Specifications.pdf

RENTAL PORTABLE UNITS SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE

1.1. Scope This specification reflects those characteristics which are essential to the minimum needs of the Government for the rental of three (3) portable buildings referred to in succeeding paragraphs as the “UNITS” to be supplied complete and ready for use. After the performance period expires the portable unit shall be returned empty containing only the structure, permanent walls and fixtures originally supplied by vendor.

1.2. Intended Application The UNITS will be used for office work spaces and provide bathroom facilities.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1. Issues of Publications The following documents of the issue date in effect on the date of request for proposal form a part of this specification to the extent applicable, or as specified herein.

Within the specification, they shall be referred to by their basic designation only.

2.1.1. Government Publications

Code of Federal Regulations

29 CFR 1910 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

40 CFR 261 – Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

Unified Facilities Criteria, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, UFC 3-600-01, Section 6-3

(Application for copies should be addressed to Superintendent of Documents, Government

Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402)

2.1.2. Nongovernmental Publications

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code 2014 edition

NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code 2015 edition

2.2. Order of Precedence In the event of conflict between the text of this specification and that of the references cited above, the text of this specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this specification, however, shall supersede applicable laws or regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. General Description of System This specification covers the minimum government requirements for three (3) units that will provide office work spaces and provide bathroom facilities for a rental period of one (1) year, commencing on 16 September 2015. Two (2) units shall be provided with each unit being 24 feet wide by 60 feet long with 8 feet high ceilings. One

(1) unit shall be provided 24 feet wide by 50 feet long with 8 feet high ceilings.

3.2. Operating Environment The proposed units will be placed and used in a heavy industrial environment and shall be capable of conforming to the needs of the occupants over an extended period of time with minimal maintenance and upkeep. The units shall be suitable for operation in an outdoor industrial environment, at variable ambient temperatures of -10 o F to +110 o F, with up to 100% humidity, in a salt and dust laden atmosphere, and wind driven rain, sleet and snow.

3.2.1. Interior Layout and Finish Requirements

1) Private offices shall be provided with permanent walls

2) Bathrooms shall be provided in the two (2) 24 feet by 60 feet wide trailers

3) Walls shall be sheathed with panel board or painted gypsum

4) Floors shall be vinyl or laminate

5) Ceiling shall be drop in ceiling tiles or gypsum

3.2.2. Electric

1) Fluorescent overhead lighting required with all light fixtures shall have protective covers and be permanently installed.

2) 120/240 volt single phase electric distribution box shall be installed with AFCI/GFCI circuit breakers sized for required service to apply AC/Heat power, 120 volt receptacles and luminaries. Panel shall be internally located.

3) Disconnect box shall be located external of the unit and provide access into the 120/240V internal panel

4) AC/heating unit shall be sized to provide adequate heating and cooling for identified volume and be powered by appropriately sized circuits.

5) Wall outlets shall be provided on the inside of the exterior walls. Adequate receptacles will be placed in each private office space. Trailers require a minimum of four (4) dedicated

20 amp circuits in addition to appropriately sized circuits dedicated for lighting, water heating and HVAC systems. In the case of a double wide trailer, both halves of the unit are required to meet this standard.

6) Exterior lights shall be included at a minimum of one at each access/egress door on each unit.

7) A 6” x 6” phone/data box shall be provided to allow for communication lines to enter/exit each unit.

8) Electric on demand hot water heaters shall be supplied in each bathroom.

9) All electrical receptacles and switches shall have face plates free of damage.

3.2.3. Windows/Doors

1) Horizontal/Vertical Slider windows

2) Mini blinds shall be installed at each window

3) Doors shall be provided with window and Standard locks

4) All standard doors shall be 36” wide unless noted

3.2.4. Exterior Finish/Frame

1) I-Beam outrigger frame

2) Standard drip rail gutters

3) Rain diverters shall be provided above each door opening

4) Skirting shall be installed from base of unit to ground level

5) Units shall have a maximum of 1 load column located on the centerline of seamed units

6) Tongue shall be removable

7) Units shall be provided with sufficient amount of tie downs straps that meet or exceed industrial standards

8) Stairs shall be provided at each access/egress door and shall meet OSHA standards.

9) Aluminum siding shall be free of any chipped paint or unpainted areas. The repairs of painting must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard practice provided it results in a highly wear resistance finish which ensures continued protection against the shipyard operating environment under all service conditions.

