Tracked_fire_vehicle_specifics_2022.docx

Grand Bay Specialty Tracked Carrier Specifications

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has a requirement for one (1) each Specialty Tracked Carrier for Fire Activities at the Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge, operations out of Gulf Coast Refuges Complex, 7200 Crane Lane Gautier, MS 39553, that meets the following minimum specifications:

Dimensions:

· Two seat/two person tracked carrier

· Overall length: between 170” and 215”

· Overall width: between 90” & 105”

· Overall height: between 95” & 102”

· Ground clearance: minimum 16”

· Base Vehicle Weight: between 10,000lbs and 16,500lbs

· Payload: 10-14K lbs. capacity with a rear non-skid working deck of 84”x96”

· Working Deck height range from 35” to 50”

· Rear Headache rack behind cab with 2 fold down jump seats

Performance & Engine:

· Diesel engine with a minimum 125 horsepower @2,200RPMs

· Ground Pressure maximum up to 2.5psi empty, 5.5 psi loaded

· 40-gallon fuel tank w/secondary fuel/water separator

· 26” tracks minimum

· Muffler w/spark arrestor. Muffler exhaust pipe(s) shall be positioned so that rear personnel will not be affected (touch, sound, and smell) by exhaust while working on rear deck

· Engine must be easily accessible for repairs and servicing (i.e. oil and filter changes, parts replacement, troubleshooting engine problems) with minimal disassembly of vehicle

· Vehicle must be able to travel at least 8 miles per hour. Throttle must be easily accessible to operator and not interfere with ingress or egress of cab operation

· Ford crossing depth of at least 30” of water

Electrical:

· 12-volt circuitry; negative ground; minimum 90-amp alternator

· 2 Ports for charging of electronic devices (cigarette lighter type) near instrumentation cluster

· Fuse panel must have locations to allow for future addition of electrical devices

Transmission:

· Hydrostatic 2-speed transmission with parking brake capability and positive deceleration. Track controls need to be position right in front of driver seat close to the seat for easy operations of controls

· Auxiliary hydraulic pumps shall have a minimum of 44gpm w/3000 psi to operate hydraulic winch.

· A 40-50 gallon hydraulic fluid reservoir with filter is mandatory. A radiating/cooling capability to maintain prolonged hydraulic operating temperature is required

· Hydraulic system equipped with an instrument cluster of gauges to inform operator of equipment overload and malfunction.

Other:

· Lighted instrumentation control panel w/gauges. Inside cab light for nighttime operations for reading maps and papers

· Back up alarm & horn; horn shall be operable from driver’s location; and rear-view mirror required

· 16,500 to 20,000lb hydraulic winch mounted on front of vehicle and easily accessible and controlled from inside cab and mounted so that it does not interfere with ingress or egress of cab operation

· Roll over protection certified (ROPS) 2 man closed steel cab w/doors with locking potential and sliding glass windows for passenger and driver w/brush guard wire mesh front face & windshield/escape hatch on roof. Vehicle shall be designed to allow ease of movement on and off of working deck and in and out of cab. Two seats (driver & passenger) inside cab shall have seat belts and have an ergonomic design that will allow for comfortable, prolonged operation of vehicle

· Three-point handles for easy grasping capability for riders/operators to get into and on vehicle (I.E. National Safety 3 point of contact rule)

· Air-conditioned interior (8-10K BTU’s). Cab heater & defroster included

· Exterior lighting: 2 front and 2 rear work lights shall be controlled from inside cab at instrumentation cluster

· 8 D rings appropriately welded for attachment /transporting tie down purposes (2 left side, 2 right side, 2 front and 2 rear) shall be appropriately spaced

· Heavy duty front brush guard w/skid plate on front of vehicle and shall be a welded part of the vehicle chassis/frame, but able to allow winch operation and accessibility

· Service Manuals for all components

· Front windshield wipers

· Entire vehicle shall be painted in such a manner and with such a material that rust formation and/or corrosion will not easily occur or be accelerated through normal wear and tear of vehicle

· 4 sets of keys for locking doors and operating vehicle

· Cab interior must have ability to allow for addition of two-way mobile radio w/exterior antenna

· Installed parking brake Warranty:

· Vehicle shall be warrantied for 1 year for all service and parts

Delivery:

· Equipment will be delivered to Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge 7200 Crane Lane Gautier, MS 39553.