2021_SOW___SPECS_NM_Range_Supply_Contract_5-12-21.docx

2020 NM RANGE SUPPLY CONTRACT

SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL

The Bureau of Land Management has a requirement for supplies to be delivered to various sites in New Mexico and Texas as described in the delivery schedule of this contract - Deliveries or Performance and associated maps. The materials shall meet, at a minimum, the following requirements.

2. MATERIALS

Bid Items 1, 2, 3 . Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings: Polyethylene pipe shall carry the seal of approval of the National Sanitation Foundation NSF-PW. Nominal diameters of pipe are outside dimensions for DR rated pipe. All pipe shall be protected against damage by freezing, heat, sunlight, and traffic until delivered and accepted. DR-PR, Polyethylene pipe shall be type PE 4710 and meet ASTM D 3035 (Specifications for PE Plastic Pipe (DR PR) based on controlled outside diameter) and D3261 (Butt Heat fusion for PE Plastic Pipe) for DR rated pipe. SIDR-PR, Polyethylene pipe shall be type PE 4710 and meet ASTM D 2239 (Specifications for PE Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) based on controlled inside diameter) and D3261 (Butt Heat fusion for PE Plastic Pipe) for SIDR rated pipe. Pressure rating for DR and SIDR ratio of pipe shall be as shown on the Bid Schedule. Each roll of pipe shall be marked along its entire length with a tag that states the diameter, pressure rating, and DR/SIDR ratio. PE pipe shall be of the size and quantity shown in the Bid Schedule. All pipe rolls shall be bound in rolls and pipe ends shall be capped to exclude contaminate entry. In such an occasion as pipe delivery locations and amounts not being in even 2,000’ rolls, it is acceptable to deliver the remainder of pipe in rolled, bound, capped, and labeled remainder amounts.

Bid Item 4 1.25” Transition threaded male Butt Fusion, DR-9 stainless steel. Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings: Polyethylene pipe shall carry the seal of approval of the National Sanitation Foundation NSF-PW. Nominal diameters of pipe are outside dimensions for DR rated pipe. All pipe shall be protected against damage by freezing, heat, sunlight, and traffic until delivered and accepted. Polyethylene pipe shall be type PE 4710 and meet ASTM D 3035 (Specifications for PE Plastic Pipe (DR PR) based on controlled outside diameter) and D3261 (Butt Heat fusion for PE Plastic Pipe) for DR rated pipe. Pressure rating for DR ratio of pipe shall be as shown on the Bid Schedule.

Bid Item 5 1.25” Ell, 90 degree elbow Butt Fusion. Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings: Polyethylene pipe shall carry the seal of approval of the National Sanitation Foundation NSF-PW. Nominal diameters of pipe are outside dimensions for DR rated pipe. All pipe shall be protected against damage by freezing, heat, sunlight, and traffic until delivered and accepted. Polyethylene pipe shall be type PE 4710 and meet ASTM D 3035 (Specifications for PE Plastic Pipe (DR PR) based on controlled outside diameter) and D3261 (Butt Heat fusion for PE Plastic Pipe) for DR rated pipe. Pressure rating for DR ratio of pipe shall be as shown on the Bid Schedule.

Bid Item 6 and 7 Rubber Tire Drinker (RTD) ~8' diameter rubber tire trough, 22.5" max height ~500 gallon. A single 65/45-45 L-5 Loader-Dozer tire cut through the center of the 45” tread will make two of these 8’ rubber tire drinkers.

Rubber Tire Drinker (RTD) ~12' diameter rubber tire trough, 25" max height ~750 gallon. 40.00R57 or 46.90R57 tires or equivalent are acceptable.

Thoroughly clean and rinse heavy equipment tires used as troughs, as they may be contaminated with chemicals such as ethylene glycol or calcium chloride. Only tires without aftermarket chemical puncture sealer shall be provided. Tires must be capable of holding water and all holes shall be patched in a method acceptable for 10 years of use without tire water holding failure upon delivery.

Bid Item 8 1.25” Flippen design float valve heavy duty assembly. High capacity valve that can be tank wall mounted. Inlet side has a machined flange and is NPT pipe threaded for inlet connection. Bronze body with female NPT inlet-open outlet. Suitable to work with maximum inlet pressure of 165 psi. Includes 12” stem rod with thumb screw, hooks, swivel joint, and stem threaded 3/8”-16 at one end all brass. Includes 8” plastic ball float that is resistant to corrosion and sunlight deterioration.

Bid Items 9 Storages for water. Prefabricated polyethylene tanks shall meet standards and regulations ASTM D1998-06, standard Specifications for Polyethylene Upright Storage tanks; NSF/ANSI Standard 61; and FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.152. The tank must also be designed to prevent UV damage and algae growth. The tank must be designed to handle liquid with a specific gravity of 1.1 or greater. All storages must have a graduated scale on the side of the storage to determine capacity. All storage tanks shall have at a minimum two (2) 1.25” bulkhead fitting with threaded plugs, PVC or PE plugs are acceptable. One bulkhead fitting shall be installed at the top of the tank in the manhole assembly and capable of being used as an overflow. The second bulkhead fitting shall be installed at the bottom outside edge of the tank under the manhole. All tanks shall be furnished with a screw in lid for the manhole cover.

