Z -- NON PERSONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RETROFITTING, REPLACIONG POWER POLES AND DEVELOPING AN AVIAN PROTECTION MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF RAPTOR ELECTROCUTION.

Notice Date

September 17, 2001

Contracting Office

US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, Dugway Contracting Division, ATTN: AMSSB-ACO, 5330 Valdez Circle, Dugway, UT 84022-5000

ZIP Code

84022-5000

Solicitation Number

DATM03-01-T-0029

Response Due

September 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Stacey Wilde, 435-831-2106

E-Mail Address

US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, Dugway Contracting (sbrothrs@dugway-emh3.army.mil)

Description

Scope of Work and Government Cost Proposal Raptor Electrocution Mitigation Project: Retrofitting of US Army Dugway Proving Ground Powerlines Modification No. 1 30 Mar 2001 Inadequately insulated or spaced power lines on utility poles may result in the electrocution of raptors, also termed birds of prey (i.e., hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls) and other migratory birds. Such an event constitutes a taking in violation of th e Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act, as amended [Public Law 87-884, 92-535; 16 USC 668-668d (50 CFR 22.21-22.25)], Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1916, as amended [Public Law 93-300, 101-233; 16 USC 703-712 (50 CFR 10 & 20)], and Executive Order 131 86 Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds, dated 10 Jan 2001. This may result in fines levied against the power line owner or operator. It is estimated that US Army Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) maintains and operates 325 linear miles of power lines on the installation constituting about 8500 poles (ca 27 poles/mi)(see Fig. 1). Preliminary inventory and assessment conducted by Swift Creek C onsulting for Environmental Programs (EP) indicates that about 60 percent of DPGs power line configurations did not meet industry standards to minimize electrocution risks (Avian Power Line Interaction Committee 1996). Since 1999, 3 golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos), along with the remains of many other hawks, owls, and ravens have been discovered with the determination that electrocution was the causal factor in mortality. As a result both the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Utah Division of Wil dlife Resources (UDWR) have been involved in mitigation and retrofitting of DPGs power lines to preclude further mortalities. Objective. The objective of this Scope of Work (SOW) is to minimize power line electrocution risks to all birds, specifically focusing on raptors occurring at DPG. In order to accomplish this objective, DPG must initially conduct an inventory and risk as sessment for about 8500 installation-maintained power line poles, evaluating each raptor use, potential for electrocution, and corrective action. Due to the variety of power line pole configurations, correction or retrofitting may include a variety of app roaches (Avian Power Line Interaction Committee 1996), all accepted by regional utility companies. Methods. Each pole will be inventoried and inspected, evaluated for raptor use and potential for electrocution as is, and finally, documented for upgraded materials or other retrofitting to minimize the threat for electrocution. While at each pole, tempor al-spatial (Geographical Information System GIS) data will be recorded for input into a mapped database Upon inventory and assessment, materials will be acquired and installed per industry standards (Avian Power Line Interaction Committee 1996). The installation Avian Protection Management Plan will be updated reflecting information and actions pertinent to this SOW. Provided by US Army. DPG will provide access to its lands and powerlines including related technical information. Further, Environmental Programs (EP), Installation Support (IS) and its base operations services contractor (Griffin-Albers) will assist in retrofitting actions (i.e.. power on, power off power control). In order to offset power shut-downs and potential work-stoppages, installation of devices requiring such support should be consolidated and given as much advance notice as possible. Provided by Contractor. The contractor shall provide all services and labor connected with inventory, identification, and retrofitting of installation powerline poles to minimize eletrocution hazards to raptors for all installation power lines. Exceptions. Built-up areas within the confines of Avery, Baker, Carr, Ditto, English Village, and Fries Park are not included within this SOW. Point of Contact. The installation point-of-contact (POC) is: Mr John W Mar tin will be the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) and technical point of contact for this task assignment and is responsible for the preplanning/coordination efforts and will be responsible for providing day-to-day liaison and monitoring technical performance. Deliverables. Contractor shall provide all services and labor required to inventory, conduct risk assessment, and corrective retrofitting of installation powerlinesrecommendations and guidance to minimize raptor electrocution hazards on installation power lines; Avian Protection Management Plan report, including GIS map (ArcView 3.2 format using NAD83) and Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for powerlines and poles; and labor and materials (in coordination with government labor and materials) to im plement the objective of the Scope of Work. Work may require multiple years to complete. Based on a mean inspection time per pole of 15 minutes (0.25 hr) with 27 poles/mile, this equates to 405 minutes per day or 6.75 hours per mile. Therefore, 100 miles of powerlines may be inspected in about 17 weeks. Labor for installation of retrofitting actions is calculated on a per pole basis which includes hourly wage rate and vehicle use (see Attachments 1-7). Note, not all installation power line poles will require retrofitting due to placement not conducive to raptor use or the fact they may meet current industry standards. This SOW is prepared without full knowledge of how many poles exist on the installatio n, power line configurations, or what biological risks to electrocution may be present, therefore, it is based in part on best professional judgement. Finally, this SOW will require coordination with installation engineers (Installation Support IS) and the base operations contractor (Griffin-Albers). There are no cost estimates for coordination, for example, to shut power off for safety reasons to install insulating devices correctly. References Avian Power Line Interaction Committee. 