Q&A_Explosion_Proof_Articulating_Boom_Lift.pdf

Explosion Proof Articulating Boom Lift ‐ Solicitation Questions

Question 1:

1.3 Each explosion proof (EX) shall include the following accessories/options: The requirement for the platform capacity is 500 Lbs. The required number of occupants is not expressly stated. The requested option for “Fall arrest platform”. As required by ANSI/SIA A92.5‐2006 the platform must include lanyard attachment points adequate for the capacity of occupants.

‐ How many occupant attachment points are required?

‐ Will the operator exit the platform and clip into an external device and detach from the lift in question?

Response 1:

The maximum restricted weight limit is 1,000 lbs. The maximum unrestricted weight limit is 500 lbs.

Number of occupants maximum is two.

Fall arrest platform has a cable system and two attachment points allowing occupants to safely exit platform and maneuver around exterior of basket.

To perform necessary task operator will be required to use one lanyard attached to external basket cable fall protection system and use second lanyard to safely attach themselves to another fall protection system.

Question 2:

2.9 Electrical system shall bear the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listing mark and be listed in the UL

Electrical Construction Materials Directory.

‐ Is Factory Mutual approval and listing in the directory acceptable in lieu of Under Writer labs approval and listing?

‐ To what specific standard(s) do you wish Underwriter Labs to evaluate the electrical system?

Response 2:

All electrical components can be approved by UL but not necessarily marked UL approved as there are thousands of components on one machine.

Government does not wish Underwriter Labs to evaluate the electrical system.

Electrical system must adhere to National Electrical Code more commonly referred to as NEC and OSHA requirements for Class 1 Division 1 Explosion proof rating.

Factory mutual agreement is between lift manufacture and company converting lift to an Explosion

Proof rating which far exceeds any UL testing and liability.

Question 3:

The solicitation form calls out ‘Offer due date of 7/19/2019’ while the response deadline is stated as 2

August 2019.

‐ What is the official response deadline date?

Response 3:

The official response deadline is as posted on FBO – Aug 02, 2019 1:30 pm EST