1-Specifications 25-0095-3.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS FOR: BID NO. 25-0095-3

PURCHASE AND INTALLATION OF MULTIPLE COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION SYSTEMS

SECTION I - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Chatham County is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of three (3) compressor and four (4) fill station systems for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Chatham County Fire Department along with the purchase of sixteen (16) 6000 PSI UN storage cylinders.

These systems will support fire station operations and training needs. The equipment must comply with the National Fire Protection Association standards for breathing air systems and meet the specifications outlined below. Certification of compliance with NFPA standards must be submitted with the bid. All equipment will be new and never used. All integral parts not specifically mentioned within the scope of these specifications that are necessary to provide a complete working unit shall be furnished. Equipment will be installed at three (3) different locations.

Bidders must submit documentation establishing the fact that the compressors, cylinders, and fill stations systems meet or exceed these standards. Bid award will be based on the lowest unit price and may be contingent on delivery time frame. Pricing will be a lump-sum and shall include delivery, installation, labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish the task. The awardee must submit an itemized pricing sheet for each unit and its components.

Direct any questions related to this ITB to Felix Espada Jr., and submit all questions through the County’s procurement portal (https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal) Messages-Vendor Discussions. Bidders are not to contact any department directly.

SECTION II – DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

A. COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS

1. Design and Construction:

a. Made in the USA.

b. 4-stage reciprocating design, air-cooled, and oil-lubricated.

c. Maximum working pressure: 6000 PSI.

d. Minimum charge rate: 14 CFM.

e. Equipped with high-performance ball/roller bearings for crankshaft support.

f. Final stage piston with a ringed design and direct cooling air to each cylinder.

2. Cooling and Moisture Management:

a. Intercoolers between each compression stage.

b. After-cool after the final stage.

c. Automatic condensate drain system with an exhaust muffler and reservoir.

3. Oil and Filtration:

a. Crankcase oil capacity: Minimum 3 quarts with a visible sight glass.

b. Replaceable inlet particulate filter element.

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c. Purification system for CGA Grade E breathing air with a working pressure of

6000 PSI and filter cartridges rated for 24,000 Cu Ft of air at 80°F.

4. Motor and Drive System:

a. Three-phase electric motor with a minimum rating of 10 HP.

b. V-belt drive system for power transmission.

c. Vibration isolation for compressor block and motor.

5. Controls and Indicators:

a. Magnetic contactor with thermal overload.

b. Push-button start/stop switches.

c. Pressure stop switch.

d. Electronic carbon monoxide (CO) monitor with digital level display and system arrest capability per NFPA standards.

e. Liquid-filled pressure gauge after each compression stage.

f. Non-resettable hour meter.

6. Cabinet Design:

a. Enclosed sound-suppressing cabinet with lift-off panels for easy maintenance.

b. Labels for gauges and controls.

c. Adjustable rubberized feet.

d. Cabinet footprint: No greater than 36” by 24”

B. FILL STATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

1. Design:

a. Fully enclosed and vented for operator safety.

b. Capable of housing two SCBA cylinders for simultaneous filling.

c. Fill pressure compatibility: 6000 PSI.

d. Quick-connect fittings for ease of use.

2. Safety Features:

a. Pressure-regulated filling system.

b. Blast shield protection.

c. Interlocked doors to prevent operation during access.

3. Storage:

a. 6000 PSI UN Storage Cylinders

C. CO MONITORING SYSTEM:

1. Modular construction for maintenance.

2. Continuous air quality monitoring with automatic system arrest if unsafe CO levels are detected.

SECTION III – DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY

1- A minimum of five (5) years or 1000 hours warranty on all equipment to include parts and labor. Should be included in the unit price.

2- These units shall be completely installed/assembled and ready for continuous operation upon delivery with on-site testing of all systems.

3- Delivery and Intallations are as follows:

a. Fire Station 1 (2606 E. President Street):

• One (1) compressor

• Four (4) 6000 PSI UN storage cylinders

• One (1) fill station.

b. Fire Station 2 (1831 E. Montgomery Crossroads):

• One (1) compressor

• Four (4) 6000 PSI UN storage cylinders

• One (1) fill station.

c. Fire Training Center (2009 Grove Point Road):

• One (1) compressor

• Eight (8) 6000 PSI UN storage cylinders

• Two (2) fill stations.