times, and furnishing the finalized design (if requested) to the CO for approval. After validation and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall prepare a detailed cost estimate in the specified format by listing quantities of individual work elements needed, and specifying non-priced tasks, and submit to the CO for negotiation.

Magnitude of Project:

1) The Contractor shall promptly advise the CO if it finds that the project being proposed on, will or is likely to exceed the specified magnitude. Upon receipt of such information, the Contracting Officer will review the Contractor's revised estimate.

The Government may:

(1) Authorize a change in scope or materials as required to reduce the estimated construction cost.

(2) Appropriately adjust the magnitude of the project.

(3) Scrap the project and terminate the requirement.

A-03. MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE-IN PERIOD:

Unless otherwise stated at the individual project walks, the contractor shall have ten (10) calendar days from the date of requirements order award, for mobilization of all equipment, materials, and personnel to fully execute all requirements of this order.

A-04. KEY GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL:

The following functions are required for contract management for the duration of the contract.

Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative, and Civil Engineering Project Manager.

Additional personnel may be designated for a project at the Work Task (WT) level.

Contracting Officer (CO): The CO is the sole Government official authorized to enter into, make changes/modifications to, or terminate contracts on behalf of the Government; no other Government representative has the authority to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Government. COs are responsible for ensuring performance and compliance with all necessary terms and requirements of the contract and safeguard the interest of the Government in its contractual relationships.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): An individual designated and authorized, in writing, by the CO to perform specific technical or administrative functions. The COR will assist in the technical monitoring, performance, and administration of the contract.

Civil Engineering Project Manager (CE PM): An individual designated at the WT level who is responsible for the overall management of the projects.

Local Contracting Office: The local contractor office shall be manned continuously during standard working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and include the following functions:

project management, requirements order management, estimating, negotiating, scheduling, communications, and quality control.

A-05. KEY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all functions necessary to execute this contract, to include but not limited to the following:

Contract Manager (CM): The Prime Contractor shall provide a CM who shall be responsible for the performance of this contract. The name of this person, who shall be acting on behalf of the Contractor, shall be designated in writing to the CO as a part of the management plan.

(1) The CM shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the management of government, commercial, or industrial fencing construction involving all of the following disciplines:

architectural, civil, electrical and communication networks (i.e. vindicator for security gates).

(2) The CM shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor on all contractor-related matters for the daily operation of this contract.

(3) The CM shall be available by cellular telephone at all times.

(4) During normal duty hours, the CM shall be available to meet on the installation with government personnel within sixty (60) minutes of notification.

Project or warranty related issues, the CM shall respond as stated below:

(1) Non-emergency issues, the Contractor shall respond to the scene within twenty-four hours of notification and begin repair actions.

(2) Emergency issues, the Contractor shall respond to the scene within sixty minutes of notification and begin repair actions. Examples of emergency work are; work required to sustain/ensure continued mission operations, unsecured gates and/or fencing, unscheduled/undetermined electrical outages, directly impacting facility mission and security of assets.

Project Manager (PM): The project manager will be responsible for the overall performance of this contract. This individual(s) shall have direct oversight of all project design and planning activities. The name of this person and alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the contract manager (CM) is absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO.

Project Superintendent (PS): The PS shall be the primary POC for fencing and/or construction related issues during installation and shall be identified and designated, in writing, to the CO before the issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP). If the PS is changed during the WT Period of Performance (PoP), the contractor shall notify the CO in writing of the intended replacement.

(1) The PS shall be on site anytime installation of fencing/construction work is being performed. The PS shall have at least three (3) years of experience in construction management for similar size and scope to the seed project and be familiar with all aspects of fence and gate installation, general construction management, practices, methods, and materials.

(2) The PS shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all construction matters relating to daily operation of the contract.

(3) The PS shall be available by cellular telephone and/or email.

(4) During normal duty hours, the CM shall be available to meet on the installation with government personnel within sixty (60) minutes of notification.

(5) In non-emergency issues, the contractor shall respond to the required location within twenty-four (24) hours of notification and begin repair actions.

(6) In emergency issues, the contractor shall respond to the required location within two

(2) hour of notification and begin repair actions.

