TE 86 - DRAFT FWA_Snow and Ice Control Plan_Winter 2022-2023 - 10 May 22.pdf

Fort Wainwright, AK

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PLAN

Winter 2022-2023

OPR: DPW Operations and Maintenance Division

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND

HEADQUARTERS, U.S. ARMY GARRISON ALASKA

1046 MARKS ROAD #6000

FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA 99703-6000

AMIM-AKP-O

MEMORANDUM FOR FORT WAINWRIGHT PERSONNEL

SUBJECT: Snow and Ice Control Plan

1. The Fort Wainwright FTWW) Snow and Ice Control Plan is a single, unclassified, point of reference for snow and ice removal on Ladd Army Airfield and base road pavements.

2. The FTWW Snow and Ice Control Plan is effective upon receipt. This edition of the FTWW Snow and Ice Control Plan supersedes all previous editions and their corresponding changes. Destroy and discard all previous editions of the Snow and Ice Control Plan.

3. Your input on the usability and accuracy of the Snow and Ice Control Plan are critical to keeping this document current. Advise the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) of any factors preventing execution of this plan or any conceptual errors. A thorough revision of the Snow and Ice Control Plan is completed annually, so it is imperative that each unit maintains and submits any proposed corrections to DPW.

4. This document is UNCLASSIFIED and FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and will be afforded the proper protection. Operations Security procedures should be adhered to when handling and implementing this document.

NATHAN R. SURREY

COL, AV

Commanding

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Notifications

Tim Sponseller Director, DPW Office: 907-361-7287 Mobile 907-888-0094

Jennifer Meyer O&M Division Chief, DPW Office: 907-361-1277 Mobile:907-978-1568

Roman Bienek Business Operations Branch Chief, O&M Division, DPW

Office: 907-361-6068 Mobile:907-482-3218

David Sponsel BASOPS COR, DPW Office: 907-361-4770 Mobile:907-347-8082

Superintendent BASOPS Contractor Superintendent Office: 907- Mobile:907-

Customer Svc Desk Customer Service Desk, DPW Office:907-361-6225/7870

The BASOPS COR will contact the individuals noted above once the Snow and Ice Control Plan has been activated.

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PLAN FOR FORT WAINWRIGHT

1. REFERENCES:

a. AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, Chapter 7, 12 February 2008

b. DA Pam 420-1-3, Transportation Infrastructure and Dams, 9 April 2009

2. FTWW SNOW AND ICE CONTROL COMMITTEE (S&ICC):

a. S&ICC Members:

(1) Director, DPW (Chairman), Tim Sponseller, P.E.

(2) Operations and Maintenance Chief, DPW, Jennifer R. Meyer, P.E.

(3) Director, DES, LTC Early Howard

(4) Deputy Director, DES, Scott Enlow

(5) Fire Chief, DES, Charles Gibbs

(6) Director, DPTMS, Felicia Jackson

(7) Deputy Director, DPTMS, Mark Adams

(8) G3, USARAK, Eric Collier

(9) G4, USARAK, Charles “Chip” Wallace

(10) Director, LRC, Chris Wolney

(11) Airfield Manager, Gordon Morey

(12) Range Operations, Greg Swallows and Derek Mills

b. Responsibilities: The S&ICC will convene at least twice per year. A pre-season meeting must be held between 1 September and 15 October. Additionally, a post-season meeting must be held between 15 April and 31 May.

(1) The S&ICC will review the following items, at a minimum:

(a) Snow removal priorities;

(b) Organizational responsibilities;

(c) Problems encountered during the previous seasons; and

(d) Contract needs for emergency snow and ice control.

(2) The S&ICC will be briefed by DPW O&M on the following:

(a) Materials, and deicing chemicals;

(b) Contract status and needed requirements outside of DPW

(c) Status of snow equipment fleet;

(d) Off-season rebuild program;

(e) Annual depot repair needs; and

(f) Chemical consumption and impacts on aircraft, airfield infrastructure, bridges, and the environment.

(2) The chairperson or designated representative may form an internal S&ICC working group to coordinate details not requiring approval by the entire S&ICC.

(3) The Installation will obtain approval for their Primary Aircraft Authorization from the appropriate Aircraft Single Manager before using any airfield deicing/anti-icing agents.

Requests are routed through the appropriate agency for coordination and the S&ICC will ensure that tenant aircraft are considered in the request.

