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AMENDMENT NO. 0002 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE

W912BV-09-R-2029 TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

1. CONTRACTOR ID CODE

NOT APPLICABLE (NA) PAGE 1 OF

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If Applicable)

0002 5 JUN 09 NA NA

6. ISSUED BY

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7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

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DISTRICT ENGINEER

TULSA DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1645 SOUTH 101ST EAST AVENUE

TULSA, OK 74128-4609

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (%) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W912BV-09-R-2029

% 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21 MAY 09

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE NA

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, x is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required)

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NA 13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14

(%) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not; is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

See continuation sheet.

NOTE: IN THIS AMENDMENT “SOLICITATION NO.”, “OFFER”, AND “OFFEROR” MEAN “INVITATION NO.”, “BID”, AND “BIDDER”, RESPECTIVELY Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as hertofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of person authorized to sign)

NSN 7540-01-162-8070 30-105-02 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-8)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

AMENDMENT 0002

W912BV-09-R-2029

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA

The RFP documents are revised as follows:

Section 00 11 00, PROPOSAL SCHEDULE: Delete the existing PROPOSAL SCHEDULE; replace with the attached revised PROPOSAL SCHEDULE.

Section 00 21 00: Change the title from “BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS” to

“INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS”.

Section 00 22 11:

a. Paragraph 6.5.1: To end of this paragraph, add “Provide the Price Proposal on a CD (separate from the Technical Proposal).”

b. Paragraph 6.6.1: Delete “11 additional sets”; replace with “5 additional sets”.

c. Paragraph 6.6.4d, Item (1) Project Key Personnel:

(1) Delete “(limit of one-half page per person)” from the 1st sentence.

(2) Subparagraph beginning “All key personnel shall have a degree… After the 2nd sentence, add “The Construction Superintendent does not require a professional degree but must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Construction Superintendent on projects of similar size and complexity.”

Section 01 35 26.00 10, paragraph 1.5.1.1: Delete the 2nd sentence: “The Contractor Quality Control (QC) person can be the SSHO on this project.” Replace with: “The Contractor Quality Control (QC) person cannot be the SSHO on this project, even though the QC has safety inspection responsibilities as part of the QC duties.”

Section 41 01 00. Delete the existing section; replace with the attached revised section.

INFORMATION

The Preproposal Conference Minutes are attached for information.

PN BRAC DD3, FY08 GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT

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PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

Item Unit No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount____

BASE PROPOSAL

0001 All work unless listed Separately Sum Job XXX $__________

0002 Drilled Piers

0002AA 24-Inch Dia. 420 LF* $____ $__________

0002AB 32-Inch Dia. 3900 LF* $____ $__________

0002AC 36-Inch Dia. 440 LF* $____ $__________

SUBTOTAL ITEM 0002 $__________

0003 Duct Banks

0003AA 2-Way 5-Inch Ductbank 1267 LF $____ $__________

0003AB 4-Way 5-Inch Ductbank 820 LF $____ $__________

SUBTOTAL ITEM 0003 $__________

0004 BRAC Equipment Including all Material Handling Equipment as Indicated in Section 41 01 00, paragraph 1.5

0004AA Provide & Test the Small Parcel Processing Conveyor System Sum Job xxx $__________

0004AB Provide & Test the Multiple Narrow Belt Sorter Sum Job xxx $__________

0004AC Provide & Test the ALOC Pallet Conveyor, ALOC Pallet Scissor Lifts & Scale, Transporter Docks/Conveyors Sum Job xxx $__________

0004AD Provide & Test the Ancillary Equipment Sum Job xxx $__________

SUBTOTAL ITEM 0004 $__________

TOTAL BASE PROPOSAL $_______________

*Vertical linear feet

Offeror’s Proposed Contract Duration in Calendar Days (See Note 6): _______

PN BRAC DD3, FY08 GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT

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PROPOSAL SCHEDULE NOTES

1. Offerors shall propose on all items.

2. All quantities are estimated except where the unit is given as job.

3. ARITHMETIC DISCREPANCIES (EFARS 14.406-2)

a. For the purpose of initial evaluation of proposals, the following will be utilized in resolving arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of the Proposal Schedule as submitted by offerors:

(1) Obviously misplaced decimal points will be corrected;

(2) Apparent errors in addition of lump-sum and extended prices will be corrected.

b. For the purpose of proposal evaluation, the Government will proceed on the assumption that the Offeror intends his proposal to be evaluated on the basis of unit prices, extensions, and total arrived at by resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above and the proposal will be so reflected on the abstract of bids.

4. SPECIAL PROPOSAL CONDITIONS

If a modification to a proposal based on unit prices is submitted which provides for a lump-sum adjustment to the total estimated cost, the application of the lump-sum adjustment to each unit price in the Proposal Schedule must be stated. If it is not stated, the Offeror agrees that the lump-sum adjustment shall be applied on a pro rata basis to every unit price in the Proposal Schedule.

5. AWARD

Only one contract will be awarded under this solicitation.

