W911KB21R0039-0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Subject solicitation for DTA014 Provide and Install Communications Cable, Fort Greely, Alaska is hereby amended as follow s:

A. The follow ing pages are hereby superseded by the attached revised pages and addendums to the solicitation.

B. Page 1, SF1449, revised Performance Work Statement (11 pages), Questions by contractor(s) and Answ ers thereto (Q&A) (2 pages), , DTA014 Scope of Work (3 pages). See Summary of Changes for detailed information.

C. The closing time for receipt of proposals is extended to 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time, 12 August 2021.

Point of contact for this amendment is Mr. Woods 907-753-2547 or email at Ernest.L.Woods@usace.army.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 19

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Aug-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911KB21R0039

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jul-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06-Aug-2021

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ALASKA

CEPOA-CT-SP

PO BOX 6898

JBER AK 99506-0898

W911KB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W911KB21R0039

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 10-Aug-2021 02:00 PM to 12-Aug-2021 02:00 PM.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

31-OCT-2021 1 N/A

FOB: Destination

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

31-JUL-2022 1 N/A

FOB: Destination

The following have been added by full text:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

DONNELLY TELECOM CABLE INSTALLATION

FT. GREELY, ALASKA

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

31 May 2021 AM#0002 Revised 5 August 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 shall furnish all required personnel, tools, equipment and materials required to meet contract requirements. Service provider 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 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 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 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. AM#0002 Provide 20ft for copper and 50ft for fiber in maintenance holes. Pedestals can be 10ft copper and 50 ft fiber as already established.

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.

AM#0002 Provide 20ft for copper and 50ft for fiber in maintenance holes.

Pedestals can be 10ft copper and 50 ft fiber as already established.

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 AM#0002 12 18 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 AM#0002 12 18 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 AM#0002 12 18 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 AM#0002 12 18 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 AM#0002 two, four, 4. 2 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 AM#0002 one two, 4. 2 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 2 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 2 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, AM#0002 in innerduct in 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, AM#0002 in innerduct in 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, AM#0002 in innerduct in 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 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 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 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 shall provide a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to cover the installation and testing

3.2 The Service Provider 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 shall provide a hazardous material and structural survey prior to the installation, if required.

3.4 The Service Provider shall return all unused material to the government that was purchased by this project.

3.5 The Service Provider shall follow applicable codes and standards

3.6 The Service Provider 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 shall provide project status upon request. Project status shall include problems encountered and resolutions.

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

4. SERVICE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY:

The Service Provider 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Providers shall not perform the communications work.

K. Additional Requirements:

1. Service Provider 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 shall verify all cable lengths and distances before final submittal and ordering cable.

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

4. Service Provider 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:

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

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

The performance of the Service Provider and the quality of work delivered shall be subject to in-process review and inspection. Inspections shall be accomplished by on-site Government representatives who shall be permitted to observe work or conduct inspections at all reasonable hours. Inspections by the Government of services rendered do not relieve the Service Provider of any responsibility of failure to meet contract requirement which may be disclosed prior to final acceptance.

QUESTIONS BY CONTRACTORS AND ANSWERS (Q&A)

W911KB21R0039 Amendment 0002

Q1. Per verbal direction in site walk, please confirm that if the existing fiber and copper comm cables are damaged during excavation, they are not to be repaired under this contract.

Answer: Legacy cable from OP10 to OP11 will be considered abandoned and the contractor will not be responsible for repairing damage to those cables.

Q2. Please clarify whether trees cleared for equipment access and trenching are to be windrowed, chipped, or removed from site.

Answer: All trees over 6 inches in diameter need to be salvaged. The salvaged trees can be windrowed along the edge of the trench. Most of the trees requiring salvage are located between the start of the project at the end of Meadows Road and OP 10. After the project is completed, we will work with CRTC to issue wood cutting permits to individuals with access to the project area.

Q3. Per verbal direction in site walk, please confirm that the power cables will be located by contractor as part of this contract. If any as-built or record is required please clarify.

Answer: I am trying to contact Doyon to see if they will do a locate on the power cable. If not, and contractor can locate power cable and provide a record, that will be the path we will go.

Q4. Please clarify access process. Will contractor be issued a gate key or will Range Control or CRTC be opening the gates each time?

Answer: Access to test ranges will be coordinated with range control, UXO brief for personnel accessing range. Range control hours M-F 0730-1630 during none training(soldier) days, 24x7 during training days. With sufficient advance notice other hours can be accommodated.

Q5. Please state Pedestal box size.

Answer: We are requesting a water tight, environmentally controlled NEMA box 24” wide X 36” tall X 18” deep.

Q6. Please state slack loop requirements in pedestal boxes.

Answer: Copper cables require 10 ft. maint. loops and fiber optic cable require 50 ft. maint. loops.