(4)The designated representative, COR for BASOPS contract, activates the S&ICC when snow/ice conditions or forecasts and base missions warrant.

(5) The S&ICC establishes priorities of all snow and ice removal, control resources and relays priorities to the Snow and Ice Control Position through the Ladd Army Airfield Manager. For the purpose of centralized control of overall flight line specific snow removal operations, the single point of control, information flow, and priority removal updates to the DPW Snow and Ice Control Position will be DPTMS.

(6) Command Relationship: DPW is responsible for the overall execution of snow and/or ice removal operations.

2. SITUATION:

a. General: During periods of severe weather, hazardous driving conditions may exist due to snow and ice. It may be necessary to reduce hazardous conditions from critical roads, streets, parking lots, and sidewalks.

b. Assumptions:

(1) Weather forecasting is timely and accurate.

(2) Depending on the extent of hazardous driving conditions, during non-duty hours, some civilian and/or military employees residing off Installation will be delayed or unable to reporting to work.

(3) Icy conditions associated with normal winter conditions, and occur in isolated areas of the Installation, will be called into the (907-361-6225), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The procedures of this annex generally apply when a specific weather event occurs that causes hazardous winter driving conditions or weather forecast is for hazardous winter driving conditions.

3. MISSION: FTWW is subject to snowfall and ice accumulation varying in severity throughout the winter season, from October through April, which can delay and impact the mission. The Installation must have a flexible plan to accomplish snow removal and ice control. All available resources, manpower, and equipment will protect government property and permit the mission to continue. The situation and procedures for implementing this plan are outlined below. This plan removes snow and ice expeditiously and in accordance with established priorities. Unless authorized changes occur, the general orders of priorities are seen on attached maps.

4. EXECUTION:

a. Concept of Operation:

(1) DPW will establish the measures necessary to eliminate or reduce hazardous snow and ice conditions on most roads and streets of FTWW. The DPW BASOPS COR will serve as the Snow and Ice Control Position. Lendlease is responsible for establishing the measures necessary to eliminate or reduce hazardous snow and ice conditions on streets internal to family housing areas, except for those roads which DPW has retained responsibility. Emergency parking for employees at Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH) is Bassett Facilities Management Division (FMD) responsibility. FMD is also responsible for parking lots, sidewalks, and entranceways. The BASOPS Contractor is responsible for the helipad located on the northeast corner of BACH.

(2) During duty hours:

(a) The Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), monitors road and weather conditions for hazards to vehicles and pedestrian traffic. If hazardous conditions are evident during normal duty hours, the FTWW Police Desk, under DES’ guidance, will notify the DPW Customer Service desk (907-353-7889), with locations of hazard and point of contact with accurate communication method.

(b) The DPW BASOPS COR will coordinate with the DPW O&M Division Chief and DPW director to determine whether activation of the Snow and Ice Control Plan is warranted. When activated, the BASOPS COR will notify the BASOPS Contract superintendent to begin making arrangements and recalling snow removal employees as necessary. Once notifications are made, the BASOPS Contractor Superintendent will brief the DPW BASOPS COR on schedule, equipment, and supply status. Once activated, assigned plow/airfield teams will conduct pre-treatment or removal operations in priority order based on the priority index laid out in this plan. Specific pre-treatment operations will be based on weather forecast, available resources, location on the installation, and current weather conditions.

(c) The Airfield Manager will report any hazard, degradation of the runway condition rating (RCR), or mission priority change directly to DPTMS for coordination with DPW BASOPS COR. Units will call DPTMS with priority changes for coordination with USARAK G3/G/4 and DPW BASOPS COR. Any other hazard on a paved surface outside of the runway, taxiway, parking aprons, or hangars will be reported to the DPW Customer Service. Units need to call the DPTMS office. They can call the Airfield, however, the airfield then passes on up the chain to our office and then we coordinate USARAK G3/G4 if there are competing priorities.

(d) The DPW customer service will notify the DPW BASOPS COR of any weather related road hazard reported to the help desk. DPW BASOPS COR will then prioritize the hazards based on the priority index and forward to BASOPS Contractor for correction.

(3) During non-duty hours:

(a) The FTWW Police Desk, under DES guidance, and/or the Ladd Army Airfield Manager will call DPW BASOPS COR (or designee) as weather conditions warrant.

(b) The O&M Division Chief or Deputy will decide if DPW customer service will be called in for duty if during non-duty hours.