6. CONTRACT DURATION

The Offeror shall propose a total integrated contract duration in number of calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Contractor’s proposed contract duration shall not exceed that allowed by Section 00 73 00, SCR “Commencement, Prosecution and Completion Of Work”. This duration will become the contractually binding completion period. See Sections 00 22 11 and 00 22 20.

PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE

W912BV-09-R-2029

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) General Purpose Warehouse, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

In accordance with the solicitation, the preproposal conference in connection with RFP W912BV-09- R-2029 was held at Building 414, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on 29 May 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

Companies and/or individuals represented at the conference were:

Amalio Corporation Sterling Heights, MI Carothers Construction, Inc. Water Valley, MS Catamount/MCC JV. Roswell, GA Cisco-Eagle Oklahoma City, OK Current Builders (CB Constructors, Inc) Pompano Beach, FL Crossland Construction Company, Inc. Columbus, Ks Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Phoenix, AZ JE Dunn Oklahoma City, OK Kruger Technologies, Inc. Lenexa, KS Mason & Hanger Overland Park, KS McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Dallas, TX NEC Service Co. Moore, OK R.C. Construction Co., Inc. Greenwood, MS The Ross Group Tulsa, OK Walbridge Detroit, MI

Government and/or representing the Government interests were:

Terry Murphree, Technical Manager, Tulsa District, Corps of Engineers Jeremie Evans, Contract Specialist, Tulsa District, Corps of Engineers Carolyn Russell, Project Manager, Central Oklahoma Resident Office, Corps of Engineers

Mr. Jeremie Evans, Contract Specialist, opened the conference with welcoming remarks and had all those in attendance introduce themselves. Mr. Evans gave a summary of the contracting issues/requirements and stated that an amendment would be forthcoming which would list the attending companies and any questions submitted from this conference. Mr. Evans discussed and/or referred the following items of the solicitation document (given in outline format):

* Administrative Issues:

- Do not contact the A/E for this project for any reason. This will be grounds for elimination from this project.

- Pricing for this project is firm fixed-price

- Forward all questions, responses, and proposals to Jeremie Evans. It was stressed that contractors not contact the Central Oklahoma Resident Office with questions.

- Telephone No. 918-669-7562

- Fax No. 918-669-7495

- The specification is binding, anything we may say today (even if incorrect) is not binding to the solicitation or any subsequent contract unless specifically addressed by amendment

- Written questions are due in the Tulsa District office no later than noon, Tuesday, 02 June 2009. All submitted questions will be answered in a forthcoming amendment unless general in nature.

* Proposals are due in the Tulsa District Office (do not deliver to Tinker Air Force Base) at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 23 June 2009. (Please allow extra time as contractors and packages will have to go through security at the District Office).

* Section 00010 indicates the proposal schedule which has 1 optional item – pricing must be submitted on all proposal schedule items.

* Section 01 10 00 indicates the project description/scope of work.

* Section 00 11 00 is Proposal Schedule.

* Section 00 22 11 and 00 22 20 - Proposal Preparation and Evaluation.

*Section 00 45 00 (Representations and Certifications) contains a limited number of clauses for proposer fill-in. Proposers must fill out additional information on ORCA (Online Representations and Certifications Application) at www.orca.bpn.gov.

* Section 00 72 00 contains standard boiler plate clauses for this project

*Section 00 73 00 provides for wage rates, weather delay days, performance of work by the contractor, partnering agreement, and also indicates a performance time of 622 calendar days (clause 52.211-10.) and liquidated damages of $1,966.00 per calendar day of delay (clause 52.211-12).

* Award FY09 project – award on or about July/August 2009.

The meeting was turned over to Mr. Terry Murphree, Technical Manager, who gave a summary of the project scope and discussed the items that would be seen during the tour of the proposed construction site and the concrete slabs to be demolished. Contractors and Government personnel adjourned to the bus for the tour of the sites. Mr. Murphree pointed out the areas where construction would occur. The conference adjourned at approximate 11:20 a.m. at Building 414.

Questions submitted with answers:

DLA WAREHOUSE

PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE

CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

1. Plan sheet E-001, note 21 requires branch circuits be installed in 3/4 inch conduit. The specifications allow 1/2 inch conduit. Is 3/4 inch the minimum conduit size for the entire project?

RESPONSE: The intent is to require a minimum size of 3/4 inch conduit on power circuits, however there is other wiring which is low voltage (fire alarm, security, etc.) that can be in 1/2 inch conduit where it meets code.

2. Would it be possible to clean, prime, and paint the fire protection pipe off site due to the site being LEED compliant? This would allow the use of other non-LEED paints to be used therefore minimizing drying time. From past experiences LEED compliant paint needs extra time to cure depending on temperature, humidity, and application.

RESPONSE: Please bid the project per its drawings and specifications.

3. Will there be an opportunity for subcontractors who were not present at the site visit to visit the site at another time.

RESPONSE: See Amendment 0001.

4. "2. On sheet C-104 the detail for the retaining wall refers you to detail 11 on sheet C-114 ODOT Pavement Marking Standards. Should detail 6 on sheet S-705 Section Thru Retaining Wall be Used instead. Please confirm correct detail for retaining wall.

