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Salient Characteristics – Railroad Materials for Beale AFB – Dated: May 5, 2017 CLIN 1 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 14' lg. (Qty. 51)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 2 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 13' lg. (Qty. 36)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 3 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 12' lg. (Qty. 54)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 4 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 11' lg. (Qty. 54)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 5 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 10' lg. (Qty. 327)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 6 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 9' lg. (Qty. 3,884)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 7 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 16' lg. (Qty. 54)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 8 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 15' lg. (Qty. 69)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 9 - Plastic railroad tie, size 7" x 9" x 17' lg. (Qty. 33)

Salient Characteristics:

· Must meet AREMA standards chapter 30.

· Appearance: Textured and Black.

· Density: 65 - 68 lbs per cubic foot.

· Surfaced hardness, new: 7,800 lbs to push a 2" diameter steel ball 0.25" into surface of the tie.

· Percent recycled/recyclable: 100%/100%.

· Spike insertion pressure, new: 7,200 lbs.

· Spike withdrawl pressure, new: 2,600 lbs.

· Spike lateral resistance pressure, new: 3,400 lbs.

· Longevity: >40 years.

· Made from one piece of 100% plastic with no metal or concrete cores.

· Non-hazardous and non-leaching.

· Does not contain creosote or copper arsenate chromates.

· Impervious to Biological Effects, Surface Deterioration Due to Abrasion, Surface Degradation Due to UV Light Exposure.

· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion must meet ASTM D696-91 requirement for Class 1 railroads.

· All plastic railroad ties must be bundled for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck.

CLIN 10 – Turnout, Railroad Turnout (Qty. 3)

Salient Characteristics:

· AREMA 3 112-55-2 plan #8 non-insulated, non-panelized.

· 1 #8 solid manganese self-guarded (SMSG) frog with bolts, straps, no bars, & 3/4" thick hook twin frog plates.

· 1 pair 16'- 6" double reinforced knife switch points with adjustable side jaw clips.

· 1 head & 1 back rod.

· 1 pair heel blocks complete.

· 1 gauge plate with rigid braces.

· 14 slide plates with rigid braces.

· 2 plain plates.

· 4 heel plates.

· 36 hook twin turnout plates.

· 1 Racor 22e switch stand w/ergonomic handle & 42" connecting rods.

· All domestic material except imported SMSG frog.

· Only new material will be accepted.

CLIN 11 – Rail, Railroad – 115 RE (Qty. 345)

· 115# straight rail

· 39 ft. length with a punch of 3-1/2" x 6" x 6"

· Must meet AREMA spec.

· All domestic material

· Truck delivery ONLY, no rail delivery accepted.

CLIN 12 – Anchors, Rail (Qty. 2,600)

· 5-1/2" base drive on rail anchors.

· Unit V for 115# RE rail.

· All domestic material

· Palletize for truck delivery.

CLIN 13 – Bar, Joint (Qty. 400)

· Toeless Joint Bars

· For 115 RE standard rail.

· 36” punched 6” x 6” x 7” x 6” x 6” for 1" bolt.

· All domestic material

CLIN 14 – Plate, Railroad Tie (Qty. 7,800)

· For 115 RE standard rail.

· 5-1/2" rail base width

· Double Shoulder

· 1:40 incline

· 7-1/2' x 14", 8 hole

· All domestic material

CLIN 15 – Bolt, Track w/Nut (Qty. 1,900)

· 1" Track Bolt x 6" lg. with 1” square nut

· Package in 50lbs Keg (Approximately 25 bolt/nut pairs per keg)

· All domestic material.

CLIN 16 – Washer, Lock (Qty. 1,900)

· 1" x 3/8” square lock washer.

· For 1" railroad track bolt.

· All domestic material.

CLIN 17 – Bar, Compromise (Qty. 8)

· Bar set for 90RA to 75AS rail.

· 5" x 5-1/4" x 5-1/2" Punch.

· All domestic material.

· Palletize for delivery.

CLIN 18 – Switch Stand (Qty. 12)

· Brand Name or Equal

· Vae Nortrak North America Inc. Model Racor 22-E"

· Switch stand, with 3' 6" adjustable connecting rod

· Red and white targets with tri-glide handle.

· Rod bolt diameter: 1-1/8"

· Jaw opening: 1-5/16"

CLIN 19 – Spikes, Track (Qty. 52,000)

· 5/8" x 6" cut track spikes

· 1-1/4” taper

· 11/16" head length

· All domestic material.

CLIN 20 – Bar, Compromise (Qty. 2)

· Bar set for 115RE to 100AS rail.

· 6" x 6-1/4" x 5-1/2" Punch.

· All domestic material.

CLIN 21 – Bar, Compromise (Qty. 10)

· Bar set for 115RE to 90RA rail.

· 6" x 6-1/4" x 5-1/2" Punch.

· All domestic material.

CLIN 22 – Bar, Compromise (Qty. 2)

· Bar set for 115RE to 75AS rail.

· 6" x 6" x 5" Punch.

· All domestic material.

· Only new material will be accepted.