(c) The BASOPS Contractor will determine personnel needs to meet the Snow and Ice Control Plan requirements. When activated, the BASOPS contractor superintendent will respond to the hazard and notify the DPW O&M Division Chief and COR that snow and ice removal operations have been initiated.

(d) Road sanding operations will be accomplished with mechanical spreading equipment. Emphasis will be placed on alleviation of ice in high hazard areas such as heavy traffic density intersections, curves, hills, or localized areas of icy conditions.

(e) During snow removal or spreading operations, roads will be cleared in priority order as documented in Appendix. The highest priority is to ensure safe passage of emergency vehicles.

(f) Should the rate of snowfall exceed the rate which the BASOPS contractor can keep roads passable, the BASOPS Contract Superintendent will redirect workforces in order to maintain passable roads with concurrence of DPW O&M Division Chief and BASOPS COR. During high accumulation periods, only Priority One roads and airfield features will be kept clear and sanded (as applicable). Snow will be removed and/or sand applied on Priority Two areas only if the equipment and operators become available upon completion of the Priority One requirements.

(g) Parking lots (Tertiary Priority) will be cleared as allowable by conditions, equipment, and operators.

(h) Sidewalks, driveways, and stairs will be cleared by facility managers (and/or their designee). Units are responsible for the purchase, acquisition, dispersal, and replacement of snow and ice mitigation means (Ice melts/salt/sand/shovels/brooms). This paragraph needs to be written differently. If facility managers are DoD civilian, you cannot make them do this. This has been an issue for many years. We have bldgs. that are all civilian and we have bldgs. that are operated by contractors (Digital Training Facility DTF)).

I recommend that it read something like this:

“Sidewalks, driveways, and stairs is not within the BaseOps Contract. Agencies within those facilities are responsible for finding alternate courses of action for maintaining. It is also their responsibility for the purchase, acquisition, dispersal, and replacement of snow and ice mitigation measures (ie. Ice melt/ salt/shovels/brooms, etc.)” Example, if facility is share with a military unit, they could have an agreement with them for doing this, the agency could pay to have someone come and do that via contract, or they can do it themselves, however we need to ensure that a Supervisor does not direct any civilian to do the manual labor without going through Union, Legal, EEO, Occupational Health, etc.

I would also stress in this section that Units/Soliders who live in barracks are responsible for those facilities and as a reminder, if sidewalks are not cleared and a Soldier is having their HHG’s picked up or delivered, the sidewalks need to be cleared or the movers can/will refuse to deliver because it is unsafe.

(4) The BASOPS Contractor will submit situation reports (SITREPs) at the frequency as set forth in the contract.

(5) Equipment, operators, and repair mechanics organic to the BASOPS Contractor will remain under the direction of the BASOPS Contractor. Sanders and de-icing equipment when not in operation, must be stored in a heated building during cold/inclement weather to preclude freezing of vital components and de-icing materials.

(6) Removal of ice and snow on bridges will be with granular abrasives or mechanical. Only approved deicers will be used and neither calcium chloride nor sodium chloride solutions are authorized and shall not be used on bridges.

(7) Sodium Acetate and Potassium Acetate solutions are authorized for use on FTWW. Chlorides and corrosive anti-icer or deicer are prohibited on Ladd Army Airfield.

b. Responsibilities:

(1) Garrison Commander:

(a) Authorizes Snow and Ice Control by military members under their command, to be exempt from base details, which will adversely affect the operations from 15 October to 1 April.

(b) If warranted by storm severity, direct DPTMS to activate the Installation/Emergency Operations Center (IOC/EOC) to coordinate/facilitate Installation support.

(2) Operations and Maintenance Division Chief, DPW:

(a) Coordinates, maintains, and executes Snow and Ice Control priorities for FTWW as identified in the Appendices, or as charged by the S&ICC.

(b) Appoints specific individuals to apply chemicals on the airfield and roads, as applicable.

(c) Approves Snow and Ice Control equipment for other uses.

(3) The DPW:

(a) Establish and maintain procedures necessary to eliminate or reduce hazardous snow and ice conditions on the airfield and installation roads, other than in military family housing areas.

(b) Stockpile traction aids and de-icing materials for all snow and ice removal activities.

(c) Perform mechanized snow and ice removal activities in accordance with assigned priorities, as identified in Appendix.

