Attachment 1 Statement of Work- Lawn Mowers (Revised 3-16-20).pdf

DESCRIPTION/WORK STATEMENT/SPECIFICATION

1.0 Scope. This specification establishes the requirement for two (2) 60 inch cut minimum Front Cut Mowers and four (4) 60 inch cut zero turn lawnmowers, if salient characteristics can be provided to Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama. The equipment shall be provided by the Contractor with all functionality, capabilities and features as described herein. The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to meet the specifications, manufacture, deliver, and demonstrate functional operation of the Equipment. The Contractor shall not proceed with any verbal or written change(s) to the scope of work from sources other than the Contracting Officer, who will provide changes in writing.

2.0 Applicable Documents.

2.1 Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this Equipment specification and the references cited herein, the more stringent regulation or specification shall take precedence, unless a specific exception to this, order of precedence, is noted in this

Equipment specification. Nothing in this specification, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained by the Government.

2.2 References. UFGS-01 35 26, Safety and Occupational Health requirements for the protection of Contractor and Government personnel, property, and resource; American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) B11/STD B11.0, standard for Safety of Machinery – General

Requirements and Risk Assessment

3.0 Requirements. This specification provides the requirements for two (2) 60 inch cut minimum Front Cut Mowers and four (4) 60 inch cut zero turn lawnmowers shall be a product produced as the manufacturer's current production model.

3.1 General Requirements for Front Cut Mowers (2).

A. Fuel Tank Capacity: 16 gallon (gal)

B. Mower Deck Size: 60 inches (in) Rear Discharge minimum

C. Transmission: Hydrostatic with full time four wheel drive (4wd)

D. Drive Wheels: 24x12-12 minimum

E. Steering Tires: 18x9.5-8 minimum

F. Caster Wheels: Flat Free 11x4-5

G. Wheelbase: 49 in. at minimum

H. Ground Clearance: 7 in. at minimum

I. Steering Type: Hydraulic cylinder

J. Turning Radius: 13.5 in maximum

K. Brakes: Internal Wet Disc

3.1.1 Engine

A. Number of Cylinders: 3-4

B. Displacement: 1.49 L min

C. Engine Power: 36 Horsepower (hp.) at Minimum

D. Fuel Type: Diesel

E. Fuel Injection: Direct

F. Cooling: Liquid

G. Alternator Amperage: 60 amp minimum

H. Air Cleaner: Dual Element (dry)

3.1.2 Drivetrain.

A. Transmission: Hydrostatic Duel Speed (Hi/Lo)Transmission with cruise control

B. Speed and Direction Control: Two-pedal foot

C. Speed Range: 0-15 Miles per Hour (mph)

3.1.3 Deck

A. Deck Thickness: 7 gauge minimum

B. Construction: One piece stamped steel or welded deck construction

C. Size: 60 in. minimum with front and rear anti-scalp rollers

D. Cutting Height: 1-5 in. minimum range

E. Belt Tensioning: Spring Loaded

F. Blade Tip Speed: 18,000 fpm

G. Discharge: Rear

H. Lift- Hydraulic

3.1.4 Console Information/Warning Lights. The console Information/Warning Lights must include the following:

A. Hour Meter

B. Battery Discharge light

C. Engine Oil Pressure

D. Engine Coolant Temperature

E. Hydraulic Oil Over Temperature

F. Air Preheater

G. Power Takeoff (PTO) Operation Indication

3.1.3 The Front Cut Mowers shall be equipped with all other components and parts not specifically mentioned but necessary to provide a functional machine and shall conform, in quality, to that normally provided to the commercial industry.

3.2 General Requirements for 60 inch cut zero turn lawnmowers (4).

A. Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 gallon (gal) min.

