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This attachment provides supporting documentation for a federal contract solicitation. The solicitation seeks proposals for LMR communication tower inspections and maintenance services at Fort Hunter Liggett and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in California. The solicitation number is W911SA23Q3109 and was issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort McCoy. Offerors should propose pricing to conduct regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on communication towers and associated infrastructure on the specified military installations. The period of performance is one base year with four option years. Proposals are due by the date specified in the solicitation. The contract is set aside for small businesses and will be a firm-fixed price award.

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Site and Tower Information Location/Site ID/Tower Name Tower Manufacturer/Model No. Roan Tower Type GPS Coordinates Weather Description of facility Road conditions/Accessibility 2 wheel drive accessible in dry weather (4x4 preferred) 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 P/Garrett C. Date(s) 3/22/2022

Tower Height (ft) 8x80' towers 54 Guys

Tower Inspection Report

SG - Steel with Guy Wires

36.0556 -121.2736 sunny 8 triangular lattice tower

Job No. 22-049Site Alpha

L 1

L 3 L 2

L 1

L 2L 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

N

E

S

W

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.

Reference Graph Papers

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A bo ve

He ig ht P oi nt

A bo ve G ro un d

3. TOWER STRUCTURE

3.1 General conditions?................................................................................ good

3.2 Are any loose bolts present?.................................................................... yes

3.3 Are any damaged members present?....................................................... yes bent tower frames

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?................ yes

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.

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.

4. TOWER FOUNDATIONS & GUY ANCHORS

4.1 General conditions?

4.1.1 Are any cracks observed?......................................................................... some

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?................................................................... half

4.1.5 Is grading sufficient to ensure proper water drainage?............................. yes

4.1.6 Is guy anchor head clear of earth?............................................................ all but one #3

4.1.7 Any evidence of anchor bolt corrosion?................................................... yes rust

4.1. Any low spots that may collect moisture?................................................ yes one #3

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?

4.2.6 Check drain holes at base for any obstructions.

Sa tis fa ct or y

U ns at isf ac to ry (S ee Ite m

N /A

5. GUY WIRES & FITTINGS

5.1 General conditions?

5.2 Connection points (top and bottom) condition?

5.3 Are end fittings secure?

5.4 Is rusting evident?

5.5 Is vibration observed?

5.6 Is guy wire tensioned properly?

5.7 Structural Members

5.7.1 Inspect all turnbuckles for slippage and their condition.

5.7.2 Inspect the turnbuckle jam-nut safeties and cable safeties

5.7.3 Inspect all guy cable clamps for security and slippage.

5.7.4 Inspect all pre-forms for unwinding and slippage.

5.7.5 Inspect all shackles, clevises and thimbles.

5.7.6 Inspect guy wire dead ends.

5.7.7 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 Inspect paint for peeling, flaking and fading

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.

7. ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING SYSTEMS

7.1 General condition?

7.2 Obstruction lights (circle one) YES NO

Condition______________________good, brackets kind of weak.

Sa tis fa ct or y

U ns at isf ac to ry (S ee It em

N /A

West LHT Out on #3 Tower

8. EXPLANATION OF UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS

Specification Section

#1 Top

#1 40' #1 25'

#1 Base #2 60' #2 30' #2 10'

#2 Base

#3 80' #3 60' #3 30' #3 25' #3 22' #3 Base

#4 80' #4 70' #4 25'

#4 10' #4 Base

#5 80' #5 70' #5 60' #5 25'

#5 10' #5 Base

#6 70' #6 60'

#6 25' #6 10' #6 Base

Description of Condition

Surface rust on guy hardware.

Fading paint.

Surface rust at ground anchors Surface rust on guy bolts.

Surface rust on U-bolts for guys.

Unsupported wires from antenna.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle for guy.

Loose wires and hardware.

Guy wire buried underground on hillside.

Loose bolts.

Surface rust on guy hardware.

Bent tower frame.

Surface rust on ground anchors.

Surface rust on antenna bolts and brackets.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle guys.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle guys.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle guys.

Surface rust on side bolts of light arms.

Loose bolts for strap.

Surface rust on hardware.

Surface rust on hardware for guys.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle guy.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle for guy.

Loose ground.

Surface rust on guy hardware.

Surface rust on ground anchors.

Surface rust on antenna bolts and brackets.

Surface rust on guy hardware.

Surface rust on ground anchors.

Surface rust on antenna bolts and brackets.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle for guy.

Guy perform needs to be tighten.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle for guys.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle guy.

Surface rust on antenna brackets.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle guy.

Loose ground.

Surface rust on guy wire hardware.

Loose ground.

Bent tower.

Replaced bottom section leg of tower Surface rust guy wire and hardware.

Surface rust on ground anchors.

3/22/2022

#3 lnt out (west)

#7 Top

#7 70' #7 60' #7 25' #7 10' #7 Base

#8 Top #8 70' #8 60'

#8 25'

#8 Base

Inspector Signature __________________________________________________ Date ______________________

Base covered with rocks and dirt.

Surface rust on guy hardware.

Surface rust on ground anchors.

Surface rust on guy U-bolts.

Dislodged antenna pipe.

Loose antenna guy wire.

Loose ground.

Surface rust on guy hardware.

Surface rust on ground anchors.

Surface rust on warning lights bolts.

Surface rust on guy U-bolts.

Surface rust on ground anchors.

Missing bolts on top frame.

Surface rust on antenna bolts and brackets.

Surface rust on guy U-bolts and turn buckle.

Surface rust on U-bolts, turn buckle and wire guy.

Surface rust on U-bolts, turn buckle and wire guy.

Surface rust on U-bolts and turn buckle guy.

Mike Ruch 3/22/2022

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