9.Exhibit E Skidgens.docx

SKIDGEN TYPES EXHIBIT E

SKIDGEN

Tank Capacity (gallons) Minimum Maximum

1,200

NONE

1,199

Pump Min Flow (gpm) @ rated pressure (psi)

1” hard line with ¾” inside diameter hose on reel

150 feet

150 feet

150 feet

150 feet

Foam Proportioner System

A fire extinguisher, multi-purpose 2A 10BC that is securely mounted to the vehicle and accessible by the operator. The fire extinguisher shall have a current annual inspection tag and the annual maintenance tag in regards to a 6 year annual inspection and every 12 years regarding a hydro test on all dry powder, metal fire extinguishers.

Shovel US Forest Service-qualified spark arrester on all naturally aspirated engines All factory guards shall be in place and in functional condition (i.e. engine compartment) Radiator protection Seat belts Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel have and utilize Personal Protective Equipment as prescribed in this BPA. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the Personal Protective Equipment is operable and maintained in good repair throughout the duration of any project.

CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT ALL PERSONNAL ARRIVE WITH THE FOLLOWING PPE:

Boots: All personnel shall have heavy-duty leather, laced boots with melt resistant soles and measure a minimum of 8” from the bottom of the heel to the top of the upper.

Hard Hat: Hardhat meeting NFPA Standard 1977 is required Gloves: One pair of heavy-duty leather per person Eye Protection: One pair (meets standards ANSI Z87, latest edition) Hearing Protection: Use hearing protection whenever sound levels exceed 85 dB. Earphones (headset) required with radio shall have built-in hearing protection.

Flame Resistant Clothing: (Shirt and Pants). A minimum of one full set of flame resistant shirt and pants. All flame resistant clothing must be certified to NFPA 1977 standards.

Equipment modified to transport water, such as skidgens, shall be configured in a manner that the center of gravity for the vehicle is within the design limits of the original equipment. The contractor shall be responsible for providing certification from a licensed mechanical engineer or the original equipment manufacturer, which states that the design limits of the original equipment has not been compromised and that mounting hardware is rated for the load secured by the hardware.

The tank shall be securely attached to the chassis in such a way to withstand pitch and roll of the load during off road operation of the unit without damaging the tank or other chassis components. All hardware must be rated to handle the load it is securing. No fiberglass or plastic tanks will be accepted unless surrounded by steel to prevent puncture damage.

In the case of Type 3 and 4 Skidgens; if the tank can be removed and the grapple can be used for skidding logs or breaking apart jack-pots of fuel and reattached to the parent machine within one hour then the machine can be listed as a drop-tank Skidgens.

Baffling. The water tanks shall be equipped with partitions that reduce the shifting of the water load. All tanks shall be equipped with at least one (1) longitudinal baffle regardless of width and one (1) transverse baffle. The distance between vertical tank walls and baffles, or between parallel baffles, shall not exceed 52”. All baffles must cover 75% of the plane of the tank. Free Floating Baffle System – baffles which reduce the shifting of the water load AND do not compromise the structural integrity of the originally manufactured tank are acceptable in lieu of conventional tank baffle partitions. If a Free Floating Baffle System is used the vendor must submit data sheets which validates that the baffling is sufficient to meet the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Pump. The pump may be an auxiliary powered pump or a power take-off pump. All pumps shall have a discharge pressure gauge. If the pump is of the positive displacement type, a bypass or pressure relief valve shall be provided.

Skidgens (Type 1 and Type 2) Pressure measured with a .520 diameter sharp edged orifice installed Pressure Flow 50 gpm 100 psi

Skidgens (Type 3 and Type 4), Pumper Cats, Softtracks Pressure measured with a .441 diameter square-edged orifice Flow Pressure 30 gpm 70 psi

The pump, as mounted, shall be capable of drafting water from a water source located 10 feet vertical distance below the pump head through the required 20 feet of suction hose. The Contractor may substitute a portable pump capable of meeting the fill times identified for that particular type of equipment.

Foam, if equipment has foam capability

All foam used shall be qualified in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-307a as amended.

https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/foam.htm