Quality Control Officer (QC): The QC shall have at least three (3) years of experience in the area of fencing and construction quality control. The QC shall manage the contractor’s quality control program.

This person shall have the authority to direct contractor personnel to correct fencing and construction deficiencies and be available by cellular phone and/or email. The contractor shall correct quality related fencing/construction deficiencies, and shall be separate from the PM, and perform quality related rework at no additional cost to the Government.

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): The SSHO shall visit all active work sites to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the contractor to verify compliance with all requirements. The contractor QC person may be the SSHO on projects if they possess the applicable safety and health qualifications required for QC and SSHO as specified herein. The SSHO shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The SSHO shall be available by cellular phone and/or email.

(2) SSHO must be certified, with the following requirements: Competent person training:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines a "competent person" as "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, in accordance with (IAW) 29 CFR 1926.32(f). By way of training and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation and has the authority to correct them. Some standards add additional specific requirements which must be met by the competent person.

Management Plan: The Prime Contractor shall develop a Management Plan which shall be submitted at the time of work task proposal for all contractor personnel that will be assigned to this project before award. The Management Plan shall include a position description for all key personnel, to include resumes, licenses, and certifications to demonstrate compliance with requirements in Basic Contract SOW. Specify which positions are being accomplished by subcontractors. Subcontractors filling key personnel positions shall have the same authority, qualifications, and certifications required for the positions they are filling. Management Plan shall be submitted with an AF Form 3000 and sent to the CO and 75 CES contracting officer representative (COR).

Contractor Employee Requirements: The contractor shall ensure that employees and/or subcontractor employees have current, valid licenses, and certifications necessary to perform their functions. Any cost or time associated with obtaining licenses or certifications shall be at the contractor’s expense. The contractor shall not employ any person who is, nor was an employee of the US Government, if the employment of that person would create a real or perceived conflict of interest. Any questions on this issue should be addressed to the CO.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop, maintain, and periodically update (as needed) the construction Quality Control Plan (QCP) IAW UFGS 01 45 00.00 10 for the basic contract and may be required to provide a tailored QCP for individual WT’s as defined in the FOPR. The primary function of a QCP is to design and successfully execute a realistic plan to ensure that the required standards of quality fencing/construction will be met. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent deficiencies from occurring. Records of all inspections conducted by the contractor, and corrective action taken, shall be made available to the Government upon request.

Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance each time service is performed by appointed personnel, known as the PM, to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The PM will also evaluate the Contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the Contractor’s quality control program. The PM may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections. Likewise, the Government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if merited by performance. The Government will periodically inspect the environmental condition of selected buildings to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Required Contractor Certifications: The contractor shall be licensed and insured as a Fencing Contractor-S330 or as General Contractor-B100. All licensing requirements can be found underneath the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Rule R156-55a-101. The link for licensing requirements is https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-55a/Current%20Rules?

Contractors Office: Contractor’s office shall be located at an off-base location and during standard working hours provide ample personnel to support any five (5) fencing type requirements and provide enough employees for response time not to exceed 30 minutes.

Standards Of Dress: The Contractor’s employees shall present a clean, neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company and/or by wearing appropriate badges which contain the company name and the employee’s name. Clothing or badges shall be provided by the Contractor.

Removal Of Contractor’s Employees: The contractor agrees to utilize only experienced, responsible and capable people in the performance of work. The CO may require that the Contractor remove from the Government job employees who endanger persons or property whose continued employment under this contract is inconsistent with the interest of military security, or who are determined by the CO or COR as being incapable of rendering the services IAW this SOW.

Badging/Credentials: Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel, and for prompt return of credentials to the Security Forces, Pass and Registration Office, for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

A-06. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

Contracting Officer (CO): Government official authorized to enter, make changes to, or terminate contracts on behalf of the US Government. COs are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary requirements of the contract, to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguard the interests of the US Government in its contractual relationships.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance in writing by the appointed COR(s) that monitor performance to ensure services are received. The Government representative will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through on-site inspections of the Contractor’s quality control program and receipt of complaints from base personnel.

The COR is not authorized to enter into any agreements, obligate the Government or direct any changes to the contract.

