W911SA23Q3109 Attachment 2 8J TTB.pdf
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This document contains an inspection report for a communication tower located at Fort Hunter Liggett and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in California. The inspection was conducted on March 25, 2022 and identified several deficiencies including hairline fractures on pole welds, surface rust on hardware, bent and loose mounting hardware, loose communication wires, lack of fall arrest cables and grout under the pole. The related federal contract opportunity is seeking proposals for LMR communication tower inspections and maintenance services at the specified military installations in California. The solicitation was issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort McCoy. Services will include inspection, assessment, repair and maintenance of communication towers to ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.
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Site and Tower Information Location/Site ID/Tower Name Tower Manufacturer/Model No. Valmont Tower Type GPS Coordinates Weather Description of facility Road conditions/Accessibility accessiblity easy Inspector
1. SITE PLAN
1.1 Indicate the tower layout relative to north, include relationship of equipment shelter.
1.1.1 Self Supporting Tower-show site view and assign legs a letter designation.
1.1.2 Guyed Tower - show site view and assign anchors & legs a letter designation.
1.1.3 Mono Pole
Mike Ruch / Sabino Perez Date(s) 3-25-2022
Tower Height (ft) 25'
Tower Inspection Report
SSS - Free Standing Structure
35.9461 -121.2414 sunny concrete building
Job No. 22-0498J TTB
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L 3 L 2
L 1
L 2L 3
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2. TOWER ELEVATIONS
2.1 Indicate tower height above ground.
2.2 Indicate locations of all antennas, antenna mounting brackets, microwave dishes.
This information shall show the relation to north.
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He ig ht P oi nt
A bo ve G ro un d
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3. TOWER STRUCTURE
3.1 General conditions?................................................................................ good
3.2 Are any loose bolts present?.................................................................... yes
3.3 Are any damaged members present?....................................................... yes
3.4 Are signs of unusual stress or vibration present?...................................... no
3.5 Any missing members?............................................................................ no
3.6 Are climbing ladders, platforms and safety equipment secure?................ no
3.7 Structural Members
3.7.1 Spot check at least ten (10) bolts on vertical tower members at intervals of approximately twenty-five (25) feet apart on all tower faces.
3.7.2 Record the number of bolts and/or nuts that were found missing.
______0__________
3.7.3 Record the percentage of bolts that were checked and found to be loose. ____ 0
3.7.4 Inspect structural members for fractures, bends and defective welds.
3.7.5 Ensure the tightness of tower base anchor bolts.
3.7.6 Inspect the general condition of stub antenna towers.
3.7.7 Specific weld joint inspections.
3.7.7.1 Guyed tower cantilevered joints above the guy level.
3.7.7.2 Guy and torque arm lugs.
3.7.7.3 Welds on equalizer plate where it connects to anchor shaft.
4. TOWER FOUNDATIONS & GUY ANCHORS
4.1 General conditions?
4.1.1 Are any cracks observed?......................................................................... no
4.1.2 Are there any signs of movement?.......................................................... no
4.1.3 Are anchors clear of brush, vines and trees?............................................ yes
4.1.4 Is tower and anchors fenced?................................................................... yes
4.1.5 Is grading sufficient to ensure proper water drainage?............................. yes
4.1.6 Is guy anchor head clear of earth?............................................................ n/a
4.1.7 Any evidence of anchor bolt corrosion?................................................... no
4.1.8 Any low spots that may collect moisture?................................................ yes
4.2 Structural Members
4.2.1 Inspect guy plates and rods for bends and fractures.
4.2.2 Inspect concrete tower foundation(s) for cracking, spalling and settling.
4.2.3 Inspect guy anchor foundations for cracking, weathering and creepage.
4.2.4 Inspect anchor rod condition below earth to a depth of at least 12 inches.
4.2.5 Has base of tower been properly grouted with sufficient drain holes? No grout
4.2.6 Check drain holes at base for any obstructions.
Sa tis fa ct or y
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N /A
5. Structural Members
5.1 Inspect all turnbuckles for slippage and their condition.
5.2 Inspect the turnbuckle jam-nut safeties and cable safeties
5.3 Inspect all guy cable clamps for security and slippage.
5.4 Inspect all pre-forms for unwinding and slippage.
5.5 Inspect all shackles, clevises and thimbles.
5.6 Inspect guy wire dead ends.
5.7 Visually inspect all guy wires with binoculars for broken strands and or damaged insulators.
6. PAINT & OBSTRUCTION MARKING
6.1 General conditions?
6.2 Is rusting evident?
6.3 Is painting necessary?
6.4 Is there any paint splatter near the surrounding area?
6.5 Rust & Corrosion
6.5.1 Inspect for any particular portion of the tower that appears to have rust.
6.5.2 Inspect all antenna mounts and hardware for rust.
6.5.3 Inspect all guy plates and rods for rust and corrosion.
6.5.4 Inspect all guy cable clamps for rust.
6.5.5 Inspect ice shields for rust. (If present)
6.5.6 Inspect transmission line clamps and hanger bolts for rust.
6.6 Tower Paint
6.6.1 Inspect percentage of paint for peeling, flaking and fading.
6.6.2 Check visual effectiveness of the paint.
7. ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING SYSTEMS
7.1 General condition?
7.2 Obstruction lights (circle one) YES NO
Condition_______________________________________________________
Sa tis fa ct or y
U ns at isf ac to ry (S ee It em
N /A
8. EXPLANATION OF UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS
Specification Section
Top Platform
Pole top
Pole
Description of Condition Hairline fractures on welds on pole collar center of platform.
Surface rust on hardware.
Bent and loose hardware.
Loose communication wires.
No fall arrest cable system.
No grout under pole.
3-25-2022
Date 3/25/2022Inspector Signature __Mike Ruch________________________________________________
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