TAB D AMIM-MLR-25-006 PWS (Rappel Tower InspMaint.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Annual Inspection, Pull Testing and Maintenance of Rappelling Obstacles at various training sites located at the US Army Garrison – West Point, West Point, New York

SCOPE OF WORK - RAPPELLING TOWERS/SLIDE FOR LIFE/CARGO CLIMBING

NET.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to accomplish yearly preventative maintenance, inspection, pull/load tests, and certification on the Rappelling Tower and Air Assault Ramp located at South Dock. Use check list, Attachment titled Appendix A. Rappel Tower to perform inspection and certification of Rappelling Tower, to include anchor points. The contractor shall perform all inspections, certifications and preventive maintenance for all wire ropes/lines/structures and safety fall nets on the Slide for Life and Water Confidence Course to include the supporting guy cables and cable hardware on the Confidence Climb also located at Camp Buckner. The contractor will perform inspections, pull load tests on the anchor points at the Pine Ridge Rappel Site located off Bull Pond Road. The inspection, testing and certification of the safety tie offline and the safety line hardware and anchor points across the spillway on Stillwell Dam West Point, NY 10996. The contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment and supervision necessary to accomplish yearly anchor inspections and pull/load tests on the anchor points at Building 1996 located at Range 15. Install one (1) Cargo climbing net on Marne One Obstacle at Camp Buckner. Attachment title Appendix B. Contract shall have a base year performance period of 24 AUG 2025 thru 23 AUG 2026 with 4 option years.

1. GENERAL.

A. The intent of this service contract is the complete inspection, pull testing, certification and maintenance (where applicable) to insure trouble free and safe operation of the Rappel Tower and Air Assault Ramp located at South Dock, the anchor points at the Pine Ridge Rappel site, the safety line at Stillwell Dam, Range 15 Building 1996 Rappel site and the safe use of the Slide for Life cable, Water Confidence Course Cargo Net and confidence Climb located at Camp Buckner.

B. All work to be accomplished between 24 AUG 2025 and 23 AUG 2026 of each calendar year.

C. All work to be accomplished during the first or second week of May and no later than the second week of May of any calendar year, unless otherwise directed by KO or COR.

II. EXECUTION.

The contractor shall:

a. Be responsible for any damages incurred by him and his employees. Ensure control barriers are in place to prevent any property and facility damages.24

b. Leave all areas clean and free of litter.

c. Perform all services during normal work hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

d. Coordinate dates and times of services with the COR, Mr. Mike Kirk (845) 938-4979, a minimum of two weeks prior to anticipated star of services.

e. Perform all inspections, maintenance and repairs in accordance with Attachment A and current

ANSI Standards, NYS Industrial Code Rule 32, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, the US Army CORPS of Engineer’s EM 385-1 standards, all Army regulations and TRADOC Pam 385-1. Contractor is to notify the COR immediately upon finding any deficiencies that are not directed to be repaired within these specifications.

f. The contractor shall provide a written report of any deficiencies noted during any inspections.

The report shall include a detailed cost estimate to include parts, labor and materials of what repairs are required and should be submitted to the COR within 24 hours of identification of deficiencies. The COR will then determine the proper course of action with the KO.

g. The written report shall be submitted to the COR, Mr. Mike Kirk at Bldg. 667A, 4th Floor, CCSB, West Point NY 10996, documenting all work performed on the components of the Rappelling Tower, Pine Ridge Rappel site, Stillwell safety line and Camp Buckner Slide for Life and Confidence Climb.

h. Identify all deficiencies found, corrective measures taken, replacement parts required, quantities and quality of lubricants utilized. Same shall be submitted within 30 days upon completion of services.

i. Insure Rappelling Tower, Pine Ridge Rappel site, Stillwell safety line, Water confidence Course, Slide for Life Range 15 Bldg.1996 Rappel Site and Confidence Climb to be in full and safe working order.

j. Provide all parts necessary to accomplish maintenance and repairs as identified in the Performance Section (III) of this SOW.

k. Inspection and certification of all wire ropes specified in the performance section shall be performed by a certified wire rope inspector and/or competent person with sufficient experience.

to perform such duties. The contractor shall provide proof of certifications and/or experience resume and any other documented credentials to qualify for the inspections and work to be performed within five (5) calendar days to the Contracting Officer (KO) upon signing of the contract.

l. Contractor shall respond to emergency services as and when called for by the COR or KO and NLT within twenty-four (24) hours of notification (email, phone call) by same.

m. Contractor shall ensure all anchor point have been load tested to ensure that they will accommodate a dead load weight of at least 400 pounds each. (29 CFR 1910.66, Appendix C

(D) 9c) (10).

III. WORK TO BE PERFORMED.

A. Rappelling Tower Maintenance/ Air Assault Ramp (Note: Use check list, Attachment A, to perform Inspection, Testing and Certification of Rappelling Towers).

1. Check for cracks in welds and general appearances that may indicate deterioration of safety rails, supports and anchor points located on upper deck.

