A04_40592302_Statement_of_Need.pdf

STATEMENT OF NEED

WITH SPECIFICATIONS

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska State Office has a requirement for a river boat with an outboard motor and boat trailer. The boat will be used to transport 2-6 surveyors with approximately 2000 lbs. of gear on rivers and tributaries throughout Alaska. Waterways that surveyors need to access with the boat vary and may be narrow, swift, shallow, and rocky or choppy such as the waters of the Yukon River.

The contactor shall deliver one (1) river boat, and one (1) trailer to the delivery address listed in the contract. The boat and trailer shall conform to the following specifications:

Boat

Hull - Aluminum interior/exterior hull

• Hull Length o Minimum length – 19’ o Maximum length – 21’

• Hull Beam o Minimum beam length – 90” o Maximum beam length – 100”

• Side Height o Minimum height – 25” o Maximum height – 35”

• Side Gauge Thickness o Minimum side gauge thickness – 1/8” o Maximum side gauge thickness – 1/4”

• Bottom Gauge – the hull gauge should grade from center gauge into a lighter material to foster greater overall hull efficiency o Minimum bottom gauge thickness – 1/8” o Maximum bottom gauge thickness -- 1/4”

• Onboard, built in fuel capacity- built in beneath floor surface o Minimum – 50 gallons

• Deadrise - The hull design should incorporate a slight V angle, less than 10°

• Transom o Jet transom

• Jet Tunnel – A tunnel allows the boat to run in shallower water by allowing the jet foot to be raised for protection above the actual bottom of boat (preventing damage to the motor) while allowing clean flow of water into the jet foot. The tunnel improves boat handling performance by providing traction that allows for more responsive steering and the ability to maneuver in tight turns and shallow water conditions and minimizing sliding.

• Bottom trim plate – extended

• Recessed self-bailing bow

• Welded bow cleat and tie down points (minimum four (4))

• Welded Forward walk-through windshield with tempered glass o Windshield wipers for both boat driver and passenger o The windshield shall encompass the width of the boat. The windshield shall open to allow a wide entry from the bow to the stern of the boat for both crew, cargo and fuel.

o The boat shall have a canvas top, with sides and back that attach to the windshield.

• Dashboard – all welded

• Bilge pump output o Minimum output – 1250 GPH

• Gauges o Tachometer, oil pressure, battery charge indicator, trim and warning lights.

o Transducer

• Seating o Two (2) upholstered seats on welded aluminum dry storage boxes with locking swivels.

o Seating for four (4) additional passengers- with upholstered seats on welded aluminum dry storage boxes.

• Navigation/running lights o LED bulbs - preferred

• Electronic horn

• Steering o Hydraulic fast ratio steering for jet application

• Safety features o Non-skid walking surface o Cleats to secure gear

• Meets USCG standards on boats 20’ and over.

• Warranty o Limited lifetime hull warranty

Boat Motor o 4-Stroke motor o Min Horse Power 225hp. (Power Head) o Water separator to ensure outboard’s injectors are protected from water in fuel, a common occurrence in Alaska village fuel.

o Must be jet boat compatible

Boat Trailer

• 4,000 lb capacity

• Disc brakes on 2 torsion axles, providing safety and durability while towing in Alaska mountains.

• Tandem axle

• Spare tire with carrier

• Trailer side guides

• Suspension: torsion suspension

• Wheel size—minimum 5-hole, 14” rim, minimum C ply rating

• Tongue jack—minimum 1,200 pound rating

• Surge activated disk brakes