Kayak Launch Specs for WPRA.docx
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- 24-422DNR-WTRRE-B-42480
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- Cook County, Illinois
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This document is a scope of work for an ADA compliant canoe and kayak launch system to be installed at the William Powers State Recreational Area on Wolf Lake in Illinois. The Office of Water Resources is soliciting bids for the purchase of a modular dock system, including an ADA "drive-thru" style launch with a transfer system, two rectangular dock sections, an aluminum gangway, curbing, and a shoreline abutment kit. The dock system must be made of heavy-duty, maintenance-free materials and be compatible with all necessary hardware and installation components. The quantities required include one complete ADA launch system, one accessible transfer system, a minimum 160" x 120" dock platform, an additional 60" x 120" dock section, approximately 56 feet of curbing, a 15-20 foot aluminum gangway, and one shoreline abutment kit. Bidders are required to provide a materials list with their quotes, including part numbers and quantities.
The contract opportunity is open to all interested vendors, and the use of brand names is only for describing the desired quality and performance standards, not to limit competition. Submissions of "or equal" products will not be rejected for minor differences in design or features that do not affect suitability. Bidders must demonstrate that their products meet the specified requirements. Pricing terms, set-asides, funding sources, and award details are not provided in this document.
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SCOPE:
The Office of Water Resources is soliciting bid estimates for an ADA compliant canoe and kayak launch for the William Powers State Recreational Area on Wolf Lake. The canoe launches and floating dock system are for public use and will be open to the public. This requisition is for the purchase of a modular dock system, and materials only, and does not include installation of the dock. The quote shall be for a heavy-duty modular dock system, (such as EZ Dock or similar), with maintenance free materials that is suitable to launch small personal watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. The dock will consist of a large dock section with a PWC launch connected to the dock section, which will be accessed via an aluminum gangway from the shore. The PWC launch will consist of an ADA “drive-thru” style launch complete with an ADA compliant transfer seat/system for the launch.
Dock System is to be shipped to William W. Powers State Recreational Area:
William W. Powers State Recreational Area 12949 South Avenue O Chicago, IL 60633
Vendor should provide product literature with the quote. Delivery shall be F.O.B. (freight on board) destination, and shipping costs to be included with bid. The use of a brand name is for describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. Or Equal submissions will not be rejected because of minor differences in design, construction or features that do not affect the suitability of the product for its intended use. Burden of proof that the product is equal is on the bidder.
The Dock System must meet following specifications.
| Type | Must be a floating modular system made of heavy-duty maintenance free materials. The dock, and access to personal water craft (PWC) launch must all be accessible and ADA compliant systems. All modular pieces must be compatible with each other and contain all hardware, adapters, couplers, cables, or kits necessary to complete construction assembly and installation of the system. |
| Launches | The floating platform will have a single ADA compliant launch system. All sections or pieces necessary to create a “Drive-Thru” Launch are required that allows for left and right entry/exiting from the launch. Launch system will be a complete “Drive-Thru” style system with pans, rollers, ports, and aluminum grab rails that extend over the water. The system will be 60” Wide and a minimum of 298” in length (excluding the distance hand rails that extend past the launch into the water.) |
| Transfer System | An ADA accessible transfer system to allow persons with mobility issues to access the kayak launch is required. The system can have a seat or other system to allow persons to easily access their PWC, and should have aluminum hand/grab rails to aid in the transfer. |
| Dock Sections | Two Rectangular dock sections 80” wide by 120” in length are required. (Or equivalent sections to create a 160” x 120” platform) A half hexagonal or similar style section is also required to connect the platform dock to the gangway. Extra dock section should be 60” x 120”. |
| Gangway | An Aluminum Gangway to access the dock is also required. Gangway shall be 48”to 60” wide and 12’ to 20’ in length and be complete with Aluminum hand rails. The Gangway shall be ADA compliant and all widths, hand-rail heights, and other components shall meet minimum ADA specifications. Gangway shall be complete with any hinge kits or dock kits to connect the gangway to the dock and the shore. |
| Curbing | Curbing or edging material for the dock is also required. An estimate of 56’ of curbing is required, but actual required quantities may differ from this estimate. This curbing is required for safety to provide stop protection for wheelchairs or from slipping. Curbing will be installed along the perimeter of the entire dock section, with openings in the curbing to allow for access to the gangway, and PWC launch. |
| Abutment Kit | A shoreline abutment attachment kit to secure the gangway to the shoreline is required. Kit shall be suitable for no-wake lake installations and shall be made of heavy duty stainless steel with locking removable pins. Shoreline abutment kit shall contain all posts, anchors, stabilization arms, etc. to connect Gangway and Dock platform to shoreline. |
QUANTITIES
| ADA compliant “Drive-Thru” PWC Launch system | x1 (Enough sections and components to assemble 1 complete launch) | ||||
| Accessible Transfer System for ADA launch | x1 | ||||
| Rectangular Dock Sections | min. 120” x 160” dock (Enough sections to assemble min. dock size) | ||||
| Additional Dock Section | x1 (min. 60” x 120”) | ||||
| Dock Edging/Curbing | Estimated 56’ (Enough curbing to edge the entire dock with sections open to access PWC Launches) | ||||
| Aluminum Gangway | 15’-20’ length (48”-60” Wide) | ||||
| Shoreline Abutment/Anchoring Kit | x1 |
All couplers/kits/adapters/hardware to complete installation of dock, gangway, and PWC launches.
Bidder shall provide a materials list with any quotes including part numbers and quantities of materials including information for any adapters, hardware, couplers, or other installation kits and materials.
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