02-SOW_Portable Modular Bridge FD10_8-19-21.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FURNISHING A MODULAR PORTABLE BRIDGE STRUCTURE

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Bureau of Forestry - Sproul State Forest Forest District 10

I. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Sproul State Forest District 10, requires a vendor to fabricate and deliver all materials for one (1) modular portable bridge of structural steel in accordance with AISC specifications.

Work will include, but is not limited to, furnishing all materials for assembly of a bridge by others. The construction of the bridge abutments, piers and/or footings will be by district staff.

This bridge must be capable of carrying legal 40 Ton loads.

**Please note this is a no substitute solicitation.

Questions regarding the technical aspects of this bid should be directed to Robert Fitterling at 570- 923-6011 or by email at Rofitterli@pa.gov Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Questions regarding the bidding or contractual aspects of this bid should be directed to Jody Russell at 717-783- 2566 or by email at jorussell@pa.gov.

II. CONTRACT TASKS:

➢ Provide one (1) prefabricated modular portable bridge and boardwalk as noted in Sub-sections A.

through F. of this statement of work. Delivery date will be March 31, 2022.

➢ The manufacturer will provide a complete set of drawings (sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), calculations, and list of components to the Department for verification prior to the bridge being manufactured.

➢ The bridge will be delivered to the site with all components shown on the drawings and listed in the specifications.

➢ The manufacturer will provide Bearing Plate specifications for bridge abutments prior to the bridge being manufactured. (DCNR will be responsible for designing and constructing abutments meeting the bearing plate specifications given).

➢ Bidder will provide material certifications for wood and steel at time of delivery.

➢ This contract will include the cost of delivery of all materials noted below for one (1) complete modular portable bridge.

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A. The bridge fabrication requirements will include the following:

- Bridge will be a minimum of 13’ clear between guide rails and have an 8’ maximum transport width.

- Bridge will consist of one (1) 40’ total length, 38’ clear span.

- Bridge will be a modular design and be tapered on both ends so that the bridge may be dragged to the project location (approx. ½ mile). They will be manufactured to be easily assembled.

- The skew angle will be 90 degrees.

- Decking to be #2 treated southern pine or better, 2x6 and designed to provide for the maximum legal load over the entire deck surface.

- Bolt-on deck retainers.

- Schedule 80 pipe tow bars, on both ends.

- Bridge will be designed using A-588 steel for the stringers and all steel parts.

- Bridge will be designed for an ML80 load rating in the inventory stress range.

- Bridge will be designed with steel back walls and anchor plates. The anchor plates will be welded to the stringers and be designed for permanent attachment to the foundation using (2) ¾” diameter anchor bolts at each end of each stringer. One end will have slotted holes to permit expansion.

- Fabricate items of structural steel in accordance with AISC specifications.

- Flame Cutting holes or enlarging holes by burning is not permitted.

B. Materials will include the following:

- Structural Shapes, Steel Plates: Steel, ASTM A-588.

- Heavy Semi-Finished Hex. Head Structural Bolts: ASTM A325, Weathering.

- Heavy Semi-Finished Hex. Nuts: ASTM A325, Weathering.

- Structural Welding: Class E70 Series Electrode.

- Heavy Flat Washers: Weathering.

C. The Bridge Deck will include the following:

- #2 Southern Pine or better.

- Minimum thickness of 2X6.

- Pressure Treated (Southern Pine), ACQ (waterborne preservative), 0.40 PCF retention in conformance with American Wood Preservers Association Standard.

- Dimensional cut lumber.

- 19% maximum moisture content.

- All Southern Pine is to be pressure impregnated and will be labeled as such.

- All lumber shall be labeled with the National Evaluation Service Committee of the

Council of American Building Officials Report No. NER-240.

- All Lumber shall be grade stamped.

- The timber deck will be designed and constructed to support a maximum legal load.

- Bridge Deck halves will be shipped with the timber decking preinstalled, with Drop-in steel panels used to fill in the gap between the two halves.

- AASHTO M 270M, Grade 50W weathering steel Guide Rail – In accordance with PennDOT

408/2020, Section 620 except all material, including guide rail elements, posts, boxing glove end treatments, base plates, connection plates, nuts, bolts, washers and all parts of the structure mounted guide rail will be fabricated from AASHTO M 270M, grade 345W Steel. Routed Wood Offset Brackets – In accordance with PENNDOT 408/2020, Section 1109.04.

- Vehicle Guide Railings and posts shall be bolted on.

D. The Nails will include the following:

- Deck Anchor: Common, 10d, Galvanized.

- Deck Lamination: Common, 20d, Galvanized.