Q7. Please clarify which cables are looped, spliced, and terminated in which pedestals

Answer: Maintenance loops are required at each NEMA box (ped.)

location. Splicing locations will be dictated by cable real lengths. Copper and Fiber cables will terminated at last NEMA box (north of OP-11 location)

Q8. Please clarify whether slack loops are required on 25 pair copper at pedestal locations (generally not needed for copper)

Answer: Yes, both cables require maint. loops at each location.

Q9. Per verbal direction, please confirm that 48” cover depth with 12” of classified fill can be used at road crossings in place of concrete encasement.

Answer: Yes, cable will be placed 48 inches deep at road crossings with first 12 inches classified back fill. Remaining backfill native materials.

Q10. Per verbal direction, please confirm that 2 ea 2” PVC or HDPE ducts are required between Ped locations rather than one.

Answer: Install each cable (1 copper and 1 Fiber) in separate 2 inch HDPE conduits.

Q11. Please clarify stub-up configuration at pedestals since 2 ea 2” ducts will not fit into one 4” sweep as shown.

Answer: Stub ups at NEMA boxes will be 2 inch, NOT 4 inch.

Q12. Per verbal direction, please confirm that project completion date is to be moved to July 2022.

Answer: The project completion date will now be 31 July 2022

End of Q&A.

No further questions will be entertained.

Section 01 10 00 Statement of Work

AM#0002 Revised 05 August 2021

1.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVES

1.1 Provide telecommunications infrastructure to serve select facilities at the Donnelly Training Area.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 GENERAL

The Service Provider shall furnish all labor, management, facilities, supplies, equipment and material to do all things necessary for performance of the work. The Service Provider shall furnish the required personnel, equipment, instruments, and transportation as necessary to accomplish the required services and furnish to the Government reports and other data together with supporting material developed during the period of service. During the process of the work, the Service Provider shall provide adequate professional supervision and quality control to assure the accuracy, quality, completeness, and progress of the work.

2.2 LOCATION OF WORK

Cold Regions Testing Center (CRTC), located near Ft Greely, Alaska. Services will be performed in arctic, subarctic, and cold region environments.

2.3 WORK TO BE PERFORMED

Install underground copper and fiber optic cables from existing manhole 4 (MH-4) to new Pedestal #4. Install telecommunications Points of Demarcation (POD) at each of the facilities as described. Sitework will include clearing, trenching, plowing, ductbanks, manholes, pedestals, and backfill.

2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

The project shall incorporate all related work necessary to provide complete, fully installed and tested telecommunications service to each of the facilities listed.

2.4.1 Installation: The installation route generally follows existing roadways, crossing traffic areas at some points.

2.4.2 Testing: The work shall be tested to validate installation is complete and functional.

2.4.3 Documentation: Copies of the installation drawings, specifications, and testing reports shall be provided to the Government, in both original file format and pdf. Original files shall be created using the most recent software edition.

2.5 SCOPE OF WORK

2.5.1 General: Refer to Appendices A and B for the work to be performed. Appendix A contains the scope of work narrative. Appendix B contains Figures 1 through 5. The scope of work narrative contains references to documents that have been superseded by more recently issued editions. The Service Provider shall conform to the most recent edition of these documents.

2.5.2 Service Route: The distances including in the PWS and Figure documents are provided for conceptual reference only, and are not precise. The Service Provider shall visit the site to determine the distances pertinent to providing the service. Figure 1 in Appendix B indicates the cable route desired.

Note that no work shall be performed in the area labelled Impact Area. The Government will identify the exact boundary of this area.

2.5.3 PWS Details: The PWS and Figure Documents contain details of work intended as an aid to the Service Provider so as to ensure the telecommunications service will suit the needs of the Government, will provide years of service, and will provide access points for future use. The Service Provider shall review these documents, note any variances from these documents the Service Provider intends to make, and present those items of variance to the Government as part of the Service Provider’s proposal.

All details included on the PWS and Figure documents that are not itemized for variation shall be considered binding.

2.5.4 Cable Installation Techniques: Where the Service Provider considers the technique feasible, direct buried cable and conduits may be plowed in lieu of trench excavation and backfill. Note that this allowance is not permissible for traffic areas requiring concrete encasement.

2.5.5 Refuse: All debris resulting from clearing and grubbing shall be considered the property of the Service Provider and shall be removed and disposed of at the Service Provider’s expense. The exception is all trees over 6 inches in diameter need to be salvaged. The salvaged trees can be windrowed along the edge of the trench. Most of the trees requiring salvage are located between the start of the project at the end of Meadows Road and OP 10. After the project is completed, Fort Greely DPW will work with CRTC to issue wood cutting permits to individuals with access to the project area

2.5.6 AM#0002 Existing Utilities: Underground power is nearby and legacy fiber/copper is following a similar route from the ped by MH-4 to OP10 and continuing down the hill from OP10. Cables have been documented to exist in the vicinity of Pedestal 1 (PED-1). The Service Provider shall coordinate with the Government to ascertain existing conditions. New cable routing shall avoid damaging existing power cables in the area, legacy fiber/copper is considered abandoned and the contractor will not be held liable to repair damages to legacy cables. The Government shall be notified immediately if existing power cables are damaged during this work.

