BID 27_12 SPECS SINGLE WALL NON-INSULATED TOWERS_BID SPECIFICATIONS.pdf
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- 9280-27-R-IFBD-00012
- Solicitation number
- 3160008274
- Issued by
- Jasper County, Mississippi
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This is a technical specifications document for a sealed bid solicitation issued by the University of Southern Mississippi for the purchase and delivery of aquaculture tanks for use in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility. The University is requesting ten (10) single-wall, non-insulated vertical storage tanks with a nominal capacity of 10,000 gallons each. The preferred manufacturer is Snyder Industries Model No. 32036 or an approved equivalent. All equipment must be new, unused, and of current production; demonstration, refurbished, or prototype units are not acceptable. The specifications establish minimum acceptable standards, and equivalent products will be considered at the University's sole discretion based on performance, design, durability, and compatibility with existing systems. Tanks must be constructed of FDA-compliant food-grade virgin HDPE 942 polyethylene using one-piece, seamless, rotationally molded construction with approximate dimensions of 142-inch diameter by 166.5-inch height. Each tank shall include a 26-inch threaded vented lid, three (3) 2-inch polypropylene bulkhead fittings at the bottom, and between one (1) and five (5) additional 2-inch fittings in the reinforced dome, with exact locations to be determined by the University after award and prior to fabrication.
Delivery is required FOB Destination to the University of Southern Mississippi, with the vendor responsible for coordinating the delivery schedule with University personnel prior to shipment and providing advance notice of delivery along with any special unloading, lifting, or handling requirements. All equipment shall be fully assembled to the greatest extent practical, and the vendor shall provide manufacturer installation and handling documentation upon request, with all shipments to include a packing list and applicable installation, handling, and maintenance documentation. The tanks must meet NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and FDA compliance certifications and be suitable for continuous use in wet, high-humidity environments with materials that are non-toxic, corrosion-resistant, and safe for aquatic environments. The tanks will be utilized for filtered water storage and system support in the aquaculture facility for bulk water storage for system pretreatment, disinfection processes, and staging of water prior to distribution within the facility.
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| BID 27_12 LEGAL AD_SH.pdf | ||
| BID 27_12 COVER SHEET.pdf |
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Technical Specifications – Single-Wall Vertical Towers and Associated Accessories
1. General Requirements
The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of aquaculture tanks suitable for water storage and recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) applications.
All equipment shall be new, unused, and of current production. Demonstration, refurbished, or prototype units are not acceptable.
The specifications herein establish minimum acceptable standards. Products offered must meet or exceed all listed requirements.
Equivalent products will be considered; however, the University reserves sole discretion in determining equivalency based on performance, design, durability, and compatibility with existing systems.
2. Intended Application
The tanks will be utilized within an aquaculture facility for filtered water storage and system support in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS). Tanks must be suitable for continuous use in a wet, high-humidity environment and compatible with common aquaculture plumbing, filtration, and pumping systems.
Materials shall be non-toxic, corrosion-resistant, and safe for use in aquatic environments, with no leaching of harmful substances that could impact water quality or aquatic species.
3. 10,000-Gallon Vertical Storage Tanks (Quantity: 10)
Preferred Manufacturer/Model: Snyder Industries Model No. 32036 (or approved equal)
Minimum Specifications:
• Nominal capacity: 10,000 gallons
• Approximate Dimensions: 142-inch diameter x 166.5-inch height
• Construction: One-piece, seamless, rotationally molded polyethylene construction
• Material: FDA-compliant food-grade virgin HDPE 942 polyethylene
• Color: Manufacturer's standard; material shall be UV-stabilized for outdoor service.
• Specific Gravity Rating: Minimum 1.2
• Manway/Lid: 26-inch threaded vented lid
• Bottom fittings: Three (3) 2-inch polypropylene bulkhead fittings per tank. Exact locations shall be determined by the University after award and prior to fabrication.
• Reinforced dome incorporating flat areas suitable for installation of additional fittings
• Each tank shall include between one (1) and five (5) additional 2-inch fittings installed in the reinforced dome. Exact quantity and locations will vary by tank and shall be provided by the University after award and prior to fabrication.
• Tanks shall be self-supporting when installed on a properly prepared, level supporting surface.
Bid # 27_12
RFX 3160008274
University of Southern Mississippi Single-Wall Non-Insulated Vertical Towers and Associated Accessories
• Certifications: NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and FDA compliant.
Primary Use: Bulk water storage for system pretreatment, disinfection processes, and staging of water prior to distribution within the aquaculture facility.
4. Delivery Requirements
• FOB Destination: University of Southern Mississippi
• Vendor shall coordinate the delivery schedule with University personnel prior to shipment.
• All equipment shall be fully assembled to the greatest extent practical.
• Delivery and Unloading: Vendor shall provide advance notice of delivery and identify any special unloading, lifting, or handling requirements. Manufacturer-recommended procedures for unloading and handling shall be provided prior to shipment. The University will coordinate unloading equipment and personnel unless otherwise specified.
• Vendor shall provide manufacturer installation and handling documentation upon request.
• All shipments shall include a packing list and applicable installation, handling, and maintenance documentation.
5. Acceptable Manufacturers
The manufacturers listed within each specification section are identified as preferred manufacturers based on known compatibility with existing systems and performance history.
Bidders may propose equivalent products; however, all alternates must be clearly identified and accompanied by detailed technical documentation demonstrating equivalency.
Failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in disqualification of the proposed alternate.
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