E. The Deck Anchor Plates will include the following:

- 10 gage, Galvanized sheet metal.

F. Quality Assurance:

In addition to complying with pertinent codes and regulations, the bridge must comply with:

▪ AISC “Specifications for Design, Fabrication, and Erections of Structural Steel for Buildings.”

▪ AISC “Code of Standard Practice.”

▪ “Southern Pine Use Guide” of the Southern Forest Products Association.

▪ “Pressure Treated Southern Pine” of the Southern Forest Products Association.

▪ American Softwood Lumber Standard PS 20-94.

▪ Southern Pine Inspection Bureau grading regulations.

▪ American Wood Preservers’ Association (AWPA).

III. CONTRACTOR REFERENCES:

After bid opening, and prior to awarding of the contract, the Department has the right to request references (names, addresses, and telephone numbers) of similar work. Similar work as described as supplying modular portable bridge type structures in the previous two (2) years as proof of qualifications to perform the work involved in this contract.

References are an optional tool available to the Department to help determine bidder capabilities. If any of these references are requested and the bidder cannot supply the necessary documentation and proof of compliance, the Department reserves the right to reject the bidder. The decision to both request references and reject bidders based on inadequate references will be made solely at the discretion of the Department.

IV. DELIVERY:

Delivery is to be made by truck to:

Middle Branch Parking lot off Two Mile Road located in Noyes Township, Clinton County, Forest District #10. Supplier will call 570-923-6011 to set-up delivery time, which will be sometime Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Bidder will notify Forest District Office at 570-923-6011 48-hours in advance of the expected time of arrival to the site. Bridge will be shipped to the site in component parts or partially assembled. The spans must be able to be completely assembled using standard hand tools.

V. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:

1. The contractor shall comply with the Reciprocal Limitations Act, as attached.

2. The manufacturer will provide a complete set of drawings (sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), calculations, and list of components to the Department for verification prior to the bridge being manufactured.

3. The manufacturer will provide Bearing Plate specifications for bridge abutments prior to the bridge being manufactured. (DCNR will be responsible for designing and constructing abutments meeting the bearing plate specifications given).

4. Bidder will provide material certifications for wood and steel at time of delivery.

VI. CONTRACT TERM:

The contract shall commence upon execution and receipt of Purchase Order and will terminate March 31, 2022.

VII. BID AWARD:

Bidder must complete and return the following:

1. The electronic Invitation for Bid to be found at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us,

2. A properly executed Reciprocal Limitations Act form that lists the state of manufacture for any supplies procured.

The unit price shall include all materials necessary for the completion of this contract and for the delivery of materials.

Bid will be awarded based on the lowest total sum of the bid.

The contract quantities herein are estimated only and may increase or decrease depending on the needs of the Department. The Contractor shall be paid at the unit price bid for actual materials delivered.

The Department will only accept out to two (2) decimal points when entering your “Unit Price” figure on the IFB-Invitation for Bids sheet.

VIII. PAYMENT TERMS:

Payment shall be made on a reimbursement basis following delivery and final acceptance of approved product.

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IX. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS:

Bids will be submitted via the PA Supplier Portal, to be found at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us.

Faxed bids and mailed bids will not be accepted.

No responsibility will be attached to any employee of the Department for the premature opening of, or the failure to open, a bid for any reason whatsoever.

X. INVOICES:

All invoices for this contract MUST either be:

A. Emailed to the following for a Paperless Email Invoice Option:

Email a copy of the correctly executed invoice to: 69180@pa.gov.

For information on the Commonwealth’s E-Invoicing Program, visit:

http://www.budget.pa.gov/Programs/Pages/E-Invoicing.aspx

B. Or mailed to the following address:

Commonwealth of PA – PO Invoice PO Box 69180 Harrisburg PA 17106

And a copy of the invoice MUST also be sent to:

Sproul State Forest District Office Attn: Bobbie Fletcher 15187 Renovo Road Renovo, PA 17764

All invoices MUST have the purchase order number, project number, as well as your SAP Vendor Number on the invoice. The name and address listed on the purchase order must also be listed on each invoice. Failure to provide this information may result in a delay of payment.

Please Note: Vendors are reminded to NOT include employer identification numbers, Social Security Numbers, bank account information, or other personally identifiable information on their invoices.

That information is uniquely tied to your SAP Vendor Number and, for security purposes, should not be explicitly stated on an invoice.

XI. BID RESULTS:

Bidder can obtain bid results by accessing http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/BidTabs.aspx. The bids will be posted as soon as practicable.

The results are the apparent bidders, and all bids are under review until final award of the purchase order.

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