(4) All units, agencies, and facility occupants:

(a) All units, agencies, and facility occupants will ensure doorsteps, landings, porches, sidewalks, and building ramps around their areas are shoveled/swept and free from snow and ice at all times. (You cannot legally ask civilians to do this, you can ask them to find ways to do this but if there is no funding for contracts, then this may not be possible) Once we think we get the wording correct, a legal opine along with an EEO opine is required. This requires shoveling every time snow accumulates in order to avoid packing and freezing resulting from foot and vehicle traffic. Occupants (cannot mandate this of civilians) will spread sand/de-icer on walkways and doorsteps for traction/ ice control, as necessary. De-icer is available for units to purchase at the Base Supply Center.

Each Unit Commander is responsible for all facilities assigned to them and will have sufficient snow shovels and approved de-icing materials on hand to accomplish tasks outlined herein at unit cost.

What about bldgs. with only contractors in them. I think it needs to be outlined that agencies who have contractors working in facilities, have it added into the contract that they must maintain their sidewalks, stairs, etc. I refer back to the Digital Training Facility

(DTF), whomever owns that contract needs to ensure that when it comes up for solicitation again that this requirement is added into it.

(5) Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH): The BACH facility manager will be responsible for all sidewalks and entrances. Should excessive snow accumulation occur, the BACH facility manager will request DPW assistance through the Installation EOC.

Assistance will be on a reimbursable and as-available basis

(6) North Haven Communities:

(a) North Haven Communities will be responsible for all roads maintained by the privatized housing to eliminate or reduce hazardous snow and ice conditions on streets internal to family housing areas,

(b) MFH Occupants are responsible for doorsteps, landings, porches, sidewalks.

Roads within housing are maintained by privatized housing contractor.

5. OPERATIONS AND DMOs:

a. Operations:

(1) For snow removal and ice control services the Contractor shall provide snow pack removal and ice control services, which includes requests for removal of snow and sanding of ice conditions beyond the regular schedule maintenance task when directed by Government. Locations include all areas covered under contract.

b. Preventative (Scheduled) Maintenance:

(1) Snow Removal Support – Airfield. Fort Wainwright Ladd Army Air Field snow removal services are governed by AR 420-1 (para 7-15) and FAA Requirements. Snow Removal operations for post roadways and the airfield shall occur simultaneously. Neither shall have priority over the other. Typical season is October – April. Snow falls have been recorded in September and May.

In accordance with this plan, airfield Snow removal shall begin when a snow event/drifting snow accumulates 2 inches in depth on surfaces and must be completed within six (6) hours of the end of the event. Designated emergency service lanes along the South Taxiway from Fire Station 1 to Hangar 6 snow removal shall begin when snow event/drifting snow accumulates 1 inch in depth on surfaces and must be completed within 6 hours of the end of the event.

The Contractor shall insure that 24 hour access to the active airfield areas will be available to emergency crash equipment and personnel.

Runway, taxiway, fuel delivery accesses, aircraft ramps and parking areas shall be free of snow accumulations and ice buildup. Snow accumulations on the outside of runways and taxiways shall be maintained below four feet in height to the edge of the paved surface. Runway acceleration and deceleration zones shall be free and clear of snow and ice.

No snow shall be piled on the center grassy area on the West end of the South Taxiway. The Contractor shall maintain line-of-site between Pads 2 and 3 to Building 1579.

The airfield POL points shall be readily accessible by aircraft crew and emergency personnel. Airfield snow removal must be completed within 24 hours after the completion of the snow event.

(2) Grey Eagle. The contractor will maintain a Runway Condition Reading (RCR) of

19 for a 5,000’ length and 100’ width on the east end of the runway for Gray Eagle operations. Maintain RCR 15 for a 30’ width of the remaining runway, west taxiway Echo and ramp maintained for taxiing.

Contractor will provide a 24-hour weather watch to observe the airfield and decide on the snow and ice removal strategies as events occur.

Personnel will operate equipment as needed 24/7 during snow and ice events to prevent compacted snow and ice accumulating on the surfaces. To include the use of anti-icing chemical.

