Annex J to OPORD 18-011 Facility Maint Horizontal-Attachment H-18APR2024.pdf

Annex J

Facility Maintenance - Horizontal

18 APR 2024

Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Overview

1.2 Components

1.2.1 Surfaced Areas

1.2.2 Utility Systems

1.3 Work Management and Control

1.3.1 Reporting Requirements

1.3.2 Publications and Forms

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2.1 Surfaced Areas

2.1.1 Pothole Repair

2.1.2 Road Pavement Marking

2.1.3 Range Road Maintenance

2.1.4 Tank Trails

2.1.5 Bridge Maintenance

2.1.6 Dam and Retention Pond Maintenance

2.1.7 Army Airfield Pavement Maintenance

2.1.8 Maintenance of Existing Railroad Tracks (If applicable)

2.2 Utility Systems (If applicable)

2.2.1 Electric Distribution System (If applicable)

2.2.2 Natural Gas Distribution System (If applicable)

2.2.3 Water Distribution Systems (If applicable)

2.2.4 Wastewater Collection System (If applicable)

2.2.5 Storm Water Collection System (If applicable)

2.2.6 Other Utility Systems

3.0 WORK CAPABILITY LEVELS ................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Overview. The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repair of surfaced areas, including asphalt and cement concrete pavements, gravel and earth surfaced areas, and associated structures. The Contractor shall inspect, repair, and maintain the utility systems and components associated with facilities listed in real property records. The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repair of surfaced areas, including asphalt and cement concrete pavements, roadways, parking lots, trails, shoulders culverts, gravel and earth surfaced areas, bridges, and associated structures and appurtenances, range camps, and outlying areas, and associated structures at Fort Carson. Work shall be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with (IAW) applicable laws, regulations, and referenced Technical Exhibits (TE’s)

1.2 Components.

1.2.1 Surfaced Areas. Surfaced areas covered under this contract include, but are not limited to, the following: The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repair of established surfaced areas covered under this contract that include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Paved and unpaved roadways, trails, and shoulders

b. Paved and unpaved parking areas

c. Sidewalks

d. Curbs

e. Vehicle storage and staging yards

f. Maintenance yards

g. Supply yards

h. Bridges

i. Paved and unpaved Tank Trails

j. Fire Breaks

k. Berms and Bunkers

All work shall be performed by qualified personnel IAW applicable laws, regulations, applicable UFCs, and Government-developed annual and long range plans and shall employ, to include but not limited to, Root Cause Analysis methods of problem solving and deliver workable options to the KO/COR for consideration.

1.2.1.1 Surface Areas Management and Control.

a. Preventive Maintenance Plan. The Contractor shall provide a preventive maintenance plan and schedule (within thirty (30) days of award; P.J.1.2.1.1 Surfaced areas Maintenance Plan and D-J.1.2.1.1 PM Surfaced Areas Schedule) for Surfaced areas as a part of the Quality Control Plan. The schedule shall include by day and activity what task is to be completed and the location of the task.

b. Comply with all environmental requirements for performing repairs and maintenance.

c. Safety. Slow moving equipment used on roads that may create an unsafe condition shall be equipped with rotating or flashing amber lights. Contractor personnel performing services on or adjacent to roadways shall be equipped with reflective vests, hard hats, traffic cones and any other safety equipment to conform to current safety regulations. Contractor personnel acting as road guides shall follow OSHA regulation and at minimum personnel shall carry an 18" square flag of reflective material, yellow- orange in color. During hours of darkness, road guides shall also be equipped with a red light sufficient in brightness for visibility to by approaching motorists from a distance of at least fifty (50) yards. Guides shall use correct hand signals.

d. Traffic Flow. The Contractor shall maintain the free flow of traffic during paving repairs and any other work that will compromise traffic flow through the use of traffic control methods or devices, including flagmen, traffic cones, detour signs, signal devices, and flashers. The Contractor shall notify, in writing, the KO/COR, Fire Department, DES, and Evans Army Medical Center a minimum of seven (7) days in advance of any scheduled or potential disruption of traffic flow, including closure of streets (P-J.1.2.1.1d Overarching Traffic Control Plan and D-J.1.2.1.1d Incident Traffic Control Plan). The Contractor shall notify the KO/COR, Fire Department & DES before executing any routine or emergency DMO work that requires potential disruption of traffic flow. The Contractor shall keep a log of all potential disruptions and provide a copy to the KO/COR on a monthly basis (D-J.1.2.1.1d.1 Traffic Disruptions Log). After receiving approval for major closures the contractor may be required to present the traffic control plan during public forums at Fort Carson such as the “Senior Leader Update”.

1.2.1.2 Maintenance and Repair of Barriers

a. Guardrails. The Contractor shall repair and replace damaged guardrails and guardrail posts with new materials that match existing materials. The Contractor shall install guardrails along roads where hazardous conditions exist. Guardrails installed, replaced or constructed shall meet the Texas Department of Transportation Standards. The Contractor shall provide temporary barriers as directed by DES through the COR.

b. Barricades and Lighting Devices. The Contractor shall install, replace, remove, and inspect permanent and mobile barricades of all types, cones, drums, vertical panels, and lighting devices that warn drivers of hazards created by construction, maintenance, and storm damage in or near traveled areas and which guide and direct drivers safely past the hazards.

c. Bumper Blocks. The Contractor shall install, replace, remove, and inspect concrete, plastic, wood, and metal bumper blocks used in parking areas, roadways, hazardous areas adjacent to buildings, signs, and fences to keep vehicles from protruding past the designated parking boundaries.

