W911KB21R0039.pdf

W911KB21R0039

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SCHEDULED SITE VISIT

Prospective contractors are strongly encouraged to participate in a scheduled site visit with the USACE and the customer. Contractor shall fill out attached spreadsheet “ACCESS ROSTER REQUEST FORM – Business cag.xls” for all personnel planning to attend and send to Michael McNalley at michael.l.mcnalley@usace.army.mil as soon as possible upon receiving this request for proposal, Not Later Than 2:00 PM Alaska Time on 19 July 2021.

The site visit will be on 21 July 2021 and commence at 1300 at building 671 conference room.

Contractors should plan on driving to Fort Greely to arrive at the Front Gate Vistor’s Center at 0900 (9:00 am) Alaska Standard time to get their passes, and be prepared to show valid drivers license, proof of vehicle insurance, and current vehicle registration.

The Point of Contact for site access is:

Michael McNalley US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District Project Manager Ph: 907-753-2638 michael.l.mcnalley@usace.army.mil

Questions from prosective contractors will not be answered during the site visit.

Questions or requests for clarifications shall be directed in writing to the contract specialist, Mr.

Ernest Woods at Ernest.L.Woods@usace.army.mil not later than 4:00 pm Alaska Standard time, Friday, 23 July 2021.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, SELECTION PROCEDURES, AND BASIS OF AWARD

1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1 This is a “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable” (LPTA) request for proposal (RFP) for project DTA014 Donnelly Telecom Cable, Donnelly Training Area, Fort Greely, AK. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein, and award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror, whose proposal conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposal utilizing the LPTA source selection process described in FAR 15.101-2.

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD

2.1 The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal the Contracting Officer has determined conforms to the solicitation, is technically acceptable, and offers the lowest priced offer, considering the factors described herein. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest price of those proposals meeting the acceptability standards for all non-cost factors. Proposals receiving an “Unacceptable” rating will be excluded from consideration for award.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENTS AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Rating:

Factor 1 Experience Acceptable/Unacceptable Factor 2 Past Performance Acceptable/Unacceptable

VOLUME 2 - PRICE

Rating:

Factor 3 Price Lowest Price

4.0 VOLUME 1– FACTOR 1 – EXPERIENCE

4.1 NARRATIVE: Present a narrative highlighting relevant experience within the last 5 years for this project per the below. The narrative shall be no longer than five (5) pages (not including equipment / supply catalog / cut sheets) and shall include the following (at a minimum):

Provide a description of project experience related to:

1. Installing fiber optic communications cable that involved buried cable

2. Installing copper communications cable that involved buried cable

3. Generating and obtaining approval for a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

Provide at least 1 example of each that demonstrates to the Government your company has the ability to carry out the requirements of this PWS to be considered acceptable.

4.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

4.2.1 The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed experience to determine if it is consistent with the requirements in the RFP PWS. The evaluation standard has been met when the contractor provides experience that fulfills the requirements in section 4.1 (above).

4.3 EVALUATION RATING SYSTEM

The evaluation board will review the proposals and assign a consensus rating based on the following definitions.

ACCEPTABLE – Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE – Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

5.0 VOLUME 1– FACTOR 2 –PAST PERFORMANCE

5.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall submit up to 2 (two) past projects of approximate size and scope of this project within the last 5 years. Utilize the attached Past Preformance Evaluation Questionnnaire (PPEQ). If the contractor does not submit similarly sized projects in the last 5 years, they will receive a neutral rating.

5.2 EVALUATION RATING SYSTEM

The evaluation board will review the proposals and assign a consensus rating based on the following definitions:

ACCEPTABLE – Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE – Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

6.0 VOLUME 2 – PRICE

6.2 VOLUME 2, FACTOR 3 – PRICE

6.2.1 Submission Requirements: Submit a proposal that indicates the total cost of the project. Submit signed copy of the SF30 form for each amendment. Submit the proposal to USACE contracting specialist Ernest Woods at Ernest.L.Woods@usace.army.mil

6.2.2 Supplemental Price Breakdown: Contractors shall submit a price breakdown of all cost items (to include but not limited to sub-contractor, equipment rental, manhours, supplies, etc.) at the same time as the proposal.

