C250095_IFB_Exhibit_A_SOW.pdf

IFB 250095

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

CNG Fuel Tanks Replacement

1. Background

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) intends to procure up to forty-eight (48) compressed natural gas (CNG) bus fuel tanks kits to replace fuel tanks on forty-eight (48) buses as a part of a CNG fuel tank replacement program for 2007-08 New Flyer Low Floor buses, Sales Release (SR) No. 1273. The current fuel tanks are nearing the end of their service life and are set to expire soon, making their replacement necessary.

Awarded Contractor shall provide and install new CNG tanks in OCTA’s bus fuel tank cradles and associated components. Cradles will be provided by OCTA.

2. Parts and Equipment Requirements

a. OCTA requires the following CNG tank. No substitution shall be accepted for CNG fuel tanks:

CNG Tank Manufacturer Part Number and Description Quantity

Hexagon Agility 240270-164A, Cylinder 15.6 in X 119.5 in, 315.4 L, NGV2, 3600 psig., with all hardware. 336

b. Parts and equipment shall be compatible with the following bus type:

c. All parts and equipment shall be new material, not refurbished material, and the condition of the material(s) shall be equivalent to acceptable standard practices within the industry.

Bus Type Year SR #

New Flyer, Low Floor, 40-ft.

CNG bus

2007-08

SR 1273

and

SR 1272

Referential picture of CNG tank decal with part number

3. Scope of Work

a. Contractor shall provide forty-eight (48) new CNG fuel tanks kits for forty-eight (48) buses. Fuel tanks provided must be as specified to ensure compatibility with the existing bus system and associated components.

b. Bus has seven (7) tanks and two (2) cradles. Four (4) tanks in one (1) cradle and three (3) tanks in another cradle. Total tanks for forty-eight (48) buses will be three hundred thirty-six (336) tanks. Deliver completed cradles with new CNG fuel tanks in sets of seven (7) tanks and two (2) cradles.

Referential pictures and drawings of CNG fuel tanks and piping

c. The section highlighted in the red box represents the CNG cradle. All components fuel tanks, fuel lines, electrical harnesses, within this section shall be Contractor’s responsibility. Any fuel lines or fittings located outside of this red box will remain on the bus and are excluded from the scope of work

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Refertial picture of new CNG fuel tanks kits installed in the cradle

d. OCTA will provide empty CNG fuel tank cradles. OCTA will remove fuel tank cradles from buses, remove the older fuel tanks from the cradles, clean and paint the cradles.

Referential picture of two (2) fuel tank cradles from one (1) bus that will hold seven (7) CNG fuel tanks.

e. Contractor shall install the new fuel tanks in the CNG cradles at Contractor’s facility. Contractor shall provide SNs for each new fuel tank.

f. Contractor shall be responsible for arranging transportation to pick up the CNG cradles to Contractor’s facility.

g. Contractor shall perform pressure test fuel tanks at the Contractor’s facility.

h. After completing the installation, pressure test, fixing any leaks found during the pressure test, Contractor shall deliver the cradles with new fuel tanks back to

OCTA.

i. OCTA shall install the cradles with new fuel tanks on to the bus.

j. Contractor will perform pressure test of fuel tanks and fuel lines at OCTA’s facility after it is installed in the bus. Any leaks identified during testing shall be promptly repaired by the Contractor.

k. After all fuel leaks are repaired, bus will put in two (2) hours of road testing. Bus needs to run 2 hours of fail-free road testing.

l. Contractor will provide tank specification, inspection decals and fuel fill decals.

Fuel Tank specification and inspection details can be obtained from fuel tank supplier Hexagon Agility.

m. Note: Since these buses are hand-built, there may be minor fit-up variations from cradle to cradle. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all tanks properly fit into the cradles.

n. Below are some referential pictures of decals:

4. Additional Requirements

OCTA shall perform eight (8) hours of road testing to ensure no fuel leaks are present.

If the bus experiences a failure during the eight (8)-hour road testing, the clock will reset, and road testing will be restarted.

5. Regulatory Requirements Contractor shall be responsible for meeting and complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as adhering to accepted industry standards and practices typical for this type of procurement.

6. Warranty

a. Contractor shall provide a one (1) year warranty for all components, covering defects in materials and workmanship.

b. The warranty period shall commence upon completion of eight (8)-hour fail-free in-service testing. Failures shall be limited to fuel tanks, piping, fittings, valves on the cradle.

c. Warranty shall also include field service to repair defects.

d. Warranty services, unless specified otherwise, shall be provided at below mentioned OCTA/Contracted operated bases listed below:

Santa Ana Base 4301 MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana, CA 92704

Garden Grove Base 11790 Cardinal Circle Garden Grove, CA 92843

Anaheim Base 1717 E Via Burton Anaheim, CA 92806

Irvine Sand Canyon Base 14736 Sand Canyon

Irvine, CA 92618Garden Grove, CA 92843

e. Contractor shall be responsible for resolving any discrepancies encountered during installation and testing, either by making the necessary corrections or providing compensation.

7. Warranty Request – Field Service

a. OCTA’s Warranty Department shall be responsible for communicating with Contractor’s Warranty Service Center and/or Dealer Network to request repairs to be performed at OCTA’s facility(ies).

b. To meet OCTA’s service needs for twenty-four (24)-hour operations, three hundred sixty-five (365) days per year, Contractor shall be responsible for providing warranty support and repairs within twenty-four (24)-hours of receiving OCTA’s notification requesting such service. Warranty field service shall be provided within the specified twenty-four (24)-hour period, seven (7) days per week, including all weekends and holidays. This will apply during the warranty period.

8. Delivery and Pick Up Location

a. Contractor shall be responsible for picking up and delivering the CNG cradle(s) from the base address:

OCTA-Santa Ana Base/Shipping and Receiving 4301 W. MacArthur Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA-92704

b. Contractor shall be responsible for the transportation and delivery of the cradle with new CNG tanks. Each completed cradle with the new CNG fuel tank shall be delivered with protection from damage and scratching, which may occur from handling during the shipping process.

c. Note: OCTA employees are prohibited from entering the truck trailer. All cradles must be positioned so they can be accessed and removed from outside using a forklift. If specialized equipment is required for unloading, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide and arrange such equipment.

d. Contractor shall coordinate all delivery(ies) with OCTA’s Project Manager or designee.

e. All cradles with new CNG fuel tanks shall be delivered to:

OCTA-Santa Ana Base/Shipping and Receiving 4301 W. MacArthur Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA-92704

f. Delivery(ies) shall be made between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

g. The Contractor shall also be responsible for hauling away the old/removed fuel tanks. Any pallets required to securely load the tanks onto the truck shall be provided by the Contractor.

h. Referential pictures of wooden pieces used by vendors to haul away the tanks.

i. Final delivery shall be made within three hundred sixty-five (365) days after the

Purchase Ordered is released.