1.2.1.3 Parking Lot Painting. The Contractor shall paint parking lots. Parking lot painting shall conform to current Local, State and Federal standards with regards to surface preparation, paint application, and markings. The Contractor shall paint over any unauthorized parking markings, or curb signage unless explicitly allowed by Regulations. The Contractor shall install and maintain stop blocks in parking lots.

Parking space lines, directional arrows, and other markings shall be repainted as required to ensure clear visibility. The Contractor shall be responsible for putting up and removing any necessary safety and closure barriers (e.g., cones and signs). All paved parking lots shall be painted once every four years. The Contractor shall coordinate paint scheduling with the facility occupants and closing parking lots as necessary to complete the activity. Schedule shall be provided for review to the KO/COR within fifteen (15) calendar days of the start of the contract. KO/COR approval or comments will be provided to the Contractor within fifteen (15) days (D-J.1.2.1.5 Parking lot Painting Schedule). User may request repainting based on mission requirements. This unscheduled repainting will be accomplished through a DMO.

1.2.2 Utility Systems. TE-J.1.2.2 IGSA Responsibilities lists the utility systems that are not included in this contract because ownership and operating responsibility has been transferred to a private utility operator or IGSA partner. The Contractor shall perform facility preventive maintenance (PM) and repair only on Army-owned utility systems and components. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Electrical Distribution System at PCMS and TCRA

b. Natural Gas Distribution System at PCMS and TCRA

c. Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems at the Centralized heat plant

d. Emergency Generators

e. Water Mains

f. Potable Water Service Line System

g. Wastewater System

h. Storm Water System

1.2.3 Utility Outage. The Contractor shall give a five (5) work day notice (or within 15 minutes of work commencement for emergency requirements via SITREP) to the Contracting Officer (KO) and all affected customers when planned maintenance, inspections, or repairs are scheduled requiring an outage or disruption of service. The notification shall include the reason for the outage, if it will completely interrupt or reduce the level of service, the facilities or areas affected, date, time, and an estimate of when normal service will resume.

1.2.3.1 Coordination. The Contractor shall coordinate in advance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) and building occupants to avoid disruption of building operations.

1.3 Work Management and Control.

1.3.1 Reporting Requirements. The Contractor shall prepare, submit, and maintain all maintenance records, files, and reports in General Fund Enterprise Business System

(GFEBS).

1.3.2 Publications and Forms. Specific publications and forms required for the accomplishment of work described in this CLS service are listed in Annex A.

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Surfaced Areas. The Contractor shall perform corrective paving actions as needed to surfaced areas, including but not limited to adding dirt and gravel to roadways and parking areas, repairing asphalt, regrading, repainting, repairing potholes, clearing drainage areas, and repairing guardrails. The Contractor shall maintain and repair all paved surfaces, including flexible and rigid pavements, paved roads, paved parking areas, sidewalks, recreational areas, road shoulders, drainage systems, ramps, bridge surfaces, curbs, gutters, and erosion control areas to include but not limited to all airfield paved surfaces.

2.1.1 Pothole Repair. Potholes shall be repaired IAW established approved plans, technical manuals, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and Army Regulations in Annex A.

The Contractor shall perform repairs using the same material as the adjacent areas.

2.1.1.1 Maintenance and Repair of Bituminous and Cement Concrete Pavement. The Contractor shall maintain paved surfaces of all types in a good state of repair with uniformity in appearance, at the original alignment and elevation, and free of damage, vegetation, potholes, scaling, spalls, surface breaks, and cracks. In order to provide smooth and safe surfaces, the Contractor shall keep surfaces free of potholes and road hazards. Work shall include, but not be limited to, repairing concrete surfaces, asphalt surfaces, and expansion joints. Items to be maintained include, but are not limited to, plant mix cold laid, plant mix hot laid, sand asphalt, sand tar, rock asphalt, and bituminous penetration macadam. All repair work shall be performed IAW all Local, State, and Federal specifications.

a. Spot Repair. Inspect surfaces for defects and permanently repair asphalt roadway and potholes with a hot or cold mix asphalt repair. Temporary patches may be placed if weather does not permit a permanent patch. The permanent patch shall be placed as soon as the weather allows. The Contractor shall repair potholes, upheavals, and eruptions of asphalt around fire plugs, in asphalt drainage ditches, and on all bituminous surfaced areas. The Contractor shall repair, replace, and clean up cracks, grade depressions, upheavals, utility cut depressions, potholes of various sizes, raveling, bleeding, channel ruts, corrugation and shoving, fuel spillage, poor drainage, weathering, poor bituminous materials, aggregate deficiencies, overheating, improper mixing of material, poor proportioning, placement errors, plant mixed materials, and aggregate surfaces, sub-grades, sub-bases, and base.

b. Shoulders. All road shoulders shall be level with, or no more than two inch (2”) below the surfaced road and smooth after compaction. The Contractor shall maintain and repair road shoulders to protect the basic pavement structure, eliminate traffic hazards, and ensure proper drainage. Undesirable vegetation shall be controlled within twelve

(12) feet of the pavement edge. If herbicides are used, the Contractor shall coordinate the herbicide usage with the DPW prior to their application and perform work IAW the Installation Pest Management Plan.

c. Record. The Contractor shall keep a record documenting the date that a bituminous or cement concrete pavement and/or road shoulders is patched or repaired.

