Mobile Communications Platform Required specifications

The State of Maine OIT Radio Communications Services Division is seeking to purchase a self-sustaining mobile communications platform for deployment in emergency situations.

The following list of features and specifications should be included in any proposal that is to be considered for evaluation and / or subsequent purchase.

Physical Limitations

· Overall Length:

No more than 32 feet

(384”)

· Overall Width:

No more than 8 feet

( 96”)

· Overall Transport Height:

No more than 13 feet

(156”)

· Vehicle Platform Height:

No more than 3 feet, 6 inches ( 42”) Transport Platform Requirements

· Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:

No more than 20,000 pounds

· Stabilizing Outriggers:

Minimum number (4), adjustable height, Static capacity no less than 15,000 pounds EACH

· Leveling Jacks:

Minimum (5 degree) ground slope accommodation

· Leveling Platforms:

Minimum (5), sand/marsh compatible, Removable and stowable on deck with lanyard(s)

· Leveling Bubbles:

Minimum (3) on perimeter plus (1) at tower base

· Brakes:

All-Wheel Electric, self-adjusting, battery backup

· Wheels:

Minimum number (8), minimum size 16 inches With full-size, full capacity spare

· Bumpers:

As necessary to provide typical protection

· Towing Connection:

3” Pintle Eye with height adjustment

· Landing Gear:

Single, drop-leg, adjustable, Static capacity no less than 15,000 pounds

· Safety Chains / Hooks:

P-70 Style, no less than 3/8 inch

· Lashing Rings:

Minimum number (6), 10,000 pounds rating, identified with specific markings

· Lighting / Wiring:

DOT approved, weather-sealed LED lamps, weather-sealed wiring, SAE-7 vehicle plug

· Decals:

DOT approved, includes perimeter reflector tape

All labels UV resistant

Transport Platform Requirements (con’t)

· Finish:

Operating Platform – painted and heavy-duty weather resistant, impact resistant rubberized coating drain holes for water removal

· Ground Lugs:

Minimum number (4), NFPA 780 compliant

· Storage Box:

Deck mounted, sufficient size for typical tool and anchor storage.

Trailer Transport Capabilities

· Air Transport

MIL–STD 1791

· Land Transport

· First class roads:

No less than 65 mph maximum speed

· Unpaved, graded roads:

No less than 25 mph maximum speed

· Unpaved, ungraded roads:

No less than 5 mph maximum speed

· G-load factors:

Longitudinal

1.5 G minimum

Vertical Upward

2.0 G minimum

Vertical Downward

1.5 G minimum

6.0 G potential

Tower System Specifications

· General Conformance Codes:

UBC, TIA-EIA 222-G

· Extended Height:

No less than 105 feet above ground level

· Nested Height:

No more than 30 feet (horizontal & vertical)

· Maximum Payload:

No less than 500 pounds raising & tilting

· Support Configurations:

Self-Supporting AND Guy-capable

· Self-support Wind Speed Limit:

No less than 70 mph

· Guyed Wind Speed Limit:

No less than 120 mph

· Material Specifications

ASTM

· Legs

DOM 1036 Alloy A513

· Structural Shapes

A-36

· Structural Square Tubing

A-500

· Flat Bar

A-36

· Galvanizing

A513, Hot Dipped

· Bolts and Accessories

A307 (Galvanized), A316SS

· Lift / Support Cables:

Stainless steel, galvanized, aircraft quality

Breaking strength – no less than 7,200 lbs.

Redundant tower cabling

Mechanical tower lock with safety switch

· Lifting Functions:

Automatic with electronic limiting switch(es)

Control system in NEMA enclosure, Weatherproof with protective outside panel

Environmental Considerations

· Temperature - Operational:

- 30º to +100 º F (continuous duty)

- 30º to +130 º F (intermittent duty)

· Temperature – Storage:

- 30º to +140 º F

· Humidity – Storage:

20% to 90%

· Solar Radiation Tolerance:

No less than 1,100 w / m2

· Altitude – Operational:

No less than 3,000 m

· Altitude – Storage:

No less than 7,000 m

· Sand / Dust Tolerance:

No more than 1.0 g / m3 at 40 km/h & 3m Particle size – 75 to 500 µm average

· Rain Leakage Limit:

None with 5 cm/hr rain & 80 km/hr wind Equipment Shelter Specifications

· Outside Dimensions:

No single dimension more than 8 feet

· Walls and Ceilings:

Minimum 4” thick, R-28 insulation Minimum 2.4 lb / ft2 panel surface

· Floor:

No single dimension more than 8 feet Minimum 3.5 lb / ft2 panel surface

· Design Floor Load:

No less than 250 pounds / foot 2

· Roof:

Rain roof, PVC with min. 6” termination bar

· Door:

3.0’ X 6.0’, 20 gauge steel construction, Stainless steel hinges & deadbolt

· HVAC:

Minimum 24,000 BTU cooling, 3 kW heat, Single-phase, supply / return capability, Alarm relay(s), automatic thermostat

· Steps:

Building access, detachable

· Ladder:

Roof access, fixed Electrical Requirements

· Service Capacity:

No less than 100 amperes

· Circuit Breakers:

Main – 100A, Loads – 20A, minimum of 8

· Receptacles:

Minimum (2) duplex, (2) four-plex

· Lighting (Interior):

(1) Fluorescent Fixture, 2-bulb, 40-watt, T-12 rapid-start, ceiling surface mounted

(1) Emergency, battery backup, 2-bulbs

· Lighting (Exterior):

(2) Sodium lights, Hubble NRG-307PC, 220 VAC, 70 watt

(1) Emergency, battery backup, 2-bulbs

· Light Switches:

(1) Interior, (1) exterior

· GFCI Outlet:

(1) Exterior inside weatherproof enclosure

· Alarms:

(1) Terminal Block with:

Door Open Low Temperature

High Temperature

Smoke / Fire Electrical Requirements (con’t)

· Transfer Panel:

100 Ampere, manual, interior mounted

· LB Entrances:

(2) 2” with galvanized nipples

· Ground Complement:

(1) 24” X 4” X ¼” interior buss bar,

(1) 24” X 4” X ¼” exterior buss bar, Isolator Standoffs

Halo system, #2 Cu, green perimeter, Minimum (7) #2 Tinned Cu drops

· Coaxial Entry Point:

(1) 4-hole 4” diameter each, WX covers

· Telco Board:

No less than 2’ X 4’, white FRP Generator Requirements

· Rated Output:

No less than 15 kW (continuous duty)

· Power Factor:

1.0

· Voltage:

120 / 240 VAC Single Phase

· Regulation:

At least +/- 0.5% at rated output

· Sound Level:

No more than 80 dBa

· Fuel Consumption:

No more than 1.5 Gal / hr at rated output

· Run Time without Refueling:

No less than 48 hours at rated output, with platform-mounted external fuel tank

· External Tank:

Aluminum with adequate supply & return lines for full rated power operation

· Enclosure:

All weather, locking

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