6.2.3 Evaluation Criteria:

6.2.3.1 Price will not be rated or scored, but will be compared to the IGE and prices of the other responsive offerors.

6.2.3.2 Award may not be able to be made for an offer exceeding the funds available for this procurement .

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

E VG S M U N

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

E VG S M U N

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

Yes No

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues?

(Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

E VG S M U N

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

E VG S M U N

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks. Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

END OF QUESTIONNAIRE

NOTE: USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND

SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED

QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS. CLIENTS ARE

HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR.

HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT

THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT

TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

If the offer is submitted by a corporation, partnership, Joint Venture or an LLC, the applicable form listed must be completed. In the alternative, other evidence must be submitted to substantiate the authority of the person signing the offer. If a corporation, the same officer shall not execute both the offer and the certificate.

CERTIFICATE

Corporation

I, ________________________________, certify that I am __________________ of the corporation named as Contractor herein, that __________________________ who signed this contract on behalf of the Contractor was then __________________________ of said governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

CORPORATE SEAL SIGNED: _______________________________

CERTIFICATE

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

I, __________________________, certify that I am the ____________________ of the LLC named as Offeror/Contractor herein; that __________________________ who signed this offer/contract on behalf of the Offeror/Contractor was then __________________________ of said LLC; that said offer/contract was duly signed for and on behalf of said LLC by authority of its governing body, and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

SIGNED:

Name:

Title:

SIGNED:

Name:

Title:

AUTHORITY TO BIND PARTNERSHIP

This is to certify that the names and signatures of all partners are listed below and that the person signing the offer had authority to actually bind the partnership pursuant to its partnership agreement. Each of the partners individually has full authority to enter into and execute contractual instruments, on behalf of said partnership, with the United States of America, except as follows: (State "none" or describe limitations, if any.)

This authority shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the revocation of authority by any cause whatsoever has been furnished in writing to, and acknowledged by, the Contracting Officer.

(Type or Print Name) (Signature)

(Type or Print Name) (Signature)

JOINT VENTURE

I, __________________________, certify that I am the Secretary of the

Corporation named as Offeror/Contractor Herein, that __________________________ who signed this offer/contract on behalf of the Offeror/Contractor was then

__________________________ of said corporation by authority of its governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and the seal of said corporation this

____________ day of ____________

CORPORATE SEAL SIGNED: _______________________________

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

DTA014 PROVIDE & INSTALL COMM. CABLE

FFP

Contractor to furnish and install copper and fiber optic communications cable as set forth in the attached Description / Specifications / Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 5995

NET AMT

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

DTA014 DONNELLY TELECOM CABLE INSTALLATION

FORT GREELY, ALASKA

MAINTENANCE HOLE 4 (MH4) TO PEDESTAL (PED #4)

31 May 2021

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Install new copper and fiber optic cabling from existing maintenance hole (MH) 4 at the end of Meadows Road to OP-10 and PED #4 on the Donnelly Training Area, Ft. Greely, Alaska. The Service Provider (Contractor) shall furnish all required personnel, tools, equipment and materials required to meet contract requirements. Service Provider (Contractor) shall be responsible for all trenching, boring, installing conduit, installing intermediate maintenance holes/splice vaults, installing cabling, splicing cables, terminating cables, installing required terminal equipment and cable testing.

1.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: See accompanying drawings.

1.2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE:

In the event of a conflict between the text of this PWS and the applicable document cited herein, the text of the PWS should take precedence. Nothing in the PWS, however, shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained from the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.3 GOVERNMENT / INDUSTRY STANDARDS:

1.3.1 MIL-HDBK-419A Grounding, Bonding and Shielding Practices and Procedures for

Electronic Equipment Facilities

1.3.2 OSH 2206 Occupational Safety and Health Administration General Industry Standards

1.3.3 ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code

1.3.4 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2005

1.3.5 Telecommunications Industry Association TIA/EIA Telecommunications Building Wiring

Standards

1.3.6 ANSI/TIA/EIA-569A, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Building

Wiring Standards

1.3.7 ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.1, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

1.3.8 NSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

1.3.9 EIA/TIA-606 - Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications

Infrastructure.