2.1.1.2 Gravel and Earth Surfaces. The Contractor shall maintain gravel and other earth surfaced roads, access roads, driveways, and parking lots by blading or dragging the surface until all ruts, holes, and washboards are filled. The surface shall be shaped to maintain a smooth riding surface and a uniform crown that permits proper drainage without pooling of water; the Contractor shall add base course material as needed to repair gravel parking lots and open storage areas. Finished surfaces shall match existing grade and drainage patterns.

2.1.2 Road Pavement Marking. The Contractor shall mark pavement in dry weather when the temperature exceeds 40F. The Contractor shall be responsible for putting up and removing any necessary safety barriers (e.g., cones and signs).

a. Paint Removal on Surfaced Areas. Prior to application of paint, the Contractor shall remove all existing paint from surfaced areas where the buildup of paint creates a tripping hazard to pedestrians or a hazard to bicyclists, motorcycles, and wheelchairs; where the buildup of paint is detrimental to the application and/or the durability of the new paint (or other marking material). This includes, but is not limited to: all street and curb markings, special parking markings, road speed limits painted on the surfaces, caution lines, yield lines, crosswalks, and directional markings.

b. Road Striping and Marking

i. The Contractor shall inspect and paint all asphalt and concrete paved roads. Road striping shall conform to all current Local, State and Federal specifications and standards in regards to surface preparation, paint application, and markings. Paint striping and marking shall be IAW the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCO) devices for Streets and Highways. Paint shall be applied in white and yellow and shall conform to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) M247, ready mixed traffic paints, Fed Spec TT-P-1952D, Paint Traffic and Airfield Marking, or thermoplastic paint federal specifications TT- P-1952E, Type III USSC Products. Reflective beads shall conform to AASHTO M247 and Fed Spec TT-B-1325C, Beads Retro-Reflective.

Contractor Road striping includes, but not limited to: all curb markings, special parking markings, road speed limits painted on the surfaces, caution lines, yield lines, directional markings, and road beading. The Contractor shall be responsible for putting up and removing any necessary safety and closure barriers (e.g., cones and signs). The Contractor shall keep a record documenting the dates that a road, intersection, or crosswalk is painted.

The Contractor shall provide road striping and marking on approximately 738 lane miles of roads on Fort Carson annually.

ii. The Contractor shall also block out white and yellow lane markings on paved roadways when no longer required by applying asphalt emulsion oil with sand to existing asphalt surfaces. If necessary, the Contractor may schedule around peak usage times to accomplish the task.

2.1.2.1 Crosswalk Painting. The Contractor shall paint crosswalks and maintain crosswalks and school signs as identified in TE-J.2.1.2.1, List of Crosswalks. The Contractor shall provide a PM schedule (D-J.2.1.2.1 PM Crosswalk Painting Schedule) for painting of crosswalks on Fort Carson. Schedule shall be provided for review to the KO/COR within fifteen (15) calendar days of the start of the contract. Approved schedule shall be provided to the KO/COR every month thereafter (D-J.2.1.2.1 School Crosswalk Paint Schedule). Crosswalk painting shall conform to all current Local, State and Federal specifications and standards in regards to surface preparation, paint application, and markings. The Contractor shall be responsible for putting up and removing any necessary safety and closure barriers (e.g., cones and signs). The Contractor shall provide crosswalk painting on approximately 4 lane miles annually on Fort Carson.

2.1.3 Range Road Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform annual maintenance, grading, and graveling of range roads identified in TE-J.2.1.3 Downrange Routes.

Replacement gravel shall match the existing surface, unless otherwise directed by the KO. Work on these range roads and trails shall conform to the Department of Transportation Gravel Roads Constructions and Maintenance Guide.

2.1.3.1 Firebreak and Other Unpaved Roads. The Contractor shall provide grading and other services of Main Supply Routes (MSR) and other important gravel/earth surfaced areas, to include fire breaks on the ranges as needed to provide safe vehicle passage and maintain integrity of roads. Required grading may be either rough or fine.

The Contractor shall perform the tasks below on a recurring or scheduled basis and shall inspect, take corrective action and record the work under approved PMO (D- J.2.1.3.1 Firebreak and MSR Schedule). MSR roads shall be properly graded and fire breaks shall be cut at a minimum twice each year, depending on weather and fire conditions on the Ranges; fire break surfaces shall be graded or dragged, ruts and holes filled and leveled to permit passage of firefighting equipment, and to prevent erosion, width of firebreaks shall be no less than twelve (12) feet and no more than twenty-four (24) feet, MSR and Fire Breaks are listed in TE-J.2.1.3.1 FCCO Firebreaks.

2.1.4 Tank Trails. The Contractor shall perform annual maintenance, grading, and graveling of range roads identified in TE-J.2.1.4 Tank Trails. Contractor shall adjust maintenance frequency based on tactical vehicle traffic to ensure all tank trails are safely drivable at the posted speed limits and don’t pose safety hazards. Replacement gravel shall match the existing surface, unless otherwise directed by the KO/COR.

2.1.4.1 Running Trails: Fort Carson has approximately 36.4 miles of paved and unpaved running trails as referenced in TE-J.2.1.4.1, Running Trails. Some running trails incorporate exercise points, obstacle and confidence courses. Maintain the unpaved trails to eliminate any eroded surfaces and possible tripping hazards. Grade trailside ditches to maintain drainage flow from trail surfaces allowing positive flow to main drainage ditches and eliminate safety hazards.