Bid Item 10 Barbed Wire spec.: A strand of two 121/2ga galvanized wires twisted together with 2point barbs of 14gauge wire spaced 4” apart. Wire and barbs shall be zinccoated steel, with a zinc coating of at least 0.28 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lbforce. The barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A 121, class 1, and come in 1320’ spools.

Bid Item 11 Barbless Wire spec: A strand of two 121/2 gauge, galvanized wires twisted together. Wire shall be zinc coated steel wire of at least 0.28 oz per square foot of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lbforce. The barbless wire shall conform to ASTM A 121, class 1, and come in 1320’ spools.

Bid Item 12 Upright Post Steel Angle Iron: Uprights shall consist of angles with a nominal size 2 ½” by 2 ½” by ¼” weighing approximately 4.10 lb/ft prior to fabrication. Total length shall be 7’ per post. Uprights shall be furnished with the necessary holes and galvanized hardware for the required assembly (See section 2. MATERIALS F. Fasteners). All posts shall be cleaned of all loose scale prior to finishing and painted solid green (Federal Standard 595B with one or more coats of weather resistant, air drying or baking paint or enamel. The steel posts shall be in conformance with ASTM, "Specification for Steel Fence Posts and Assemblies, Hot Wrought," ASTM A36/A36M.

Bid Item 13 Brace Post Steel Angle Iron: Braces shall consist of angles nominal size 2” by 2” by ¼” weighing approximately 3.19 lb/ft prior to fabrication. Total length shall be 7’ per post. Braces shall be furnished with the necessary holes and galvanized hardware for the required assembly (See section 2. MATERIALS F. Fasteners). All posts shall be cleaned of all loose scale prior to finishing and painted solid green (Federal Standard 595B with one or more coats of weather resistant, air drying or baking paint or enamel. The steel posts shall be in conformance with ASTM, "Specification for Steel Fence Posts and Assemblies, Hot Wrought," ASTM A36/A36M.

Bid Item 14 Fasteners: 0.50” Nuts, and 0.50 by 1.5” bolts. All bolts and nuts shall conform to grade 5 ASME B 18 2 1, ASME B 18 2 2, and ASME B 18 21 1 respectively.

Bid Item 15 Wire Fence Stays: 36” twisted wire fence stays manufactured from smooth galvanized 91/2 ga (minimum) wire. ASTM A 121.

Bid Item 16 Steel Fence SPEC. Posts certified according to ASTM A 702-89 (2006) part 13.1: 5’6” steel fence posts, 8” silver painted top with the remainder being green “T” bar type, with a welded or riveted anchor plate. Furnish with 4 clips per post cliptype wire fasteners (punched tabs for fastening wires are not acceptable). Steel posts shall be manufactured from wrought, rail, or new billet steel, and shall have a minimum weight of 1.33 lb/linear ft. The anchor plates shall weigh a minimum of 0.67 pounds +5 percent and be a minimum of 18 square inches in area. The steel fence posts shall conform to ASTM A 702.

Bid Item 17 Sacked ready mix Concrete: 80 lbs. sacks ASTM C387.

Bid Item 18 A. Steel Trough:

1. Trough material shall be 12-gauge sheet steel as shown on the drawings. Steel sheets shall meet the requirements of ASTM A 6/A6M and ASTM A 570, minimum yield strength shall be 36 ksi. Troughs shall have a rolled rim or a 1½-inch by 1½-inch by 1¼-inch by 1/8-inch-thick steel continuous rim welded to the trough or 1¼-inch diameter Schedule 40 steel pipe, as shown on the drawings. Height of trough shall be as shown on the drawings.

2. Water Trough: Trough dimensions shall conform to the dimensions in the drawing NM-030-02802-1 (Change Trough Dimensions dated 5/5/21). The troughs shall be fabricated from steel and shall be designed and fabricated for use as a water trough. Welding shall meet the requirements of AWS D 1.1 and AWS D 1.3.

B. Float box shall be constructed from 12-ga steel plate, ¾ inch by No. 9 expanded metal with frame of angle iron and steel strap as shown on the drawing and shall meet the requirements of ASTM A 123, ASTM A 6/A6M and ASTM A570/A570M.

3. DELIVERY NOTIFICATION

The Contractor shall notify the COR (Contracting Officer's Representative) at least 10 working days prior to delivery, to arrange for inspection and acceptance at destinations.

4. DELIVERY TIMES

Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excluded.

5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNLOADING AT DESTINATIONS

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for unloading at destinations cited below and the contractor is responsible for the cost of unloading.

b. The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage until accepted by the Contracting Officer.

6. TRANSPORTATION/FREIGHT CHARGES

All costs of transportation/freight, from shipping points to the destinations shall be paid by the Contractor and included in his unit price quoted for the items.

7. DELIVERY DESTINATIONS (Some destinations are off of improved road surfaces in rural New Mexico, such as on caliche, gravel, dirt, or sand.)