RESPONSE: Detail 11 on C-114 is included for information concerning the required handrails on the cap of the retaining walls. Detail 6 on S-705 should be reference for all wall reinforcing and structural dimensions.

5. Would the Corp of Engineers accept a pre-engineered building that met your specifications for the roof and had some structural differences on the walls?"

RESPONSE: No.

6. Key Personnel Resumes – there are conflicting requirements between paragraphs – should the resumes be no more than one half page per person or one whole page per person?

RESPONSE: See Amendment 0002.

7. Can the resident Safety Officer and Quality Control Manager be the same person?

RESPONSE: No. See Amendment 0002.

8. Can we hire a third party Safety/Quality Control person to be the resident key personnel with weekly/bi weekly follow up with our in house Director of Safety/QC?

RESPONSE: Question still under consideration.

9. Please provide clarification on the following subjects:

[All Part references are from Section 41 01 00 and questions refer to material as it relates to the Conveyor System] Material to be Handled – Small Material Part 1.9.1 states “Small Material……..will not exceed 45 pounds.”

Part 2.2.2.3 e. States “Product weights: 1/2 to 50 pounds”.

What is the true maximum weight of the small material?

Part 1.9.1 states “Maximum size of items to be handled on these systems will not exceed 24 inches wide by 24 inches long by 18 inches high.”

Part 2.2.2.3 e. States “Product Size: 6 inches by 6 inches by 1 inch to 24 inches by 24 inches by 30 inches” What is the true maximum product height of the small material?

Equipment Requirements – Narrow Belt Sorter

Part 2.2.2.3 requires that the “sortation system is capable of sorting packages at the sustained rate of 1200 packages per hour.

Part 2.2.23 a. states “Sort Capacity: Up to 240 sorts per min”; [14400 per hour] What is the true sort capacity requirement for the narrow belt sorter?

RESPONSE: See Amendment 0002 for all above.

10. General Questions Is the attendees list from the pre-proposal conference available?

RESPONSE: See Amendment 0002 for all above.

Are any of the drawings available electronically in CAD format?

RESPONSE: Question still under consideration.

PN BRAC DDC3, FY.08 GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION CENTER

SECTION 41 01 00

CENTRAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE MECHANIZATION

12/07

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This Section defines the requirements for the materials handling systems in the Consolidation Containerization Point (CCP), as shown on the Drawings.

Contractor-provided equipment and services shall operate in coordination with and be completely compatible with the Government's equipment in the facility as defined herein, and shall provide complete and operable systems ready for use. Equipment, labor, facilities modifications, and other services and materials identified within this Contract shall be provided by the Contractor, unless otherwise indicated. Contractor-provided system shall also include equipment and software not specifically identified, but which is required to make the systems complete and fully operational.

Detailed equipment specifications and operating requirements are intended to describe the design and operation of the Government's design. Contractor shall provide training and training material for Government employees as described in the Contract. Subsystems and equipment proposed shall be described clearly and in detail in the Contractor's proposal. Proposed subsystems or equipment that differ from these requirements shall be clearly identified as such.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this Section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASSOCIATION FOR AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION AND MOBILITY (AIM)

ANSI/AIM BC1 (1995) Uniform Symbology Specification -

Code 39

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B20.1 (2003) Safety Standard for Conveyors and

Related Equipment

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A 108 (2003) Steel Bars, Carbon, Cold-Finished

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C62.41 (1991; R 1995) Recommended Practice for

Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power

Circuits

IEEE C62.45 (2002) Surge Testing for Equipment

Connected to Low-Voltage (1000v and

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less)AC Power Circuits

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2005) National Electrical Code

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1449 (2006) Surge Protective Devices

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

NN P 71C Pallets, Material Handling, Wood, Stringer

Construction, 2 way and 4 way (partial)

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00.00 10

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Small Material Processing Conveyor System; G

Multiple Narrow Belt Sorter; G

ALOC Pallet Conveyor; G

ALOC Pallet Scissor Lifts and Scale; G

Transporter Docks/Conveyors; G

Ancillary Equipment; G

All Electrical Systems; G

SD-03 Product Data

Small Material Processing Conveyor System; G

Multiple Narrow Belt Sorter; G

ALOC Pallet Conveyor; G

ALOC Pallet Scissor Lifts and Scale; G

Transporter Docks/Conveyors; G

Ancillary Equipment; G

SD-05 Design Data

Location of Operator Control Stations; G

Location of Motor Starters; G

Small Material Processing Conveyor System; G

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Multiple Narrow Belt Sorter; G

ALOC Pallet Conveyor; G

ALOC Pallet Scissor Lifts and Scale; G

Transporter Docks/Conveyors; G

Ancillary Equipment; G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Contractor's Training Plan, schedule, and training materials; G

Electrical Operation and Maintenance Manuals; G

1.4 SITE

Equipment and systems shall be provided in a new general purpose warehouse at Defense Distribution Depot Tinker AFB, OK, (DDOO), located at Tinker

Air Force Base, OK. The CCP facility is approximately 691 feet long by 238 feet wide. Warehouse doors have a dock height of 4 feet except Doors 53, 54, and 55, which have a 3' 9" dock height; Doors 15 and 56, which service ramps; and Door 27, which services a truck well.