2.1.4.2 Grading Roads and Trails. The Contractor shall grade the full width and length of downrange roads and tank trails (TE-J.2.1.4 Tank Trails and TE-J.2.1.4.1, Running

Trails) to include roadsides and shoulders. The Contractor shall not enter downrange impact areas or small arms ranges without approval of the Range Control Officers.

Work on small arms ranges and impact areas shall be coordinated with the Government representative responsible for these areas ten (10) calendar days in advance of scheduled performance. Clearance to enter impact areas shall be confirmed on the date of scheduled performance before Contractor employees are dispatched to work sites inside impact areas or at small arms ranges. Grading on unpaved roads and tank trails shall be performed to repair surface defects and irregularities (holes, ruts, corrugations, and washouts. Soils may be taken from parallel ditches and used to fill holes and restore uniformity of grade and crown. Graded roads and tank trails shall have slopes perpendicular to the centerline of about half inch (½”) per foot and four percent (4%) while forming a crown at the centerline. Range Command personnel will assist in establishing list of MSR roads and any other important gravel/earth surfaced areas.

The Contractor shall grade approximately 300 Lane miles of roads and trails on Fort

Carson annually.

2.1.5 Bridge Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform annual maintenance and repairs, identified by the Engineering Research Development Center (ERDC) report, for all bridges listed in TE-J.2.1.5 Bridge Locations. The maintenance, repair, schedule, and methods shall be approved by the KO/COR. Loose or damaged hardware and other defects on Bridges shall be repaired or replaced. This does not include structural repairs.

Bolts, nuts and other hardware on bridges shall be tightened. Damaged wood and metal, guardrails, surfaces, and other components shall be repaired or replaced. Transitions shall be smooth. All bridges, major culverts, retaining walls, and appurtenances shall be maintained and repaired per requirements in FHWA Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual and as noted in the Army Corps of Engineers periodic inspections and recommendations.

2.1.6 Dam and Retention Pond Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform annual maintenance and repairs, identified by the ERDC report, for all dams and retention ponds listed in TE-J.2.1.6 Dam and Retention Pond Locations. The maintenance, repair, schedule, and methods shall be approved by the KO/COR.

2.1.7 Army Airfield Pavement Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform annual maintenance and repairs, identified by the ERDC report, for all Army airfield pavements listed in TE-J.2.1.7 Butts AAF. The maintenance, repair, schedule, and methods shall be approved by the COR.

2.1.7.1 Airfield Maintenance General. Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of airfield pavements, grounds and signs on Fort Carson and

Pinion Canyon Maneuver Site which consists of the runways, taxiways and apron area.

Work shall be performed IAW FAA standards. The majority of the pavements are concrete. Personnel working on Fort Carson and Pinion Canyon Maneuver Site shall notify Air Operations and follow all instructions given by Air Operations. Personnel shall be in radio contact with the control tower. Personnel shall be trained in rules governing driving in airfields. Contractor shall not create any foreign object debris (FOD) on the paved areas. Any FOD that is created shall be removed immediately. Foreign Object

Debris (FOD) is any object located in an inappropriate area of the airfield which has the capacity to injure personnel and/or to damage aircraft. FOD may include but not be limited to, tools and hardware, pieces of pavement, building materials, rocks, sand, luggage, wildlife, other uncontrolled supplies and materials. When thrown by jet blast FOD may damage engine components, other aircraft or personnel. The contractor shall also develop an airfield pavement evaluation, operation and maintenance, repair, and replacement program (P-J.2.1.7.1 Airfield Maint Plan) IAW, but not limited to, ARMY TM

S-826-6 & AFJMAN 32-1038; submit findings to DPW for project development if not executed by the contractor. Submittal required for approval. (D-J.2.1.7.1 Airfield Project

Submittals)

2.1.7.2 Sealing Joints and Cracks. The Contractor shall comply with UFC 3-250-08FA, latest revision, to ensure the quality of joint and crack sealing or resealing of bituminous and Portland cement pavement. For asphalt crack repair the Contractor shall comply with

UFC 3-270-02, latest revision, in sealing cracks in asphalt concrete pavements to protect pavement structure from premature failure. Weakened pavement structure can result in load-related failures such as alligator cracking.

2.1.7.3 Asphalt Maintenance and Repair (M&R): Contractor shall comply with UFC 3-

270, latest revision, of asphalt pavements is to extend the useful life of the pavement, maintain a smooth riding surface, and prevent water from entering the underlying soil.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations, standards, codes governing airfield pavement replacement and repair.

2.1.7.4 Marking of Airfield Pavement: Contractor shall comply with UFC 3-260-05A, latest revisions, to ensure all runway and taxiway markings are maintained. Contractor shall annually complete twenty-five percent (25%) of the airfield markings, till 100% of the airfield has been re-marked. Pavement markings in high traffic areas shall be painted at least every year. Contractor, DPW COR and Air Operations shall identify high traffic areas. TE-J.2.1.7.4 BAAF Paint Diagram provides more detail.

2.1.7.5 Rubber Removal. The Contractor shall remove rubber from the runway annually.

A friction survey shall be performed immediately before and after the rubber removal.

Survey results shall be submitted to the Airfield Manager, the KO/COR, and retained on file by the Contractor (D-J.2.1.7.5 Rubber Survey).

2.1.7.6 Vegetation Control. Contractor shall perform vegetation control maintenance as follows:

a. The contractor shall clear vegetation along runways and taxiways, blading of unpaved access and perimeter roads is permitted. The Contractor shall coordinate grounds maintenance with Migratory bird season restrictions.

b. Quarterly the Contractor shall inspect and provide vegetation control services of all paved surfaces, graded shoulders, fence lines, red-rock areas and grassed areas.

