W911SA23Q3109 Attachment 2 Williams Hill 1.pdf
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This document contains a tower inspection report and details of a related federal contract opportunity for communication tower inspections and maintenance services. The inspection report documents the conditions observed at the Williams Hill #1 communication tower located at Fort Hunter Liggett in California. It notes the 120-foot tower is in good overall condition with some minor issues like surface rust on bolts and loose hardware that should be addressed. The related federal contract opportunity is issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort McCoy to provide LMR communication tower inspections and maintenance services at locations including Fort Hunter Liggett and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in California. The solicitation number is provided for reference.
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Site and Tower Information Location/Site ID/Tower Name Tower Manufacturer/Model No. Andrews Tower Type GPS Coordinates Weather Description of facility Road conditions/Accessibility Accessibility easily 4x4 if raining 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) 3/24/2022
Tower Height (ft) 120'
Tower Inspection Report
SSS - Free Standing Structure
35.9512 -121.0016 sunny concrete 2 buildings 3 tower 2 gov
Job No. 22-049Williams Hill #1
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L 3 L 2
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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.
St ru ct ur e He ig ht
A bo ve G ro un d
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He ig ht P oi nt
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90'
80'
25'
20'20'
30'
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3. TOWER STRUCTURE
3.1 General conditions?................................................................................ good
3.2 Are any loose bolts present?.................................................................... no
3.3 Are any damaged members present?....................................................... no
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.
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3.7.3 Record the percentage of bolts that were checked and found to be loose.
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?................................................ no
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
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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? surface rust
6.2 Is rusting evident? yes
6.3 Is painting necessary? no GAVL
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______________________good
Sa tis fa ct or y
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N /A
8. EXPLANATION OF UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS
Specification Section
Top
100'
90'
80'
70'
65'
40' 30'
20' 15' 10' down
Inspector Signature __________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Loose communication wires on raceway.
Surface rust on bolts at cross braces.
Loose hardware on antenna SE.
Surface rust on bolts at 4 cross braces.
Loose communication wire on NC to building.
Loose hardware.
Surface rust on bolts on joining plates of tower SE corner.
Surface rusty on U-bolts on free bracket.
Surface rust on bolts on angle iron.
Surface rust on ladder bolts.
Loose hardware on satellite brackets not in use.
3" pipe for bracket has surface rust.
Loose wires and surface rust on hardware of dish.
Surface rust on bolt of ladder.
Surface rust on bolts for bracket 4 dishes and hardware.
Surface rust on bolts at cross arms SC.
Surface rust on bolts at tower joints between sections.
Surface rust on ladder bolts.
Surface rust on antenna braces on SC.
Surface rust on clamp for antenna braces.
Description of Condition Surface rust on 90 ends.
Surface rust on bolts Lighting Protector.
Surface rust on hardware.
Surface rust on welds at tower crossbeam.
3/24/2022
Mike Ruch 3/24/2022
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