RFI_Draft_Specifications.docx

DRAFT STATIONARY HYDRAULIC SQUEEZE TILT CHUTE SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 GENERAL

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires approximately four (4) to six (6) hydraulic squeeze tilt chutes used to restrain and treat wild horses and wild burros. The completed hydraulic squeeze tilt chutes shall be delivered (specific location to be determined). The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals necessary for the chutes.

Contractor Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide the services of an AWS certified welder, or another approved certification.

References:

American Society of Testing and Materials:

ASTM-A513/A513M-15 Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing

ASTM- A36/A36M-14 Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel American Welding Society:

AWS- Dl.l-96 Structural Welding Code, Steel 2015 Quality Assurance:

Warranty: Supplies, materials or services furnished under this contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the Contractor gives to any customer for such supplies or services. The rights or remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the Government by any other clause of this Contract. With respect to all warranties, expressed or implied, from manufacturers, or suppliers for materials furnished under the Contract, the contractor shall:

a. Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practices.

b. Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government.

c. Submit all warranties in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection.

d. At a minimum, the warranty shall include coverage for: all hydraulic cylinders, hoses, valves and components for a minimum of 1 year; all welds for a minimum of 1 year.

Hydraulic Components Manufacturer Qualifications: Each hydraulic component shall be manufactured by a company regularly engaged in the manufacture of that particular component, and which issues a complete catalog of data on such components.

Welding: Welding shall be performed according to AWS D1.1-96.

2.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

Contractor shall furnish all materials and labor necessary to construct chutes. All materials shall be new.

Steel: All steel shall be ASTM-A36 unless otherwise indicated.

Hydraulic System: Shall consist of all components (including but not limited to: cylinders, valves, hoses, fittings, fluid reservoir, fluid, etc.) necessary to provide a fully functioning chute. The system shall be powered by 120 volt power supply. All components shall be manufactured from the highest grade of materials available.

Hydraulic Cylinders: Shall utilize steel tubing that meets ASTM-A513-96, (AIR-DRO or approved equal) be hydraulically straightened before honing, and shall have the inside diameter, hard-chrome plated a minimum of 0.001 diametrically. The piston shall be one-piece. The piston rod shall be high yield, turned, ground and polished C1045/50 micro alloy component, which is hard chrome plated a minimum of 0.001 diametrically. Cylinder shall be suitable for this application.

Hydraulic Hose: Shall have a minimum working pressure of 2250 psi. Hose shall be constructed of neoprene and steel braids (Weatherhead or approved equal). Higher pressure hose shall be used as required to operate the cylinders, valves, etc. Hose fittings shall be stainless steel.

Motor:

(1).Motor for the stationary squeeze tilt squeeze chutes shall be the standard 1.5 horsepower.

Padding: Shall consist of a closed cell polyethylene or urethane foam 2 inches thick with a minimum density of 5 lbs./ft Padding shall be glued to the pad backing. The padding shall be covered by a commercial grade Cordura fabric (Cordura Plus 2000-560-T440 or equivalent) (color: tan), and secured to the backing. Fabric shall be secured using standard industry practices.

Latches: Shall be commercially available and spring loaded.

Hinges: All hinges shall have grease fittings installed. Do not paint grease fittings.

Chute Width: The width on all chutes shall be the width identified on the original engineered drawings developed by BLM (to be provided in final Specifications Document).

Painting: The chute shall be painted with a weather resistant non-toxic acrylic enamel paint or other type of paint that is specific for metal surfaces and aids in rust protection. The paint color shall be Desert Sand (Tan) color.

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

No government furnished property will be provided. Government furnished information, drawings, and photos shall be provided and are only to be used in performance of this contract.

4.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

First Article required if the contractor has not supplied the BLM with this exact hydraulic squeeze chute.

All contractor-provided items shall be new and include applicable manufacturer's warranty.

5.0 PAYMENT

Payment will be made based upon satisfactory final inspection and acceptance by the Government at the total price.

The Government is obligated under this agreement only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made. The Government is not obligated to order any minimum dollar or quantity.

6.0 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Six months from date of award.

7.0 DELIVERY LOCATIONS

Contractor will be responsible for the transportation and delivery to prearranged locations. Shipping costs will be paid for by BLM for delivery to Axtell, UT. This location may change.

8.0 DRAWINGS

Attachment A contains original Government drawings from 1998. There is a change to the original designs, the wall thickness of the 3” x 3” tubing for the chute frame shall have a wall thickness of 3/8” (instead of 1/4”, noted on sheet 2 in Attachment A).