Primary means of vegetation control shall be herbicide application.

c. Quarterly the Contractor shall grade all interior fire access roads (approx. 20- miles) and the perimeter fence road (approx. 30 miles) on the interior and exterior sides of the fence.

d. Quarterly the Contractor shall implement the requirements of the Unified Facilities

Criteria (UFC) 3-260-01 to grade all non-paved surfaces on the airfield.

2.1.7.7 Grounding points and Lighting Protection System (LPS). See CLS 411 Facilities

Maintenance Vertical.

2.1.7.8 Airfield Fencing and Signs. Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of approximately 30 miles of perimeter fencing around Fort Carson In addition, the fence must be maintained to exclude wildlife from entering Butts Army Airfield. Sand, vegetation and trash accumulations along the fence line shall be removed. Erosion or undercutting below the fence line shall be repaired.

2.1.7.9 Helipads. Contractor shall maintain lighting, pavements, pavement markings, perform vegetation control, and associated equipment like windsocks at all helipad areas.

2.1.7.10 Load scales. Please refer to CLS 411 Facilities Maintenance Vertical.

2.1.7.11 Army Airfield Aircraft Arrestor System (AAS). The maintenance of the AAS is covered in Facility Maintenance CLS 411.

2.1.8 Maintenance of Existing Railroad Tracks. Contractor shall be responsible for the Railroad system at Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site as described in TE- J.2.1.8 Fort Carson Rail and TE-J.2.1.8A PCMS Rail. Contractor shall maintain track geometry and track clearances. Contractor shall be responsible for miscellaneous equipment such as bumper stops, derails and other protection devices such as Blue Flag equipment, and track mats to contain oil beneath parked locomotives. The Contractor shall maintain the Railroad track system to category “A” status as defined in UFC 4-860- 03, Railroad Track Maintenance & Safety Standards. Any conditions that require track restrictions or closures shall be immediately communicated to DPW, the Units Movement Branch, and the Installation Transportation Officer. Upon completion of repair work, DPW, the Units Movement Branch, and the Installation Transportation Officer shall be notified.

Only DPW track inspectors have the authority to lift restrictions. The Contractor shall document and maintain records of all test and inspection results and provide copies of documentation, including corrective actions taken, to the KO/COR on a monthly basis.

(D.J.2.1.8 Rail Inspections)

2.1.8.1 Components. Railroad components include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Roadbeds and Ballast

b. Ties and Tie Plates

c. Rails and Rail Fastenings, Joints, and Anchors

d. Gauge Rods

e. Turnouts

f. Road/Grade Crossings

g. Sign, Traffic Signal Safety Device

h. Derailers

2.1.8.1.1 Railroad and Railroad Signals. The Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the rail system and on grade crossing signals IAW American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) standards, UFC 4-860-03, 49 CFR PART 234--Grade Crossing. The Contractor shall perform track inspection and maintenance on a monthly basis. Contractor inspections shall be IAW AR 420-1 Army Facilities Management, UFC 4-860-03 Railroad Track Maintenance and Safety and shall be performed per American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) standards and UFC 4-860-03, Railroad Track Maintenance & Safety Standards. The Contractor shall provide monthly reports of inspections and maintenance results to the KO/COR (D.J.2.1.8 Rail Inspections).

2.1.8.1.2 Turnouts. All turnouts will be visually inspected monthly for switch point gap, lubrication, and debris in flangeways (guards and frogs). To prevent dirt and dust build-up, turnouts shall not be over lubricated. All turnouts shall be completely inspected (per the RAILER turnout inspection form) as outlined in UFC 4-860-03 section 2-3.c (1), but not less than semi-annually.

2.1.8.1.3 Maintain Signage and Markings. The Contractor shall maintain signage and pavement markings at grade crossings IAW the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All grade crossings shall be marked with Department of Transportation (DOT) crossing numbers and emergency contact phone numbers.

2.1.8.2 Semi-Improved Grounds (Common Areas) Track Access. Prior to performing maintenance or repair on tracks on Semi-Improved Grounds (Common Areas), the Contractor shall contact the COR/ACOR and the Track Inspector, who shall notify the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) or the subsequent commercial or tenant owner. The Contractor shall ensure the individuals listed above are contacted before moving traffic on the rail. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule all work and inspections with the Units Movement Branch and meet all safety requirements for track work. Regular inspections and maintenance shall not interfere with train movements. The Contractor shall control vegetation in the track roadway. No vegetation shall be permitted to grow in the ballasted areas of the roadway. Track drainage shall be maintenance to properly drain track and roadway. Clearances shall be maintained IAW UFC 4-860-03.

2.1.8.3 Railroad Gates. Railroad Gates shall be included in the monthly rail inspections IAW Para J.2.1.8.1.1. Identified deficiencies shall be repaired on a DMO and the DMO number indicated on the inspection sheet. All gates will remain open during rail movement and secured immediately following rail movements. Gates shall remain closed and secured except for during rail movements and maintenance activities.

2.1.8.4 Disposal. Defective tracks and components which have salvage value (normally iron and steel products) shall be disposed of through the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Service (DLADS) or the Garrison Qualified Recycling Program (QRP). Defective ties which can be re-used shall be provided to the Solid Waste Program Manager for recycling.

2.1.8.5 Cutting Standards. Rails shall not be flame cut in any manner, including cropping of rail end, burning bolt holes, and trimming mismatched ends. Rail shall be cut using a rail saw or other approved cutting tools.