B. Mower Deck Size: 60 inches (in) side discharge minimum

C. Transmission: Hydrostatic with Gear Reduction

D. Front Tires: 15x6.5-8 minimum

E. Rear Tires: 26x12-16 minimum

F. Wheelbase: 61 in. at minimum

G. Steering Type: Hydraulic

H. Turning Radius: 0 Degree

I. Brakes: Internal Wet Disc

J. Seat- Air Ride suspension, reclining with lumbar support

K. Weight- 1980 lb. min

3.2.1 Engine

A. Number of Cylinders: 3-4

B. Displacement: 1.49 L minimum

C. Engine Power: 30 Horsepower (hp.) at Minimum

D. Fuel Type: Diesel

E. Fuel Injection: Direct

F. Cooling: Liquid

G. Alternator Amperage: 60 amp minimum

H. Air Cleaner: Dual Element (dry)

3.2.2 Drivetrain.

A. Transmission: Hydrostatic Duel Speed (Hi/Lo)Transmission

B. Speed and Direction Control: Dual Hand Levers

C. Speed Range: 0-11 Miles per Hour (mph)

3.2.3 Deck

A. Deck Thickness: 8 gauge minimum

B. Construction: One piece stamped steel or welded deck construction

C. Size: 60 in. minimum with front and rear anti-scalp rollers

D. Cutting Height: 1-5 in. minimum range

E. Belt Tensioning: Spring Loaded

F. Belt Drive- Dual Belt

G. Blade Tip Speed: 17,300 fpm min.

H. Discharge: Rear Discharge

I. Lift- Hydraulic

J. Power Takeoff (PTO)- Shaft Drive

3.2.4 Console Information/Warning Lights. The console Information/Warning Lights must include the following:

A. Hour Meter

B. Battery Discharge light

C. Engine Oil Pressure

D. Engine Coolant Temperature

E. Hydraulic Oil Over Temperature

F. Air Preheater

G. Power Takeoff (PTO) Operation Indication

3.2.5 The Zero-Turn Mowers shall be equipped with all other components and parts not specifically mentioned but necessary to provide a functional machine and shall conform, in quality, to that normally provided to the commercial industry.

3.3 Safety and Health Requirements.

The Equipment shall be equipped with safety devices to adequately protect the operator from all hazards incident to its operation. The Front cut Mower must include a seat belt and must have a

Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS). The ROPS must a two post style and meet OSHA standard 1928.

3.3.1 Front Cut Mowers and Zero-Turn Mowers must be equipped with slow moving vehicle emblem on rear of equipment. The emblem must:

A. Be an equilateral triangle in shape at least 16 inches wide at the base and at least 14 inches in height, with a bright red border, at least one and three-quarter inches wide of highly reflective beaded material.

B. A center triangle, at least 12 1/4 inches on each side of yellow-orange fluorescent material.

C. The operators of maintenance and ground service vehicles do not impede traffic while traveling between the East and West Areas on Roosevelt Drive and the operators yield to traffic by safely pulling over to allow traffic to pass by.

3.4 Ergonomics.

The Equipment shall be ergonomically designed to prevent the occurrence of repetitive stress injuries.

3.5 Environmental Compliance.

The Equipment provided under this contract shall meet all applicable Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) regulations and restrictions in effect on the date of the contract.

3.6 Maintainability and Interchangeability.

The Equipment shall be constructed using commercial off-the-shelf components to the maximum extent possible to ensure the prompt availability of repair parts. All replaceable parts shall be designed and manufactured to such standards as shall permit replacement and adjustment without the need for modification of the parts or the Equipment. All replacement parts shall be available domestically.

3.7 Workmanship.

Standards of workmanship shall assure that the Equipment shall have the stability, strength, safety, and efficient operating characteristics found in state-of-the-market commercial units.

3.8 Construction.

3.8.1 The Equipment shall be so constructed as to be capable of performing the operations specified herein. All surfaces shall be clean and free of extraneous materials. External surfaces shall be smooth and free from sharp edges, rounded or beveled, unless sharpness is required for performance. All screws, pins, and similar parts shall be installed to prevent loss of tightness.

Parts subject to adjustment or removal shall not be permanently installed or deformed. The

Equipment shall be constructed of parts, which are new, without defects, and free of repairs. The structures shall withstand all forces encountered during operation of the Equipment to its maximum rating and capacity without permanent distortion or failure.

3.8.2 Materials shall conform to the applicable specifications and shall be as specified herein and on the manufacturer's applicable drawings. Materials which are not covered by applicable specifications or standards shall be of the best quality, and entirely suitable for the purpose intended.

3.8.3 The Equipment shall be constructed of corrosion resistant material to the maximum extent possible. Equipment materials not specifically designated herein or in the contract shall be of a quality commensurate with commercial practice within the applicable machine industry.

When dissimilar metals are used in contact with each other, suitable protection against galvanic corrosion shall be applied.

3.8.4 Unless suitably protected against electrolytic corrosion, dissimilar metals shall not be used in intimate contact with each other.

3.8.5 Materials that are nutrients for fungi shall not be used.

3.8.6 Any nonmetallic material that is adversely affected by contact with Equipment compounds shall not be used.

3.9. Lubrication.

3.9.1 Lubrication means shall be provided for all moving parts that require lubrication, except where sealed permanent lubrication is provided. The types of lubricants shall be selected from, and in accordance with, SAE J754. All initial fills of lubricants shall be limited to the types approved by the component manufacturers. Grease lube fittings shall conform to SAE J534.

