A06_-_Specifications_for_Fiberglass_Tanks.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

Fiberglass Fish Tanks, Shallow Troughs

CRESTON NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

1. Product Features

Salient Characteristics:

The contractor shall deliver twelve (12) new fiberglass shallow trough fish tanks

Outer Dimensions:

• Length = 148”

• Width = 24”

• Height = 13”

Inner Dimensions:

• Length = 144”

• Width = 20”

• Height = 12”

Construction:

• 1/4” solid fiberglass construction

• 3/4” OSB imbedded into floor

• 25 mils smooth inner and outer gel coat

• PVC guide slots for screens set back approximately 10”

• 14-gauge aluminum screen with 1/16” perforations per trough

• 14-gauge aluminum screen with 1/8” perforations per trough

• 2” schedule 40 PVC slip coupler for drain and standpipe

Capabilities: The requested items are needed for early rearing of Bull Trout in the expansion of the isolation facility at Creston National Fish Hatchery.

2. Delivery

Prices quoted must be FOB Destination

“F.o.b. destination” means --Free of expense to the Government delivered, on board the carrier’s conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee’s facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and

Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee’s wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, 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. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including

“piggyback”) is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National

Motor Freight Classification for “heavy or bulky freight.” When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested.

If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarder for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee.

Contractor responsibilities. The contractor shall --

(1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements;

(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract;

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract;

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and

(6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery.

2.1 Delivery Location:

Product shall be delivered to the following location by August 14, 2026

Creston National Fish Hatchery (NFH)

780 Creston Hatchery Road

Kalispell, MT 59901-8239.

2.2 Delivery Instructions

Products must be delivered during normal duty hours (see below). No later than three days prior to delivery, please contact the Point of Contact listed below, to arrange a specific time for delivery. Unloading the product is the sole responsibility of the delivery carrier. No labor or equipment will be provided by the government to unload the supplies.

Normal duty hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In the event of emergencies, Contractor shall provide contact information.

Non-duty hours include week nights, weekends, and Government holidays (New Year’s

Day, Martin Luther King JR.s’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

3. Technical Point of Contact (POC):

3.1 Primary individual responsible for the final product or service.

Travis Slivka

Hatchery Manager

780 Creston Hatchery Road, Kalispell, MT 59901-8239

Office: (406) 758-6884 travis_slivka@fws.gov

3.2 Secondary individual responsible for the final product or service.

Kristopher “Kris” Johnson

Facility Management Coordinator (FMC)

Asset Management Coordinator (AMC)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Fish and Aquatic Conservation (FAC)

1380 South 2350 West

Vernal, UT 84078

Cell: 435-299-5150

Office: 435-789-0351 ext. 16 kristopher_b_johnson@fws.gov mailto:travis_slivka@fws.gov mailto:kristopher_b_johnson@fws.gov