2.5.7 Installation Records: The Service Provider shall turn over to the Government site plans indicating cable routing, manhole details, pedestal details, ground bed plans, materials list with manufacturer and catalog number. Plans and details shall provide installation and sizing information.

2.5.8 Test Records: The Service Provider shall turn over to the Government records of testing results.

3.0 CONTRACTOR MANHOUR REPORTING

Not required.

4.0 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

4.1 On behalf of the Contractor and the Government, the Contractor shall prepare a joint Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the ADEC's current APDES (ALASKA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM) CGP and any additional installation, local, state, and federal requirements. The Contractor is also responsible for compliance with any updates and changes to the CGP on behalf of the Contractor and the Government. The Contractor will follow ADEC SWPPP checklists and SWPPP templates when preparing the SWPPP. The SWPPP shall be submitted to the USACE Project Manager (Michael McNalley) so he can route the document for review and approval.

4.2 The Contractor shall prepare an ADEC, Notice of Intent for Storm Water Discharge (NOI) Associated with Construction Activity Under an APDES General Permit, form in accordance with the regulations and requirements stated on the NOI form. A copy of the form is available on the ADEC website or at a local Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) office. The Contractor shall complete and submit the form as part of the SWPPP, to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

4.3 Upon Government approval of submittals, the Contractor shall submit the NOI to the ADEC in accordance with the current APDES CGP. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska District will also file a NOI for the project. The contractor shall pay all project NOI fees required in accordance with 18 AAC 72. In accordance with applicable requirements, no onsite work shall be performed until both the Contractor and USACE have submitted a NOI and issuance of the DEC authorization letter is posted on DEC's water permit search website at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Water/WaterPermitSearch/Search.aspx.

4.4 When final stabilization at the project site has been achieved as defined in the current APDES CGP, the Contractor shall prepare, with the Government's approval, a Notice of Termination (NOT).

USACE, and if required, installation/local personnel will make the determination whether the final http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Water/WaterPermitSearch/Search.aspx stabilization requirements of the CGP have been met. Both the Contractor and USACE Alaska District will submit a NOT. The NOT will be submitted in accordance with the current APDES CGP.

4.5 The Government is delegating the Government's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) storm water inspection duties and signature authority on all reports required by the Construction General Permit (if applicable), including SWPPPs and SWPPP storm water inspection forms to the Contractor in accordance with the Signature Requirements and Penalties of the current APDES CGP. Once the Contractor's SWPPP is approved, an original signed delegation letter will be provided to the Contractor. The Contractor shall incorporate the delegation letter into the SWPPP.

AM#0002 5.0 Period of Performance

The Period of Performance (POP) for this contract shall end on 31 July 2022. This should provide enough time for the awardee to order supplies (including long lead items) and perform all work required.

AM#0002 6.0 Site Access

Access to test ranges will be coordinated with range control; a UXO (Un-Exploded Ordinance) brief will be given for personnel accessing the range. Range control hours are M-F 0730-1630 during non-training (soldier) days, and 24x7 access during training days. With sufficient advance notice other hours can be accommodated.

AM#0002 7.0 Legacy (Existing) Fiber and Copper Cables from OP10 to OP11

Per the site visit the contractor will not be responsible for repairing damages to legacy cable that might occur during the performance of the work on this contract.

AM#0002 8.0 Pedestal Box Sizes (Supersedes language in Appendices)

Pedestals should be water-tight, environmentally controlled NEMA box 24” wide x 36” tall x 18” deep.

AM#0002 9.0 Slack Loop Requirements (Supersedes language in Appendices)

Copper cables (including 25 pair) require 10 feet long maintenance loops and fiber optic cable requires 50 feet long maintenance loops.

#AM0002 10. Maintenance Looping, Splicing, Termination (Supersedes language in Appendices)

Maintenance loops are required at each NEMA box (ped.) location. Splicing locations will be dictated by cable real lengths. Copper and Fiber cables will terminated at last NEMA box (north of OP-11 location).

#AM0002 11. Classified Fill for Road Crossings (Supersedes language in Appendices)

Cable will be placed 48 inches deep at road crossings with first 12 inches classified back fill, remaining backfill native materials. This is acceptable in lieu of concrete encasements.

#AM0002 12. Ducts Between PED Locations (Supersedes language in Appendices)

Install each cable (1 copper and 1 Fiber) in 2 separate, 2 inch HDPE conduits.

#AM0002 13. Pedestal Stub Up Configuration (Supersedes language in Appendices)

Stub ups at NEMA boxes shall be 2 inch, not 4 inch.

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