B09_Amendment_1_-_Vendor_Q_As_-_140P1424Q0070_-_YELL_Compactors_Power_Unit_0001.docx
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- 140P1424Q0070
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This document is an Amendment containing Questions and Answers related to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for three 30-yard refuse compactors and one power unit for the Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region.
The key details are: The government is seeking three new refuse compactors and one power unit, with specific requirements including a 6-inch hydraulic cylinder, 2000 psi normal operating pressure, and tan or Oxford brown color. The compactors must have a side load door and 44-inch loading height. Installation is not required. The procurement has a Solicitation Number of 140P1424Q0070. Based on the questions and answers, the government has provided some information about the existing compactors and truck, as well as clarifying details about the required specifications.
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| B08_Attachment_-_Compactors_Specification_Requirements.docx | DOCX document | |
| B08_Attachment_-_Power_Unit_Configuration.pdf |
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Amendment 1 – 140P1424Q0070 – YELL Compactors & Power Unit Vendor Questions and Answers
1. Just to be clear, we are not supplying the Slider Hook Lift that will be used to pick up the compactors, correct?
a. That is correct, the Slider Hook Lift that will be used to pick up the compactors are not part of this quote request.
2. Can pictures be provided of the existing compactors and truck?
a. A photo of the style of compactor required is provided below this list of questions and answers. This is the only photo available.
b. The compactors required in this procurement are new compactors that are not the same as the ones being replaced.
3. How are you going to feed the compactors? Are there open hoppers or a close doghouse with a swing door?
a. The compactor shall have a side load door like the photo attached to this amendment.
4. Do you want 3 complete compactors each getting a power unit and one spare power unit for a total of four power units?
a. This requirement is for three compactors and one power unit.
5. The compaction cylinder is listed as 6.” Typically, self-contained compactors are equipped with 2 x 4” diameter cylinders. Please confirm that the 1 x 6” diameter is correct.
a. Yes, a 6-inch hydraulic cylinder is correct.
6. RAM force = 5600 psi minimum. RAM Force is usually measured in pounds not psi. Please confirm the true value of the RAM force in pounds.
a. The 5600 pounds per square inch is correct or total cylinder force is 56,550 pounds.
7. Type of hydraulic oil. Please confirm if low temperature oil is required.
a. The outside operating temperature during the winter months in Old Faithful can exceed -50 below zero Fahrenheit.
8. Normal System Pressure: typically, this pressure is 1850 to 2000 psi. Please confirm the pressure for this application.
a. Normal operating pressure is 2000 psi.
9. Can you clarify if installation is required?
a. No, installation is not required.
10. Can you specify the color?
a. Tan or Oxford Brown.
11. Can you confirm the understructure of the compactors? Currently assuming 36” universal.
a. If this question is in reference to the stellar hook system, see page 2 of the specifications document. YELL uses this hook lift system to move and transport the compactors and all compactor’s specifications provided in the specifications document and it is the responsibility of the quoter to ensure their quote meet the required specifications listed.
12. Also, the specification is for a 44” loading height. Are you looking to feed the compactors for the side? Which side?
a. Loading height is 44 inches and the Government requires that all compactors delivered to YELL have the feed on the same side right or left.
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