2. As per TRADOC 385-1 (2009) Appendix D Tower Check list from TRADOC Safety.

3. Check guy cables tension, covering, anchorage and turn buckles protective covering.

4. Check for cracks and general appearance that may indicate deterioration of decking, stair treads, stair railings, landings and wall fac. Replace pressure treated wood as necessary.

5. Replace pressure treated wood on the following: decking, landings, and wall face as determined during performance of # 4 above.

6. Check edge padding for wear and securely fastened. Replace as necessary, the government will supply replacement padding.

7. Pressure wash entire tower, except for pressure treated support columns and apply wood sealer to all the pressure treated wood on towers. This is to be done during the Base & third (3rd)

Option Years Only.

8. Water seal entire decking wall, ramp and landings with non-skid water sealer. Water sealer must conform to pressure treated wood.

9. Replace yellow warning lines to match existing in kind with three (3) inch wide glue down tape or “safety yellow” paint.

B. SLIDE FOR LIFE

1. Perform a complete and detailed inspection of the Slide for Life at Camp Buckner to insure that the wire ropes are safe for their intended use.

2. Inspect and certify the Slide for Life wire rope located at Camp Buckner. This shall include its tensioning, anchorage, guy cables and connections.

3. Report shall be included in the total PM report on a form applicable to satisfy the requirements of ANSI and TRADOC PAM 385-1 and signed by the certified wire rope inspector and/or certified engineer.

4. Inspect and replace safety nets every three years or as necessary. USMA Range Operations will supply the nets. Safety nets will have to be replaced base year and 3rd option year.

C. CONFIDENCE CLIMB.

1. Perform a complete and detailed inspection of the Confidence Climb at Camp Buckner to ensure that the guy cables are secured and that the cables are safe for their intended use.

2. Inspect and certify the Confidence Climb at Camp Buckner. This shall include guy cables tensions, anchors and termination connections.

3. Inspect and tighten nuts and bolts on the wooden climbing rungs.

C.1. ADDITIONAL WORK. – WATER CONFIDENCE COURSE.

1. Perform a complete and detailed inspection of the Water Confidence Course at Camp Buckner. Check towers for cracks in welds, mechanical fasteners and general appearance that may indicate deterioration of structural integrity.

2. Inspect all wire ropes to include its tensioning, anchorage, guide cables and connections.

Inspection and maintenance includes the ling cables (combination of wire and rope) that runs from the obstacle to the shore next to the “slide for life” obstacle.

3. Inspect the personnel net that hangs from the obstacle. Inspect to include net, perimeter wire rope, connections, and hardware. Test shall follow current OSHA 1926.502 © and ANSI standard 10.11-1989 (R1989), follow sections 10, 11, 13 and 14. Section 9 of standard is neither feasible nor practical so we follow the exception in the standard.

4. Do an underwater visible inspection below the Water Confidence Course I-beam and Slide for Life cable for debris that might accumulate in the fall areas. Remove any loose debris that is in the fall area that could cause injury for someone falling into the water.

5. Inspect and replace safety nets every three years or as necessary. USMA Range Operations will supply the nets. Safety nets will have to be replaced base year and 3rd option year.

D. PINE RIDGE RAPPEL SITE.

1. Inspect, test and certify all anchor points on the rappel site. Anchors are on top of the rock surface at the rappel site.

2. Test each anchor point to 1200 pounds each. Anchor will be tested with s aide pull to replicate the way they’re used during training.

E. STILLWELL SAFETY TIE-OFFLINE.

1. Inspect, test and certify all anchor pints, swivel eyes, eye bolts, bolts, wire rope thimbles, steel angle iron/frame rope supports on dam, flanges and entire safety line tie off mechanisms and equipment.

2. Inspect the wire rope to include its tensioning, anchorage and connections.

3. Safety line inspection and maintenance will be performed once a year. Safety line is used for water plant workers to connect to and maneuver across the dam to inspect, repair and maintain the lade water level control boards twice a year or when required.

4. Inspect all welds on flanges, anchor points and steel framing. Prep and paint angle iron/frame rope supports on dam every other year and/or when needed as per the COR discretion. Paint required during Base Year, 2nd Year and 4th year options. Paint must conform to metal surfaces under wet exterior conditions.

F. INSTALL CARGO CLIMBING NET AT CAMP BUCKNER.

1 Provide rigging and all necessary equipment and supplies to install one (1) cargo climbing net on the Marne Tough One obstacle at Camp Buckner.

2. The contractor shall purchase and supply the cargo net to the specifications listed. The Cargo net will be 14’ W x 32’ L, 3 stranded, rope climbing net, 8” x 8” square mesh openings, made w/all 1” diameter Manila Rope. The rope shall be natural color, UV and slip resistant. Contractor shall also purchase and supply the lashing cord to be attached to wooden structure as well as all materials required to attach and install climbing rope. See Attachment “B” to view existing Marne obstacle

3. All hooks, clips, connectors, and miscellaneous hardware needed for installation will be stainless steel. All ropes shall be securely mounted and fastened to supporting timbers and/or equipment with ends tied and taped.

