A06_Specs-GOSP_-_Locomotive_Firewood_-_SOS.pdf
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- 140P1425Q0016
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This is a Statement of Objectives (SOO) detailing the requirements for firewood delivery to Golden Spike National Historical Park for use in a steam locomotive. The National Park Service requires 60 tons of softwood firewood (limited to Pine, Redwood, Larch, Cedar, Hemlock, Spruce, Whitewood, or Fir) to be delivered between May 15, 2025, and August 29, 2025, in 10-to-20-ton increments.
The specifications require wood pieces to be 2-3 feet in length with diameters between 6-24 inches, dried for at least one year with moisture content not exceeding 30%. Deliveries must be made via self-unloading vehicle/trailer during business hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM MDT, Monday-Friday) to the park located in Promontory Summit, UT. Each delivery will be tested for moisture content using a Delmhorst Model J-2000 meter on five randomly selected pieces. Payment will be based on state-certified scale tickets for accepted deliveries. The contractor must identify wood species for each delivery and any loads not meeting specifications or containing excessive debris will be refused at the contractor's expense.
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FIREWOOD FOR A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE
NPS, Golden Spike NHS
SPECIFICATIONS:
The contractor shall furnish and deliver 60 tons of firewood meeting the following criteria:
• Soft woods only (Pine, Redwood, Larch, Cedar, Hemlock, Spruce, Whitewood, Fir)
• Minimum Length 2 feet long
• Maximum Length 3 feet long
• Cut into prescribed lengths and allowed to dry for a minimum of 1 year
• Moisture content of the firewood shall not exceed 30%
• Minimum diameter 6 inches
• Maximum Diameter 24 inches
Please quote price per ton for firewood, inclusive of applicable delivery charges and fuel surcharges.
Firewood shall be delivered in a vehicle/trailer that is self-unloading.
Deliveries not meeting specifications or containing excessive debris will be refused.
Firewood re-loading due to refusal of delivery will be at the contractor's expense.
Delivery Schedule:
60 tons of firewood delivered as requested by Golden Spike N. H. P. Requests will be made in
10-to-20-ton increments. Requested deliveries will be between May 15, 2025 and August 29, 2025. Deliveries shall be made no later than one week from date of request. Deliveries shall be made during normal business hours of 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. MDT, Monday through Friday.
Deliveries attempted outside of these hours will be refused at contractor's expense.
Deliver to:
Golden Spike National Historical Park
6200 N. 22300 W.
Promontory Summit UT 84302
Located 32 miles west of Brigham City, UT 84302 via Hwy 83
Test Measures:
Deliveries will be tested for moisture content by selecting five (5) pieces of wood and testing their moisture content with a Delmhorst Model J-2000 wood moisture meter. Park staff will randomly select the wood to be tested and will take two readings from the outside diameter of each piece of wood. If the average of these readings is more than 30% moisture content, the delivery will be refused. The contractor shall provide the species of wood in each delivery to the park staff so an accurate reading may be taken.
Weight and Payment:
The contractor shall furnish weigh tickets from state certified scales for each delivery made.
Payment will be made on actual quantities delivered and accepted.
GOLDEN SPIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
WOOD CHECK-IN SHEET
Name (print): ____________________
Date: _______________
Time: _______________
Samples: By moisture percentages and species.
1st Sample
Species _______________
2nd Sample
Species _______________
3rd Sample
Species _______________
4th Sample
Species _______________
5th Sample
Species _______________
Average Moisture Percentage: _______________% Average moisture content shall not exceed 30%.
Averages above 30% will mean refusal of the load.
LOAD ACCEPTED: _________________________ LOAD REFUSED: _________________________
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