1.5 QUANTITY

The Contractor shall provide the following items:

Item Units Quantity

Small Material Processing Conveyor System

Powered package belt conveyor LF 650

Powered package belt conveyor 90 deg.

curve EA 6

Powered package conveyor meter belt EA 4

Powered package diverters EA 6

Gravity package conveyor LF 105

Flexible gravity roller conveyor EA 3

Inline Electronic Package Scales EA 10

Omni Ball conveyor LF 126

Induction Chutes, Each Chute Serves

2 Stations EA 5

ECS Computer Equipment and DIGI LOT 1

Multiple Narrow Belt Sorter -with 39 consolidation chutes EA 1

Omni-Directional Bar Code Scanner EA 2

ALOC Pallet Conveyor EA 2

ALOC Pallet Scissor Lifts and Scale EA 6

Transporter Docks/Conveyors EA 4

Ancillary Equipment

Pallet Pneumatic Lift Tables EA 5

Pallet Pneumatic Lift and Tilt Tables EA 3

Pallet Scales EA 5

Wheel Stops/Fork Truck Guarding LF 100

Semi-Automatic Stretch Wrappers EA 4

Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine EA 1

Work Stations EA 12

Compressed air distribution System EA 1

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ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT (GFGI Equipment)

DSS Main Frame (Upper Tier) Equipment and Software

ECS Hardware (Traffic Server, Data Base Server) and Software

Workstation Computers and portable/mobile carts

1.6 SYSTEM LAYOUT AND FUNCTION

Equipment systems and subsystems within the CCP System shall be provided as shown on Government-approved Drawings as submitted by the Contractor.

Major functional areas within the CCP include Bulk Material, Medium Bulk, and Small Parcel Carrier. Functions as specified in this Paragraph are intended to represent generalized performance requirements, but may vary depending on the equipment systems and layouts proposed by the Contractor.

The system as described is based on a system architecture consisting of keypads, scanners, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used to control conveyors and associated equipment. These controllers are required to interface/communicate with the ECS (Equipment Control System). The ECS communicates with the DSS (Defense Supply System) that will direct the operations. This Section explains the Government's concept design and is intended to describe the operator functions that the Contractor's proposed system shall accommodate. Each functional area is described below. At a minimum, Contractor shall provide the workstations as shown on the

Government's concept layout.

1.6.1 Bulk Material

Material that is generally too large or cumbersome to realistically bring inside the facility for processing.

Paperwork that accompanies the material will be brought inside to a fixed workstation in the SE corner of the facility. RCN (receipt control number) and CCP labels will be generated as part of the receipt process. Labels and documentation will be returned to the material.

Bulk items generally do not require an active RFID (radio frequency identification) tag or laser card.

There will also be a fixed workstation on the NE corner of the facility to support the processing of bulk material. Workstations shall have both shipping and receiving functionality.

At this point, the material may either remain where it is to await transportation or be relocated to and staged near the shipping doors.

This will be an operational decision based on current conditions and available staging space.

The CCP label is used to ship bulk material when transportation has been arranged. Operators will use one of the stations on the south side of the facility to complete the transaction.

1.6.2 Medium Bulk

Less than Truckload (LTL) receipts is material that is generally handled on a pallet/skid. It would be processed inside the facility and moved using conventional MHE (materials handling equipment, such as forklifts). The first step to process this material is to affix an RCN to each pallet as it is offloaded from a commercial carrier. Portable carts containing

Automated Data Processing (ADP) equipment will be used to generate the RCN

SECTION 41 01 00 Page 4 labels as needed. Pallets are staged as they are unloaded from the truck.

This material may be shipped via air or surface.

1.6.2.1 Surface Shipments

Using a Government-provided portable cart, an operator will conduct the CCP receipt process on each pallet and apply a CCP label. The pallets can then be sorted and staged in the appropriate lane near the shipping doors.

Lanes are identified via overhead placards that identify customers by

DODAAC (DOD Activity Address Code). At the time of shipment, wireless RF

(radio frequency) guns will be used to scan CCP labels as the pallets are loaded into the container. Operators using air assist tools will place pre-manufactured blocking and bracing materials (dunnage) inside the container to keep material from shifting during transportation to the customer. Portable carts will be used to generate the documentation.

1.6.2.2 Air Shipments

For material that will be shipped via ALOC (Air Lines Of Communication), the material will also initially be processed in the staging area after it is unloaded from the truck. Although the DSS process is different for air, the end result is that a CCP label will be applied to the pallet load for tracking purposes. The material will then be staged in the ALOC area to be consolidated onto a 463L (ALOC) pallet. An empty ALOC pallet is placed on one of the 6 ALOC lifts and the pallet is lowered into the pit as material is loaded onto the pallet. As loads are added to the 463L, CCP/CCN (Carton

Control Number) labels are scanned using wireless RF guns. Once the ALOC pallet is loaded, operators place plastic sheathing over the material.