1.3.10 Installation, Information, Infrastructure and Architecture Guide (I3A) Feb. 2010

2 SCOPE:

The Service Provider (Contractor) shall procure, install, terminate, splice, and test all new cabling and associated equipment identified herein. All copper cables purchased for this project shall be shielded and rodent resistant suitable for direct burial. Fiber optic cabling shall be installed in conduit. Copper cable splicing shall be done with 3M modular splice clips. Fiber cable splicing shall be fusion spliced only. Fiber patch panel terminations shall be done with factory fusion spliced pig tails. Digging permits shall be required for the area of work. The Service Provider (Contractor) shall conduct a site survey to determine accurate distances/footages for trenching, grubbing and cabling.

2.1 MH-4 to OP-10 Comm.: Install 50 pair, 22 AWG copper and 48 strand single mode

(S/M) fiber optic cable from existing MH-4 thru new MH-5 then on into the OP-10 building.

A. ISP PLANT INFRASTRUCTURE

At OP-10 building, install new 4 ft. x 8 ft. fire rated ¾ inch plywood on the wall where the new infrastructure shall be terminated. The NEC Telephone Supervisor (907-873- 3216) will designate location for plywood location. Terminate in a wall mount fiber patch panel with SC type connectors Corning WCH-04P housing or approved equivalent and CCH modules and any other equipment required to provide a complete installation. The fiber patch panel shall have at a minimum of a 48-port termination capability. There shall be a 20 ft. slack loop required for fiber cable. The copper cable shall be terminated in a new 50 pair protected entrance terminal. There shall be a 15 ft. slack loop required for copper cable. The ground bar shall be terminated at 6 inches above finished floor on the new fire rated plywood.

B. OSP PLANT INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Provide and install one 7 ft. x 5 ft. x 7 ft. Splayed maintenance hole (new MH5) that shall meet (I3A) requirements for installation, grounding, racking and bonding.

2. Provide and install two, four inch conduits from MH-4 to new MH-5, and from MH-

5 to the OP-10 building. Transition from PVC conduit below grade to rigid steel conduit (RGS) up into the building. One of the two new 4” conduit shall have three new 1.25 inch innerducts pulled in with pull strings installed. The other 4 inch conduit shall have the new 50 pair copper cable and pull string installed into building.

3. Provide and install approximately 2500 ft. feet of 48 strand single mode fiber cable. Fiber shall be spliced in MH-4 into the dark fiber and pulled from MH-4 thru MH-5 and into the OP-10 bldg. and terminate the 48 strand count 1 thru 48 known as FOC 1600-01, 1-48. Provide 20 feet minimum slack loop in all maintenance holes.

4. Provide and install approximately 2500 ft. of 50 pair 22 AWG outside plant copper cable. From MH-4 thru MH-5 and into the OP-10 bldg. and terminate on a new protected entrance terminal wall mounted on fire rated plywood backboard.

Provide 20 feet minimum slack loop in all maintenance holes.

5. Provide and install two 4 inch ducts and concrete encase approximately 100 ft.

across the road leading into OP-10. One of the new 4 inch conduit shall have three new 1.25 inch innerducts installed. The requirement for concrete encasement is across all roads and 6 ft beyond the toe of the road or crossing on each side. Concrete is 3000 psi with a minimum coverage of 3 inches of concrete below, above and on all sides of the conduit.

6. Provide and install approximately 14 cable route markers required every 300 feet and or any major route change.

7. All new maintenance holes, handholds, and pedestals shall have four bollards placed around them for protection from heavy equipment, snow removal equipment and for pedestals both equipment and bison scratching themselves.

8. Provide and install new ground bar, Chatsworth Part No. 13622-010 or equivalent, and cable to ground system in accordance with NEC and I3A regulations. All grounding and bonding connections shall be cleaned with a nonmetallic abrasive to remove any existing oxidation. An antioxidant agent shall be applied to all matting surfaces to include cable connections and fittings.