Post-Award Orientation/Pre-Construction Conferences: After award of the basic contract and each work task, but prior to commencement of any work, the CO may conduct a post-award orientation/pre-construction conference and require all contractors to attend. The notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, location of the conference, need for attendance by subcontractors, and any information regarding the items to be discussed.

https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-55a/Current%20Rules?

Contract Performance: The contractor is responsible for supervision and inspection of the worked performed. All work shall be performed in accordance with contract terms and specifications.

Inspection/acceptance by the Government in no way relieves the contractor of criminal responsibility for fraud in misrepresenting either the quality or quantity of work provided and certified as complete by the contractor.

Modifications: Only the CO is authorized to execute modifications on behalf of the Government. Other Government personnel shall not execute contract modifications, act in such a manner as to cause the contractor to believe that they have the authority to bind the government or direct or encourage the contractor to perform work that should be the subject of a contract modification. In cases where the CO receives a request for additional work, revisions to requirements, schedule changes, etc. the CO will make the final determination as to the appropriateness of the request. No other government representative will constitute a change order under the changes clause of this contract or entitle the contractor(s) to an equitable adjustment of the price or delivery schedule, unless such a change is issued in writing and signed by the CO.

A-07. WORK TASK AWARD PROCEDURES:

Work Task Request for Proposal (RFP): Work task (WT) RFP will be issued to the contractor by the CO when the project is identified. The WT RFP may not have traditional plans and specifications but will include statement of work, list of work elements and/or sketches that define the project and state the Government requirements. All attachments to the WT RFP, if applicable, will be a part of the project scope of work. Joint site visits will be held by the Government and the contractor as requested in the work task RFP, to discuss all conditions and details of the work. Contractor clarification/questions shall be submitted in writing IAW TO proposal instructions.

Submission of Work Task RFP: The contractors shall be requested to submit the work task proposal to the issuing office within the period stated in the work task RFP which may consist of:

(1) Technical Proposal. Concept sketches or drawings for proposed methods, performance schedule of construction, proposed technical approach/solution, list of required work elements, management approach, key personnel and/or subcontractors, catalogs, and/or other material submittals. Contractor shall provide a bid guarantee for each awarded work task.

(2) Price Proposal. The price proposal for the construction cost.

Work Task Management: The contractor shall implement the full range of construction activities as specified in each work task and in accordance with all applicable compliance documents. The contractor shall supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to accomplish the work assigned unless otherwise specified in each work task. The contractor shall perform management and planning functions, including performance measurement and fund status reporting, through the course of this contract.

Schedule: The contractor shall maintain a detailed working schedule that facilitates the management of the project work and provides the capability for early identification of potential schedule impacts. The schedule shall include negotiated baseline dates and current schedule projections. The current schedule shall be maintained and updated at least monthly to accurately reflect progress and provide realistic forecast projections. The contractor shall provide schedule updates at either a detailed level or a summary level as requested by the CO or Project Manager (PM). Additionally, schedule updates that reflect actual schedule progress shall be submitted on AF IMT 3065 or as approved by the CO. Specific schedule and report requirements will be identified for each work task award.

Period of Performance: The period of performance will be specified with each individual work task award.

A-08. PROGRESS MEETINGS:

Frequency: The Construction PM and CO will meet (at least every two weeks or as directed by the CO or their representative) with the contractor’s designated on-site representative and any other contractor personnel deemed appropriate, to review the contractor's performance and each active project.

Purpose: At these meetings, the Construction PM and CO will apprise the contractor on how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of any problems, if any are being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

Work Coordination: In order for the work to progress smoothly and cause minimal difficulties, it will be necessary for the Contractor, Construction PM and CO to maintain close and active coordination.

The contractor shall keep the Government informed at all times of when and what work will be accomplished. All work schedules will be coordinated with the appropriate representatives of the Contracting and Technical Offices and accomplished in such a manner that minimum inconvenience will be caused to the Government. The contractor shall notify the Construction PM/CO a minimum of three (3) calendar days in advance of when and where testing is to be performed, so that he/she will have the option of witnessing the test.

