B.08.03_Solicitation_Amendment_(W912EF19Q0088).pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Solicitation Amendment is to incorporate changes to the Technical Specifications and to extend the Request for Quote date to 10:00 A.M. on 18-JUL-2019.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Jul-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912EF19Q0088

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jun-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offer 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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)

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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Jul-2019

CODE

USAED, WALLA WALLA - CONTRACTING DIV.

ANDREW J SPRYS

201 N. THIRD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

W912EF 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912EF19Q0088

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 11-Jul-2019 10:00 AM to 18-Jul-2019 10:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This is a request for quote for 3,500 gallon Fish Transportation Trailer in accordance with these specifications for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, at Lower Granite Dam, Pomeroy, Washington.

Registration at www.sam.gov is required. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required in order for the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) to activate the entity's registration. Both Federal Assistance entities and all non-Federal entities must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk.

Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter to:

FEDERAL SERVICE DESK

ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING

460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD

LONDON, KY 40741-7285

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Representations and Certifications is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact Andrew J. Sprys, or the SAM web site for assistance or have questions.

TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTE, PLEASE SEND TO THE ATTENTION OF ANDREW

SPRYS AT andrew.j.sprys@usace.army.mil OR SARA EDWARDS AT Sara.Edwards@usace.army.mil

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Request for Quote, please contact Andrew Sprys by Telephone 509-527-7232; or send an email to andrew.j.sprys@usace.army.mil

Please return all pages of this request for quote. Be sure to also complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on page 1.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Contact Telephone Number: ____________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________________________________

Company’s Federal Tax Identification Number: ____________________________________________

CAGE CODE: _________________________ DUNS Number ________________________________

The System for Award Management (SAM) is online. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS.

If you have been using those systems, you should now go to www.sam.gov to find your information.

Completion of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items – Alternate 1 (May 2014). Electronic completion is encouraged (see http://farsite.hill.af.mil to download Representations and Certifications).

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Exempt tax identification number 91-0828090.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Submission of Price Quote – Offeror shall submit 1 copy of the following:

1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items)

2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation

3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all contract line item numbers

4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items” as noted above.

5. Any information required to evaluate the quote, as stated in FAR Clause 52.212-2.

PRICES QUOTED MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. Solicitation shall result in a firm-fixed-price contract.

All pricing shall include shipping FOB destination (include shipping cost in price).

BUSINESS HOURS: The standard business hours for the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106 to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value based on price.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LOWER GRANITE LOCK AND DAM

3500 GALLON FISH TRANSPORT TRAILER

1.0 INTENT

The following specifications pertain to the purchase of a 3,500 gallon transportation trailer capable of sustaining live Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed fish species during transit. This equipment will be used to transport juvenile fish collected at the Lower Granite Fish Facility and other downstream facilities to be released downstream of Bonneville Dam.

2.0 SCOPE

The successful bidder shall be required to design, manufacture and test a fully functional fish transport trailer, as specified, and deliver, as described in the shipment and delivery section. All furnished equipment shall be new and not refurbished and conform in strength, quality of material, workmanship, and sound engineering standards.

3.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The following section is intended to highlight some of the applicable EM385-1-1 policies that are directly attributable to the scope of this project. The following short list of relevant items taken from the EM-385-1-1 shall be adhered to. This condensed section of the specifications cited from the manual is not inclusive of all safety aspects and is intended only as a quick reference to some of the applicable standards. It is the bidder’s responsibility to review and meet the minimum requirements outlined in the EM 385-1-1 safety manual. The EM385-1-1 can be viewed in its entirety at this link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

3.1 Trailers equipped with power brakes shall be equipped with a breakaway device that effectively locks-up the brakes in the event the trailer separates from the towing vehicle

3.2 All rubber-tired motor vehicles shall be equipped with fenders and tires shall not extend beyond fenders.

Mud flaps may be used in lieu of fenders whenever motor vehicle equipment is not designed for fenders.

3.3 All mobile equipment and the areas in which they are operated shall be adequately illuminated while work is in progress.