9. At the OP-10 Building, install a new ground field consisting of bare 2/0 copper cable cad welded to five 5/8 inch x 10 ft. copper clad ground rods placed in a star configuration with a 10 ft. separation between each ground rod. Minimum depth 24 inches of cover required above ground field with warning ribbon installed 12 inches above ground cable. Install a new Master Ground bar on the Telco area wall. The NEC (Network Enterprise Center) Planner (907-873-7100) will provide exact location. Connect the new ground bar to the ground field utilizing 350 MCM bare copper cable cad welded to the 2/0 copper cable on the new ground field.

The 350 MCM cable shall be run in side of PVC where it leaves the ground up to within 12 inches of the new MGB. The termination at the MGB shall be made using a compression type of lug. NO mechanical connection allowed. The ground field shall be bonded to the electrical main entrance panel in accordance with National Electrical Code.

2.2 OP-10 to PED #4: Install 25 pair, 22 AWG copper and 48 strand single mode S/M) fiber optic cable from the OP-10 building backboard, through MH-5, through new pedestals #1, #2 and #3, terminating cables in PED #4.

A. OSP PLANT INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Install first new NEMA 4 exterior grade weather resistant box (24 inch w X 36 inch h X 12 inch d) pedestal (Ped #1) approximately 1000 feet downhill and west of new MH5. Install second new NEMA 4 exterior grade weather resistant box (24 inch w X 36 inch h X 12 inch d) pedestal (Ped #2) approximately 1330 feet west of Ped #1. Install third NEMA 4 exterior grade weather resistant box (24 inch w X 36 inch h X 12 inch d) (Ped #3) approximately 2500 feet south of Ped#2. Install fourth NEMA 4 exterior grade weather resistant box (24 inch w X 36 inch h X 12 inch d) (Ped #4) approximately 1800 feet south of Ped#3. NEMA boxes shall be mounted on concrete pads, (3 ft. w X 3 ft. l X 18 inch d) using galvanized unistrut to mount boxes. Each concrete base shall have two, 4 inch

PVC conduit, long radius 90 degree sweeps install in concrete. The 90 degree sweeps shall extend 36 inches below grade. (sweeps shall allow cable install to NEMA boxes) Install four, 6 ft. galvanized steel pipe bollards in concrete, 1 ft. from the outside corner of the concrete base. Bollards shall extend 4 ft. above grade. Refer to Appendix B Figures 4 and 5 for typical existing pedestals currently in use.

2. From new MH5, install one, 4 inch HDPE or PVC conduit approximately 1000 ft.

downhill and west of MH5 to Ped #1. This conduit shall connect to base of Ped

#1. From the terminal backboard in the OP-10 building, install 25 pair of 22 AWG copper cable, and 48 strands of S/M fiber optic cable in innerduct, in the new 4 inch conduit to Ped #1.

3. Install one, 2 inch HDPE or PVC conduit from Ped #1 to Ped #2. Install 2 inch conduit into the 4 inch conduit at pedestal base. 2 inch conduit shall extend into NEMA box approx. 2 inches. Between Ped #1 and Ped #2, install a 25 pair, 22 AWG copper cable, direct buried with the 2 inch conduit. Install 48 strands of S/M fiber cable in innerduct in the 2 inch conduit. Install 25 pair of 22 AWG copper cable and 2” conduit into Ped #2 via the conduit stub.

4. Install one, 2 inch HDPE or PVC conduit from Ped #2 to Ped #3. Install 2 inch conduit into the 4 inch conduit at pedestal base. 2 inch conduit shall extend into NEMA box approx. 2 inches. Between Ped #2 and Ped #3, install a 25 pair, 22 AWG copper cable, direct buried with the 2 inch conduit. Install 48 strands of S/M fiber cable in the 2 inch conduit. Install 25 pair of 22 AWG copper cable and 2” conduit into Ped #3 via the conduit stub.

5. Install one, 2 inch HDPE or PVC conduit from Ped #3 to Ped #4. Install 2 inch conduit in the 4 inch conduit at pedestal base. 2 inch conduit shall extend into NEMA box approx. 2 inches. Between Ped #3 and Ped #4, install a 25 pair, 22 AWG copper cable, direct buried with the 2 inch conduit. Install 48 strands of S/M fiber cable in innerduct in the 2 inch conduit. Install 25 pair of 22 AWG copper cable and 2” conduit into Ped #4 via the conduit stub.