3.9.2 A lubrication plate or plates shall be attached to the Equipment. The information provided on the plate shall include: points of lubricant application, servicing interval, type of lubricant(s) with SAE number or lubricant identifier, viscosity, and Federal or Military

Specification Number (if applicable).

3.9.3 Oil holes, grease fittings, and filler caps shall be accessible. Lubrication reservoirs, if applicable, shall have means for checking levels. Re-circulating lubrication systems shall include a cleanable or replaceable filter.

3.10 Castings and Forgings.

Castings shall be free of visible blowholes, porosity, hard spots, shrinkage, defects, cracks, scale, mismatching or other defects. Forgings shall be free of visible scale, inclusions, cold shuts, mismatching, or other defects. Mechanical and chemical properties of the castings and forgings shall be adequate to meet the performance requirements of this specification. No processes such as welding, peening, plugging, or filling with solder or paste shall be used for reclaiming any defective part. Such processes may be used only for enhancing surface finish and appearance.

3.11 Welding, Brazing, and Soldering.

Welding, brazing, and soldering shall be of a quality, which shall sustain the performance requirements of the welded, brazed, or soldered part. These operations, however, shall not be employed as repair measures for defective parts. Welding, brazing, or soldering shall be employed only where specified in the original design. Any material used for such operations shall be thoroughly removed from the part(s) upon completion of the operations.

3.12 Painting.

Unless otherwise specified painting and finishing of the Equipment shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice provided the following minimum criteria are met or exceeded: all surfaces to be painted shall have been cleaned to be free of all foreign matter detrimental to painting, and at least one coat of industrial primer and one coat of industrial enamel, or equivalent, applied.

4.0 Acceptance

4.1 Acceptance Testing and Verification. The equipment shall be tested and verified after delivery to Anniston Army Depot.

4.2 Conformance. The Equipment shall meet the requirements of this Specification and conform to the Manufacturer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to, at any time during the contract period, require proof of such conformance or to inspect the Equipment to determine compliance with the requirements of this Specification.

4.3 Final Acceptance. The Government will issue a final acceptance only after the contractor successfully completes all requirements herein. Final acceptance will be at Anniston

Army Depot. Upon acceptance of all items described above, the contractor shall submit a completed DD Form 250 for signature by the government representative, as final acceptance of the equipment required by this specification (see solicitation for form & instructions).

5.0 Delivery.

5.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the Equipment to the Anniston

Army Depot, 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, Alabama, 36201 Bldg.4, Commercial Construction

Equipment Maintenance Shop.

5.2 The government will provide the Contractor a required delivery date a minimum of 8 weeks prior to that delivery date. The Contractor must deliver the equipment within 5 business days of the delivery date provided by the Government. The required delivery date shall be between the dates of 1 October 2019 and 30 June 2020. Quote should include all freight and delivery charges.

5.3 Shipping.

5.3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for crating and shipping the Equipment and all associated material and components.

5.3.2 The crating shall protect the Equipment from damage and weather during handling, shipping and storage of the Equipment.

5.3.3 The Contractor shall provide shipping details to the Government no less than one (1) week prior to shipment.

5.4 Assembly. The Contractor shall be responsible for assembly of the equipment.

Equipment shall be delivered assembled and ready for use.

6.0 Documentation.

6.1 Manuals. A digital and hardcopy of Operator Manuals shall be furnished to include operating instructions explaining preventive maintenance procedures, methods of checking the

Equipment for normal safe operation and procedures for safely starting and stopping the system manually to include but not limited to Lock-out/Tag-out procedures. The Operator Manual shall include the step-by-step procedures required for Equipment startup, operation and shutdown.

Digital and Hardcopy Service and Parts manuals are also to be included for this equipment. All manuals are to be provided at time of delivery.

6.1.2 Other Documentation. In addition, any other documentation normally furnished with the Equipment shall be provided.

6.2 Language. All documentation shall be furnished in the English language only.

6.3 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). ANAD will furnish no Government equipment to the Contractor.

6.4 Warranty. The Mowers shall be covered by the manufacturer’s 2 year standard commercial warranty for this type of equipment and shall begin the day following Government issuance of final acceptance of the Equipment per paragraph 4.0. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs including parts and labor required to complete repairs of any defects in machine material, parts or workmanship. The warranty shall be written in the Anniston Army Depot’s name.