3.3.1 Extra lighting shall be added to effectively illuminate access, catwalks, handrails, hatches, valves, or any other control features the operator may encounter during routine use. Preferable auxiliary lighting would include the addition of waterproof, low draw, high intensity LED light sources.

3.4 Workers exposed to fall hazards shall be protected from falling to a lower level by the use of standard guardrails as defined in EM385-1-1section 21.E.01.b, engineered fall protection, personal fall arrest systems, or the equivalent, in the following situations:

3.4.1 On access ways (excluding ladders), work platforms, or walking/working surfaces from which workers may fall 4 feet or more

3.4.2 For access ways or work platforms over water, machinery, or dangerous operations

3.4.3 Where there is the possibility of a fall from any height onto dangerous equipment, into a hazardous environment, or onto an impalement hazard

3.4.4 For all USACE owned/operated facilities, every open-sided floor or platform 4-feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a railing system (or Equivalent) along all open sides (except where there is an entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder) The railing system shall be provided with a toe board when necessary.

3.5 Walkways shall:

3.5.1 Be free of openings which could enable a person to step through or become entangled. Such openings shall be provided with a cover, be blocked off, or be provided with additional walking surface for daily use.

3.5.2 Not be less than 18-inches in width

3.5.3 Be free of tripping hazards or obstructions which may impede or restrict the travel or personnel.

3.5.3.1 All obstructions or projections into an access way shall be removed or conspicuously marked.

Obstructions or projections that are sharp, pointed, or that may cause lacerations, contusions, or abrasions shall be covered with protective material.

3.6 Ladders shall be equipped with grab rails extending to the top of the handrails so that 3 points of contact can be maintained at all times when entering/exiting the work area.

3.7 Guard rails shall consist of:

3.7.1 Toprails, midrails, and posts which shall have a vertical height of 42-inches +/- 3-inches from the upper surface of the toprail to the floor walking surface.

3.7.2 Midrails shall be erected halfway between the toprails and floor walking surface

3.7.3 End of toprails and midrails shall not overhang the terminal posts except where such overhang does not create a projection hazard

3.7.4 Toe boards shall be provided on all open sides or ends at locations where persons are required or permitted to pass or work under the elevated platform or where needed to prevent persons and material from falling from the elevated platform.

3.7.5 Toprail shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2-inches of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge

3.7.5.1 When the force described above is applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the top rail shall not deflect more than 3-inches nor to a height less than 39-inches above the walking/working level.

3.7.6 Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and equivalent structural members shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the midrail or other member.

3.7.7 Gaurdrail systems shall be so surfaced as to prevent injury to a worker from punctures or lacerations and to prevent snagging of clothing.

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following section contains general requirements pertaining to the manufacturing process to be incorporated, as needed, during the fabrication of the fish transport trailer.

4.1 Trailer and tank shall be made in the USA.

4.2 The trailer shall be inherently self-sufficient, requiring only standard connections to any tractor to function in the event the primary tractor is unavailable.

4.3 Trailer shall be equipped with integral monitoring and alarm indications in the event the in cab monitoring system cannot be used with any substitute tractor.

4.4 All components and material shall be de-burred and free of sharp edges.

4.5 Interior of fish holding tanks shall be smooth with no protrusions, sharp edges, notches, burrs or any other rough or irregular surfaces which may cause damage to the ESA listed species being transported.

4.5.1 Bolts shall be smooth round-head or countersunk flat or smooth top.

4.5.2 All components shall be recessed or covered with accessible panels that do not allow aquatic species access to swim behind or under.

4.6 All tank components, valves, fittings, plumbing, fasteners, et cetera that are in any way connected to the water in the fish holding compartments, shall be free of lead, heavy metals, or any other contaminates in accordance with ANSI/NSF 61.

4.7 All components, valves, fittings, plumbing, fasteners, associated with the tanks or transport components shall be of corrosion resistant type.

4.8 All dissimilar metals immersed in water or used for water plumbing shall be insulated from each other to ensure no dielectric corrosion occurs.

