ATTACHMENT_-_Performance_Work_Statement_Track-Truck.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

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OVERVIEW

The USDA Forest Service (FS), Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, Enoree Ranger District will be renting one piece of equipment for projects in rural environments which includes, but not exclusive to, rocks, water, trees, branches, and heavy mud. The FS will be renting these pieces of equipment only, not operators.

Proposals will include delivery and pick up charges, monthly rates, and any other fees associated with renting, delivering, interim moves, and picking up this equipment. The FS is a federal agency and does not pay taxes. Contractors must be active in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for this award. Invoicing will be through the Invoice Processing Platform (www.ipp.gov).

SPECIFICS

Name brand is being used to describe the type of equipment that had been used in the past that worked well for these types of projects. Pricing for exact or similar equipment may be submitted however additional information may be requested for equipment that is similar. Similar equipment must meet or exceed specifics.

1) One Terrmac RT14R tracked dump truck with Rotating bed. Being rented for one month starting approximately 8 July 2019. Delivery and pick up location is on the Enoree Ranger District at FS Road 454 and St.Lukes Church Road, Carlisle, SC (approximately six miles south of Carlisle) at 34.511, -81.437.

2) The contractor will be required to move the equipment from one location to another location up to 4 times during the rental period. Locations will be within the general area of delivery/pick up. Move locations will be dependent on weather, how well the FS projects are faring, and any number of factors and locations are not known at the moment. However, the FS can advise the equipment will not be transferred outside the general delivery/pick up location. The maximum amount of moves for all equipment will be no greater than 4 moves.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Equipment shall meet all standards established by specification or incorporated by reference and shall be maintained in good repair by the Contractor.

1) All equipment shall have:

a) An audible reverse warning device (backup alarm) of 87 decibels or greater measured at 5 feet behind and in the center of the equipment.

b) All factory guards shall be in place and in functional condition (i.e. engine compartment) (applicable for heavy equipment).

c) Radiator protection (applicable for heavy equipment).

d) Seatbelts.

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e) Factory installed cab or aftermarket cab system that meets or exceeds the original factory cab for operator protection. The protective canopy shall meet all applicable Federal and State (the State where the equipment is registered) safety standards (per OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.266) and must have an enclosed environmental cab for operator protection, to protect the operator from injury due to falling trees, limbs, saplings or branches which might enter the compartment side areas and from snapping winch lines or other objects. Deflectors, which may be part of the cab, shall be installed in front of the operator area to deflect whipping saplings and branches. Deflectors shall be located so as not to impede visibility and access to the cab. Modification of factory ROPS/FOPS (Cutting/Welding) and any aftermarket ROPS/FOPS requires certification to ISO 3471/8082 or SAE J 1040/231.

f) Underbody protection (belly pan, rock guards unless not recommended by manufacturer).

2) Crawler Carrier - in addition to (a) equipment requirements, crawler carrier shall have:

a) Factory installed Roll Over Protection Structures (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) meeting the standards set forth by OSHA for Forestry work for the year that the machine was constructed is required. At no time will a machine that does not have a factory FOPS/ROPS system be hired. A manufacturer's nameplate certifying the operator enclosure or alternative documentation that the cab meets these provisions is required. Note - 360 Degree Swing machines (Excavators, Feller Bunchers, Etc.) are not required to have ROPS as the boom is recognized as the ROPS structure. 360 degree swing machines shall have a factory enclosed cab constructed to OSHA standards at the time of manufacture. Machines must have protective screen or bars over the front of the cab acting as a deflector of brush and branches.

b) Operator Protection shall meet all applicable Federal and State (the State where equipment is registered) logging safety standards (per OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.266) and must have an enclosed environmental cab for operator protection, such as a Forestry cab package with wire mesh covering the windows or safety glazing that provides equivalent protection. The rear portion of the cab shall be fully enclosed with mesh material over the windows or heavy Polycarbonate material capable of withstanding a broken winch line or jillpoke, with openings of such size as to reject the entrance of an object larger than 2 inches in diameter. The covering if installed, shall be affixed to the structural members so that ample clearance will be provided between the screen and the back of the operator and shall provide maximum rearward visibility. If using mesh, it shall extend forward from the rear corners of the cab sides as far as possible; or at a minimum at least even with the operators chest. If the tank, as mounted, provides equivalent guarding for the operator, then no additional mesh or window glazing is needed. Polycarbonate windows are not "glass" but may be acceptable as a standalone window guard.

An example of this type of Polycarbonate would be found on a Factory cab. Any machine cab meeting ISO 8084 or SAE J1084 fulfills this requirement.

c) Lighting. 360 degree swing machines require two (2) forward. Factory equipped lighting must be operational. All attachments to the parent machine must be illuminated for night operations. Lights must be mounted to the equipment in such a way to provide protection from damage and provide illumination beyond the working area.

d) Machines must meet state and federal safety regulations.

e) Must meet the following dimension and operating specifications:

1. Minimum carrying capacity: 28,000 lbs.

2. Width over Tracks: 9’ 8” max

3. Minimum ground clearance: 24”

4. 360 degree rotating dump

TRANSPORTATION

1) The Contractor is responsible for transporting the equipment to and from the delivery/pick up locations, and up to 4 times during the rental period. Transports shall have current Department of Transportation (DOT) certification and be of sufficient and legal weight rating to transport the equipment.

2) Contractor is responsible for:

a) Meeting all state and federal requirements, such as weight restrictions and hauling permits;

b) All special permits;

c) Providing all pilot cars when required by a permitting agency;

d) A valid fleet insurance policy information card issued by an insurer;

e) A valid insurance declaration page;

f) A written insurance binder issued by the same agent as parent insurance.

3) The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the transport until the equipment is unloaded and the transport is released. Once the heavy equipment is delivered and unloaded, the transport is considered released.

4) The transport may be inspected with “Pre-Use Inspection” below. Transports not passing this inspection may be cause for the rejection of both the transport and heavy piece of equipment being hauled.

PRE-USE INSPECTION

1) All resources furnished under this agreement shall be in acceptable condition. The Government reserves the right to reject resources that are not in safe and operable condition. The Government will perform inspections prior to use

2) If the resource does not pass inspection, it is considered noncompliant. The Contractor may be given 24 hours or time frame designated by Government representatives to bring the resource into compliance. If the resource does not pass inspection, no payment will be made for travel to the delivery location or return to the point of hire, or for the time that the resource was not available.

INSPECTION REPORTS

Copies of the inspection reports and related documentation shall be distributed as follows:

1) The original shall remain with the Contract Officer Representative.

2) A copy of the inspection shall be given to the Contractor and/or the Contractors Representative.

3) A duplicate copy shall be forwarded to the CO for all non-compliant resources.

DELIVERY/PICK UP REQUIREMENTS

Delivery and pick up coordination will be with one of the following individuals:

1) Tarri McKinney at 803-321-2965 or 864-923-5088

2) Jesse Harris at 803-321-2972 or 803-507-3046

3) Jeffrey Davis at 803-321-2984

4) Chris Evans at 803-321-2970

Coordinate delivery times no less than two work days prior to delivery dates.