SOW_for_Fuel_Tank_Replacement_Sand_Lake.pdf

140FS225Q0216 Fuel Tank Replacement Page 1 of 3

Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Replace Fuel Tank on 2019 Bobcat T770 Track Machine

The Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge located in Columbia, South Dakota has a requirement for the fuel tank to be replaced on a Bobcat T770 Skid Steer. The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work in accordance with manufacturer specifications and applicable safety standards. Due to the specialized nature of the equipment, only vendors who are certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or are authorized service providers for the specific make and model of the skid steer shall be considered for award. Proof of certification or authorization must be submitted with the offer.

1. General:

1.1 Replace the fuel tank in a 2019 Bobcat T7700 Track Machine for Sand Lake Sand Lake NWR, 39650 Sand Lake Drive, Columbia, SD 57433

1.2 Purpose/End Application: The skid steer is a critical piece of equipment that currently has limited capacity due to a hole in the fuel tank. We utilize this equipment for projects in the interim, but we can only fill the tank to a certain level. To account for the limited amount of fuel we can put in the skid steer, we use fuel from a vehicle-mounted external fuel tank to add fuel to the skid steer as needed. We use this equipment for moving material, pushing snow, pulling trees, pulling fence, unloading and loading supplies etc.

1.3 Contractor Qualifications: Needs to be a certified skid steer machanic shop that has experience fixing a Bobcat track machine.

2. Place of Performance and Period of Performance (Where and When) the project is being completed.

2.1 Closest site to Sand Lake NWR, 39650 Sand Lake Drive, Columbia, SD 57433

2.2 Annotate the Performance start and end date. Start Date is September 25, 2025 and end date is November 30, 2025.

2.3 Normal duty hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. I

2.4 Non-duty hours include week nights, weekends,

3. Scope

3.1 Removal of the Old Tank

The contractor will thoroughly clean the area around the fuel tank to remove any dust or debris.

Safely drain any remaining fuel or fluids from the tank. Detach the Selective Catalytic

Reduction (SCR) assembly. Disconnect and remove all fuel hoses connected to the tank. Use appropriate tools to prevent damage to the hoses or connections. Carefully disconnect all electrical wires attached to the tank, including sensors and any connections relevant to fuel

140FS225Q0216 Fuel Tank Replacement Page 2 of 3 management. If there are drive belts connected or obstructing access to the tank, remove them as needed. Unscrew and remove any hardware (bolts, screws) securing the fuel tank in place.

Remove the power unit (engine or other mechanisms) as necessary to access the fuel tank.

Ensure all hoses and hardware attached to the tank are completely removed, including any brackets or supports. Remove the fuel tank from its mounting position.

Install the New Tank

Position the new or repaired fuel tank into the mounting area. Ensure proper alignment with all mounting points. Reattach all necessary hoses to the new tank. Ensure connections are secure and without leaks. Install all hardware to secure the tank in place. Reinstall the power unit, ensuring all components are correctly aligned and secured. Reattach all hardware removed during the disassembly process. Ensure proper torque specifications are followed if applicable.

Reconnect all electrical wires and ensure that connections are secure and properly insulated.

Reinstall any drive belts that were removed. Ensure proper tension and alignment. Reinstall the

SCR assembly. Before filling the tank with fuel, visually inspect all connections for potential leaks. Refill the fuel tank with the appropriate fuel and check to ensure all other fluids are also added back.

Run and Test the Machine

Run the engine to operating temperature. Monitor for leaks and ensure all systems are functioning correctly. Ensure that the machine operates normally and check the fuel gauge to confirm that the new tank is functioning as expected.

4. Deliverables and/or Delivery Schedule:

4.1 The damaged fuel tank will be removed, the new tank installed, the machine will be properly functioning before leaving the repair facility, and it will hold fuel without leaks during operations.

4.2 Identify the type of documentation (printed and electronic-such as manuals) to be provided , as well as those quality indicators desired by the Government.

5. Data Management Plan (DMP)

5.1 NA

6. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) / Government-Furnished

Information (GFI)

None

7. Evaluation and Acceptance

7.1 The damaged fuel tank will be removed, the new tank installed, the machine will be

140FS225Q0216 Fuel Tank Replacement Page 3 of 3 properly functioning before leaving the repair facility, and it will hold fuel without leaks during operations.

8. Quality Control/Quality Assurance:

8.1 The Wage Grade will operate before leaving site to ensure function

9. Technical Coordinator:

Brandon Casey, Wage Grade Mechanic, Sand Lake WMD, Sand Lake Sand Lake NWR, 39650 Sand Lake Drive, Columbia, SD 57433. Phone is 605-982-8465. Email is brandon_casey@fws.gov

James Snyder, GAOA Heavy Equipment Operator, Sand Lake WMD, Sand Lake Sand Lake

NWR, 39650 Sand Lake Drive, Columbia, SD 57433. Phone is 605-982-8912. Email is james_snyder@fws.gov mailto:brandon_casey@fws.gov mailto:james_snyder@fws.gov