4.9 Tanks shall not leak from any seam, joint, weld, flange, valve, or hardware connection.

4.10 Tanks shall be equipped with low point drain valves on all plumbing to facilitate winterization.

4.11 Unless otherwise authorized or specified, all welding shall be by an electric-arc welding process, using a method which excludes the atmosphere from molten metal. All welding shall be done in accordance with qualified procedures using performance-qualified welders and welding operators. Procedures and welders shall be qualified in accordance with AWS B2.1 or ASME IX as applicable. Welding procedures qualified by another employer may be accepted as permitted by ASME B31.1. Welding shall only be performed by qualified welders using weld procedures that conform to the provisions of AWS D1.1 for steel, AWS D1.2 for Aluminum, and AWS D1.6 for Stainless Steel. Procedures shall include filler metal requirements, preheat, inter-pass temperature control, and any stress relief heat treatment requirements.

4.12 The composition of electrodes for welding stainless steel shall be chosen from those conforming to AWS A5.4, classification E316L E308L for welding all Type 304L stainless steel.

4.13 Stainless-steel workmanship shall be of the highest grade throughout and in accordance with the industry’s standard best practice. Welds shall be strong and ductile, with excess metal on exposed working surfaces ground off and joints finishes smooth to match adjoining surfaces. All welds shall be free of imperfections such as pits, runs, spatter, cracks, and shall be the same color as the adjoining surfaces. Joints shall be prepared and welded by some process other than use of carbon-arc or any other process that permits or promotes carbon pickup. Butt weld joints made by welding straps under seams, by filling with solder, or by grinding, will not be acceptable. Welded joints shall be homogeneous with the sheet metal. In no case shall spot welding be substituted for full welding. Where sheet size requires a joint, such joints shall be fully welded.

4.14 All Where feasible, electrical wiring will be routed in rigid metal conduits, properly secured and shielded. Flexible cabling is acceptable over short distances for non-DOT accessories and lighting and those locations where rigid metal conduit is not feasible.

5.0 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

The trailer shall meet all requirements, in accordance with Interstate Commerce Commission and shall conform to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements in all regards requiring no special permits. The trailer weight, as well as wheel base and unit length information, shall be submitted to all required agencies by the Contractor to verify compliance with regulations. The trailer shall be road legal passing all required state and/or federal inspections. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all of these required inspections have been conducted. The Contractor shall provide written verification of compliance with all requirements to the Government.

6.0 LOADING REQUIREMENTS AND HIEGHT RESTRICTIONS

The loading dock at the Lower Granite Fish Facility consists of two flumes that lower into the tank compartments.

The flumes are each 15” wide and spaced 10’-9” (129”) apart center-to-center. When loading multiple compartment tanks, both flumes are used simultaneous and require the hatches on the trailer to be spaced accordingly. The flume spacing results in loading every other compartment; either compartments 1 and 3 or 2 and 4. These flumes in their lowered position allow a maximum tank height of 9’-4” (112”) from the ground. The flumes lower from above the curb side of the trailer and therefore, nothing from the tank hatches to the curb side may exceed 9’-4” in height if it will cause interference with the flume. Handrail on the curb side of the tank may not exceed 9’-4” directly adjacent to loading hatches without provision to remove or swing a portion away to facilitate the lowering of the loading flumes. Aerators, vents, handles, latches, and lighting may exceed this height requirement if they are located in a way that does not interfere with the flumes.

7.0 3500 GALLON FISH TRANSPORT TRAILER (CLIN 001)

The successful bidder shall provide a fully functional combination 3500 gallon fish transport tank and tandem axle semi-trailer assembly. The trailer shall be DOT compliant in all regards and shall not exceed 102” in width and 32’ in length. Trailer and fish transport tank shall be manufactured to meet the following requirements:

7.1 Trailer Construction

Trailer shall be a tandem axle semi-trailer constructed in a manner that would enable it to be towed with any standard fifth-wheel equipped tractor.

