Specifications Research Pontoon Boat 30Aug22.pdf

12445022Q0045

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Specifications

August 30, 2022

Attachment 2

Contents Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Vendor Criteria:

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Safety Requirements ...................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

7.0 Data Rights

8.0 Period of Performance

Project Research Pontoon Boat with Motor, & Trailer

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The USDA Forest Service IITF in San Juan P.R intends to award a purchase order for a new aluminum boat, motor & trailer to use on activity of investigation study. Minn Kota® Edge® 12V, 45-lb. (20.41 kg) thrust, 45" (1.14 m) shaft, foot-control trolling motor, Mercury® FourStroke 30 mph, Chrome wheels & matching hub covers w/13" (33.02 cm) radial tires.

2.0 Background

The access area of research plays an important mission to provide scientific data. Its critical for the uninterrupted operation visit Lagoon study area in Humacao Reserve. For 20 years, a study has been carried out in the Natural Resources lagoon, collecting litter, temperature, rain, soil collection, carrying out this task twice a month. Having a boat would allow us to access the study area during and after weather events.

Research plays an important mission by providing scientific data. It is very important to benefit for common knowledge can carry out or have carried out such research, as well as to advance in the understanding of a certain knowledge as its practical applications.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

This Research Pontoon Boat must comes as a complete ready, with a custom-fit trailer, Mercury outboard, and Minn Kota trolling motor.

SPECIFICATIONS Length16' 8''Beam6' 5''Bottom Width4' 6''Max. Recommended HP50 HPFuel Capacity (Portable) 6 gal. Max. Person Capacity3 persons Max. Person Weight555 lbs. Max. Person, Motor & Gear Weight1025 lbs.Interior Depth15''Transom Height22.5''

MOTOR Mercury® FourStroke 50 ELPT 30 mph

FEATURES

• Backed by the TRACKER® PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats

• Limited lifetime hull warranty

• NMMA® certified

• Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements

• Bow & stern eyes

• 4 cleats

• Motor-stop safety lanyard

• Fire extinguishe

• Horn

• Paddle

CONSOLE

• Lowrance® HOOK2 4x swivel color fishfinder w/transducer

• Sport steering wheel

• Single-cable, no-feedback rotary steering

• 1-piece rotomolded console w/tinted windscreen, integrated livewell, drink holder & 12V outlet

• Midnight Lazer switch panel

• Mercury® control box

• Navigation lights, aerator & bilge switches

INTERIOR

• Elevated bow & aft casting decks w/storage below bow deck

• 2 pedestal seat base locations

• 100% composite fishing seats w/contoured hinges & snap-off cushions

• 2 folding fishing seats

• Port side rod holders w/organizer for 4 rods to 7' (2.13 m)

• Driver & passenger seats w/storage below

• Aft deck storage

• 16-oz. (.45 kg) marine-grade, fishing-friendly carpet throughout

ELECTRICAL

• 800 GPH (3,028.33 LPH) bilge pump

• Stowable navigation lights w/LED courtesy light at bow

• Bow & console courtesy lights

• 2 battery trays

• Interstate® batteries: 1 cranking & 1 trolling

• 12V trolling motor harness & receptacle

• Wiring system wrapped in abrasion-resistant protective conduit

TRAILER

• Custom-fit, single-axle trailer powdercoated w/GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion & chip protection for improved durability

• Chrome wheels & matching hub covers w/13" (33.02 cm) radial tires

• Hubs designed for quick & easy hub lubrication

• Space-saving swing-away tongue to reduce storage length

• Pivot-up locking jack w/swivel wheel

• Heavy-duty winch w/nylon strap & bow safety strap

• Outboard motor support to reduce hull & transom stress while towing

• Heavy-duty upright load guides for easy, centered loading

• Carpeted bunks to protect hull

• Submersible LED lighting

• Nylon tie-down straps (supplied w/boat package)

• Safety cables

4.0 Vendor Criteria:

Tracker Boat-Research Pontoon Boat w/ 50 ELPT FourStroke Mercury® FourStroke Boat, Motor, & Trailer shall be delivered and used at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry in San Juan, PR; therefore, the vendor must meet the following criteria:

Delivery FOB Location:

USDA Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jardin Botánico Sur 1201 Calle Ceiba San Juan, PR 00926

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

• All work needs to be done during normal business hours 8:00 am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

6.0 Period of Performance

The Period of performance shall start on the date of award and end at the system received.