B08_ATTACHMENT_2_SALIENTS_0001.pdf

Exhibit A - Salient Characteristics S24099

The USGS California Water Science, Sacramento, CA office needs to purchase a new work boat, engines, and trailer. This boat will be used for sampling, servicing, exploration of new sites, and construction of continuous monitoring stations.

BOAT, ENGINES, AND TRAILER

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

BOAT

1 ea. Boat:

1. Shall consist of a 23-ft. aluminum boat with full hardtop and sliding side windows, full V hull, and high sides for safety purposes.

2. Shall be constructed of marine-grade aluminum, for the bottom and sides, and be wood free.

3. Shall have side height of 36”, bottom width of 78”, and beam width of 102”.

4. Side thickness shall be at least. 0.125” ;bottom, transom, and extended outboard bracket thickness at least 0.250”; and box girder thickness at least 0.160”.

5. Shall have a progressive deadrise hull bottom design with 18-degree transom/bow 50 degrees.

6. Shall have an 80-gallon fuel tank capacity.

7. Shall include 4 heavy duty lifting/turning strakes.

8. Shall include bow door extending up to the roof, 2 ea. fixed side windows, interior roof carpeting, roof mounted anchor light, and inside roof trays.

9. Shall include 2 ea. rear facing LED flood lights, LED navigation lights, 2 ea. inside red/white dome lights, and welded grab handles.

10. Shall include a drop curtain with zip up door for above top.

11. Shall have aluminum floor in cabin with powder coated non-side surface.

12. Shall include port transom walk thru door.

13. Shall include port side davit with 1,000 lb. winch.

14. Shall include port door in boat side with welded ladder to roof of hardtop.

15. Shall include welder radar ach on roof.

16. Shall have welded railing on bow and stern.

17. Shall include diamond plate on sides of bow, step deck, trim, and foredeck areas.

18. Shall include aluminum non-skid scupper deck cabin aft with scuppers out transom.

19. Shall include port side, starboard side under helm storage compartments, and a bow storage compartment.

20. Shall include full length side trays.

21. Shall include 6 ea. – 10” cleats with backing plates (3 ea. on each gunnel side). Shall also include an additional cleat on the bow area.

22. Shall include port side computer cabinet w/shelves and 2 doors.

23. Shall include starboard side 24” storage box seat w/cushion and folding back.

24. Shall include welded fold down ladder at port transom.

25. Shall include 2 ea. bilge pumps, with auto switch,, rated for at least 1,100 gph.

26. Shall include high water alarm for bilge.

27. Shall include dual H.D. marine batteries plus switch.

28. Shall include transducer mounting bracket.

29. Shall include 2nd set of dual batteries w/ACR system.

30. Shall have a wash down pump system.

31. Shall include locking glove box with grab handle.

32. Shall include 2 ea. suspension helm chairs with swivels.

33. Shall include a full width extended out board bracket.

34. Shall have a zinc anode mounted on the transom.

35. Shall include Bennett trim tabs with controls on dashboard.

36. Shall include double USB power socket ports on dashboard.

37. Shall include a dedicated fuse block under the dashboard.

38. Shall include 6 ea. port and starboard 12V power connections along the interior footprint.

39. Shall include a 23” x26” anchor locker in the bow step deck.

40. Shall include port and starboard panoramic windshield wipers.

41. Shall include a remote-control spotlight on the cabin roof.

42. Shall include two welded cup holders.

43. Shall include a shore power plug with wiring installed.

44. Shall include 3 ft. tall removable roof railing.

Additional Add-on Features/Components

4 ea. Bumpers:

45. Shall include 2 rows of “D” style bumpers/fenders on each side of the boat.

46. Each bumper/fender shall be 20 ft. in length, for a total of 80 ft.

1 ea. Chartplotter/Sonar:

47. Shall consist of a chartplotter/sonar system with 12” full HD multifunction touchscreen sunlight readable display.

48. Shall be fully network compatible w/NMEA 2000 connectivity.

49. Shall be preloaded w/Garmin Navionics + Coastal Charts and Inland Mapping feature Auto Guidance technology.

50. Shall include ANT technology and Wi-Fi networking capability.

Garmin model GPSMAP 8621xsv or equivalent.