7.1.1 The kingpin shall be a 2” diameter, 0.38” upper coupler thickness, Holland Model KPT 809-F, brand name or equal, made from 8630H alloy steel.

7.1.2 The trailers rear sub-frame shall be constructed of stainless steel for tandem axle suspension.

7.1.3 Trailer shall be equipped with two (2) 23,000 lbs axles complete with air-assisted suspension.

7.1.3.1 Wheel hubs shall have 10 studs pattern with an 11.25” center.

7.1.4 The trailer shall be equipped with eight (8) 295/75R 22.5 Continental HT3 tires, brand name or equal.

7.1.4.1 Wheels shall be Alcoa 22.5” x 8.25”, 10-hole, 11.25” bolt pattern, machine finished aluminum, brand name or equal.

7.1.5 Trailer shall be equipped with spare tire carriers sufficient for two (2) spare tires and be mounted ahead of the rear sub-frame.

7.1.5.1 Contractor shall supply two (2) spare tire and wheel assemblies to match the installed trailer tires.

7.1.6 Trailer brake system shall comply with DOT specifications in all regards. The trailer’s anti-lock braking system shall be a Wabco 4S/2M ABS with roll stability system, brand name or equal.

7.1.6.1 ABS status light shall be located on the front fender bracket of roadside rear fender, facing forward, per DOT requirements.

7.1.6.2 Trailer brakes shall be 16-1/2” x 7”, 28 spline S-Cam, balanced fused drums with non-asbestos brake lining.

7.1.6.3 Automatic dump valve for air bags shall be installed. The dump valve shall be designed to automatically release air from the bags when the trailer parking brake is set from inside the tractor.

7.1.7 Trailer shall contain front and rear fenders constructed of appropriately contoured stainless steel.

Fenders shall be secured with U-bolts on stainless steel fender pipes and come complete with mud flaps meeting SAE J682 requirements.

7.1.8 Trailer shall be equipped with Jost UL500 square leg landing gear, brand name or equal mounted to stainless steel frame. Landing gear shall have the following salient characteristics:

7.1.8.1 160,000 lbs static load capacity

7.1.8.2 50,000 lbs lift capacity

7.1.8.3 Two-speed gear ratios

7.1.8.4 Crank shall be located on curb side.

7.1.9 The trailer shall be equipped with a stainless steel 4” by 4” tube bumper.

7.1.10 One (1) Two (2) storage container shall be installed on the frame of the trailer which shall not interfere in anyway with the mounted tank. The container shall have the following salient characteristics:

7.1.10.1.1 Container shall be lockable. Containers lockable with paddle locks are not acceptable.

7.1.10.1.2 Two (2) sets of keys shall be provided

7.1.10.2 Container shall have a single drop down door with weatherproof seals.

7.1.10.3 Container shall be constructed of stainless steel with stainless steel hardware.

7.1.10.4 Container shall be approximately 36” in width, 18” in height, and 18” in depth.

7.1.11 Trailer shall be equipped with two (2) 12” wide by 20’ length hose trays

7.1.11.1.1 Two (2) 6” x 20’ sanitary hose assemblies shall be provided. Hose assembly shall be constructed with an aluminum 6” male cam-lock fitting on one end and an aluminum 6” female cam-lock fitting on the opposite end.

7.1.12 Trailer shall be equipped with a painted carbon steel oxygen cylinder storage rack located under the tank at the front of the trailer. The storage rack shall be fabricated to stow four (4) horizontally oriented size S cylinders and provide a means of securing the cylinders. If clearances allow, all cylinders shall be accessible on the road side, otherwise, the cylinders shall be split evenly between the road and curb sides of the trailer.

7.1.13 Trailer shall be equipped with a minimum of three (3) 12VDC deep cycle batteries and be sufficiently sized to allow for operation of the fish life support system and a minimum of one (1) four (4) aerator pumps up to 8 10 hours, with ample reserve, independent of the tractor’s electrical supply and battery charging capabilities. The batteries shall be wired to a two-prong receptacle at the front of the trailer for connection to the tractor’s battery charging system. Batteries shall be wired to the water condition monitoring system enclosure, each of the aerator pump, lighting and any additional applicable components or equipment. All batteries shall be accessible via a dedicated, weather-protected battery compartment or slide-out tray for ease of maintenance.

