Attachment 0001 RIPD E4000-25-2-15 - Walk-Behind Forklifts.docx

COUNTERBALANCED LIFT TRUCK

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This statement of work is for a Walk-behind Counterbalanced Lift Truck with power steering to be delivered with documentation by the vendor in accordance with the following requirements. Request Big Joe model CB30-157 or equivalent. Particular requirement to be able to control the power steering in order to load equipment into narrow confines without damage.

STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

Clarification Any ambiguities, questions, requests for clarification or discrepancies between sections of this purchase description, drawings, national or industry standards discovered by the contractor in reviewing this purchase description shall be reported by the bidder in writing to the contracting officer BEFORE THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSE OF BIDDING/receipt of proposal. Submission of a proposal or bid shall be construed as evidence that such an examination has been made. Therefore, later claims for labor, material, or equipment required, or for difficulties encountered, which could have been foreseen had such reasonable examination been made, may be denied.

National Standards and Specifications The following specifications in effect on the Date of Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal form a part of this purchase description. In the case of conflicting requirements, the more stringent shall apply. This may not be an all-encompassing list. The contractor shall conform to all local and federal codes and standards applicable to the equipment they are providing based on location and purpose of equipment. It is not the responsibility of the government to make modifications to ensure compliance.

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA).

American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards (NEMA).

Electronic Industries Association (EIA).

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

American Code for Information Exchange (ASCII).

American Welding Society (AWS).

American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA).

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

1.1.1.1 NFPA-70 National Electrical Code

1.1.1.2 NFPA-79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.

DESIGN

Ownership This equipment is a standard product of the manufacturer and shall require either no change or minor design changes to meet the requirements of these specifications. Therefore, ownership of the design will remain with the manufacturer.

General Design Standards DEVIATION FROM PRODUCT: Modifications to the manufacturer’s standard design to achieve requirements as specified in this document are only permissible as dictated by good design practice. For example, mounting a 20-hp motor in a power train designed and normally using a 10-hp motor would not be acceptable.

UNITS OF MEASURE: Dimensions and capacities in this purchase description are given in the English-US (in-lb) system. All dials, gauges, and drawings shall be in the English-US system or both the English-US and the metric systems, unless otherwise specified in this document.

ID DATA PLATE: The equipment shall include a main data plate which will include the following data as a minimum requirement (additional information is acceptable): Manufacturer Name, Manufacturer’s Dunns and Bradstreet Number, Manufacturer’s Model Number, Manufacturer’s Serial Number, Year of Manufacture, Contract Number, Machine Weight. This information is necessary for compliance with the government’s Unique Identification Program (UID).

DATA PLATES: All instruction, data, and identification plates and labels attached to this equipment and its controls shall be manufactured of corrosion and oil resistant metal or plastic material. All wording shall be in the English language using plain, bold face lettering. Lettering shall be permanent and have a contrasting background.

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (IUID) REGISTRATION: The contractor shall register the equipment in the IUID Registry (as one single system). IUID registration requires the contractor to input Cage Code, Model Number, and Serial Number into a Government Database to allow for asset and inventory tracking. IUID Registry of the equipment shall be performed at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/. Training for IUID is available in https://wawftraining.eb.mil. IUID registration of this equipment is required prior to final payment in the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The contractor shall also affix a machine readable 2-dimensional (2-D) matrix representing the IUID registry to the machine. The IUID 2-D matrix may be included on the ID Data Plate outlined in paragraph 3.2.4.

CLEANING AND DEBURRING: All surfaces of castings, forgings, molded parts, stampings, and welded components shall be cleaned and free from sand, dirt, fins, flash, scale, flux, and other harmful or extraneous materials. All edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a necessary function. Except as specified herein, the condition and finish of all surfaces shall be commensurate with the manufacturer’s commercial practice.

