EWX Fence and Security Gate Installation

Statement of Work EWX Fence and Gate Weather Forecast Office- EWX Austin/ San Antonio 2090 Airport Road New Braunfels, TX August 10, 2026 August 20, 2026 - Amendment 1 Background: This project is for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), EWX- Austin/ San Antonio located in New Braunfels, TX. This location requires the installation of a perimeter security fence and automatic access gate. Objective: Install approximately 750 ft continuous 8-foot high security fence topped with three strands of barbed wire. Include one 26-foot cantilever motorized roll gate, keypad entry device with a video intercom system mounted to a gooseneck pedestal and full integration into the main building (2 locations) for remote monitoring and gate operation. Included in this installation are conduits (2ea- ¾”). One from the electrical panel in the main building to the gate operator and from gate operator to the pedestal for power and controls. -- 1 of 19 -- Tasks: This will be a turn key project start to finish. It is highly recommended that the contractor schedules a site visit for physical inspection of existing conditions prior to bidding. The Contractor Shall: ● Provide all labor, tools, rigging, equipment, materials, testing, transportation, supervision, management and acquire state and local permits necessary for completion of this project. This includes excavation evaluation and property line assessment. ● Provide licensed electricians and qualified technicians for the installation. ● Sign in with local NWS Staff when arriving on site each day. ● Ensure safe work practices and compliance with all safety regulations. (i.e. Personal Protective Equipment, Lock Out Tag Out etc.) ● Provide a construction plan to the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) and NWS Staff prior to beginning the project. ● Provide shop drawings, showing the proposed fence line and gate system, including details of all major components. The drawings shall also include details of gate and fence construction, gate height, barbed wire location, and post spacing dimensions. ● Install using industry standards and within the property line: a. Fabric: 9-gauge galvanized chain-link with 2 in. mesh. (Approximately 750ft) b. Posts: Space at a maximum 10 feet on center. c. Terminal/ Corners d. Tied into existing airport fence corners (2ea) e. The fence line will be uniform in height. Add or remove fill as necessary. f. Maintain 3ft radius clearance around the fire hydrant. ● Install one (1) manual swing gate for pedestrian access. Locate adjacent to the existing mailbox area. Salient characteristics are as follow: a. Dimensions: 4 feet wide by 8 feet high (matching adjacent fence height) b. Frame: 2-inch tubular steel frame c. Fabric: 9-gauge galvanized chain-link, with 2 in. mesh. d. Top: 3-strand barbed wire overhang e. Hardware: Heavy-duty hinges and latch assembly (padlock provided by the Government) ● Provide and install in compliance with UL 325 and ASTM F2200, a rolling gate (Approximately 26ft) equipped with commercial operator, access control keypad with video intercom, gooseneck pedestal (installed a minimum of 12ft from gate), -- 2 of 19 -- overhead light (equipped with dusk to dawn sensor), automatic exiting system, safety sensors and one hand held remote. (Setback of gate- Minimum of 55 feet from edge of Airport Rd.) a. The contractor shall provide and install a complete, turnkey system—including indoor monitor consoles, control equipment, and remote release push-buttons—at the Front Desk and Operations Wall. No GFE will be provided. All hardware must be capable of future integration into a Mercury web-based access control system. b. The facility is designated as Security Level II. A standard commercial gate operator is sufficient; a high-security-rated operator (such as the SD50) is not required. ● Install concrete pads for pedestal, operator and gate runback footings. (Formed and sized to prevent tilting) Prior to installation, consult with COR on runback of gate and keypad pedestal location. ● Provide and install control box, all cabling and equipment with video intercom for full gate operation at the Front Desk and Operations Area (designated wall) in the main building. Cabling shall be plenum rated, installed in drop ceiling, in wall, through existing under floor raceways and in system furniture raceways to final locations . ● Provide and install a ¾” EMT conduit from panel PPC to the exit point junction box located in the Storage Room. Coordinate circuit breaker number, junction box and building penetration location with COR. ● Provide and install a ¾” conduit to act as a raceway down the wall and junction box for control wiring in the Storage Room exit point. Co-locate next to the power junction box and building penetration. ● Provide and install 2ea- ¾” PVC conduits from interior junction boxes, one for power and one for data, to the operator and from the operator to the pedestal. Condulets (LBs) may be used on the exterior of buildings. Conduits shall be installed at a depth of 18” below finish grade. ● Prior to any work below grade to include but not limited to digging, trenching, and boring, contact Texas 811 (texas811.org) to have utilities located. Available as-built drawings will be provided to the awardee upon contract execution. The septic field perimeter is physically delineated on-site by marker posts; no work is permitted within this zone. The contractor remains responsible for contacting Texas 811 for utility locates prior to excavation. In addition, the contractor will work with NWS Staff to identify any other electrical, water, or irrigation system along the fence line and between the proposed gate location and building. Soft digging/hand excavation is required within 18 inches of identified utility lines. No excavation is permitted in Septic Field. Marked by posts. ● All excavation and post-setting operations shall mainta…