Progress Schedule: The schedule shall be accomplished on and in accordance with the instructions pertaining to AF Form 3064 and FAR 52.236-15. A "network analysis system" may be approved to supplement the proposed progress schedule.

(1) The Contract Progress Schedule shall be submitted within ten (10) days of construction project award and be prepared for each project and shall be plotted weekly, from Saturday through Friday, beginning with the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) through the project completion date. Once approved, schedules shall not be changed without CO/Construction PM direction and/or approval.

(2) The percentage of each listed work element of the job shall be shown opposite each major work element in Column C of the Contract Progress Schedule and may be expressed in whole numbers or may be carried out to two (2) decimals.

Progress Reports: The report shall be accomplished on and in accordance with (IAW) the instructions pertaining to AF Form 3065. "Contract Progress Report" and as specified herein.

(a) Progress Reports shall be submitted weekly (or as determined by the CO) on the Monday following completion of the previous rating period and shall be based on Government verified daily quantity sheets.

(b) Whenever the cumulative percentage of the work is 5% or more below the scheduled percentage, the Progress Report shall be accompanied by a letter of explanation for the delay and a plan detailing how the contractor intends to get back on schedule

(c) Whenever the cumulative percentage of work is 90%, no other progress report is required until final inspection and project is 100% complete.

A-09. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Haul Route: If a specific haul route is required for a project, the contractor shall follow the specified haul route, unless otherwise directed. The contractor may make changes to the route only with the prior approval of the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government. All loads shall be covered during transportation to designated areas.

Haul Route Clean-up: The contractor shall clean, sweep, or pick up as necessary mud, rocks, trash, or any other type of debris spilled along haul routes, immediately after passage. Clean-up shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Fence Construction PM.

Deliveries: The contractor shall deliver products to the job site in unopened, manufacturer's external shipping containers with labels attached and legible.

Material Storage: The contractor shall store and protect products in accordance with Manufacturer’s Instructions, with seal and labels intact and legible. Products shall be stored in a weather-tight enclosure that is climate controlled for temperature sensitive products. Flammable products shall be stored in flammable lockers, away from non-flammable products and not less than 50 feet from any other existing facility or storage area.

Storage Area: The Government may designate an area on-site where project materials and construction equipment, when not in use, may be stored on individual projects. All job equipment and materials not in use, but to be installed in or used on the project by the contractor, may only be stored in the area specified. Security for the equipment and material storage shall be provided by the contractor at his risk.

The contractor shall secure and store on-site fence posts or conduit in racks or block materials to prevent rolling. The contractor shall store packaged materials in original containers until ready for use.

Damaged materials shall be rejected and removed from the base.

Storage Area Improvements: Improvement to the on-site area approved for storage by the Government shall be at the contractor's expense. The contractor is responsible for the on-site area cleanliness for the duration of the project and the final clean-up of all construction and storage areas at the end of the construction project period. The contractor shall restore the area back to its original condition at the end of the project.

Remote Sites: The Contractor shall perform work as specified work task at remote locations. The Contractor shall be responsible for all personnel, supplies, equipment, materials, and infrastructure (including, but not limited to, potable water, utility systems, housing, dining, transportation, and medical care) when there are no facilities and services available.

Work Site Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate work site activities to ensure the protection of human health and the environment; the prevention of damage to property, utilities, materials, supplies, and equipment; and the avoidance of work interruptions.

Cold Weather Precautions: The contractor shall be responsible for proper application of weather sensitive materials and shall not apply any such materials when weather conditions fall below the minimums recommended by the material manufacturer or the contract specifications. Cover all concrete installed in weather below 32°F (0°C) with approved insulating blankets. Frozen or damaged concrete due to inclement weather shall be removed and replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the government

Performance Evaluations: At the conclusion of each work task or other times as determined appropriate by the CO, the contractor’s performance evaluation will be made through The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), which is a web enabled application used to document and evaluate contractor performance on awarded contracts that meet/exceed the minimum dollar threshold for reporting the Construction Contractors performance. The contractor shall be provided an opportunity to review and comment to the government evaluation result through the https://www.cpars.gov. The performance evaluations will have an impact on the award of future contractors and/or work tasks and exercise of future option years under the contract.