Netting is then placed over the load and secured to the ALOC pallet.

As part of the ALOC build process, an active RFID tag shall be "burned" and attached to the nets. In some cases, a laser card is also included. The equipment associated with these requirements will be

Government-provided with Government-provided ADP equipment. This equipment will be located near the ALOC build area.

After the ALOC pallet is finished, it will be removed from the ALOC lift and transported by forklift to either a staging area near the doors or onto the ALOC gravity pallet conveyor (Contractor-provided) at the shipping doors.

ALOC pallets are pushed along the ALOC pallet conveyor and into trailers.

ALOC pallets that will be loaded onto flatbeds are transported from staging areas either down the ramp, at Door 56, or transported by forklift from staging areas to Door 53 and dropped. The pallet is then picked up by an outside forklift and loaded onto a flatbed trailer staged outside of the building.

1.6.3 Small Material

Generally less than 40 pounds and contained in a cardboard box. Most of this material can be handled via the Contractor-provided automated package handling system. However, some of the material will be too large to convey and will therefore be put on a pallet and handled with conventional MHE.

Small material may enter the facility via a small parcel carrier such as

Fed-Ex/UPS, DHL, or a commercial truck. Small material arriving on a commercial truck will be on pallets and will be material for multiple

SECTION 41 01 00 Page 5 consignees/customers or a tri-wall of material coming from another depot.

1.6.3.1 Small Parcel Carrier

Material that is delivered "loose" from a small parcel carrier will be received at Doors 1 through 4.

Door 4 is a standard truck door. It can be used to manually unload packages that are not conveyable on an automated system. Examples of non-conveyable materials are liquids, hazardous materials, and oversized packages.

Doors 1 through 3 will handle small packages that can be hand-loaded directly onto a short section of flexible gravity roller conveyor that is located inside the doorway. The conveyors will be mounted at a slight angle so that packages flow toward a large manual sort table with an omni roller-ball surface, Small Parcel Sort Table. Inspection of incoming packages and application of RCN labels will happen at the

Small Parcel Sort Table.

Packages deemed conveyor-eligible will be pushed onto the induction conveyor system. This powered belt conveyor will use powered diverters/transfers to divert the material to one of five chutes. Each chute will service two of the ten receipt processing induction stations along the west wall. Packages will be distributed to the available/manned stations equally in a "round-robin fashion". After the operator has completed processing the material in DSS, he will place a CCP label on the material and place it on the powered belt sortation entry conveyor for transport to multiple Narrow Belt Sorters

(NBS).

An auxiliary induction line downstream of the receipt processing area will be used to handle surge conditions. Material may be processed anywhere in the facility and then transported to this line for induction onto the sortation conveyor system. A pallet pneumatic lift table will be located at the end of the line to facilitate ergonomic transfer of material from a pallet to the conveyor. Operators will place material on the auxiliary induction line gravity roller conveyor.

The operator will then manually move the material from the auxiliary induction line conveyor to the sortation conveyor.

There will also be a re-direct line (gravity roller conveyor) located downstream of the receipt processing area. This line will be used to redirect material that was mistakenly sent to the processing lines.

The processing area operators will place a re-direct label on material to be diverted to this conveyor line. The Contractor will provide a scanner and powered diverter to divert material with redirect labels to the redirect line. A pallet pneumatic lift table will be located at the end of the line to facilitate ergonomic transfer of material from the conveyor to a pallet.

After processing, material will be transferred under an omni-directional scanner and onto multiple NBS. The system will automatically deliver the package to the correct chute for consolidation. The scanner will interface with the ECS and provide a destination to the multiple NBS's PLC.

Packages that are not conveyor eligible will be pushed on to a pair of pallet-width gravity roller staging conveyors that are located between

SECTION 41 01 00 Page 6 operators at Doors 1 through 3 and perpendicular to the sort table.

This material will be processed using Government-provided portable carts and then hand-loaded onto pallets. To facilitate ergonomic loading of the pallets, pneumatic lift tables will be located adjacent to the staging conveyors. The material will then be transported via standard MHE to consolidation areas at the end of the sort chutes.

1.6.3.2 Tri-Wall/Pallet Breakdown

Two types of loads will have to be broken down before they are consolidated and shipped: tri-walls and pallet loads of multiple-consignee material.

Packages shall be emptied from the tri-walls/pallets, assigned an RCN, sorted, and then consolidated by customer. Much of this material may be handled on the conveyor system, but some cannot.

Three Tri-Wall/Pallet Breakdown Stations are located immediately downstream from the small parcel sort table. These stations will be equipped with a pallet pneumatic lift and tilt table to facilitate ergonomic unloading. Material will be removed from the tri-wall and an

RCN label attached. The material will then be placed on the conveyor by an operator and transferred to the receipt processing induction stations.