Contractor should expect Gray Eagle operations to begin for the FY23 snow season. If funds and equipment have not been provided and acquired from the Government, contractor will maintain airfield as described in paragraph above, Snow Removal Support – Airfield until Gray Eagle operations begin.

c. Specific Tasks; Under snow removal conditions the following tasks and standards will be required:

(1) All equipment and personnel engaged in airfield operations will have voice radio communications with airfield operations (AFO) or the air traffic control tower (ATC) at all times while inside aircraft movement areas

(2) Equipment operators will request permission from AFO or ATC to enter, exit, or cross active aircraft areas

(3) AFO or ATC will alert equipment operators of inbound or outbound aircraft, and provide safety instructions to be followed

(4) All snow removal equipment will be equipped with operational strobe or rotating beacon hazard warning lights. Lights will be in operation at all times while in aircraft movement areas

d. Snow Removal Support – Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

The Contractor shall provide snow removal support, one (1) time annually, typically March of each winter season, exact date of removal will be provided by the COR when requested by BLM. Snow will be removed from BLM apron area that is adjacent to the north taxiway and south of the BLM complex, total area to be clear is 16 acres. Snow will be stationed at the center of the airfield. Snow will not be removed or hauled to a snow dump area.

e. Snow Removal and Ice Control – Roads

(1) The Contractor shall follow the Snow Removal Task list for specifications in clearing and removing snow from paved road surfaces as snow events occur.

Priorities are identified on the post snow removal map and preventative maintenance task list for this task.

Typical season is October – April. Snow falls have been recorded in September and May.

(2) The Contractor shall provide continuous snow event removal and ice control operations to include nights, weekends, and holidays as directed by the government, on all areas identified on the Snow Removal and Ice Control Map.

Snow Removal operations for post roadways, the airfield, parking lots and sidewalks shall occur simultaneously.

(3) Primary Roads: Snow removal shall begin when a snow event/drifting snow accumulates 2 inches in depth on surfaces must maintain reasonable access until such time as roads have been fully cleared. The contractor shall clear all primary roads within 24 hrs of the end of the snow event.

(4) Sidewalks: Snow shall be removed from sidewalks listed in TE 67. Sidewalks shall be cleared simultaneously with the road. No windrow shall be left behind between the road and the sidewalk.

(5) Secondary Roads: Snow removal for secondary roads will begin when snow accumulates to 4 inches and must maintain reasonable access until roadways have been fully cleared. The contractor shall clear all paved roads not considered primary roads within 48 hrs of the end of the snow event.

(6) Mission Essential Buildings/Areas snow removal begins when snow accumulation reaches two (2) inches in depth on surfaces and must maintain reasonable access until fully cleared after the event. This will include a two-lane pass through of each parking lot to allow access for building occupants. The contractor shall be careful not to leave a berm

(7) During working hours as directed by the KO snow removal may be required prior to two (2) inches of accumulation when continued snow fall is expected.

(8) All snow removal priorities requiring pickup and hauling of snow from roads shall be completed for a snow event within ten (10) days after the end of the event. All berms and piles shall be picked up and hauled away to include clearing of snow from government owned fire hydrants, pedestrian cross walk signals and borough bus stops.

(9) Between triggered events, Snow hard-pack accumulation shall not be more than one half inch above the running surface of the road pavement, sidewalk, or unpaved surface. Snow shall be removed across the full width and length of surface areas requiring snow removal, to include the crowns created in the center of the road surface. All non-curbed paved roads will be cleared at a minimum of 12 inches past the fog line.

(10) Height of snow berms at roadside and intersections shall not exceed thirty-six inches. This height standard applies to a minimum distance of fifty feet back from intersections and parking area entrances/exits.

f. Special Areas and Considerations:

(1) Refuse containers located in the snow removal areas shall be left accessible for customers and the refuse collection equipment following snow removal operations.

(2) Berms of snow or ice shall not be allowed to block road, railroad crossings or intersections.

(3) Snow pack shall be removed around of all obstructions or permanent structures within a snow removal area, such as telephone poles, head bolt heaters, culverts, utility pedestals and parked vehicles. The Government shall be notified of parked, stalled, or abandoned vehicles or equipment in the way of snow pack removal operations within eight hours after operations in that area commences.

(4) Continuous traffic flow shall be maintained in both directions during snow pack removal operations in primary and secondary areas.

(5) Monterey Lake Memorial Park: park area is considered secondary priority and is to be cleared of snow from access point south of parking area on Rhineland Avenue to access point north of parking area on Ile De France Ave. Snow shall be blown off center memorial, smaller memorial markers and benches as needed. The Contractor shall remove trash and debris as necessary. The Contractor shall provide place markers for quick identification of areas to be cleared before first snow fall.

