2022_SOW___SPECS_NM_Range_Supply_Contract_05-14-22.docx

2022 NM RANGE SUPPLY CONTRACT

SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL

The Bureau of Land Management has a requirement for supplies to be delivered to various sites in southeastern New Mexico 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 and 10 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 11 Valve Boxes, 24” height by 24” diameter HDPE corrugated pipe septic tank riser with ring and lid assembly. Must have weight bearing capacity of at least 200 pounds.

The following generally recognized testing methods for plastic materials shall apply:

2.1.1 ASTM D 1248 – Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable;

2.1.2 ASTM D 1693 – Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics;

2.1.3 ASTM D638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics;

2.1.4 CSA International - B66-00 Prefabricated Septic Tanks and Sewage Holding Tanks;

2.1.5 International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials – IAPMO PS 1-98 Material and Property Standard for Prefabricated Septic Tanks.

2.1.6 ASTM D790 - Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

Bid Item 12 Solar Pump Grundfos 6SQF3, or equivalent, submersible motor/pump unit: Motor/Pump unit shall be AC/DC multistage, helical type, brushless motor, capable of operating as per specifications stated in work data.

1. Pump and motor materials exposed to water shall be corrosion resistant and require a minimum of maintenance for a 10-year period or more.

1. The pump shall be internally threaded and have a built-in check valve and pump inlet screen.

1. Pump shall have dry-running and overload protection.

1. Pump shall have over and under voltage protection with a wide voltage range.

1. Pump shall have a high efficiency permanent-magnetic motor (PM motor) with maximum power point tracking (MPPT).

Bid Item 13 General: PV Pumping System shall meet the requirements of the NEC articles 690 and all other applicable articles to ensure installer/operator safety. Equipment shall be UL listed where available. All equipment and conductors shall be capable of operating in temperatures of 0oF to 120oF. PV pumping system shall also include the following:

1. A manual electrical disconnect (safety switch) that shuts off power from the PV Power Supply designed to be attached to the array support pole above or below the pump controller.

2. Furnish grounding rod, wire, and attachments according to the NEC articles 250 and 690.

B. Photovoltaic Power Supply: Power supply shall be complete with PV array, mounting structure, controller, and any balance of system hardware and conductors required for “above ground” installation. The power supply shall be sized by supplier and be capable of supplying the pump controller proper current and voltage to pump from 840 feet of depth with 5.5 GPM, anticipated wattage is 1400.

1. Photovoltaic modules shall be UL listed and include a minimum 10-year 90% power rating warranty.

2. Bypass diodes shall be installed in modules according to module manufacturers’ requirements.

3. Power supplies must display hazard-warning signs where there is a high voltage danger to the installer/operator.

4. Controller shall be designed to work specifically with manufacturers motor/pump unit. Controller shall include hardware required to mount directly to array support pole and shall be in a rain tight NEMA enclosure. Controller shall include on/off switch and wired connection for a generator sufficient to run the pump as a back-up.

6. Module interconnections and output shall be sunlight resistant cable or in flexible conduit.

Bid item 14 6 Panel pole mount kit. Module support structures shall mount on top of a 4 inch nominal pipe size SCH 40 steel pipe. Modules must be able to withstand a minimum wind load of 100 mph.

Bid Item 15 Control wire kit. Controller shall be designed to work specifically with manufacturers motor/pump unit. Controller shall include hardware required to mount directly to array support pole and shall be in a rain tight NEMA enclosure. Controller shall include on/off switch and wired connection for a generator sufficient to run the pump as a back-up. Electrical generator plug and 20 feet of wire to be compatible with typical generator sufficient to operate the pump shall be supplied.

Bid Item 16 IO 101-115V switchbox interface, or compatible equal, which will allow pump to operate with solar and generator capabilities.

Bid Item 17 8/3 Flat double jacket PVC pump wire.

Bid Item 18 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 19 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 lb.force. The barbless wire shall conform to ASTM A 121, class 1, and come in 1320’ spools.

Bid Item 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 Wire Fence Stays: 36” twisted wire fence stays manufactured from smooth galvanized 91/2 ga (minimum) wire. ASTM A 121.

Bid Item 24 and 25 Steel Fence SPEC. Posts certified according to ASTM A 702-89 (2006) part 13.1: 5’6” steel fence posts, 8” silver painted top or green 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 26 Sacked ready mix Concrete: 80 lbs. sacks ASTM C387.

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.