4. The cargo net is located at the Marne Obstacle course on the “tough One” obstacle. The net is attached at the top of tower 32’ high and hangs to the ground.

5. Supply all necessary hardware and lashing rope and install for a complete installation.

6. Contractor shall insure all work and workmanship is guaranteed. All work must be installed to the specifications provided and to meet TRADOC Pam 385-1 and Range Control Operations Specifications. All work will be inspected and approved, by the COR and Range Control, during installation and prior to agreeing on 100% competition.

7. This is to be done during the Base & third (3rd) Option Years Only.

G. Range 15 Building 1996 Rappel Site.

1. Inspect, test and certify all anchor points at the rappel site.

2. Test each anchor point to 1200 lbs. each. Anchor will be tested side pull to replicate the way they are used during training.

APPENDIX A

RAPPEL TOWER INSPECTION

Use the rappel tower checklist to perform the yearly inspection, maintenance, and testing program. Submit a written report documenting all inspections, maintenance, and testing on the rappel tower.

Rappel Tower Inspection Checklist

YES NO Conditions Is the tower structurally sound?

Are all open areas (above 4 feet) protected with guardrails?

Are all guardrails a minimum of 42 inches high and capable of withstanding a side force of 200 pounds?

Are toe boards installed in all areas where personnel could pass underneath?

Do all stairs/fixed ladders comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards?

Do all tower rope stations have 3 anchor points each?

Have all rappel rope anchor points been load tested and certified to 400 pounds static load each?

Have all fast rope anchor points been tested and certified to 400 pounds static load each, per person on the rope?

Are all anchor points in good condition and free of corrosion, sharp edges, burrs, etc.?

Is the tower deck free of trip/slip hazards (e.g., water, protruding nails/bolts, and splinters)?

Are the rappel wall face and the fast rope area free of protrusions and broken or loose boards?

Do the tower deck and the stairway tread have a nonskid surface?

Is there padding on all edges that rope and/or personnel cross?

Is the edge padding in good condition and securely fastened?

Are there any signs of insect infestation?

Is the landing area free of obstructions and hazards?

Are all structural areas of the tower that a rappeler might contact during rappel/fast rope operations properly padded?

Is all structural padding in good condition and securely fastened?

Are all areas that pose a trip hazard marked in yellow?

Are the tower platform and all rappel rope stations accessible without having to climb over any obstacles

(e.g., guardrails, support cables)?

Are there any signs or visible broken support boards or cross members?

Are guy wires (wire rope) installed at correct angle in relation to tower, secured to platform and at the proper tensile strength?

Are guy wires (wire rope) protected with a plastic coating and do the turnbuckles have protective covers installed?

Can the rappel tower be locked to deny access?

List of Contractor Requirements

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL:

A. Be responsible for any damages incurred by him and his employees.

B. Leave all areas clean and free of litter.

C. Perform all services during normal work hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) Monday through Friday.

Excluding Federal holidays.

D. Coordinate dates and times of services with the COR, Mr. Mike Kirk (845) 938-4979.

A minimum of two weeks prior to anticipated start of services.

E. Perform all inspections, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with the Attachment A and current ANSI Standards, NYS Industrial Code Rule 32, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, the US Army CORPS of Engineer's EM 385-1-1 standards, all Army regulations and TRADOC Pam 385-1.

F. Notify COR immediately upon finding any deficiencies that are not directed to be repaired within these specifications. The Contractor shall provide a written report of any deficiencies noted during inspections. The report shall include a detailed cost estimate to include parts, labor, and materials of what repairs are required and should be submitted to the COR within 24 hours of identification of deficiencies.

The COR will then determine the proper course of action with the KO and the Directorate of Contracting (DOC) office.

G. Submit a written report, to the COR, Mr. Mike Kirk at Bldg. 667A, West Point NY 10996, documenting all work performed on the components of the South Dock, Pine Ridge Rappel site, Stillwell safety line and the Camp Buckner Slide for Life and Confidence Climb.

H. Identify all deficiencies found, corrective measures taken, replacement parts required, quantities and quality of lubricants utilized. Same shall be submitted within 30 days upon completion of services.

I. Ensure Rappelling Tower, Pine Ridge Rappel site, Stillwell safety line and Slide for Life and Confidence Climb to be in full and safe working order.

J. Provide all parts necessary to accomplish maintenance and repairs as identified as follows in the performance section.

K. Be ANSI certified to install and inspect structural support cables, testing of rappelling supports and anchor points.

L. Inspection and certification of all wire ropes specified in the performance section shall be performed by a certified wire rope inspector and/or certified engineer. The Contractor shall provide proof of certification within 5 calendar days to the Contracting Officer upon signing of contract.

M. Respond to emergency services as and when called for by the KO or COR and within 24 hrs. of notification by same.