6. Provide and install approximately 6730 feet of 48 strand single mode fiber and 22

AWG copper cable from the OP-10 building terminal board to Ped #4.

7. Provide and install cable route markers approximately every 300 feet and or any major route change.

8. Provide and install new ground bar, Chatsworth Part No. 13622-010 or approved equivalent, and cable to ground system in accordance with NEC and I3A regulations. All grounding and bonding connections shall be cleaned with a nonmetallic abrasive to remove any existing oxidation. An antioxidant agent shall be applied to all matting surfaces to include cable connections and fittings.

9. For road crossings on ranges, concrete encasement shall be extended a minimum of 6 feet beyond the edges of the roadbed. Service Provider (Contractor) may propose the use of galvanized steel pipe for road crossings instead of concrete encasement PVC.

10. The proposed cable route between Ped. #1 and Ped #4 is mostly open country.

However there are areas with brush and small trees that may require grubbing.

The Service Provider (Contractor) is advised to conduct an accurate site survey to determine the best method to install.

11. Install a new ground rod at the new Ped #2 and Ped #4. Install 5/8 inch X 10 ft.

copper clad ground rods. Install a new Master Ground bar on the backboard inside the pedestal. Connect the new ground bar to the ground rod utilizing 350 MCM bare copper cable cad welded to the new ground rod. The 350 MCM cable shall be run inside one of the 4 inch PVC 90 sweeps.

12. Terminate 48 strands of S/M fiber cable in PED #4 on patch panel. Terminate 25 pair of 22 AWG copper cable on new entrance terminal.

3. GENERAL GUIDANCE:

3.1 The Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide a Plan of Action and Milestones

(POA&M) to cover the installation and testing

3.2 The Service Provider (Contractor) shall repair damage to the existing facility caused by the moving or staging of equipment, or any part of the installation effort. Repairs shall be completed prior to job completion and approved by the Government.

3.3 The Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide a hazardous material and structural survey prior to the installation, if required.

3.4 The Service Provider (Contractor) shall return all unused material to the Government that was purchased by this project.

3.5 The Service Provider (Contractor) shall follow applicable codes and standards

3.6 The Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide a copy of test results to the Government representative upon completion of this project. The tests shall be conducted to industry standards.

3.7 The Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide project status upon request. Project status shall include problems encountered and resolutions.

3.8 The Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide final updated as-built drawing.

4. SERVICE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY:

The Service Provider (Contractor) requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of services required. These thresholds are critical to mission success

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold System installed and functioning to regulatory specifications and industry standards, and I3A.

2.1 2.2

Installation, and test results, inspected by the Gov’t.

Testing results meeting regulatory specifications and industry standards, and I3A, pdf page 79.

5. MATERIAL:

The Service Provider (Contractor) shall furnish all the construction equipment, tools, connection hardware, cabling, patch panels and test equipment to complete this effort.

6. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:

6.1 DIGGING PERMITS:

The installer shall coordinate with the site Directorate of Public Works (DPW) to schedule all excavation and obtain the required digging permits. Permission (approved digging permits) shall be obtained from the site prior to the start of any excavation and/or construction.

6.2 UTILITY LOCATION:

Unless otherwise stated in the design package, the NEC or DPW shall be responsible for the Location and marking of utilities. The installer shall furnish a schedule of proposed excavation involving utility locations to the NEC/DPW in sufficient time to allow marking.

Since each NEC/DPW has different operating requirements, the location’s lead-time shall be stated in the design package. An acceptable utility mark shall be within 24 inches (600

mm) of the edge of the utility. After the utilities are located and marked, the installer is responsible for maintaining the marks until they are no longer required. The intent is that the utilities shall be located and marked only once and not after each rainfall.