1996. Suggested practices for raptor protection on power lines: the state of the art in 1996. Edison Electric Institute/Raptor Research Foundation, Washington, D.C. Independent Government Cost Estimate Project Title: Raptor Electrocution Mitigation Project: Retrofitting of US Army Dugway Proving Ground Powerlines. 1. Preparing installation: US Army Dugway Proving Ground, Environmental Programs, Dugway, Utah, 84022-5000. 2. Supplies or services to be procured: technical personnel and materials. 3. Quantity: 4,500 man-hours plus materials. 4. System(s)/activity supported by this procurement: Environmental Programs (EP) 5. Estimate prepared: 06 Apr 2000 (updated 30 Mar 2001). 6. Costs Inventory and Risk Assessment Category Hours Rate Totals Direct Labor Project Manager 2200 50.00 110,000 Labor SubTotal 110,000 Material/Misc Costs 055,000 Travel including vehicle leasing 035,000 Sub Total $200,000 Power Line Retrofitting and Installation of Devices Category Number Rate Total of Poles Power Pole Configuration C-2 and horizontal post 277 $85/pole 23,545 C-8 39 $165/pole 06,435 C-9 20 $105/pole 02,100 A-1 91 $85/pole 07,735 G-10 10 $275/pole 02,750 G-310 8 $550/pole 04,400 Sub Total 445 poles retrofitted (minimum) $47,000 Contingency (overtime), estimated 10% total labor $05,000 Retrofit materials, including 10% overage for future replacement $35,000 Total $287,000 Prepared by: John W Martin updated 30 Mar 2001 Attachment 1. Subcontracted hourly electrical rates for DPG power line raptor retrofit. Pole Type Labor Cost/Pole Work Performed (Installation) C-2 (3-insulator) $85 triangle perch guard 2-4 ea C-8 (deadend) $165 jumper cables covers and triangle perch guard C-9 (4-insulator) $105 triangle perch guards 4-8 ea A-1 (1-insulator) $85 4-inch gro und wire gap (ea pole) G-10 transformer $275 complete retrofitting, bushing, arrestor, and jumper wire covering G-310 transformer $550 complete retrofitting, bushing, arrestor, and jumper wire covering -- install triangle perch guards Note -- Above rates based on a mobilized effort by the vendor based on a 8-hour day, 2 day minimum per week with access to DPG range. Overtime is incurred if, by no fault of the vendor, access to the DPG range is precluded for any reason other than weather , mechanical problems, or equipment failure. Labor includes bucket (lift) truck with lineman @ $85 per hour rate, and service truck with foreman @ $70 per hour rate. If delays are encountered during normal operating hours and less than 8-hour per day wor k, labor rates changes to: bucket truck with lineman @ $110 per hour overtime rate and service truck with foreman @ $95 per hour overtime rate. Attachment 2. East Wig Mountain to Cedar Mountain Power Lines. Pole Type Total Number C-2 (3-insulator) 41 C-8 (deadend) 12 C-9 (4-insulator) 0 A-1 (1-insulator) 0 G-10 Transformer 1 G-310 Transformer 0 Reclosure 0 44 KV lines raptor safe 0 C-1 poles raptor safe 40 Power Line Summary Total poles 102 Preferred raptor perches 2 Used by raptors 9 Not used by raptors 103 Attachment 3. Avery Ditto Carr Power Lines along Durrand Road. Pole Type Total Number C-2 (3-insulator) 83 C-8 (deadend) 11 C-9 (4-insulator) 10 A-1 (1-insulator) 91 G-10 transformer 7 G-310 transformer 0 Reclosure 3 44 KV lines raptor safe 16 C-1 poles raptor safe 105 Power Line Summary Total poles 326 Preferred raptor perches 4 Used by raptors 321 Not used by raptors 25 Attachment 4. Stark Road-Landfill Road-Horse Stables-West English Village Power Lines. Pole Type Total Number C-2 (3-insulator) 0 C-8 (deadend) 8 C-9 (4-insulator) 6 A-1 (1-insulator) 0 G-10 transformer 1 G-310 transformer 0 Reclosure 0 44 KV lines raptor safe 69 C-1 poles raptor safe 0 Power Line Summary Total poles 84 Preferred raptor perches 0 Used by raptors 77 Not used by raptors 7 Attachment 5. Burnes Road-Stark Road-Goodyear Road-Granite Mountain Power Lines*. Pole Type Total Number Horizontal post (3-insulator) 150 (50 raptor safe), 4-inch gap ground wire C-8 (deadend) 4 C-9 (4-insulator) 2 A-1 (1-insulator) 0 G-10 transformer 2 G-310 transformer 4 Reclosure 0 44 KV lines raptor safe 0 C-1 poles raptor safe 0 Power Line Summary Total poles unknown* Preferred raptor perches unknown* Used by raptors unknown* Not used by raptors unknown* * Not surveyed by Swift Creek Consulting during FY00. Attachment 6. Ditto to Baker Lab*. Pole Type Total Number C-2 (3-insulator) 150 C-8 (deadend) 4 C-9 (4-insulator) 2 A-1 (1-insulator) 0 G-10 transformer 0 G-310 transformer 2 Reclosure 1 44 KV lines raptor safe 0 C-1 poles raptor safe 0 Power Line Summary Total poles 159 (estimated) Preferred raptor perches unknown* Used by raptors unknown* Not used by raptors unknown* * Not surveyed by Swift Creek Consulting during FY00. Attachment 7. Ditto to Tower Grid (Nye Road-Davoren Road-MacIntire Road to Old River Bed and beyond) Power Lines*. Pole Type Total Number C-2 (3-insulator) 3 C-8 (deadend) 4 C-9 (4-insulator) 2 A-1 (1-insulator) 0 G-10 transformer 0 G-310 transformer 4 Reclosure 1 44 KV lines raptor safe 0 C-1 poles raptor safe 99% Power Line Summary Total poles unknown* Preferred raptor perches unknown* Used by raptors unknown* Not used by raptors unknown* * Not surveyed by Swift Creek Consulting during FY00.

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