2.1.8.6 Grounding. Rails shall be bonded electrically and be continuously and effectively grounded. This shall be done for a minimum distance of one hundred (100) feet on each side of structures, including loading docks, where explosives, ammunition, or explosive mixtures are stored, handled, or processed. Rails shall be grounded at points one hundred fifty (150) feet on each side of locations where they are crossed by electrical distribution lines. Grounding shall include bonding between rail sections, installation of ground electrodes, connection between ground electrodes and rails, and interconnections of spur track with building grounding systems where they are within twenty-five (25) feet of each other. The Contractor shall test, maintain and repair track bonding.

2.1.8.7 Temporary Rail Closure. The Contractor shall provide closure rail when rail has been removed and it is necessary to make a temporary connection for passage of a train.

2.1.8.8 Switch Preventive Maintenance. PM on switches shall be performed annually, IAW TE-H.2.1.8.8 Fort Carson Rail.

2.1.8.9 Pre-Movement and Inclement Weather Inspections. The Inspector shall survey tracks before and after movements of greater than one (1) railroad car, IAW UFC 4-860- 03, Railroad Track Maintenance and Safety Standards. The Contractor shall perform inspections when inclement weather and the arrival of any rail shipment are expected to occur simultaneously. The Contractor shall inspect for any obstruction or obstacle which might impact safe delivery of materials. The Contractor shall inspect all road and street crossings. When unsafe conditions are discovered, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and mitigate the problem upon receipt of a DMO or PWO.

2.1.9 Berms/Bunkers. The Contractor shall maintain berms and ammunition bunkers

IAW all Local, State, and Federal codes and standards to include current Ammunition and

Explosives Safety Standards. All bunkers shall be inspected and maintained annually

(backfilled with new soil, graded, dressed). Ammunition Berms/Bunkers are listed in TE

H.1.1.1 Real Property. The Contractor shall provide an annual maintenance schedule, D-

J.2.1.9 Ammunition Bunker Inspection Schedule, 15 calendar days after the start of the contract and provide update report monthly (D-J.2.1.9a Monthly Bunker Inspections).

a. The Contractor shall notify the affected facilities and advise the COR about the status of the water. Information shall include street location, indication of how the break occurred, area affected by the water outage, and the contractor at the job site.

Additional descriptive information may be required.

b. Excavation and Backfilling. If excavation and backfilling are required, the Contractor shall erect barricades prior to commencement of work and remove them after the work is complete. Backfilling shall be accomplished with dry sand, pea gravel, or compactable dirt. The Contractor shall place components on sand or dirt compacted every two feet (2’) at ninety percent (90%) compaction. No gravel or rock larger than half inch (1/2”) diameter shall be allowed to contact the utility. The Contractor shall place, above the repaired utility, tracer wire and magnetic tape six to twelve inches (6” to 12”) in the backfill. Dirt from the excavation shall be removed from the area and disposed of IAW local, state, and Federal Regulations. At the completion of the project, the Contractor shall restore the site to its prior existing conditions (e.g., paving, landscaping, or rock blanket).

2.2 Utility Systems. The Contractor shall develop and implement a comprehensive PM and minor repair program. PM consists of inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, calibration, and minor part and component replacement on the rail systems, its component, equipment, and other systems included at facilities which are listed in TE- J.2.1.8 Fort Carson Rail & TE-J.2.1.8A PCMS Rail IAW the PM tasks specified in TE- J.2.2 Rail Inspection Checklist and UFC 4-860-03. The Contractor shall ensure all equipment and systems are safe and operational. The Contractor shall inspect, install, test, modify, maintain, repair, replace and alter exterior piping systems to the buildings and to all systems to which piping are attached. The Contractor shall submit a PM program for this service within 30 days after receipt of KO approval to start.

2.2.1 Electric Distribution System. PM and repair of the exterior electric distribution system and associated components, e.g., poles, lines, wire, substations, switching stations, and transformers. The Contractor shall maintain and repair all overhead and underground high voltage electrical devices or the low side of the transformer and the transformers and transfer switches associated with generators. The scope of work will include runways, taxiways, helipads, aprons, and other aircraft approach or control lights and devices. The Contractor shall contact the DPW IGSA Manager for coordination with the utility provider.

2.2.1.1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems. There are (23) UPS systems;

these systems are listed with the electrical distribution systems in TE-J.2.2.1.1 UPS Locations. Repair, test, trouble shoot and maintain UPS systems. UPS shall supply emergency power based on its size and battery capability when a power failure or power interruption occurs. UPS systems are installed in several critical building that requires uninterruptable facility power. UPS system installed supporting non-real property equipment, such as computer server rack mounted systems, are not included in this PWS.

Repair, replace, test and maintain UPS systems and components including, but not limited to, control units, batteries, wiring, and associated hardware IAW manufacture recommendations NFPA 111 and O&M Manuals. Log repair and maintenance actions on a UPS System Log book and store logs with each UPS. Ensure batteries are free of corrosion and fully charged. Include in monthly maintenance records: recording battery terminal and pilot cell voltages; recording ambient temperatures; check for abnormal conditions and corrosion; clean cell terminals; and check for proper ventilation, voltage and amperage readings. Include in semiannual maintenance: record all cell voltages;

total battery terminal voltage; record panel meter voltage and record rectifier-charger current. Perform during annual maintenance; torque cell and terminal plate nuts and bolts to manufacture recommendations.