(6) LOGCAP Sprung Structures: Contractor shall ensure a pathway of 25 feet around CRTFs and WMF is free of snow accumulation, piles, or drifts by removing all snow and ice. Remove snow and ice from the site after each precipitation event or series of events that results in accumulation of two (2) inches or more on the ground surrounding the structures. Structures to include, fuel storage tanks, obstacles, and pedestrian entrances. Snow must be completely removed from around all tents within ten days (10) of the event (or series of events) conclusion.

g. Road Surface Ice Control Operations (Gravel) Ice control operations shall begin within one hour of ice on road surfaces or by notification by the Government.

Gravel shall also be added after snow removal operations. Application amounts are determined by road conditions at time tasks are performed. Prioritized chip Gravel Application Route can be found in TE-CH Charts. All chip gravel that is spread will be removed after breakup within 30 days of notification from COR.

Contractor will be given a one week advance notice.

h. Specific requirements:

(1) During a snow event application of gravel shall follow guidelines set in this task for snow event operations. The Contractor will begin application within one (1) hour of notification by the government.

(2) The Contractor will have 4 hours, after original notification by government to complete the gravel application of all locations found in Snow Removal Priority listing.

(3) The Contractor shall be directed to continue spreading gravel onto road surfaces, depending on weather and road safety conditions as determined by random road safety inspections conducted by the COR or their authorized representative.

Application of gravel chips to road surfaces will begin 75 to 100 feet from intersections, driveways, turn lanes, in and out lanes on specified parking areas and other areas as designated and continue through the operational area.

(4) Application will stop when vehicle is safely beyond the vehicle maneuver area.

Amounts and quantities of chip gravel applied per pass will be, under normal conditions, of a quantity and spread pattern across the road surface that provides motor vehicle with significantly improved vehicle traction and driving safety characteristics.

i. Snow Dump Operations and Maintenance:

(1) During a winter season, snow dumps are operated for the storage and disposal of snow. The locations are:

Located in the open area north of Gaffney near west of railhead loading dock Located in the open area on the North, East and West of Building 3380 Located in the open area north side of Oak Avenue south 3728 Located in the open area south 3584 on Meridian

(2) Operations include:

Keeping entrances and driveways clear and open to truck traffic.

Keeping snow pushed or blown into high piles.

Keeping area free of litter and trash.

After breakup and when snow dump has melted and is free of snow all litter and trash shall be removed

j. YTA – Snow Removal:

(1) Snow plowing operations shall commence when snow fall is estimated to accumulate greater than four (4) inches of snow on the roadway in the deepest snowfall area. Snow plowing operations per snowstorm or snow drifting event shall be completed within 24 hours after the end of the event for primary range roads. Snow plow operations on secondary routes shall be completed within 72 hours after the end of the event. Tertiary roads and training areas are to be plowed on an as needed basis. It is estimated that tertiary roads and training areas will require snow removal 2 times per winter.

Do not plow snow beyond the drivable road surfaces. See TE-XX for range road designations.

(2) Hard pack removal will most likely be necessary mid-winter, and again just before spring. During breakup the road shall change from being defined by a snow step at the shoulder to being defined by cut ditches. Make every reasonable effort to prevent water or slush from forming or accumulating or standing on the road or on the shoulders. Remove hard pack and ice before it turns to slush. Ensure that ditches and culverts drain freely.

(3) Graveling is required on hills, curves, intersections and roadways to include the bridge on Manchu Lake Trail over Moose Creek, approach areas to range facilities and roads and parking lots. Serration of hard pack is an approved technique for maintaining traction whenever it is feasible.

k. DTA – Snow Removal:

(1) Snow plowing operations shall commence when snow fall is estimated to accumulate greater than six (4) inches of snow on the roadway in the deepest snowfall area. Snow plowing operations per snowstorm or snow drifting event shall be completed within 24 hours after the end of the event for primary range roads. Snow plow operations on secondary routes shall be completed within 72 hours after the end of the event. Tertiary roads and training areas are to be plowed on an as needed basis. It is estimated that tertiary roads and training areas will require snow removal 2 times per winter. Do not plow snow beyond the drivable road surfaces. See TE-XX for range road designations.

(2) Wing back snow at the shoulders to provide additional snow storage as needed. Do not plow snow beyond the drivable road surface. Snow shall not be plowed into ditches on roadways and into the surrounding area adjacent to any parking lot unless it is fenced and removal of accumulated snow becomes a necessity to maintain adequate parking.