1 ea. Transom Mount Transducer:

51. Shall consist of a 1kW Chirp transom mount transducer.

52. Shall have a frequency from 150 to 250 kHz with fixed 25o beam.

53. Shall include a water temperature sensor.

54. Shall include compatible 1 meter, 12-pin cable.

55. Shall include 10 ft. extension cable for transducer.

Airmar model TM275C-LHW or equivalent.

1 ea. Dome Radar:

56. Shall consist of an 18” solid state dome (radome type) radar.

Garmin model GMR Fantom 18x or equivalent.

1 ea. VHF Radio:

57. Shall consist of a 25-watt, fixed mount, VHF radio w/NMEA 2000 integration.

58. Shall include integral DOT matrix display.

59. Shall be a full functioning Class D DSC radio including DSC distress calling, individual calling, distress calling, ALL Ships calling, and position sharing. Shall include a heavy-duty stainless steel rachet mount w/handle for mounting the radio.

60. Shall include heavy duty stainless steel rachet mount w/handle for VHF radio.

1 ea. VHF Antenna:

61. Shall consist of an 8” VHF antenna that is compatible with the radio described above.

62. Shall be white, have a gain 6 dB, and include cable.

1 ea. Battery Light Indicator:

63. Shall include an indicator light on the dashboard to show when batteries are turned on for each battery bank.

1 ea. Life Ring Hanger:

64. Shall include a stainless-steel life ring hanger/hook.

ENGINES (TWIN OUTBOARD ENGINES, 150 HP)

1 ea. Outboard Engine with Standard/Clockwise Rotation:

65. Shall consist of a 16-valve, double overhead camshaft, in-line 4-stroke, 150 Hp outboard engine.

66. Shall have full throttle rpm range from 5000 to 6000 rpm.

67. Shall have remote mechanical throttle, shift, steering controls.

68. Shall have power trim/tilt with integrated tilt limiter.

69. Shall have integrated hydraulic steering.

70. Shall have EFI fuel induction system.

71. Shall accept unleaded fuel.

72. Shall use a 10-micron fuel/water separating fuel filter.

73. Shall exhaust through propeller.

74. Propeller shall have right hand/clockwise rotation.

75. Shall have a thermostatic control cooling system.

76. Shall have alternator output of at least 35 Amps.

77. Shall have electric starting system.

78. Shall have wet sump lubrication.

79. Shall have forward, neutral, reverse gear shift.

80. Shall have shaft length of 25"

81. Shall have degree of tilt at 70°.

82. Shall have degree of trim from -4° through +16°.

83. Shall include a freshwater flush device that allows the engine to be flushed without running.

84. Shall include a multi-later, anti-corrosion barrier/paint system to prevent corrosion.

85. Shall have steering angle of least at 30° from center, either direction.

86. Shall include features to minimize noise associated with shifting gears.

87. Shall include variable speed trolling controls.

88. Propeller is not required and will be furnished by the Government.

89. Shall have a 3-year warranty.

1 ea. Outboard Engine with Counterclockwise Rotation:

90. Shall have all the same salient characteristics as described above except that propeller shall have counterclockwise (left hand) rotation.

Additional Required Accessories for Engine Installation

1 ea. Tie Bar Kit:

91. Shall consist of a universal, single cylinder, tie bar kit.

92. Shall be compatible for use with twin outboard engines described above.

93. Shall include tie bar cylinder and fasteners (i.e. hex bolts, locking nuts and washers. Shall be made of stainless-steel or material with better corrosion resistance qualities.

TRAILER

1 ea. Trailer:

94. Shall consist of a heavy-duty, all-welded aluminum, tandem axle, trailer suitable for safely transporting the boat and engines described above.

95. Each axle shall be rated for at least 8,700 lbs. and include suitable disc brakes on each axle.

96. Shall include 16” tires and wheels with galvanized rims.

97. Shall have a dual wheel tongue jack and winch.

98. Shall include a 2 5/16” coupler rated at a minimum of 18,000 lbs. Model no. 0091562, or equivalent.

99. Shall include UHMW bunks and side guides (matched to boat hull design), LED lights, and vault oil bath hubs (no need to grease).

100.Shall include a 16” spare tire, wheel, and be mounted to the trailer.

101.Shall include an electric over a hydraulic brake system. The electric brake shall be Dexter's model no.

K71-651-00, or equivalent.