A-10. WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Laying Out Work: Dimensions and elevations shall be verified by the contractor. Discrepancies between specifications and existing conditions shall be referred to the Construction PM in writing before work affected is performed Failure to make such notifications shall place responsibility upon the contractor to carry out work in satisfactory, workmanlike manner. Any duplication of work made necessary by failure or neglect on the contractor's part to comply with this requirement shall be done at their sole expense.

Site Preparation: The contractor shall grub and clear vegetation along both sides of fence line.

Digging: Cut through soil, asphalt, or concrete to a depth of 39” inches to accept fence posts and bollards. The contractor may use an auger away from utilities but must hand dig with a post hole digger and shovel within 3’ feet of most utilities (within 15’ feet of high-pressure gas lines).

Trenching: Cut and trench through soil, asphalt, concrete, and rock to a depth of 18” inches for electrical wiring and conduit. Provide a certified electrician for all required electrical work.

Patching: Install gravel, asphalt, and concrete patching with minimum 95% wet compaction and 100% consolidation.

https://www.cpars.gov/

Painting: Prime and paint/stain surfaces as directed in each work task SOW. Any painted/stained surfaces shall comply with Base Facility Design Standards.

Security Fencing: Install 3-point locking latch or electronic vindicator system. Install privacy slats as directed in each WT SOW.

Steel Cable Scope: Install double vehicle resistant aircraft cable in fence as directed in each WT SOW.

Scope includes replacement, repair, and construction of steel cable to include all pertinent accessories.

Work Involved: Excavation for concrete dead-man. Concrete forms shall be used for all concrete installations unless the soil material can keep its shape. Fabrication and connection of steel cables with accessories and associated hardware. Construction of concrete dead-man and steel cable barrier systems.

Materials: Structural Steel Members shall be tubular in nature ASTM A36. Wire rope and connecting hardware shall meet AASHTO M-30, Type 1, Class A, 3/4-inch rope. Connecting hardware shall develop the full strength of a single cable (25,000 pounds). Cast steel components shall meet AASHTO M-103. Galvanized tension spring assembly shall have a spring constant of 450 psi + 50 pounds per inch and shall permit a travel of 6 inches + one inch. A swage connection shall be used when connecting cable to hardware. Threads of externally threaded parts shall be UNC, ANSI B1.1, Class 2A Tolerance. Internally threaded parts shall meet the dimensional requirements of ASTM A-563. Bolts shall meet ASTM A-307 and nuts ASTM A-563, Grade A, or better. Both nuts and bolts shall be galvanized according to AASHTO M-232. Nuts shall be hex or heavy hex type. Washers shall be made of steel and shall be galvanized according to AASHTO M-232. They shall meet the dimensional requirements of ANSI B27.2, Type A plain washer. End and line post washer plates shall meet AASTHO M-183 and shall be galvanized according to AASHTO M-111. Load binder shall be forged steel quenched and tempered, shall have a minimum working load limit of 11,000 lbs., and shall be painted the same color as steel posts.

Construction: Fabricate fence cables and structural steel members in accordance with AISC Specification and attached drawings. Erect structural steel in accordance with AISC Specification.

Construct cable fence barrier as per specific delivery order site layouts and drawing details in Appendix.

Boundary Signs: Install specialty boundary identification signs on fences every 100 feet, on gates, and where fence makes a sudden change in direction or elevation of 15 degrees or more. Signs shall be provided by the government.

Covered Cages: Install covered cages using fence line items as directed in each WT SOW.

UFGS For Chain Link Fences: Adhere to all specifications in the attached UFGS: UFGS 32_31_13 for Chain Link Fences and Gates; and UFGS 32_31_13.53 for High-Security Chain Link Fences and Gates.

Chain Link Fence and Gate Materials: All ferrous materials shall be new and galvanized. Imperfectly galvanized materials or materials upon which serious abrasion of the galvanizing occurs shall not be used. All ferrous metal used, unless specified otherwise, shall be hot-dip zinc coated with not less than

1.2 ounces of zinc per square foot.

