A04_SOW_Specs.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE OF WORK

Project: Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

PR Number: TBD

Item: 20K HD Tube Tilt Gooseneck Flatbed

Trailer

1. Background

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge (DFNWR) encompasses nearly 10,337 acres of land in

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It provides various wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities including wildlife observation and photography, hiking, hunting, and fishing.

The Refuge was established in 1993 under the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986. "...

the conservation of the wetlands of the Nation in order to maintain the public benefits they provide and to help fulfill international obligations contained in various migratory bird treaties and conventions." 16USC and 390l(b), 100 Stat.3583

Migratory Bird Treaty Act. "...to provide an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purpose, for migratory birds.

Its primary purpose is to provide refuge and habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.

Management of bottomland hardwood forest, natural wetlands, small impoundments, moist soil units, and a variety of upland habitats are important ways this purpose is achieved.

Habitat management at the Refuge is accomplished using various heavy machines combined with specific implements. Important among these is a Gooseneck Flatbed trailer to haul equipment around refuge. The following specifications and associated Scope of Work facilitate this piece of equipment.

2. Purpose

Purchase a heavy-duty 20K GVWR Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer capable of performing prescribed and heavy-duty habitat management initiatives at DFNWR. Trailer will be used to move equipment around the refuge and safely load and unload equipment with the tilt trailer.

3. Scope of Work

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase order, the Contractor shall:

• Provide a heavy-duty gooseneck tilt trailer with a 20K GVWR meeting the specifications and characteristics described herein.

• Provide spare tire (same size as on trailer) with mount.

• Provide mounted tool box to store chains and ratchet straps.

Make and model of new implement:

Recommended-20K HD Tube Tilt (or equivalent) preferred because of width of 83” between fenders and ability to haul 15K pounds.

Suitability of new equipment:

• Ability to haul equipment less than 83” wide.

• Ability to haul equipment less than 15K pounds.

• Partial tilt bed for easy and safe loading and unloading.

• Ability to secure implements on the front of trailer in front of tilt portion.

• Dimension specifications (similar or equivalent):

o Trailer bed width = 83” inches between fenders o Trailer bed length = 24’ - 8’ Stationary + 16’ Tilt o Trailer deck height = 24” o Trailer Axles= 2x 10,000 pounds o Trailer Tires= 4x 235/75R-17.5 18-ply

• Construction specifications (similar or equivalent):

o Deck type = 2 x 8 Treated Lumber o Frame = 8 x 2 Tube Frame Stationary, 5 x 3 x ¼ Angle Iron Tilt o Front Rail = 3/16” Formed Sheet Metal 5” Above Frame o Crossmembers = 3” Channels on 12” Centers o Electrical = DOT Approved All Sealed Rubber Mounted LED, Wiring is protected through tube frame

• Transport and storage elements (similar or equivalent):

o Heavy-duty jack = 10,000 lb. Heavy Duty Drop Leg Jack o Standard, Gooseneck o Tires = 4x 235/75R-17.5 18-ply

• Safety elements (similar or equivalent):

o Tie Downs = 4x D Rings- 2x rear of stationary, 2x rear of tilt; Stake Pockets o Lights = LED trailer lights o DOT Approved reflector tape both sides of trailer.

4. Delivery

• Prices quoted must be FOB Destination

“FOB Destination” means free of expense to the Government delivered on board the carrier’s conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee’s warehouse is located. Item shall be delivered to the destination consignee’s warehouse at the expense of the contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or

“constructive placement” as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity.

• Contractor responsibilities: the contractor shall:

o Prepare the shipments in conformance with carrier requirements.

o Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading.

o Deliver the shipments in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract.

o Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery points specified in the contracts.

o Furnish delivery schedules and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and o Pay and bear all charges to the specified points of delivery.

• Delivery Location: The new and trade-in implement shall be delivered to, and picked up from, the following location (respectively):

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

21680 HWY 75

Okmulgee, OK 74447

• Delivery Instructions:

o Delivery shall be Monday – Friday between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM CDT.

o At least one day prior to delivery, please contact the Point of Contact

(Gary Titsworth) to arrange a specific time for delivery.

• Customer-Specific Delivery requirements:

o Customer does not have a loading dock.

o Customer has ability to assist with offloading new equipment.

5. Installation:

Prices quoted must include configuration and assembly of the Gooseneck Trailer and all associate appurtenances in a ready-to-use condition. All labor and parts associated with and required for configuration and assembly are the sole responsibility of the contractor. No assistance or equipment will be provided by the government. Configuration and assembly shall be completed in accordance with industry standards.

6. Technical Point of Contact (POC):

Gary Titsworth

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

21844 South 250 RD

Okmulgee, OK 74447

Phone: 918-475-3669

Email: gary_titsworth@fws.gov mailto:gary_titsworth@fws.gov