Attachment_B_Specification_6850-5467.docx

State of California Bid Specification Long Term Fire Retardant 6850-5467 1-21-68-73 Attachment B

6850-5467

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SCOPE

The Long Term Fire Retardant described in this specification is for application in wildland fire management. After mixing with water in the prescribed ratio, the mixed retardant is applied to slow the spread and reduce the intensity of fire, and extinguish the fire in some cases.

APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS / STANDARDS / QUALIFIED PRODUCT LIST

Specifications, qualified product list and standards referenced in this document in effect at the time of the Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP) form a part of this specification where referenced.

1.1 Specification

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Specification 5100-304D Long Term Retardant, Wildland Firefighting January 7, 2020 or after, including Appendix A. (a.k.a. The Specification )

1.2 Qualified Product List

USDA Forest Service, Wildland Fire Chemical System (WFCS) Qualified Products List - Long Term Retardant for Wildland Fire Management November 5, 2020 or after.

1.3 Standards and Regulations

· Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

· Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations - U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Interior

· American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)

· Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE)

REQUIREMENTS

1.4 The fire retardant in a pre-defined mix ratio shall meet all the criteria described in The Specification in its entirety, but not limited to the followings

· Product: formulation, mix ratio, unacceptable ingredients

· Performance characteristics

· Combustion-Retarding Effectiveness

· Physical properties

· Materials Effects

· Pumpability

· Product Stability

· Color properties

1.5 The fire retardant shall be listed in the USDA WFCS Qualified Products List (latest revision) as a result of being fully qualified for use.

No interim qualified product or any product which is considered interim qualified by WFCS in the Qualified Products List is acceptable or will be accepted.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The fire retardant shall be subject to sample testing in accordance with the WFCS Lot Acceptance and Quality Assurance Program (LAQA) for all categories in the intervals and procedures established in the program. The sampling tests of delivered retardant at the bases shall be conducted in collaboration with agency personnel or its authorized representatives. Should any problem found in the quality of the retardant in the LAQA program, supplier shall be actively involved in finding a remedial solution with the agency.

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