Attachment 1 - SON Large Capacity Hopper.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25923Q0870
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This document outlines specifications for a large capacity hopper vacuum equipment solicitation. The solicitation seeks a sweeper/vacuum unit with a minimum 4.75 cubic yard hopper capacity for collecting leaves, clippings, litter, and pine needles. Key specifications include a 61-inch wide forward sweeping system with over 500 nylon teeth, a 63-inch wide twin construction fan hood, a 4.75 cubic yard capacity 18-gauge steel rib reinforced hopper, and a 23 horsepower Kohler Command Pro engine. The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number 36C25923Q0870 from the Department of Veterans Affairs for large capacity hoppers to be awarded under contract number 3750.
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Statement of Need (SON)
LARGE CAPACITY HOPPER/ VACUUM EQUIPMENT
Overview:
A large capacity hopper with at least 4.75 cubic yards of capacity with the ability for large collections before dumping. Shall combine pickup and vacuum in one unit for leaves, clippings, litter, pine needles, and other.
Specifications:
Collection/Sweeper system with sweeping all steel construction with replaceable .1875" (4.8 mm) extruded nylon teeth; each row containing 11 individually spring loaded flexible sets, 552 total teeth, 18.75" (48 cm) diameter reel, 61" (155 cm) wide, 1.125" (2.9, Forward sweeping, 6 rows of teeth, all steel construction with replaceable .1875" (4.8 mm) extruded nylon teeth; each row containing 11 individually spring loaded flexible sets, 552 total teeth, 18.75" (48 cm) diameter reel, 61" (155 cm) wide, 1.125" (2.9 cm) diameter shaft set in self-aligning sealed bearings. Reel is supported by adjustable counterbalance springs and adjustable-gauge wheels. Gauge wheels aluminum construction with non-scuffing rubber tires operating on greaseable ball bearings; infinitely adjustable vertically.
| Debris Product Type: | Sweeper/Vacuum |
| Drivetrain: | Gas |
Dump System: Full width self-cleaning, semi-automatic dumping.
Fan Design Hood: twin construction for uniform air distribution; 4.5" (11.4 cm) deep x 63" (160 cm) wide. Inlet area: 283 sq. in. (1826 sq. cm). Variable position, front weighted rubber flap. High tensile, .5625" (4 cm) stressproof steel shaft mounted in self-align, Hood: twin construction for uniform air distribution; 4.5" (11.4 cm) deep x 63" (160 cm) wide. Inlet area: 283 sq. in. (1826 sq. cm). Variable position, front weighted rubber flap. High tensile, .5625" (4 cm) stressproof steel shaft mounted in self-aligning sealed ball bearings. Blower discharge area: 255 sq. in. (1645 sq. cm).
Height 79.5" (202 cm) Hitch Pin type, .75" (1.9 cm) diameter; adjustable vertical height for tractor hitches from 7.25" (18.4 cm) to 17.25" (43.8 cm) height.
Hopper Design/Capacity: 4.75 cu. yd. (3.63 m3) volume; 18-gauge top section with 16-gauge bottom section - rib reinforced.
Impeller Drive: centrifugal type housing, double inlet. Four alloy steel blades, 16" (41 cm) wide x 23.25" (59 cm) diameter, .1875" (4.8 mm) thick. High tensile, .5625" (4 cm) stressproof steel shaft mounted in self-aligning sealed ball bearings. Banded double., Impeller: centrifugal type housing, double inlet. Four alloy steel blades, 16" (41 cm) wide x 23.25" (59 cm) diameter, .1875" (4.8 mm) thick. High tensile, .5625" (4 cm) stressproof steel shaft mounted in self-aligning sealed ball bearings. Banded double. B-80 drive belt direct from drive shaft to fan impeller drive shaft. Fan impeller runs at 1580 rpm [tip speed 9,720 ft/min. (2963 m/min.)] at 3250 engine rpm.
Length 13'3" (4.0 m) Main Frame/Chassis: All welded, structural, rectangular, 2" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm) and 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm), 11-gauge, steel tubing.
Operating Width (Working Width): 85.5" (217 cm) Optional Accessories: Optional forward sweeping continuous brush with polypropylene bristles, floating action provided by spring counterbalance and gauge wheel height adjustment (275 rpm [tip speed 1,370 ft./min. (417 m/min.)] at 3250 engine rpm). Model 07162.
| Power Train (Engine Description) | Kohler® Command Pro® CH682, 23 hp (17.15 kW) @ 3600 rpm, 4 cycle, air-cooled, V-twin cylinders, horizontal crankshaft with a 5.5" (14 cm) dry centrifugal clutch. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Overhead placement valves; intake, forged high carbon steel, exhaus, Kohler® Command Pro® CH682, 23 hp (17.15 kW) @ 3600 rpm, 4 cycle, air-cooled, V-twin cylinders, horizontal crankshaft with a 5.5" (14 cm) dry centrifugal clutch. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Overhead placement valves; intake, forged high carbon steel, exhaust Stellite® faced. Hydraulic valve lifters. Full pressure 4 pint (2.3 liter) with filter, oil capacity. 12-volt, 15 amp alternator with solid state regulator/rectifier. Solid state electronic ignition system with electronically controlled spark advance. Tri-phase design with screen pre-cleaner, replaceable filter cartridge and dump valve. |
| Tires | High flotation type I-1 rib tread, 11L-14SL, 6 ply rating, tubeless construction mounted on 8" (20 cm) x 14" (36 cm) wheel with six bolt attachment. Inflation pressure 28 psi (1.9 bar). |
| Weight | 2,980 lbs. (1,355 kg) |
| Width | 85.5" (217 cm) |
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