6.3 WARNING TAPE

All warning tape shall be polyethylene (PE) plastic tape, a minimum width of 6 inches, IAW the APWA Uniform Color Code, and imprinted with the words "WARNING - TELECOMMUNICATION CABLE BELOW” at no more than 48-inch intervals. Minimum thickness of the tape shall be 0.004 in. Tape shall have a minimum strength of 12.0 Mega pascal (MPa) (1750 pounds per square inch [PSI]) lengthwise and 10.3 MPa (1500 PSI) crosswise. Tape shall be manufactured with integral wires, foil backing, or other means of enabling detection by a metal detector or underground cable detector typically used in the OSP industry when tape is buried up to 3 feet deep. The materials in the warning tape shall be chemically inert and shall not degrade when exposed to acids, alkalis, and other destructive substances found in soil.

6.4 DETECTABLE WARNING TAPE INSTALLATION:

Detectable warning tape shall be installed at a minimum of 12 inch to 18 inch above all new non-metallic conduit formations and DB cable installations, and it shall not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended depth below grade. The tape shall be placed at a depth of no less than 12 inches below surface grade. Buried cables include cables placed in open trenches and cables placed by plowing.

6.5 MAINTENANCE HOLES:

Maintenance holes are used to facilitate the placement and splicing of cables.

Telecommunications maintenance holes shall not be shared with electrical installations other than those needed for the telecommunications equipment.

Maintenance holes are reinforced concrete units provided with a removable lid that permits internal access to the housed components via ladder or rungs. The maintenance holes accommodate cables, splice closures, racking systems, and low-voltage electronic equipment. Maintenance holes shall be equipped with corrosion-resistant pulling irons and cable racks that are grounded and with a sump for drainage. The quality of the concrete pour and the construction of the maintenance hole shall be such that the rebar or visible rock shall not be seen in the surface of a maintenance hole wall. In other words, the pour shall not have any voids.

Maintenance holes shall be installed on a leveled, crushed, washed gravel base of sufficient depth, i.e., a minimum thickness of 6 inches under the entire maintenance hole, to allow for drainage and stability. Where maintenance holes are installed in roadways, the structure and lid (cover) shall support heavy vehicular traffic.

6.7 MAINTENANCE HOLE TYPE:

The preferred maintenance hole is a pre-cast reinforced concrete, splayed or non-splayed, multi-directional type with cast-in single or multiple plastic terminators to accept the conduits. Thin concrete knockout sections may be provided for terminating multiple-bore conduits. The preferred maintenance hole interior size is 7 feet x 5 feet x 7 feet.

Other sizes may be used only with U.S. Government approval. Splayed maintenance holes shall be provided near DCOs and remote switching units (RSU), where future duct expansion is expected. Maintenance holes shall have a load rating of HS-20 for heavy vehicular traffic.

6.8 MAINTENANCE HOLE ACCESSORIES:

6.8.1 Each new maintenance hole shall be equipped with a lid, sump, pulling-in irons, ground rod, bonding ribbon, cable racks, and hooks. Accessories shall be designed for use in a telecommunications maintenance hole.

6.8.2 Maintenance Hole Lids: A maintenance hole shall include a point of egress for maintenance personnel. The maintenance hole lid shall be circular and not less than 30 inches in diameter and shall not violate the H-20 load rating of the maintenance hole.

The lid shall fit in a steel ring or frame and be equipped with a concrete collar to be at grade level, as required. The frame and collar shall be attached to the maintenance hole IAW the manufacturer’s instructions, but as a minimum, the lid shall form a watertight seal and shall resist lateral movement if accidentally bumped. When stacked, collar sections shall be precisely matched with each other to prevent snagging of personnel or equipment when entering or exiting the maintenance hole. There shall be no overhangs between collar sections.

6.8.3 Sump: A sump shall be cast into the floor of the maintenance hole. The floor shall slope toward the sump to provide drainage into the sump from all areas. The sump shall be approximately 13 in x 13 in , or a 13-in diameter circle, and shall be 4 inches deep, covered with a removable perforated or punched plate to permit drainage. The cover shall be fastened to the housing by a chain, rope, or hinge.

