Solicitation Questions and Answers.pdf

Solicitation Questions and Answers

f. Must have both internal and external controls

Question: Is a hand held remote required?

Answer: The external controls do not have to be hand held just able to be operated while off the platform from the ground.

g. Must have platform safety rails

Question: Will cart stops work

Answer: Cart stops will not be sufficient. Rails must be in accordance with AFMAN91-203 -

AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, FIRE, AND HEALTH STANDARDS

Which states: 7.1.5.3. All open-sided floors, platforms and runways four (4) feet or more above the ground or floor shall be guarded by a standard railing on all open sides, except at ramp entrance to a ramp, stairway or fixed ladder. (T-0) Collapsible or removable railings may be installed on a runway, but shall only be removed when a special task (such as oiling, shafting or filling tank cars) is being performed and other protective measures, approved by the installation Occupational Safety office, are used. (T-0) Railings shall be reinstalled when the task is complete. (T-0)

7.1.5.5. Guard railings shall consist of securely mounted top rails, intermediate rails and posts.

(T-0) The vertical height shall be 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor, platform, runway or ramp level. (T-0) Exception: Guard railings in place prior to 26 October 2016 shall consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and posts, or equivalent, and shall have a minimum vertical height of 36 to 44 inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor, platform, runway or ramp level. (T-0) Heights greater than 45 inches are permissible, provided the guard rail system meets all criteria of 29 CFR 1910.29(b)

A site that sells safety rails that would be compliant is: (https://www.uline.com/BL_791/Safety- Railings). The railing will need to protect the 3 open sides of the lift while it is in operation and be removable in order to stow the lift gate when not in use. 42 inches is the standard height of safety rail and would be sufficient for our needs.