A04-Statement_of_Objectives_Distribution_Truck.pdf
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- AZ WILLOW BEACH NFH Hydraulic Dump/Tilt Flat Bed Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140FS223Q0182
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This statement of objectives requests proposals for a custom hydraulic dump/tilt flat bed for a Freightliner M2 distribution truck owned by the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery. The hatchery utilizes the truck to distribute trout and endangered fish to numerous locations along the Colorado River. Proposals are sought from fabricators within 200 miles of the hatchery location in Willow Beach, Arizona to manufacture a 171-inch by 96-inch tilt bed with folding walkways and oxygen bottle racks. The selected source must demonstrate experience manufacturing custom truck beds and shorten the truck frame by 9 inches. Additionally, the proposal should include installation of a hydraulic system for the tilt bed function. The completed tilt bed distribution truck is required by November 1, 2023 to allow the hatchery to continue meeting stocking goals. Inquiries should be directed to the contact provided.
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Statement of Objectives for Freightliner M2
Distribution Truck
(1) Program Objectives
The objective of the acquisition is to procure a hydraulic dump/tilt flat bed for the new Willow Beach NFH Distribution truck from a dedicated source in providing a quality product on time to meet Hatchery requirements.
(2) Technical Objectives
(2.1) Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery utilizes a medium duty truck to distribute trout and endangered fish to numerous locations on the Colorado River. The replacement truck is a chassis style frame in need of a custom-built flat bed, that has the ability to tilt.
(3) Location
The truck is located at the Willow Beach NFH, 25808 N. Willow Beach rd, Willow Beach, AZ 86445, 15 miles below Hoover Dam. The truck can be delivered to a fabrication shop within reasonable distance, (200 miles or less).
(4) Performance Objectives
(4.1) Select a repair source that demonstrates the ability and experience to manufacture a custom tilt bed, dimensions are 171” long x 96” wide. Each side of the bed shall have 10” folding walkways, with two racks to hold oxygen bottles (see existing bed photos). The back of the bed will need to have drop steps for ease of access to fish hauling tanks.
(4.2) New chassis truck frame is too long and will need to be shortened to 152” (distance from back of cab to end of frame).
(4.3) The new M2 Freightliner truck will need a hydraulic system installed for tilt bed capabilities.
(4.4) Truck bed will need to be finished by November 1, 2023
(5) Summary
(5.1) The end goal is to have a completed tilt bed distribution truck, so the hatchery can continue to meet its trout and endangered fish stocking goals on the Colorado River.
POC, Kraig Ruebush, Project Leader Willow Beach NFH, Kraig_Ruebush@fws.gov
(928)767-3456 ext 104 mailto:Kraig_Ruebush@fws.gov
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