6.8.4 Grounding in maintenance holes: All new maintenance holes installed shall include ground rods and bonding ribbon. The ground rod and bonding ribbon may only be omitted when the following conditions apply:

6.8.5 Bonding Ribbon: A bonding ribbon shall be installed in all new maintenance holes. The bonding ribbon shall be attached to all rack anchors and be pre-cast into the maintenance holes. The bonding ribbon shall be installed around the interior of each maintenance hole so that splice cases can be bonded to it.

6.8.6 Hardware: A minimum of two cable racks, each containing at least 36 hook spaces mounted vertically, shall be provided on one long wall. Each cable rack shall be equipped with hooks to support all new cables. All racks and hooks shall be of galvanized metal. A device or method to lock the hooks to the rack (i.e., Step Locks) shall be provided for the hooks that will support splice cases.

6.8.7 Water Resistance: Reasonable efforts shall be made to prevent water from entering a telecommunications maintenance hole. The manufacturer’s instructions for installing a maintenance hole shall be followed. As a minimum, the following guidance shall apply as long as it does not violate a manufacturer’s recommendations or warranty. Additional requirements may be identified in the design package.

1. A water-resistant gasket or seal shall be placed between the sections of pre- cast maintenance holes.

2. Water-resistant gaskets or seals shall be placed between the lid frames, collars, and maintenance hole tops.

3. The area around ducts penetrating the maintenance hole walls shall be sealed with a permanent, water-resistant material.

4. Vacant ducts shall be sealed with a mechanical, screw-type, reusable duct plug.

4. Ducts containing cables shall be sealed with water-blocking foam or another manufacturer-recommended sealant designed for this purpose.

5. Ducts containing inner duct or multi-cell fabric mesh inner duct shall be sealed with the manufacturer’s recommended materials or methods.

6.9 STENCILLING:

All new maintenance holes shall be stenciled with a number designated by the NEC.

6.10 DEPTH OF COVER

A minimum of 24 inches of top cover shall be provided above the top of the maintenance hole.

6.11 DIRECT BURIED CABLE INSTALLATION:

The DB cable shall be engineered and installed IAW RUS Bulletins 1751F-640, 641, and

642.

6.12 CABLE TYPE:

Rodent-protected cable shall be used for all buried applications, unless otherwise specified in the design package.

6.13 WARNING SIGNS:

Buried cable warning signs or route markers shall be provided at intervals no greater than every 300 feet and at each change in route direction, on both sides of street crossings, on pipelines, and on buried power cables. Color-coded warning signs or markers shall be orange in color.

6.14 PLOWING:

Plowing shall be used in range environments or other areas where there are no significant obstacles and where cable runs typically exceed 1,000 feet between splices.

The design package shall identify areas in which plowing is deemed feasible.

6.15 BACKHOE TRENCHING:

Trenching with a backhoe shall be done only for short distances (i.e., from maintenance hole to building). The installer shall hand dig at all existing maintenance hole locations, building entrance points, utility crossings, through tree roots, under curbs, etc.

6.16 TRENCHER TRENCHING:

A maximum trench width of 12 inches (300 mm) shall be used in DB applications done by a trencher. The installer shall hand dig at all existing maintenance hole locations, building entrance points, utility crossings, through tree roots, under curbs, etc.

6.17 DEPTH OF PLACEMENT:

1. COPPER CABLE: The depth of placement for a DB copper cable shall provide a minimum top cover of 36 inches in soil, 36 inches at ditch crossings, and 6 inches in solid rock (RUS Bulletin 345-150/RUS Form 515A).

2. FIBER OPTIC CABLE: FOC shall be placed at a depth providing a minimum top cover of 36 inches. In solid rock, the minimum top cover shall be 6 inches.

6.18 RANGE ROAD CROSSING:

For road crossings on ranges, concrete encasement shall be extended a minimum of 6 feet beyond the edges of the roadbed. Service Provider (Contractor) may propose the use of galvanized steel pipe for road crossings instead of concrete encasement PVC.

7. CABLE INSTALLATION AND TESTING:

7.1 Splicing/Terminations:

A. Provide/install splice cases and splicing materials.

B. Copper splices shall be modular 3M MS2 type or approved equivalent C. Fiber optic fusion splices at all splice locations.

