A02 RIPD E4000-23-9-01 REVISED 06302022.pdf

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL RIPD: J9000-23-9-01

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 18-APR-2022

REVISED DATE: 30 JUN 2022

ABOVE GROUND TRUCK SCALE

1. GENERAL

This statement of work requires an “ABOVE GROUND” National Type Evaluation Program truck scale to be delivered in accordance with the following requirements.

2. SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

2.1.1 SECURITY: The Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) is an Army installation subject to Department of Defense safeguards, various precautions, and plant protection measures. At all times during the execution of this work, the contractor will maintain adequate plant protection devises to minimize espionage, sabotage, and other malicious destruction and damage. The contractor shall comply with all security requirements of the RIA. RIA island-wide Force Protection levels may be adjusted/changed at any time, which may cause possible delays and will directly affect procedures for accessing the island.

2.1.2 INDUSTRY AND REGULATIONS: The equipment shall comply with the most current of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations listed in Standards and Publications.

2.1.3 MATERIAL EXCLUSIONS: The equipment shall not contain polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), ozone depleting substances (Class I or Class II), or asbestos materials.

2.1.4 SAFETY REGULATION COMPLIANCE: The contractor shall comply with standard OSHA and RIA safety standards, including conforming to confined space work requirements when applicable.

2.1.5 REAL ID: Starting 03-MAY-2023 all personnel entering Rock Island will be required to show a Real ID form of identification.

3. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

3.1 Shipping

3.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor is responsible for delivery of the equipment to the RIA. Adequate preserving of equipment surfaces, packing, marking, and skidding of materials for shipment shall be the responsibility of the contractor. If special lifting devices, such as hooks or eyes, are required for ease of handling, they shall be supplied with the equipment. Any special devices shall be returned to the contractor upon request only if they will not be required for future movement of the equipment, and at the contractor’s expense.

3.1.2 SHIPPING SCHEDULE: Be aware, the RIA will only off-load equipment arriving between 7:00 am and 12:00 am (noon), local time on Mondays through Thursdays except holidays. There is no place to stage transporting vehicles awaiting the arrival of contractors. All equipment shall be delivered at the same time, meaning the same day (multiple trucks are acceptable) unless pre-authorized to deliver on multiple days by the RIA-JMTC POC.

3.1.3 RECEIVER: All shipments to RIA including installation tools and/or replacement parts, as well as the original shipment of the equipment, shall be marked “ATTN: RIA-JMTC Plant Engineering”. Items not correctly marked are subject to being returned at the vendor’s expense.

3.1.4 ARRIVAL INSPECTION: Upon receipt of equipment at RIA, a preliminary inspection shall be performed to determine condition and/or count. This inspection shall be performed by RIA personnel.

3.2 Installation

3.2.1 SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall be solely responsible for any necessary site inspections required for determining the specifications of work that must be completed prior to final system installation. The contractor will then provide detailed information of any preparation work that the RIA must perform prior to system installation..

3.2.2 PREPARATION EXECUTION SUPPORT: RIA will support the preparation portion of the installation by providing utilities to the points of first connection.

3.2.3 LABOR AND MATERIAL: The supplier is solely responsible for providing all labor, materials, hardware, tools, and equipment necessary for complete installation of this system except as specifically listed in this document as being provided by the RIA.

3.2.4 OFF-LOADING/PLACEMENT OPTION: Rock Island Arsenal will perform the off-loading and placement of the equipment.

3.2.4.1 Any special requirements or precautions to be observed shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide.

3.2.4.2 The contractor or his representative may be present during this process; however, such person will be responsible for being present upon arrival of the equipment at RIA. Off-loading and placement shall not be delayed to allow arrival of the contractor or his representative.

3.2.5 LIABILITY: In any case, the equipment remains the property of the contractor, and the contractor shall assume all responsibility and liability for the equipment and the work performed upon it. The government shall be held harmless for any damage done to the equipment at any time up until final acceptance of the equipment by RIA, except in the case of intentional damage and/or gross negligence on the part of RIA personnel.

3.2.6 UTILITY CONNECTION: Equipment supplied to the RIA will have single point shut-off for each utility supplied to a system. This means that equipment constituting a single system shall be wired to a single main electrical disconnect point, plumbed to a single pneumatic shut-off valve, etc… This will be referred to as the “point of first connection”. Each type of power source may have only one point of first connection. E.g. (1) pneumatic shut-off valve, (1) water supply shut-off valve, (1) electrical disconnect, etc… Each point of first connection shall be clearly labeled on the system and shown in the safety lockout portion of the documentation package. These points must be located on a stationary component and positioned such that they will not create a hazard to personnel during normal operation of the system. The first connection points shall be accessible from the shop floor without the use of ladders, steps, or stools. Access cannot be hampered by operation of the system.

3.2.7 UTILITIES AVAILABLE: RIA shall be responsible for providing the following: 110 Volt AC.

3.2.8 ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT: The equipment shall be equipped with a manual, fused or breaker type disconnect switch, readily accessible to the operator, which will deactivate the entire equipment. It shall be located no more than 6-ft 7-in from the floor to the highest point the control device. It shall be capable of being locked in the de-energized state (OFF) only.

3.2.9 CONDUIT: Flexible conduit is not permitted in exposed areas. All wires, cables, and hoses will be enclosed by rigid, oil-proof protection, except where flexibility is necessary for operation of the equipment. Flexible wires, cables and hoses shall be arranged to prevent draping or tripping hazards.

3.2.10 FOUNDATION: The requirement for a separate foundation is permissible, if necessary to meet the specified alignment tolerances, to provide isolation, or to conform to a standard system configuration. The contractor shall describe the foundation requirements at the time of bid. RIA-JMTC shall be responsible for installation of the foundation.

4. COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

4.1 Design: “Above Ground” Truck Scale.

4.2 Length: Minimum scale deck of 80 feet.

4.3 Width: Minimum scale deck width of 10 feet.

4.4 Rub Railing: The scale deck shall be equipped with a set of Safety/Rub rails on both sides.

4.5 Ramps: Two Sloped Integral Deck Ramps with 1” slope per foot.

4.6 Electrical Requirement: The equipment shall be capable of operating on 110 Volt AC.

4.7 Capacity: Minimum capability of 80,000 pound concentrated load capacity.

4.8 Instrumentation: Minimum of a LED display with backlight (NTEP approved) with serial output for printers or PCs. Powered by 110Volt AC/DC adapter with motion detection and automatic zero maintenance. Display modes for NET weight and/or GROSS weight with bracket for mounting on the wall or tilt stand.

5. COMPLETION

5.1 Final acceptance of the equipment shall occur after the following:

5.1.1 Successful completion of performance testing at RIA to be completed by RIA-JMTC within 4-weeks of delivery.

5.1.2 Final inspection approval by the government representative or inspector. This is to verify full compliance with this description to include amendments and modifications to the final contract. The government representative shall perform any and all tests he deems necessary to insure compliance with this description and industry standards to include, but not limited to ease of control, convenience of operation, safe operation, and adequacy of lubrication devices.

5.1.3 Complete documentation packages are delivered.