Fabric: Chain link fabric shall be woven with a 9-gauge galvanized steel wire in 2” inch mesh. Fabric shall be coated with not less than 1.2 ounces of zinc per square foot and shall meet the requirements of RR-F-191. Top and bottom salvages shall have a twisted and barbed finish.

Posts, Rails, and Braces: Posts, rails and braces for chain link security fence shall be steel pipe and meet the requirements of RR-F-191, Class 1, grade A. Galvanized steel pipe shall be continuous span.

No sleeves or welded splices are allowed. The minimum requirements for the outside diameter (X) wall thickness in inches are as follows:

a. Line Post 2.375 x 0.130

b. Gate Post (Gate Leaf Less than or Equal to 12’) 4.0 x 0.160

c. Gate Post (Gate Leaf Greater than 12’) 6.625 x 0.160

c. Brace Rail (angled) 2.375 x 0.130

d. Corner Post 2.875 x 0.160

e. Brace Rail (horizontal) 1.660 x 0.111

f. Gate Frame 1.90 x 0.120

g. Temporary Post 2.375 x 0.130

h. Brace Post 2.375 x 0.160

i. Pull Post 2.875 x 0.160

j. End Post 2.875 x 0.160

k. Top/Bottom Rail 1.66 x 0.111

Wire Ties: Wire ties shall be a 9-gauge zinc-coated galvanized steel wire. Hog rings shall be 9-gauge galvanized steel wire. The minimum weight for zinc coated wire ties is 0.8 ounces of zinc per foot of coated surface area. Wire ties shall not fracture when tested as follows: bend wire from which ties are formed through an angle of 180 degrees on mandrel having the same diameter as the wire under test.

Tension Wire: Tension wire shall be 7-gauge coiled spring wire conforming to RR-F-191 and have minimum tension strength of 75,000 pounds per square inch.

Tension Bars: Tension bars shall be galvanized steel with a cross-sectional area of not less than 3/16” inch by 3/4” inch, or equivalent. Tension bands shall be galvanized steel and 3/4” inch wide by 1/10” inch thick nominal size.

Tension Rods: Tension rods, gate hinges, eyebolts, J-bolts, nuts, and other fasteners or devices used in fence construction shall be galvanized steel.

Concrete: Provide concrete conforming to ASTM C94/C94M and obtaining a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,000 psi. Concrete shall consist of either plain or reinforced Portland Cement Concrete, which is composed of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, Portland cement, water and permitted admixtures. Only approved materials conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be used in the work. Materials may be subjected to inspection and tested at any time during the progress of their preparation or use. In no case shall the use of pit-run or naturally mixed aggregates be permitted.

All fine and coarse aggregates shall be stored separately and kept clean. All concrete shall be placed during daylight, unless otherwise approved. All water shall be pumped from post holes prior to concrete placement. Concrete shall be placed within one (1) hour after water has been added to the mix. The method and manner of placing shall be such to avoid segregation and displacement of the reinforcement.

Concrete shall not be placed when the atmospheric temperature is below 35 degrees F or when there is a probability the temperature will go below that in the next twenty-four (24) hours unless the concrete is protected in a manner suitable to the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Frozen concrete shall be immediately removed upon direction of the Engineer and replaced with new work at no expense to the government. The hole shall not have any standing water in it prior to placing concrete.

All concrete shall be installed in one continuous pour completely filling holes. No partial pours will be accepted. Contractor is prohibited from pouring or washing water into the storm drain system. Sanitary and Industrial Wastewater: All drains (storm, sanitary and industrial) shall be protected from accepting spilled materials during the entire project.

Posts: Posts will be centered in the hole. The concrete will be finished smooth with a trowel and crowned 1”-2” inches, to allow water shed away from posts. All posts shall be set plumb and to the required grade and alignment. No material shall be installed on the posts, nor shall they be disturbed in any manner within 72 hours of pouring concrete.