PAINTING: All unfinished surfaces of the equipment shall be painted with a lead free and chromium free commercial grade of metal primer and a minimum of one finish coat. The color shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard commercial practice, or as necessary to maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, as applicable.

LUBRICATION: Components specified as requiring lubrication by the original manufacturer shall have an appropriate means of providing said lubrication included in the design of the machine.

1.1.1.3 The lubrication points will be labeled on the lubrication drawing provided as part of the maintenance documentation and will also be labeled on the machine at the lubrication point and on any access panel covering the lubrication point. These labels will include as a minimum standard, the specific type of lubricant, the quantity to be used, the frequency for change, and the maintenance manual reference for detailed instructions. The lettering shall be English and the units shall be English standard (i.e. pints, quarts, and gallons)

1.1.1.4 If an automatic circulation system is used, it shall be complete, including, but not limited to the following: reservoir, valves, nozzles, filters, pumps, sight gages, and other components as necessary to make the system completely functional.

1.1.1.4.1 A system allowing blockages or inadequacies to go undetected is unacceptable. The system shall be interlocked to the machine control, providing an alarm that lubrication failure has occurred. The system shall not initiate immediate shutdown of the affected function during a cutting cycle. It shall allow completion of the cycle and shutdown in an orderly sequence.

1.1.1.4.2 The reservoir shall be sized to allow no less than 80-hrs of machine run time before requiring refill. It shall also have a means provided for draining and cleaning. A means shall be provided to enable the operator to determine the fluid level.

1.1.1.4.3 All filters shall be either cleanable or replaceable.

1.1.1.4.4 All pumps shall be self-priming.

FILTRATION/REGULATION: Equipment requiring filtered or regulated energy sources shall be supplied with the components necessary to perform this function. E.g. the equipment shall be supplied with a Filter, Regulator, Lubricator (FRL) device, if filtered, lubricated, regulated pressurized air is required for the efficient, proper operation of the equipment. These devices shall be located on the equipment side of the lockout devices at the points of first connections.

HYDRAULICS: The machine will be equipped with a hydraulic system and the system shall be complete with, but not limited to, pump, valves, piping, cylinders, pressure controls, filter, and reservoir. All components necessary to make the system completely functional shall be provided.

1.1.1.5 If the duty cycle of the system under maximum usage will cause the hydraulic fluid to exceed 120°F in temperature, a suitable air-cooled heat exchanger shall be provided to maintain fluid temperature at or below that temperature. The exchanger shall be equipped with changeable fiberglass filter(s), unless permanent type filters are supplied.

1.1.1.6 The system shall have adequate capacity to provide sufficient pressure and flow to perform all hydraulic operations under all normal machine operating conditions.

1.1.1.7 Protection shall be provided to prevent damage to components.

1.1.1.8 Safeguards shall be provided to alert the operator of temperatures and pressures above/below design limits. If safe limits (within design limits) are exceeded, the system shall automatically shut down.

1.1.1.9 Anti-surge devices or circuits shall be incorporated to ensure uniformity of motion under varying loads.

1.1.1.10 The hydraulic reservoir shall be provided with means for draining and cleaning.

1.1.1.11 Means shall be provided to enable the operator to determine fluid level.

1.1.1.12 Each hydraulic system shall include a filter, which shall be either cleanable or replaceable.

1.1.1.13 All pumps shall be self-priming.

DIALS AND GAUGES: All scales, dials, and gauges shall be manufactured of corrosion and oil resistant material. All wording shall be in the English language using plain, bold face lettering. Lettering shall be permanent and have a contrasting background.

CONTROL LEVERS: Control levers shall move in the same direction as the motion of Safety, Security and Environmental SAFETY LOCKOUTS: Each point of first connection shall be designed and constructed to allow the utility to be completely isolated from the equipment. This isolation shall be insured by application of a standard key locking padlock. The device(s) shall only be lockable in the de-energized (OFF) condition.

