Atch 1 Amendment 0002 Specs V092020_0002.pdf

140R2020Q0116 Amendment 0002

Attachment 1

SPECIFICATIONS

TRUCK-MOUNTED HERBICIDE SPRAY SYSTEM

September 2020 (This replaces August 2020 version)

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Bureau of Reclamation, Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO), has a pickup spray rig consisting of an herbicide spray injection system mounted on a 2000 Ford F-450 flatbed pickup.

The herbicide spray system has reached the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.

2.0 SCOPE

This is a supply purchase contract for an herbicide spray system with flatbed and skid mount to be mounted and installed on a Government-owned, brand new pickup truck. The contact will also include training for Government personnel.

3.0 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm-fixed priced contract.

4.0 REFERENCE DRAWING

Manufacturer’s Drawings: None (see photos for examples)

5.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER

1. Shall be a recognized manufacturer of truck-mounted herbicide spray injection systems.

2. Accredited to meet Raven Platinum Partner status. Platinum Partners are businesses that provide exemplary service to Raven Industries end users, meet and exceed sales goals, and receive expert training on Raven Industries’ precision agricultural products.

6.0 DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL HERBICIDE SPRAY SYSTEM SUPPLIED

EQUIPMENT

1. 500-gallon elliptical polyethylene main tank and cradle.

2. Air-gap water fill for main tank (2”) with Camlock fitting. 60 Hz

3. 10-gallon cone tank for freshwater rinse, handwash, and injection pump backflushing.

4. Side spray head articulating assembly (L&R) to include: four Boom Buster nozzles on each side and sized (bottom to top) at 120-5R, 260-11R, 375-R, and 437.

5. Rear spray assembly bar to include: five spray nozzles with tips (TeeJet XR 8008-VS).

6. Injection spray unit mounted to a powder-coated custom flatbed dedicated for the spray components to include a) two front-mounted underbody toolboxes sized to utilize available space (L&R) and b) headache rack steel shelf for chemical container storage.

7. Plumbing package: Banjo Manifold Style with 2” Camlock fittings for pump on/off.

8. Three roller pumps (Hi Pro 4001 XL) and associated plumbing with three-way valve configuration to allow for loading, unloading, and agitation of injection tanks. Product injection point must enter after main carrier pump for increase accuracy and ease of clean out.

9. Raven electronic package consisting of: Viper Pro GPS field computer, CAN Switch Box, product controller, three Sidekick Pro injection modules with 24-gallon poly tanks, flow meter, control valve, nine boom valves, radar gun speed source, and associated cabling.

10. Reelcraft electric hose reel with 100’ of ½” yellow spray hose and TeeJet type 43 handgun

7.0 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW HERBICIDE SPRAY SYSTEM

1. Spray unit to be mounted on a forklift-able, removable skid, to include a powder coated steel flatbed dedicated for the spray components to include: a) two front-mounted underbody toolboxes sized to utilize available space (L&R) and b) headache rack steel shelf for chemical container storage.

2. 600-gallon (Ace Rotomold) elliptical polyethylene main tank and cradle.

3. Air-gap water fill for main tank (2”) with Camlock fitting.

4. 10-gallon cone tank for freshwater rinse, handwash, and injection pump backflushing.

5. Side spray head articulating assembly (L&R) to include: four Boom Buster nozzles on each side and sized (bottom to top) at 120-5R, 260-11R, 375-R, and 437.

6. Rear spray assembly bar to include: five spray nozzles with tips (TeeJet XR 8008-VS).

7. General-purpose power unit (Honda GX160) electric start gas engine with remote stop/start to include a centrifugal pump (identical to an Ace GE-660).

8. Plumbing package: Banjo Manifold Style with 2” Camlock fittings for pump on/off.

9. Three roller pumps (Hi Pro 4001 XL) and associated plumbing with three-way valve configuration to allow for loading, unloading, and agitation of injection tanks. Product injection point must enter after main carrier pump for increase accuracy and ease of clean out.

10. Raven electronic package consisting of: Viper 4+ GPS field computer, CAN Switch Box, product controller, three Sidekick Pro injection modules with 24-gallon poly tanks, flow meter, control valve, nine boom valves, radar gun speed source, and associated cabling.

11. Reelcraft electric hose reel with 100’ of ½” yellow spray hose and TeeJet type 43 handgun.

12. Standard one-year warranty for workmanship, parts, and support (no cost).

13. Installation on to a Government furnished pickup truck (e.g., Ford F-550) at contractor’s facility.

a) Weight: Empty weight is estimated at 5,200 lbs.

14. Reinforced 2.5" receiver hitch with 7-pin trailer plug mounted to flatbed for towing.

15. A yellow LED low profile strobe attached to flatbed headache rack as a warning light.

16. Quick disconnects with caps for wiring between cab and removable skid-mount spray system.

8.0 DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Government personnel will deliver a brand-new, chassis-bed Ford F-550 Pickup truck to the contractor’s facility located up to 600 miles from Klamath Falls, OR. Delivery of the vehicle will be between April and June 2021. Upon delivery, Contractor will have up to 60 days to complete installation. The Government will issue a Receipt for Property for the temporary transfer of the vehicle.

2. There shall be no major and permanent modifications allowed to the vehicle. Contractor will be allowed to mount a computer pedestal to cab floor, use existing bolt patterns on frame, existing knockouts for running wiring harness, two-way tape for GPS antenna, and bracket mount on under frame for the radar unit. Any modification(s) required beyond what is stated in this document shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

3. Upon successful installation and proven operation of the spray system, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer to coordinate return of the truck. The Government will pick up the vehicle from the same facility where it was dropped off. The Contractor shall provide training on the operation and maintenance of the system to Government personnel.

9.0 POST-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor shall provide training to Government personnel on operation and maintenance of the system at the time of pick up/delivery of the system.

2. Contractor shall provide technical support at no charge to the Government by phone or online during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, for the operational life of the spray system.

APPENDIX A

HERBICIDE SPRAY INJECTION SYSTEM

Photo 1. Older spray rig to be replaced.

Photo 2. Older spray rig to be replaced.

Photo 3. Older spray rig to be replaced.

Photo 4. Older spray rig to be replaced showing field computer and controls.

Photo 5. Example of new herbicide spray system with skid mount.

Figure 1. Example of new GPS field computer.