Barbed Wire and Arms: Barbed wire shall consist of two twisted strands of 12 1/2-gauge line wires with 14 gauge round barbs. All barbs shall be four (4) point with barbs on not more than 5” inch centers. Barbed wire outrigger arms shall be single arm for three (3) wire strands. When installed, the barbed wire outrigger arms shall project at an angle of 45 degrees from the plane of the fence line and the outer strand of barbed wire shall be positioned approximately 12” inches horizontally from the fence line. Intermediate strands of barbed wire shall be uniformly spaced between the strand on the end of the support arm and the fence fabric. All outrigger arms shall be fitted with slots for attaching the barbed wire to the support arm. Outrigger arms shall be capable of withstanding a load of 250 pounds applied at the outer strand of barbed wire.

Concertina Wire: Concertina or razor wire shall be 18-inch single coil barbed razor wire attached to fence by barb arms (outriggers). Concertina wire can be installed by itself or with barbed wire.

Privacy Slats: Slats shall be of solid or extruded design that once installed, shall obscure view past the fence it is installed in. Slats shall be pre-cut in lengths to fit all specified fence heights. Slats shall not rot, water stain, chip, crack or break, and shall withstand temperature extremes, detergent, and harsh chemicals. Color of slats to be used shall comply with the colors in the Base Facility Design Standard

(BFDS).

Slat installation shall result in straight, even alignment with both top and bottom of chain link fence material. This is the link to the BFDS (https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/af-afcec/installation-facilities-standards-ifs/hill-afb-ifs) standards to follow.

Grounding: Grounding will be in accordance with the National Electric Code. Using 3/4” diameter, 10’ long, copper coated steel ground rods, #4 stranded copper wire; utilizing approved clamps for the ground rod and fence post connection. Grounding shall be installed IAW the National Electrical Codes when fence crosses under or is within 6’ feet of power lines.

https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/af-afcec/installation-facilities-standards-ifs/hill-afb-ifs

Temporary Security Fencing: The contractor shall restore the integrity of the site security fence by the end of each day’s work. If it is not possible to complete the items being worked, then a temporary security fence shall connect to the existing fence with no openings. Temporary fence shall meet the same standards as permanent fence, except that the animal barrier, when applicable, may be omitted when fabric is set tight against the ground and fence posts with 4’ foot minimum depth into the ground and 15’ foot maximum interval may be used. Every effort shall be made to minimize the length of time temporary fence is utilized.

Chain Link Fence Installation: Install fence and accessories in accordance with fence manufacturer’s written installation instructions except as modified herein including the attached fence detail drawings.

The finished fence shall conform to the alignment indicated by the Contracting Officer’s representative.

The grading and leveling of existing ground by adding or taking away soil, along the fence line for new construction, may be required to keep the distance from the bottom of the fence fabric and the ground to meet the requirement in this statement of work. If material is added, compaction must be performed to 95% modified proctor.

Post Spacing: Do not exceed 500’ feet on straight runs between braced posts. When any straight-line linear fence measurement is greater than 500’ feet, a pull post shall be installed with a brace post on either side. If the linear fence measurement is less than 1000’ feet, then a pull post will be installed at midpoint. Provide line posts spaced equidistantly apart, not exceeding 10’ foot on centers. Provide corner or pull posts, with bracing in both directions, for changes in direction of 15 degrees or more, or for abrupt changes in grade.

Post Setting: Install, remove and replace existing posts as directed. Posts shall be a continuous length with no splices. Ensure proper alignment of new posts. Posts shall be set plumb and sufficiently long so that the top of the fence is approximately level on any given straight run of fence. Holes created by removal of existing posts shall be filled with compacted earth prior to installation of a new post in the same location. Compact earth in lifts not greater than 8” inches to at least 95% modified proctor. All posts shall be set 36” inches below ground to meet northern Utah frost line standards. Gate, corner, end, pull, and brace posts shall be set in concrete as indicated in the drawings. Allow concrete to cure a minimum of 72 hours before performing other work on posts. Compact concrete to eliminate air pockets and/or voids by tamping or vibrating. Crown top of concrete above grade and trowel outside edge to existing grade for water shed. Under no circumstances will the use of explosives be permitted.

Bracing: All gate, corner, end, and pull posts shall be braced to a brace post with a horizontal brace rail used as a compression member, placed at least 12” inches below the top of the fence. Diagonal steel truss rods 3/8” inch shall be used as tension members and attached at the bottom of the corner or pull post to the adjacent brace post where the horizontal brace rail terminates. Each 3/8” inch steel truss rod shall be banded to the post and equipped with a turnbuckle or truss tightener with tensile strength equal to the truss rod. All clamps, bands, or other devices used to attach compression members shall be firmly attached to the post by shot nailing, or tack welding to prevent rotation.