Material that cannot be handled on the induction conveyor system can either be left in the tri-wall or transferred to an empty pallet. This material will be processed, using the Government-provided portable carts, and then transported to the appropriate consolidation area at the end of the chutes.

1.6.3.3 Package Consolidation at the Chutes

Although there are exceptions, most small material will be consolidated into a tri-wall prior to shipping. This consolidation will happen in the sortation area. Conveyor-eligible packages will automatically be sorted to the correct chute. Packages that could not be transported on the conveyor but are eligible to be shipped in a tri-wall will be moved to the correct chute with conventional MHE. The operator will use a wireless RF gun to scan the barcode on each package as it is placed into the tri-wall. The tri-wall will have a primary barcode label that all packages are systemically tied to. When the tri-wall is full, or after a pre-determined amount of time has elapsed, the tri-wall will be closed and processed for staging in either the surface shipping lanes or by the ALOC pallet build area. The tri-wall will be offered for transportation at the end of the chute or at a central location. In both cases a Government-provided portable cart will be used.

Offer material at end of chutes. Government-provided MHE with a built-in scale will be used to identify the weight of the tri-wall.

Banding of the tri-wall will be accomplished at a Contractor furnished stand-alone semi-automated strapping machine in the sorter area (Column

(Col) line E, 8-9).

Offer material at a central location located at Col line E, 8-9. A workstation and a pallet floor scale will be provided by the Contractor located next to the stand-alone semi-automated banding/strapping machine. The operator will use this equipment to offer the material to

Transportation and obtain shipping labels and documentation.

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1.7 THROUGHPUT REQUIREMENTS

The Government's concept design is based on analysis of existing workload conditions/product mix, and estimated future workload/product mix.

Throughput requirements as identified in this Section and other areas of the Specifications shall be the basis for all Contractor and Government performance testing. The system shall be designed to prevent the materials being handled from jamming, stalling, skewing, or falling from MHE. The system shall also properly track and divert those items required at the specific location directed.

1.8 DESIGN FLOWS

Design flows represent projected workload (typically described in terms of receipts/issues as "line items" received/issued), converted to expected design requirements in terms of handling units (pallets, packages, or tri-walls). Design flows are firm requirements that shall be accommodated by Contractor's proposed systems/design. For those flows involving multiple workstations, it may be assumed that the total flow for a workstation group is evenly distributed among the included workstations.

However, for those flows that involve diverting or sorting material to individual workstations within a workstation group, Contractor shall design divert mechanisms to accommodate sortation/diversion of consecutive handling units to individual workstations at a sustained rate equivalent to the hourly design flow. Standards for applicable mechanized workstations of Contractor interest are defined as the average number of handling units processed per workstation during a 7-1/2 hour shift. These standards will be used in conjunction with the design flows as the basis for performance testing of systems and equipment.

Handling Units (Packages) per Shift

Workstation # of Units

Small Parcel Carrier Receiving Doors 3725

Tri-Wall/Pallet Breakdown Stations 725

Receipt Processing/Induction Stations 4450

Re-Direct Line 445

Auxiliary Induction Line 445

Multiple Narrow Belt Conveyor/Sorter 4450

ALOC Pack Chutes 700

CCP Pack Chutes 3600

Reject Chute 150

1.9 MATERIAL TO BE HANDLED

Material to be handled consists of non-uniform packages of mixed stock and stock on standard Government pallets. Contractor shall provide equipment/ systems to effectively handle the described loads. Government operators will ensure that material entering the systems conforms to the size and weight standards cited herein.

1.9.1 Package

Maximum individual weight of items to be placed on Small Material

Processing Conveyor System and Multiple Narrow Belt Sorter within the CCP will not exceed 45 pounds. Maximum size of items to be handled on these systems will not exceed 24 inches wide by 24 inches long by 24 inches high.

Items placed on the package induction and entry conveyor systems will have minimum dimensions of 6 inches wide by 6 inches long by 1 inch high.

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Items will be in cardboard boxes as well as in Kraft bags, plastic bags, paper bags, and envelopes. Material with dimensions less than stated minimum and weighing less than 1/2 pound will not be placed on the system.

Maximum weight of an item placed on package conveyor systems will not be greater than 45 pounds.

1.9.2 Pallet

Material to be handled consists of non-uniform loads of mixed stock contained on pallets which are 40 inches long by 48 inches wide by 5 inches high base size, Type II, IV, V, or VIII in accordance with NN P 71C.

Pallet plus load dimensions may range from 40 inches long by 48 inches wide by 10 inches high to maximum 44 inches long by 52 inches wide by 60 inches high (2 inches overhang on each side) and weight shall range from 30 to

2500 pounds per pallet. Loads stacked on pallets will be stable although not necessarily evenly distributed or secured to the pallet. Any items exceeding the physical measurements or maximum weight specified above will not be placed on a pallet lift table. See "Pallet" in Appendix A.

