The U.S. Army seeks a qualified engineering firm to perform a full structural analysis of the existing communications tower on Como Hill at Fort Carson, CO, to verify its capacity for three new 5G SpectrEdge antenna systems. The contractor will review existing documentation, conduct an on‑site survey, model the proposed loads, ensure compliance with TIA‑222, UFC, IBC, ASCE/SEI, ACI, and AISC standards, and deliver a comprehensive PDF report with findings, load calculations, and recommendations within 60 days of award.
• Review existing drawings, prior analyses, and maintenance records.
• Perform on‑site tower inspection and mapping of current equipment.
• Analyze added loads from three 5G radios, three L‑COM sector antennas, mounts, enclosures, and coaxial cables.
• Conduct code compliance checks (TIA‑222, UFC 3‑301‑01, UFC 1‑200‑01, IBC 2021/2024, ASCE/SEI 7‑22, ACI 318‑19, AISC 360‑16).
• Produce a detailed structural analysis report (executive summary, stress ratios, assumptions, load tables, recommendations, photos).
• Deliver final report within 60 days of notice to proceed.