2.2.1.2 Area Lighting. PM and repair of area lighting that is pole mounted and fed directly by the exterior electric distribution system, e.g., street and parking lot lights are the responsibility of Colorado Springs Utilities. Colorado Springs Utilities is the utility provider partner for Fort Carson and the area lighting system line and light fixture locations are presented in TE XX. The Contractor shall contact the DPW IGSA Manager for coordination with the utility provider for those assets that are fed by The IGSA utility partner. All assets not energized by the IGSA Partner services shall be addressed in house.

2.2.1.3 Traffic Controls. The Contractor shall semi-annually perform PM on traffic light controller devices listed in TE-J.2.2.1.3 Traffic Control Cabinets IAW the PM Checklist for Traffic Controller Devices listed in TE-J.2.2.1.3a Traffic Controller PM inspection and checklist.

2.2.2 Natural Gas Distribution System. PM and repair of the natural gas distribution system and associated components, e.g., mains, service lines, and cathodic protection.

The Contractor shall maintain and repair all buried gas lines up to and including the facility meter, regulator, and dielectric fitting. This includes services and lines between facilities or parts of facilities for Turkey Creek Recreation Area (TCRA) and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) only.

2.2.3 Water Distribution Systems. The Contractor shall inventory, test, inspect, install, maintain, modify, and repair the water distribution systems. The systems include, but are not limited to: water mains, water storage tanks, associated pumps, backflow preventers, fire hydrants, shut-off valves, pressure-reducing valves, and all other equipment to the buildings to which plumbing and piping are attached IAW UFC 3-230-02, O&M: Water Supply Systems. TE-J.2.2.3 Fort Carson Water Distribution System, TE-J.2.2.3a PCMS Water Distribution, TE-J.2.2.3b Olympic Shooting Complex Water Distribution and TE- J.2.2.3c Red Devil Water Distribution

The Water Distribution Systems, consists of the water facilities and equipment, approximately 1.1M linear feet of water mains, 203K linear feet of lateral water service lines, 4,133 mainline valves, 1,551 fire hydrants, 0 yard hydrants, 16 Water Backflow and 690 testable back flow preventers on the fire water distribution systems. The average age of the remaining/entire system is (40) years old. The Contractor shall provide a Water System Maintenance Plan and Contingency Plan, as directed by the COR/ACOR.

2.2.4 Wastewater Collection System. The Contractor shall ensure the Wastewater Collection System is uninterrupted, reliable, continuous, and cost effective in the delivery of all generated wastewater leading from and throughout all buildings and structures, to the final outlet. The Contractor shall perform services that include inspection and maintenance of all Wastewater Collection System components.

2.2.4.1 Mains and Service Lines. The Contractor shall provide PM and repair of wastewater collection mains, service lines and all components, e.g., sewer manholes and sewage lift stations. Sewer mains, laterals and service lines shall be maintained in a free flowing condition. Sewage mains shall be flushed at least once annually. The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval an annual flushing schedule to the KO the first (1st) week in January. The wastewater plant, main, and service line locations are presented in Annex H. The Contractor shall contact the DPW for coordination with the utility provider when necessary. Additional information is contained in TE-J.2.2.4.1 Range 145 Sewer, TE-J.2.2.4.1a Turkey Creek Sewer, TE-J.2.2.4.1b Range 109 Sewer, TE-J.2.2.4.1c

Range 111 Sewer, TE-J.2.2.4.1d Range 143 Sewer, TE-J.2.2.4.1e PCMS Sewer and TE- J.2.2.4.1f Red Devil Sewer

2.2.4.1.1 Replacing Pipe. The Contractor shall repair or replace damaged, broken, collapsed, or clogged drainage pipes by reopening pipe trench and repairing or replacing damaged or worn pipes. The Contractor shall excavate pavement to gain access to storm sewers or drainage facilities where required. The backfill to the excavation shall be compacted and the surfaced area returned to its original condition.

2.2.4.2 Sewage Lift Station for Septic Systems. The Contractor shall perform maintenance on sewage lift stations, listed in TE-H.2.10.3 Sump_Lift Station Locations, IAW the PM checklist in TE-J.2.2.4.2 Lift Station PM Checklist.

2.2.4.3 Manholes. The Contractor shall maintain and repair sewer manholes, including repairing or replacing caps, ladders, rings, covers, and interior linings; uncovering those covered by dirt and debris and raising top to ground level; and removal of grit, sand, and debris from manholes. Manholes shall be structurally sound, clean, and free of debris.

Manholes shall be covered with cast iron manhole lids. The Contractor shall, after rodding or cleaning sewer lines, remove all waste and debris that surrounds the manhole clean out area.

2.2.4.4 Sanitary System Maintenance. Disease Traps and Solid Waste Interceptors shall be maintained IAW with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures to prevent breakthrough to the sanitary sewers.

2.2.4.5 Ordinances. The Contractor shall comply with the City of Colorado Springs Code of Ordinances for discharges into the sanitary sewer. All discharges from the installation shall comply with City pretreatment standards.

