Specifications.docx

SPECIFICATION

Tanks for Lumpfish Hatchery

I. BACKGROUND

USDA/ARS/National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) in Franklin, ME and Orono, ME requires purchase of new tanks for use in a recirculating aquaculture system.

II. SPECIFICATIONS

We are looking to purchase three different size tanks. Quantities for each are in Section IV below. The specifications for each tank are provided below.

1. 8-foot diameter round tanks with lids

a. Fiberglass, flatbottom, round tanks with interior dimensions: 96 inches in diameter and 48 inches deep holding a minimum of 1,400 gallons.

b. Conical center sump for the tank, 12 inches in diameter with a 45° angle and a radial slotted poly screen

c. Sidewall drain box, with weir plate, bottom drain, and outlet PVC connections

d. Conical tank lid with sliding door, sized to appropriately fit the tank. Any hardware for assembly included. If hardware is metal, it must be 316 stainless steel or manufacture must document equivalent or better rust protection in marine environments.

e. Tanks should be a single piece with conical center sump and sidewall drain box attached by the manufacturer.

f. Interior color of tank, drain, and sidewall box color should be Dark Pool Blue

g. Exterior color of tank, drain, and sidewall box color should be Platinum Gray

h. All fiberglass used in construction will utilize FDA approvable ISO resin, gel coat, and E-glass materials.

i. Interior gel coat on all components will be a minimum of 20 mils and free of burrs or sharp edges.

j. Exterior gel coat on all components will be a minimum of 10 mils and free of burrs or sharp edges.

k. Provide drawings of tank specifications

2. 2 cubic meter insulated tanks

a. Fiberglass, flatbottom, round tanks with interior dimensions: 72 inches in diameter and 36 inches deep holding a minimum of 500 gallons.

b. Minimum of a 3” inch wide flange around the top.

c. Tank walls and bottom should be insulated with a minimum of 1.5” of foam sandwiched between two layers of fiberglass. All penetrations through should be completely sealed with fiberglass to prevent water from accessing the foam.

d. Conical center sump for the tank, with a 45° angle, no more than 6 inches deep, with 2-inch schedule 40 PVC pipe drain, and a radial slotted poly screen.

e. Sidewall drain box (18 inches wide at tank by 12 inches deep from tank to back, by 18 inches tall with perforated PVC screen, and 2-inch-wide flange), with weir plate, bottom drain, and 3-inch schedule 40 PVC coupling drain flush mounted into the bottom of the box. Top of the side box should be no more than 2 inches below the top of the tank.

f. 12-inch-high support skirt or legs.

g. Tanks should be a single piece with conical center sump and sidewall drain box attached by the manufacturer.

h. Interior color of tank, drain, and sidewall box color should be Dark Pool Blue.

i. Exterior color of tank, drain, and sidewall box color should be Platinum Gray.

j. All fiberglass used in construction will utilize FDA approvable ISO resin, gel coat, and E-glass materials.

k. Tank walls, bottom, and flange will be a minimum of ¼ inch thick finished fiberglass.

l. Interior gel coat on all components will be a minimum of 20 mils and free of burrs or sharp edges.

m. Exterior gel coat on all components will be a minimum of 10 mils and free of burrs or sharp edges.

n. Provide drawings of tank specifications

3. 1 cubic meter insulated tanks

a. Fiberglass, flatbottom, round tanks with interior dimensions: 48 inches in diameter and 36 inches deep holding a minimum of 235 gallons.

b. Minimum of a 2” inch wide flange around the top.

c. Tank walls and bottom should be insulated with a minimum of 1.5” of foam sandwiched between two layers of fiberglass. All penetrations through should be completely sealed with fiberglass to prevent water from accessing the foam.

d. Conical center sump for the tank, with a 45° angle, no more than 6 inches deep, with 1.5-inch schedule 40 PVC pipe drain, and a radial slotted poly screen.

e. Sidewall drain box (12 inches wide at tank by 12 inches deep from tank to back, by 18 inches tall with perforated PVC screen, and 2-inch-wide flange), with weir plate, bottom drain, and 3-inch schedule 40 PVC coupling drain flush mounted into the bottom of the box. Top of the side box should be no more than 2 inches below the top of the tank.

f. 12-inch-high support skirt or legs.

g. Tanks should be a single piece with conical center sump and sidewall drain box attached by the manufacturer.

h. Interior color of tank, drain, and sidewall box color should be Dark Pool Blue.

i. Exterior color of tank, drain, and sidewall box color should be Platinum Gray.

j. All fiberglass used in construction will utilize FDA approvable ISO resin, gel coat, and E-glass materials.

k. Tank walls, bottom, and flange will be a minimum of ¼ inch thick finished fiberglass.

l. Interior gel coat on all components will be a minimum of 20 mils and free of burrs or sharp edges.

m. Exterior gel coat on all components will be a minimum of 10 mils and free of burrs or sharp edges.

n. Provide drawings of tank specifications

III. SECTION 508 ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE

It is mandatory that products developed, procured, maintained or use Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) be accessible to employees with disabilities. Examples of EIT equipment are peripherals, copiers, fax machines, computers.

All Electronic and Information Technology procured through this CONTRACT must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists. (36 CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and are viewable at http://www.section508.gov/.

IV. DELIVERY AND SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Delivery Address:

USDA ARS NCWMAC, 25 Salmon Farm Rd, Franklin, ME 04634

Items to be purchased and delivered:

· Qty Eight (8)- 8-foot diameter tanks with lids as per the specification provided in section II Item 1 above

· Qty Eight (8)- 2 cubic meter tanks as per the specification provided in section II Item 2 above

· Qty Eight (8)- 1 cubic meter tanks as per the specification provided in section II Item 1 above

Point of Contact:

Mike Pietrak Phone: (207) 812-0605 Email: Michael.pietrak@usda.gov

Delivery should be within 15 weeks after contract is awarded

Delivery shall be made between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. No loading ramp is available on site, but a forklift is available for unloading and movement.

5. Installation and Start-up: Not applicable

V. TRAINING AND DOCUMENTATION

Documentation. The vendor shall provide one (1) copy each, in English, of the operations, repair, maintenance, lubrication, service instructions and operating instructions submitted upon delivery of the equipment.

VI. WARRANTY

The vendor shall provide a copy of the warranty for each item supplied with their offer.