Top and Bottom Rail: Top rail, where used, shall be supported at each post to form a continuous brace between terminal posts. Where required, sections of top rail shall be joined using sleeves or couplings that allow expansion or contraction of the rail. Bottom rail where used, shall be bolted to double rail ends and double rail ends shall be securely fastened to the posts. Bolts shall be peened to prevent easy removal. Bottom rail shall be installed before chain link fabric.

Top and Bottom Tension Wires: (installed where top and bottom rail is not required by specific project) shall be installed prior to the installation of chain link fabric and shall be pulled taut and will be free of sag. Place top and bottom tension wires within 8” inches of respective fabric line. Weave the tension wire through the post caps. Each end and corner post shall have a wire stretching eye bolt.

Fabric: Chain link fabric shall be attached to end and corner posts with tension-bars and tension-bar bands. Tension bars shall be a continuous length compatible with the height of the fence and shall be threaded through the fabric and attached to the post by tension bands. The tension bar shall engage each link in the fence fabric. Tension bands shall be used for securing chain link fabric at each end, and corner post. Tension bands on posts shall be spaced at 12” inch intervals or less and located not more than 4” inches from the top and bottom of the post. Install fabric on opposite side of posts from the area being secured. Install fabric so that the bottom of the fabric is no less than 1” inch and no more than 2” inches above ground level. Chain link fabric shall be fastened to line posts with 9-gauge galvanized steel tie wires with a minimum of two twists at 14” inch intervals. Tie wire shall encompass two (2) strands of fence fabric. Chain link fabric shall be attached to the top and bottom tension wires and truss rods with 9-gauge hog rings at 14” inch intervals. Chain link fabric shall be attached to the top and bottom rails (where used) with 9-gauge galvanized steel tie wires with a minimum of two twists at 24” inch intervals. The Contractor may use an electric drill to tie steel tie wires.

Post Tops and Outriggers: Metal post tops and outriggers shall be installed on security fence posts by shot nailing.

Barbed Wire: Barbed wire shall be installed on the outriggers above fence posts. Each strand of barbed wire will be pulled tight with an appropriate mechanical devise. Barbed wire will be securely fastened to out riggers as recommended by the manufacturer.

Fence Height: Fence height will be measured from ground level to top of the fence fabric.

Signs: All signs or other hardware attached to the existing fence or gates shall be relocated to the new fence or gate and attached in a similar manner and location. New signs on newly installed fence shall be provided by the Government. Location of signs on newly installed fence shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative before installation. The means for attaching will be by galvanized mechanical fasteners or galvanized wire. Any new perimeter fencing shall have controlled area signs attached at no more than 300’ foot intervals. Bottom of the sign shall be 5’ above the ground level surface.

Gates: Contractor shall field verify the dimensions required for all new gate openings. Swinging gates shall be the type indicated and shall be hinged to swing through a minimum of ninety (90) degrees from closed to open. The gates shall be complete with two (2) hinges per panel. Frames shall be constructed of tubular members. Gate leaves shall have diagonal truss rods as indicated to provide rigid construction free from sag or twist. All joints between tubular members shall be made by means of heavy screwed fittings. Connections shall be rigid. Fabric shall be of the same chain link used on the fence. The fabric shall be attached to the gate frame ends by use of tension bars. The top and bottom of the chain link fabric shall be attached with wire ties at intervals not exceeding 14” inches on center. The vertical members of gate frames shall extend sufficiently above the top member to carry three (3) strands of barbed wire in alignment with the strands of barbed wire on the fence. The maximum allowable clearance between the ground level and/or surface of the road and the bottom of the gate is 2” inches.

Double swinging gates will be installed utilizing a box slide latch for securing the gate. At LF’s gate panels shall overlap at the center. Overlap gate frame ends by the width of the panel end tubular member. Gates will include a 30” long by 3/8” steel galvanized chain to secure the gates.