2.2.4.5.1 The Contractor shall perform the work IAW the following:

a. National Plumbing Code, American National Standards Institute

b. Colorado Plumbing Code

c. Uniform Plumbing Code

d. AWWA

e. National Fire Protection Association

f. American Society for Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)

g. UFC 3-600-01, UFC 3-230-03, UFC 3-240-02, UFC 3-570-06

h. EPA Drinking Water regulations, manuals, pamphlets and guide specs

i. Cross Connection Control Program

j. Technical Manual (TM) 5-813-05

k. OSHA, codes and laws

l. Environmental laws and directives

m. AR 420-1 Army Facilities Management

n. Manufacturer’s specifications and instructions

o. The Colorado Department of Environmental Quality Rules and Regulations for

Public Water Supply

p. National Fire Codes (20, 22, 24 and 26)

q. UFC 3-230-01, UFC 3-230-02 (supersedes TM 5 660 and TM 5 661), UFC 3-230-

06A, and UFC 3-240-01

r. Federal, State, and Local EPA regulations

2.2.5 Storm Water Collection System. The storm water collection system collects and discharges storm sewer runoff to storm sewer outfalls and drainage. The Contractor shall maintain, inspect, and repair the storm water collection system that includes, but is not limited to culverts, grates, catch basin inlets, manholes, outlets, swales, gutters, channels, terraces, underground pipe and conduits, inlets, junction structures, drop structures, chutes, energy dissipaters, and storm sewers.

On a semi-annual basis, starting in April and ending on Sep 30th of each year, the Contractor shall inspect storm drains and gutters along all roads in Fort Carson and PCMS (1) time per month and unclog as necessary to prevent flooding on those roads.

The Contractor is to pump trash and sediment as needed from the storm drain systems.

Storm collection is detailed on the Basic information maps.

2.2.5.1 Storm Water Collection Main Repair. The Contractor shall repair, install, modify, or replace all storm water collection mains to preserve the integrity of the storm water collection system. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating storm water collection main leaks, pipe repairs, and returning storm water lines to serviceable condition. The Contractor shall check the storm water collection system during excessive rainfall to identify problem areas. Historical data provided by the DPW is included in TE-A.2A, TE-A.2B, TE-A.2C and TE-A.2D. Repairs must be approved by the garrison DPW.

2.2.5.2 Preventive Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide PM of all pipes, culverts, conduits, headwalls, drop boxes, grates, and open concrete lined channels, ditches, manholes, curb inlets, and all storm water collection systems outside the Semi-Improved Grounds (Common Areas) shown on TE-A.2.1.3A and TE-A.2.1.3B. The storm water collection system line locations are presented in GIS Mapping available digitally. The Contractor shall contact the DPW for coordination with the utility provider.

2.2.5.2.1 The Contractor shall maintain the storm water collection and treatment system to ensure continuous, normal operation. All ditches and culverts shall be free flowing and free of obstruction. Ponding shall not occur in culverts and drainage ditches. The Contractor shall employ erosion control measures on slopes that have been cleared of vegetation.

2.2.5.2.2 The Contractor shall schedule and inspect all systems and components for the Storm Water Collection System. The Contractor shall operate, monitor, maintain, and repair the storm water collection system and components IAW TM 58204, Drainage for Areas Other Than Airfields; TM 58142, Sanitary and Industrial Wastewater Collection;

Pumping Stations and Force Mains; AR 2001, Environmental Protection and Enhancement; and AR 4201, Army Facilities Management. The Contractor shall submit to the KO for approval, IAW Annex H requirements for the same effort, a plan for accomplishing the Storm Water Collection System maintenance work described in this

PWS.

2.2.5.3 Storm Sewers. The Contractor shall remove, install, and replace storm sewers, grates, drop inlets, and covers as necessary. The DPW will provide historical data in TE- A.2A, TE-A.2B, TE-A.2C and TE-A.2D.

2.2.5.4 Notice of Storm Drainage Service Disruption. The Contractor shall provide notice of services disruption IAW Deliverable D-H.16.4 Storm Drainage Service Disruption .

2.2.5.5 Compliance. While performing any work on utility systems, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Army regulations, standard industry codes, and manufacturer’s recommendations.

The Contractor shall perform the work IAW the following:

a. National Plumbing Code

b. American National Standards Institute

c. Uniform Plumbing Code

d. Clean Water Act (CWA)

e. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-230-02

f. Army Regulation (AR) 200-1

g. Manuals, pamphlets and guide specs

h. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

i. Industry standards

j. Manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.

2.2.5.6 Reporting Requirements.

2.2.5.6.1 The Contractor shall use the installation’s most current Storm Water Management Plan at the time of contract performance. As the plan is For Official Use Only (FOUO), contact the COR/ACOR to obtain a copy of the plan as required by current Operations Security (OPSEC) procedures.

2.2.5.6.2 Installation Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP). The Contractor shall provide input to the annual SWMP review and update process. The annual SWMP review will be led by the DPW Staff. The Contractor shall comply with the installation SWMP and associated appendices.

2.2.5.6.2.1 The Contractor shall develop a Storm Water Management System Maintenance Plan (SWMSMP) using standard best management practices and consulting State references or guidebooks, then submit the plan to the COR/ACOR IAW Annex H

2.2.5.6.3 The Contractor shall develop a Storm Water Management System Maintenance Inspection Form to be included in the required SWMSMP.

2.2.5.6.4 Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP) for Spill Control and Response. The ICP shall be submitted to the COR/ACOR IAW Annex H

2.2.5.6.5 The Contractor shall submit a plan for approval to the KO, IAW Annex H, that is implemented to safeguard the wastewater and storm water systems. The Contractor shall identify tasks that are performed to prevent storm water discharges and the personnel assigned to perform those tasks. The Contractor shall ensure assigned personnel receive the required training as contained in the plan. A training certificate for each qualified employee shall be kept with Contractor records and made available upon request.

2.2.5.6.6 The Contractor’s plan shall include provisions for a certified plant operator, in compliance with Federal and Colorado Department of…