3.2.5. Heating and Cooling

1) Units shall be equipped with properly sized central air condition and heating units

2) Units shall have accessible thermostatic temperature controls

3.2.6. Fire Protection

1) All exits must have exit signs. Illuminated signs are preferred; however, self-luminous signs with a minimum luminance surface value of at least. 06 foot-lamberts are permitted.

2) Each doorway or passage along an exit route that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked “Not an Exit” or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use.

3.3. Conditions of Service and Performance The following service and operational conditions shall apply to the units delivered under this specification.

3.3.1. General Equipment Requirements Standard, off the shelf components with proven reliability shall be used wherever possible to increase performance, reliability and cost. The units shall be completed, so that when connected to the utilities identified herein, it can be used for the function for which it is designed and constructed.

3.3.2. Grounding All exposed, non-current carrying metal parts on the equipment shall be maintained at common, zero ground potential.

3.3.2.1. The input services shall be grounded at the source.

3.3.2.2. A grounding stud/lug on the Unit shall provide a means for grounding the chassis per NFPA 70.

3.3.3. Over current Protection All electrical components shall conform to the NEMA and NFPA

70 requirements for quick disconnects and fused or circuit breakers protected in each phase conductor for AC circuits and both DC circuit conductors. AFCI/GFCI receptacle protection shall be installed in all locations. Overloads, fuses and AFCI/GFCI circuit breakers shall be coordinated for maximum component protection and minimum circuit disruption.

3.3.4. Energy Isolating Devices Units provide by the contract shall provide energy isolating devices (e.g. safety switches, valves, etc.) to protect personnel from hazardous energy. The devices shall be designed and manufactured such that the device can be locked in the user selected position (ON/OFF) to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized change. The contractor shall ensure that all energy isolating devices installed or modified are capable of being locked. This includes both mechanical and electrical devices.

3.3.5. Maintenance Manuals The equipment shall be furnished with two (2) copies of the manufacturer’s standard Operation and Maintenance Manual(s) for the specific model of equipment supplied. All information contained in the manual(s) shall reflect the unit and its components in the “as built” configuration.

3.3.5.1. All instructions and illustrations necessary for propoer operation of the equipment.

3.3.6. Warranty Supplies and services furnished shall be covered by warranty from defects in design, materials and workmanship. The warranty shall be the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty which shall conform to all requirements of the contract. Acceptance of the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty shall not minimize the rights of the

Government under clauses in the contract, and in any conflict that arises between the terms and conditions of the contract and manufacturer’s warranty, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence. The warranty period shall commence from the date of acceptance as cited on a properly executed DD Form 250 per paragraph 4.5.

3.3.7. Maintenance Vendor shall provide required periodic maintenance to each unit for the contracted rental period.

3.3.7.1. Heating and cooling units

3.3.7.2. Roof leak repairs

3.3.7.3. Loose or defective skirting

3.3.7.4. Access/Egress stair maintenance

3.3.7.5. Leaking plumbing up to Shipyard provided connections

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. Inspection and Test at Origin Inspection and testing at origin shall be accomplished if required by the contract. Vendor shall provide a certified letter that all electrical work will be completed and/or inspected by a licensed electrician and meet all electrical codes.

4.2. Acceptance Testing at Destination The equipment shall be supplied FOB Destination

(Portsmouth Naval Shipyard). Upon receipt, the equipment shall be inspected for shipping damage, verification of quantities, mechanical and electrical integrity and the requirements of

Section 3. Within thirty (30) days of delivery, the equipment will be connected to the appropriate utilities and operated to sufficiently demonstrate conformance to the requirements of the specification. Any discrepancies on any item of equipment supplied shall be promptly corrected by the manufacturer at no cost to the Government.

4.3. Final Acceptance Upon satisfactory completion of inspection and test of the equipment, the authorized Government Representative (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Code 420) will sign and forward the acceptance document(s) to the paying office.

5. DELIVERY

5.1. Packaging and Marking The equipment shall be packaged and marked for shipment as required in the contract. Deliveries shall be coordinated with the Code 420 representative.

6. NOTES

6.1. Response to Request As part of the response to this request, descriptive literature shall be furnished in sufficient detail to show that the proposed design will meet these specifications.

Vendor submittals shall include brochures of the model being submitted, assembly sketches with critical dimensions, sketches (with dimensions) of all tooling being provided, statements of compliance with specification and performance statements with special instructions.