1.9.3 Fiberboard/Cardboard Tri-Wall Containers

Containers are closed containers with an integrated fiberboard pallet to facilitate transportation by forklift. Material is consolidated into tri-walls. A lid (not shown) is then placed on, and strapped to, the tri-wall. National Stock Number 3990-01-467-1659, provided by

Smurfit-Stone Container Company. Weight range: 15 to 1500 pounds. Size

Limit (l x w x h): 48 inches by 40 inches by 28 inches. See "Fiberboard

Cardboard Tri-wall Containers" in Appendix A.

1.9.4 ALOC Pallet

ALOC pallets have a nominal size of 88 inches wide x 108 inches long x 2

1/4 inches high weighing approximately 300 pounds empty. There is no load overhang permitted for ALOC pallets. Maximum load weight, including the empty ALOC pallet is 10,000 pounds. Maximum load height permitted for

ALOC pallets is 96 inches, including the ALOC pallet.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General requirements cited herein shall apply to systems or equipment proposed by Contractor. Final design of systems and the capability of the designed systems to meet Contract requirements are the responsibility of

Contractor. The design as specified represents the Government's model design for the process; however, the Government also would like to utilize the Contractor's expertise to ensure the best material handling system is provided to meet the Contract requirements. Therefore, an alternative system may be proposed provided that the system functions and has the same capabilities as the system specified. In addition, the technical data

(equipment layout drawings and manufacturer's brochures for equipment) for the alternate system shall provide the information necessary for the

Government to evaluate said design. No alternative system will be considered after Contract Award. Contractor shall provide the equipment, material, control components, and engineering necessary for a completely operational system, excluding Government-provided equipment as identified herein. The Contractor shall test the equipment and systems prior to

Government testing.

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2.1.1 Standard Products

Unless otherwise specified, equipment shall be commercially available products of manufacturers with previous commercial success. Where 2 or more units of the same type or kind of equipment are required, units shall be identical models from the same manufacturer. Equipment (each whole product with its integral software) shall be the manufacturer's current, commercially designed, and available product, or a commercial product that has been slightly modified to fit the proposed system. Commercial products shall have proven, successful field application for at least 2 years immediately preceding the issue date of this solicitation. Field experience of each specific product shall have been gained by an identical or previous model to the one being offered. Design of the specific product offered shall be fully defined. Also, design changes during the 2-year period of field experience shall be identified by the Contractor. These design changes shall be minor and insignificant or be demonstrated reliable through commercial application.

2.1.2 Standardization of Components

Corresponding units and replaceable assemblies, subassemblies, and parts in contact shall be physically and functionally interchangeable as complete items, without modification thereof or of other articles with which the items are used. Where dimensions, ratings, and characteristics are not specified herein, the manufacturer's design limits shall be used to determine compliance with the foregoing.

2.1.3 State-of-the-Art Components

Contractor shall furnish a system embodying features which represent current commercially available state-of-the-art proven designs. Such features as plug-in electrical or electronic modules, solid state circuitry, trouble detection lights and electronic diagnostic systems shall be utilized. Applicable PLCs shall be used. Components shall be used as intended by the manufacturer and shall provide for efficient use of

Government resources. Each component and system shall have proven field experience, where it has been implemented successfully and performed as required in similar applications.

2.1.4 Materials and Operating Conditions

Contractor-furnished materials shall be new and the Contractor shall ensure that the materials used are of the most suitable grade for the intended purpose. Parts shall be manufactured to such standards as will permit replacement or adjustment without modification to equipment components.

System equipment shall be capable of operating in an industrial environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and from 5 to 95 percent relative humidity (non-condensing), except components identified for outdoor use which shall operate in temperature extremes of 10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit and 5 to 100 percent relative humidity (condensing).

Supplied equipment shall not generate or maintain a static electric charge under normal operating conditions.

2.1.5 Equipment Layout

Contractor's preliminary and final equipment layout/design shall make efficient use of space provided. Layout of the equipment shall not disrupt normal operations in this or other Government facilities, or interfere with ongoing DDOO activities. Design and layout of equipment shall promote

SECTION 41 01 00 Page 10 safety of personnel and accommodate/optimize processing of material as defined by the Contract. Contractor shall accurately layout its work in accordance with Government-approved submittal Drawings. Contractor shall designate a superintendent in charge of installation who shall remain on the premises during working hours, as required, until installation is complete.

2.1.6 Ergonomics/Human Factors

Components requiring human interface shall be designed to current state-of-the-art ergonomics with emphasis on reduction of human error, proper biomechanics, adequate work-rest ratios, elimination of bodily discomfort, and efficient workplace/workstation layout. System components requiring operator control input by keyboard or other means shall be conveniently located and easy to operate. The design shall minimize operator motions and optimize operator efficiency.

2.1.7 Maintainability

Contractor supplied system shall not require unusually skilled laborers to apply normal and recommended maintenance procedures. The system shall include features which provide error detection and assist operating personnel in identifying and correcting malfunctions. Other features which minimize maintenance required such as lifetime lubrication shall be included in the system design. System design shall also make use of modular components where possible to simplify maintenance and reduce spare parts inventories. The system design shall use "off-the-shelf" type components whenever possible and practical to do so.