LOSS OF PRESSURE: Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits shall be designed such that loss of pressure, or pressure surges, shall not cause a hazard. Means shall be provided to prevent operation of the equipment with insufficient pressure, if such operation could cause a hazard.

TRAPPED ENERGY: Means shall be provided for the controlled release of stored energy. This energy may be in the form of, but not limited to, air and hydraulic pressure accumulators, capacitors, springs, counter balances and flywheels. When appropriate, a label shall be affixed to the stored energy source to identify the hazard.

WORKING RANGE: Hydraulic and pneumatic components shall be selected, which cannot be adjusted outside the safe working range of the circuit and/or equipment.

ACCUMULATORS: Gas charged accumulators operating above 200-psi charging pressure shall be charged with inert gas.

BRAKES: Braking systems shall be designed to “fail-on”. This means, energy supplied to the brake shall be used to disengage the brake. Loss of energy shall therefore cause the brake to activate.

EMERGENCY STOP: The system will incorporate a clearly identified, red, mushroomed, control button with a yellow backing plate at every operator work station. Upon momentary operation, any emergency stop button shall de-energize all machine motions and override all other controls without creating additional hazards. All motion stopped shall be restarted by the deliberate action of the operator (requiring manual reset). No other red mushroomed buttons shall be allowed on the equipment. It is preferred that there is no other red buttons of any type.

CONTROL GUARDS: Controls shall be guarded against accidental operation.

OPERATOR REACH: Controls shall be within reach and located such that the operator, when in the normal operating position, is not required to reach past moving parts, which may cause injury.

AUDIBLE NOISE: The equipment noise level during normal operation shall not exceed 85-dbs, “A” scale. Tests shall be conducted around the entire equipment 60-in to 65-in above the floor within 3-ft of any major sound source. Metal removal equipment shall comply with the standard noise requirement while making a midrange horsepower cut on rigidly clamped mild steel. The contractor shall furnish shields, baffles, enclosures, or other devices necessary to bring the equipment into conformance. Any such device shall not interfere with the proper operation of the equipment and shall be designed to preserve the visibility necessary for safe operation of the system.

COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

Walk Behind, Counterbalanced 3,000ib Capacity Forklift:

LIFT CAPACITY: The forklifts shall have a load capacity of at least 3,000lbs at a 24-inch load center.

LIFT RANGE: The forklift shall have stacking capability to pick up, move, and stack various materials located on pallet frames. The forks must be able to reach a lift height of 157 inches (13.0 feet) tall.

MAST: When fully lowered, the mast is at maximum 72.0” inches tall.

EXTENDED HEIGHT: Min. of 190.0”.

STEERING: Power Steering with separate controller from the speed controller.

FORKS: The forks shall be at least 42” long by 4” wide.

FORKS ADJUSTABLE: Min. 8” to 28” OD.

AC DRIVE MOTOR: 24V Travel controller – infinitely variable.

OTHER FEATURES: Battery discharge indicator, hour meter, key switch, belly button reversing switch, anti-roll back neutral braking, regenerative braking and automatic high speed travel cut out.

TIRES: The drive tire shall be at least 10.2” Dia. x 4” wide Polyurethane; load wheels shall be at least 10” Dia. X 3.5” wide Polyurethane.

BATTERY: 24 Volt industrial battery and charger shall be included.

TILT: The forklift’s mast shall be able to lean forwards by at least 2.5 degrees and backwards by at least 7.5 degrees.

CONTROL HANDLE: Thumb control travel function with lift and lowering controls in the handle.

SPEED: Travel – variable from 0 mph to 3.2 mph empty and variable from 0 mph to 3.0 mph loaded. Lift – Up to 33 fpm empty and up to 26 fpm loaded. Lowering – Up to 32 fpm empty and up to 36 fpm loaded.