(3) The following roads will be cleared upon request for training which is estimated to be two times a winter.

Dome Road AT&T Tower Road Old Richardson Highway Trail Windy Ridge Road

(4) Hard pack removal shall be monthly beginning November, continuing through March. During breakup the road shoulder definition shall change from being defined by a snow step at the shoulder, to being defined by cut ditches. Make every reasonable effort to prevent water or slush from forming or accumulating or standing on the road or on the shoulders.

Remove hard pack and ice before it turns to slush. Ensure that ditches and culverts drain freely.

(5) Installation of snow fencing shall be limited to areas of historically deep snow drifting. These materials will be spread on dangerous hills, curves, intersections, roadways, and approach areas to range facilities roads and parking lots. Sanding shall allow for reasonable braking on all roads at all times. Serration of hard pack is an approved technique for maintaining traction whenever it is feasible.

l. Snow Removal and Ice Control – Org Parking

The Contractor will provide snow hard pack removal to all Org Parking areas. Snow pack shall be removed from parking areas and around HBO’s located throughout parking area. Snow pack removal services will be performed twice each season from the direction of the COR/ACOR and will be completed within 30 calendar days.

The contractor will provide a 7 calendar day notification before snow removal begins.

Contractor shall provide an illuminated/reflective sign at each entrance of the parking lot and keep it clear of debris. Sign must be at least at a minimum of 4ftx4ft. Contractor will directly contact the building manager providing dates of snow removal. Contractor will provide a list to the COR/ACOR daily of which building and building manager was contacted, name and phone number.

m. Snow Removal and Ice Control – Non Org Parking

The Contractor shall provide snow hard pack removal to all Non-Org Parking areas. Snow will be removed from the surface of parking lot exposing pavement and parking lot striping. Snow pack shall be removed from parking areas, around HBO’s located throughout parking lot and will include paved areas that provide alternate access points to the facilities i.e. mechanical rooms or driveway circles. Snow pack removal services will be performed 2 times during the months of December through March. The contractor will provide a 7 calendar day notification before snow removal begins. Contractor shall provide an illuminated/reflective sign at each entrance of the parking lot and keep it clear of debris. Sign must be at least at a minimum 4ftx4ft.

Contractor will directly contact the building manager providing dates of snow removal. Contractor will provide a list to the COR/ACOR daily of which building and building manager was contacted, name and phone number. The COR/ACOR will provide a start date of when this will occur and contractor will have 30 calendar days to accomplish all lots. At the direction of the KO or COR, the contractor shall clear a double lane through each parking lot after each snow event with accumulation of six inches or more.

n. Scheduled Sweeping Support – Paved Surfaces

(a) Road surface cleaning and sweeping will begin at the end break up each year and continue for the period of April - September. The COR will provide the Project Manager one (1) work week advance notification of when road cleaning and sweeping maintenance is to begin. Contractor shall perform these tasks to the following standards.

(b) The Contractor shall sweep, vacuum, and use magnetic sweeping equipment to remove from road surfaces chip gravel, stones, litter, metallic fragments of one-sixteenth inch (1/16) in size or dimension, and all other similar debris found along road surfaces and shoulders.

(c) The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining air quality standards as required by 42 USC 7401 and 18 AAC 50 in relation to fugitive dust generation.

(d) The Contractor shall apply water to road surfaces when necessary to reduce fugitive dust concentrations.

(e) The Contractor shall ensure all road intersections are clean and free of accumulations of chip gravel and other similar debris materials from the previous winter season’s application for traction control.

(f) The Contractor shall post traffic-warning signs in the immediate work site area. The Contractor shall remove these signs as soon as the work is complete or at the end of each workday.

(g) All paved surfaces including parking lots will be swept of debris and chip gravel left from winter season. Parking lot sweeping of winter season chip application must be completed within 30 days after notice to begin is issued by the COR/ACOR.

(h) All access points will be swept to remove debris left behind from snow removal operations. Designated areas will be swept once in the spring and monthly May through September.

(i) All paved surfaces will be swept monthly from May-September

Appendix A – Fort Wainwright, AK ***Any prioritization changes must be routed through DPW BASOPS COR***

***See TE-CH chart and Snow TE-MA Maps for prioritization of snow removal and ice control by roadway, parking area and installation**