D. Fiber optic patch panels shall be 12 port SC bulk head panels.

E. Fiber optic connectors shall be SC type fusion spliced pigtails.

F. Terminate copper cables on 110 type Network Interface Device (NID)

7.2 Parameters:

A. Splicing Copper Application: Manufacturer/Type: 3M MS2, Modular or approved equivalent

B. Rack, Tag, and label all cables and terminals (Cable number, Cable size, and Cable counts).

C. Splicing Fiber Optic Application: Type: Fusion (Single Mode) (Attenuation Max .10dB loss per splice).

D. Rack, Tag, and label all cables and terminals (Cable number, Cable size, and Cable counts).

E. Fiber Optic Single Mode Parameters:

1. Attenuation Coefficient: HG Wavelength @ 1310nm .40 dBm/Km @

1550nm .30 dBm/Km.

2. Connector Attenuation (dB): <.75 dB per mated connector.

3. Fusion Splice Attenuation (dB): Max .10 dBm/splice.

F. Copper Tests: Outside Plant

NOTE: Test Equipment Required: Dynatel 965 Test Unit or approved equal, w/ R399 Reliable interface. Test results shall be provided/submitted to the Government Telecom POC in paper and digital format.

Tests:

1. Insulation resistance

2. Foreign voltage

3. Capacitance

4. Opens

5. Noise

6. Loop resistance7. Crosses

7. Crosses

8. Shorts

9. Grounds

10. Splits

11. Transpositions

12. Shield Continuity

NOTE: Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide, upon request, the following test equipment information:

Calibrated date & Calibration expiration date Test equipment Nomenclature, Model, serial number and manufacturer Name (testing team members), organization/company, telephone #

G. Fiber Optic OTDR Tests Required:

NOTE: Perform Standard Manufacturer recommended Fiber optic test procedures: Test results shall be provided/submitted to the Government Telecom POC in paper and digital format.

1. Date of Test

2. Cable #

3. Fiber #

4. FODP Location A:

5. FODP Location Z:

6. OTDR measured Length:

7. # of Splices:

8. Wavelength: both 1310/1550 nm SM.

9. A-Z dB measurement

10. Z-A dB measurement

11. Average dB Link Loss

H. Fiber Tests:

1. Cable Length

2. Link attenuation

3. Cable attenuation

4. Connector attenuation

5. Splice attenuation

6. Total Allowable link loss per wavelength

I. Certified Bi-Directional Power Meter Tests:

1. A-Z, Z-A loss

2. A and Z locations

3. Averaging

4. Total link loss for each fiber

NOTE: Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide, upon request, the following test equipment information:

Calibrated date & Calibration expiration date Test equipment Nomenclature, Model, serial number and manufacturer Name (testing team members), organization/company, telephone #

J. Qualifications:

1. Certified wire installation technicians shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in this specific communications field.

2. Outside plant cable splicer shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in this specific communications field.

3. Electrical Service Provider (Contractor)s shall not perform the communications work.

K. Additional Requirements:

1. Service Provider (Contractor) shall coordinate all placements, splicing locations, and splicing cable counts with (Telecom POC 907-873-3216) or (Plans POC 907- 873-7100).

2. Service Provider (Contractor) shall verify all cable lengths and distances before final submittal and ordering cable.

3. Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide a complete, fully operational communication system.

4. Service Provider (Contractor) shall provide a hard copy and AutoCAD 2012 LT or newer version of the entire construction project within 60 days of completion of the project.

8. Final Inspection and Acceptance:

Official acceptance of the deliverables shall be performed by the Contracting Officer Representative and/or Government Project Manager.

9. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Service Provider (Contractor) shall adhere to all Government and Department of Defense Security requirements and regulation. The Service Provider (Contractor) shall work and operate equipment under the supervision of an authorized Government escort.

2. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime

Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; unless stated otherwise in the respective clauses, all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure that contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

3. Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

4. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to Government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

5. Contract personnel requiring a common access card (CAC): Contract personnel will be issued a common access card (CAC) only if duties involve one of the following: (1) both physical access to…