APPROVAL/SHIPPING

Shipping RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor is responsible for delivery of the equipment to the Rock Island Arsenal. Adequate preserving of equipment surfaces, packing, marking, and skidding of materials for shipment shall be the responsibility of the contractor. If special lifting devices, such as hooks or eyes, are required for ease of handling, they shall be supplied with the equipment. Any special devices shall be returned to the contractor upon request only if they will not be required for future movement of the equipment, and at the contractor’s expense.

SHIPPING SCHEDULE: Be aware, the Rock Island Arsenal will only off-load equipment arriving between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm (noon), local time on Mondays through Thursdays except holidays. For information concerning holidays, the contractor should consult the contracting officer. There is no place to stage transporting vehicles awaiting the arrival of contractors. All equipment shall be delivered at the same time, meaning the same day (multiple trucks are acceptable) unless pre-authorized to deliver on multiple days by the RIA-JMTC contracting officer.

RECEIVER: All shipments to Rock Island Arsenal including installation tools and/or replacement parts, as well as the original shipment of the equipment, shall be marked “ATTN: Mr. Robert Mcclure TARA-LGC”. Items not correctly marked are subject to being returned at the vendor’s expense.

ARRIVAL INSPECTION: Upon receipt of equipment at Rock Island Arsenal, a preliminary inspection shall be performed to determine condition and/or count. This inspection shall be performed by Rock Island Arsenal personnel.

Installation LIABILITY: In any case, the equipment remains the property of the contractor, and the contractor shall assume all responsibility and liability for the equipment and the work performed upon it. The government shall be held harmless for any damage done to the equipment at any time up until final acceptance of the equipment by Rock Island Arsenal, except in the case of intentional damage and/or gross negligence on the part of Rock Island Arsenal personnel.

SECURITY: The RIA-JMTC is an Army installation subject to Department of Defense safe guards, various precautions, and plant protection measures. At all times during the execution of this SOW, the contractor will maintain adequate plant protection devises to minimize espionage, sabotage, and other malicious destruction and damage. The contractor shall comply with all security requirements of the Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Island Arsenal Island-wide Force Protection levels may be adjusted/changed at any time, which may cause possible delays and will directly affect procedures for accessing the Island.

Delivery Hours or Service Hours: Service calls, equipment installation, training, and equipment delivery (where the contractor offloads) will only be allowed from 0600 – 1530, Monday through Thursday, except for Government Holidays. Deliveries of items where the contractor has opted for Government “off-loading option”, must be received before 1200 hours. These hours are subject to change, however, the Government will notify the contractor of such changes. The vendor will contact the designated COR to obtain an electronic key for their representative (i.e. delivery driver) in order to have access to the facility. Deliveries and service calls outside the normal hours stated above will be coordinated with the COR to address any emergency situations."

Completion Final acceptance of the equipment shall occur after the following:

1.1.1.14 Successful completion of performance testing at Rock Island Arsenal.

1.1.1.15 Final inspection approval by the government representative or inspector. This is to verify full compliance with this description to include amendments and modifications to the final contract. The government representative shall perform any and all tests he deems necessary to insure compliance with this description and industry standards to include, but not limited to ease of control, convenience of operation, safe operation, and adequacy of lubrication devices.

1.1.1.16 Complete documentation packages are delivered.

SERVICE

Service/Support Requirements The contractor shall have as a minimum, a verifiable service/repair capability which meets or exceeds the following requirements:

STAFF: Staffed by qualified, English speaking personnel fully knowledgeable in the service/repair of the equipment offered.

TELEPHONE ACCESS: Telephone access to service/repair personnel shall be available for consultation during Rock Island Arsenal normal working hours. Rock Island Arsenal normal working hours are 8:00 am CST to 3:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday, except legal federal holidays.

ON-SITE RESPONSE: Physical, on-site response shall be possible within 48-hrs of notification that service/repair of the equipment is necessary.

MAINTENANCE PARTS: Parts necessary for periodic replacement such as belts, hoses, filters, and other parts normally considered as spare parts, by the manufacturer, shall be stocked and available for shipment.