Hoe Draft a Contract

							PROPOSED FACILITY SECURITY UPGRADE PROJECTS
                   Our Mission

• Federal: To install, operate, and maintain combat ready
  equipment and personnel packages, to provide deployable
  communications and information (C&I) capability in support
  of the United States Air Force Joint Forces Air Component
  Commander (JFACC) and the Air Force Forces (AFFOR)
  Commander.

• State: To be organized, equipped, and trained to function
  effectively in the protection of life, property and the
  preservation of peace, order, and public safety under
  competent orders of Rhode Island state authorities.
                     Proposed Projects

o Project #1 - new parking lot
  constructed and existing
  pavements will be repaired.


o Project #2 - Removal of the
  existing boundary fence; removal
  of trees along the perimeter
  boundary; construction of a new
  fence at the perimeter boundary.
            PROJECT ONE

Project #1 – New parking lots; repair
existing pavements

Needed to adequately support the
mission of the RI ANG

The current pavement, outside lighting,
utilities and storm water drainage are
aging and require constant maintenance
and repair.
               PROJECT TWO

Project #2 - Removal of the existing boundary fence;
removal of trees along the perimeter boundary;
construction of a new fence at the perimeter
boundary

Must fully comply with the DoD Anti-terrorism / Force
Protection standards and Air Force Installation Security
Program

Establish a controlled perimeter of all property

Current perimeter fence only encompasses
approximately a quarter of North Smithfield
ANGS property
              QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Why not put up fence and leave trees?
AT/FP and AFI requires a clearance of 60 feet around perimeter fence

Will trees be removed on my property?
Absolutely Not.

When will the trees be removed?
This project is in the design stage and has not gone out to bid .
It has been projected for fiscal year 2011 (Oct 2010 – Sep 2011).
The period of performance once contract is awarded is 9 months.

How will trees be removed?
Chain Saw and stumps removed by grinder or back hoe

How long can we expect to see construction vehicles on Old Oxford Rd?
The period of performance once contract is awarded is 9 months.
                   QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What type of fence will be installed?
8-foot tall chain link fence surmounted with barbed wire.

Who determines the property lines?
NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU – A survey was performed in 2002 by Welch
   Associates out ow Bridgewater MA, for a ground water remediation
   project.

Why need to worry about terrorism in North Smithfield?
Mission – Threat – Vulnerability , Etc.

Will additional personnel be needed?
Only Temporary personnel for the completion of the project.
No mission or personnel changes are involved with the proposed projects.
                    QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What impact will the new construction projects have on groundwater
remediation project.
We do not anticipate a negative impact on the groundwater with the
removal of impervious surface (asphalt) and disturbance of topsoil to
facilitate the construction. Monitoring of station wells and a rigorous soil
management program will be part of the project.

CH2M Hill, will be holding a town meeting on ##/##/#### if you have
further concerns.
              PUBLIC INPUT
Jan 15th

Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) will be available at
North Smithfield Public Library and to other agencies
 EA will include impacts that the project has on natural,
    cultural, social, and economic resources

 Jan 17th/20TH

 Notice of Draft EA availability will be in local paper
    (Woonsocket Call & Providence Journal)

    Comments /questions should be directed to
    Lt Col Fletcher via telephone and/or email

 Feb 3rd – Public invited to a informational meeting 7:00 P.M.
                     AGENCY INPUT
 List of agencies that will receive Draft EA for review:
•   Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM)
           o Division of Fish and Wildlife
           o Office of Air Resources
           o Bureau of Environmental Protection
           o Bureau of Natural Resources
           o Division of Agriculture
•   Narragansett Indian Tribe
•   Mashpee Wampanoag
•   Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
•   Mohegan Tribe of Indians
•   Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
•   Town of North Smithfield Planning Department
•   United States Environmental Protection Agency
•   Natural Resources Conservation Service
•   United State Army Corps of Engineers
•   Office of the Governor
•   State of Rhode Island Attorney General
  FOR MORE INFORMATION
        CONCTACT:




    Lt Col Bruce Fletcher
        401-275-4193
Bruce.Fletcher1@us.army.mil
        www.ri.ng.mil