2.1.8 Treatment and Painting

Surfaces not yet painted but suitable for painting, with the exception of plated surfaces, shall be thoroughly cleaned to provide a clean, dry surface, free of all mill scale, oil, grease, dirt, rust, or other inhibiting material. The finish coat, when dry, shall be a smooth, even surface, free of runs, sags, drips, or other defects. Color of the finish coat shall be manufacturer's normal commercial color except as specified otherwise herein.

2.1.9 Lubrication and Adjustment

Equipment shall be greased, oiled, or lubricated and properly adjusted by

Contractor during installation to ensure satisfactory operation. Lifetime lubrication shall be utilized wherever possible or, if not possible, readily accessible lubrication points shall be provided on the equipment.

2.1.10 Dimensions

The Contractor shall ensure everything fits properly.

2.1.11 Noise Level

Except as otherwise specified, no single item of equipment shall produce an operating noise level in excess of 70 decibels within 4 feet of the equipment, and no combination of operating elements of equipment shall exceed an 8-hour time weighted average sound level of 84 decibels measured on the A scale, when measured in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95.

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2.1.12 Electrical

Provide an electrical design, material, and labor for power to the equipment specified in this Section.

Single point of connection for the Material Processing and Handling

Equipment shall be the main switchboard located in the main electrical room. Provide a breaker in this switchboard to supply this load. Breaker shall be the same type, manufacturer, and have the same characteristics as the other breakers in the switchboard. Refer to Section 26 23 00

SWITCHBOARD AND SWITCHGEAR. Electrical design, material, and labor shall be provided from this point of connection for a complete and operational system. Calculations (loads, voltage drop, short circuit, etc) to support design shall be provided for approval. Voltage drop calculations on service, feeder, and branch circuit conductors shall comply with the recommendations of NFPA 70. Design shall be stamped by a Registered

Professional Electrical Engineer that regularly performs calculations for building electrical systems.

The Contractor shall design and provide supplemental power distribution panels, as well as conduit, wire, power distribution equipment, additional transformers, connections, terminations, and other electrical hardware for the equipment and systems.

Circuit breakers shall be used for power distribution instead of fuses.

Disconnects shall be placed at each motor. Loads shall be connected downstream of the single point connection listed above and to circuit breakers in panelboards, not tapped to convenience outlets located within the building. Locate panelboards, drives, and software-driven equipment to be accessible at floor level without the use of ladders or lifts for maintenance. Consider placement of equipment to avoid traffic areas that may cause damage from fork-trucks, etc.

Neutral conductor shall not be shared on branch circuits. No more than three branch circuit phase conductors shall be contained in any branch circuit conduit and all shall be of different phases.

Equipment shall not be placed in the center of the main electrical room.

For electrical requirements of auxiliary components, refer to Paragraph

"Auxiliary Components".

2.1.12.1 Electrical Systems Submittals

Electrical Systems Shop Drawings and Equipment Cutsheets

Detailed point to point shop drawings, and equipment catalog cutsheets shall be submitted for approval within 60 days of material procurement.

Shop drawings shall include layout of devices, equipment motors to be powered within the material handling system, detailed control panel wiring diagrams, locations of equipment, panels, and wiring diagrams of the electrical system. Drawings shall be furnished on full size sheets.

Provide shop drawings on CADD software with hard copies provided for submittals.

Electrical Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall include wiring diagrams, equipment lists, technical manuals on each component of the system, SECTION 41 01 00 Page 12 programming manuals, and the information originally submitted with changes incorporated during actual installation. Software and programming used in the system shall be provided in the O & M Manuals.

2.1.12.2 Transformers

Dry type transformers shall have copper windings, an electrostatic shield, and be designed for K-13 harmonic loads.

Contractor shall provide transformers as required to provide power to the material handling systems.

2.1.12.3 Panelboards

Refer to Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Panelboards rated at 208/120 volts shall be UL Listed for non-linear loads. Provide 200 percent rated feeder neutral conductors from the dry type transformer to the associated panelboard. Panelboards shall be 3 phase with neutral and ground.

2.1.12.4 Conduit

Conduit shall be Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), Galvanized Rigid Steel

(GRS), Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC), and Schedule 40 below grade only. In areas where conduit must be exposed, excluding mechanical and electrical rooms, exposed conduit less than 10 feet above the floor shall be rigid steel. EMT, GRS, or IMC shall be used for all other raceway. EMT fittings shall be steel compression type. Flexible metal conduit shall only be used for equipment connections in lengths not exceeding 6.5 feet and shall not be used for general wiring applications. Exposed raceways shall be installed parallel or perpendicular to walls, structural members, or intersections of vertical planes and ceilings. Conduits and raceways shall be utilized and installed per the NFPA 70.

Raceways to the ALOC Pallet Scissors Lift shall be installed under the slab to the pits. Mount disconnect for the pits on the nearest column or wall.

Refer to Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

2.1.12.5 Wiring

Wiring shall be copper. Refer to Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM.

2.1.12.6 Grounding

Green equipment ground conductor sized per the NEC shall be installed in each conduit or raceway. Refer to Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM.

2.1.12.7 Equipment Surge…