7.1.13.1 A power supply cord with plug shall be supplied for connecting the 2-prong receptacle on the trailer to the tractor’s standard battery charging system connector.

7.1.13.2 The trailer shall have a battery 3-way selector switch enabling the power source to be from the tractor, trailer or both.

7.2 Lighting and Wiring

The trailer shall be equipped with sufficient lighting to illuminate the typical work areas while in use. The electrical system shall be 12VDC, 7-way connector and vapor proof. All lamps shall be LED type and locations shall meet DOT requirements. Other areas of illumination include, but are not limited to, ladders, walkways, top of trailer, rear of trailer, valves, immediate surrounding area, and any control panels or valves.

7.2.1 General on-road lighting shall consist of DOT approved high visibility waterproof LED light fixtures. These lighting fixtures include, but are not limited to, brake lights, tail lights, turn signals, mid-turn signal, front markers and rear markers all to be located per DOT requirements.

7.2.2 All reflectors and conspicuity striping to be installed at the sides and rear of the trailer per DOT requirements.

7.2.3 Backup/Reverse lights shall be installed on the trailer.

7.2.4 Trailer shall be equipped with three (3) Betts swivel LED work lights, model #315503, brand name or equal; one located at the top rear of tank on the road side, one located at the top front of tank on the road side and one located at the curb side rear of the tank within easy reach of personnel from the ground. All lights shall be individually switched.

7.2.5 Other auxiliary white area lighting shall consist of low draw, waterproof LED fixtures.

7.2.6 One (1) Streamlight E-Spot Litebox lantern, brand name or equal, complete with a shoulder strap and charging station, shall be furnished.

7.3 Trailer Access and Handrails

Trailer shall be equipped with EM385-1-1 compliant access ladders, scaffolding, catwalk, handrail, et cetera, as required, to safely mount the trailer in order to load, unload, check on cargo, or perform preventative or corrective maintenance. All components shall be located within easy reach by utilizing the provided access points. If components cannot be installed within easy reach, additional access ladders, catwalks, landing platforms, fall protection tie off points, or guardrail systems shall be installed to ensure all components can be safely serviced or replaced. Additional protective devices shall be in full compliance with the EM-385-1-1 Safety Manual. Loading flumes shall not be hampered. Maximum height adjacent to the hatches on the curb side of the trailer shall be limited to 9’-4” unless provisions for any platforms, handrails, components, or personnel access attributes in this area are removable or capable of being lowered or swung safely out of the way to facilitate loading operations. Use of swing gates is acceptable provided they have a means of automatically returning to the closed position.

7.4 Tank Construction

All wetted components including, but not limited to, the interior tank shell, tank ends, and baffles shall be constructed from type 304L stainless steel. The tank frame, bolsters, brackets, braces, clamps, anchor-plates, pads, shall be constructed from Nitronic stainless steel to minimize structural cracking. The exterior shell and hatches shall be constructed from type 304 stainless steel. Catwalks, ladders, handrail, or decking may be constructed from an appropriate grade of aluminum provided all components and systems comply with the EM385-1-1. Connecting points utilizing different metals shall be isolated or protected from one another in an acceptable fashion to prevent galvanic corrosion.

7.4.1 Tank shall be of dual wall construction consisting of an inner tank and outer shell jacketing separated with a layer of insulation.

7.4.2 Tank shall have an overall capacity of 3,500 gallons and compartmentalized in to four (4) equally split sections. Tank compartments shall provide approximately 4” of freeboard when filled to the 100% capacity level.

7.4.3 Tank heads shall be flanged and dished type constructed from 10 gauge stainless steel with a 2B surface finish.

7.4.4 Tank body shall be elliptical barrel type with large radius corner construction ensuring a low overall height and high stability constructed with 12 gauge stainless steel with a 2B surface finish.

7.4.5 The tank body shall be reinforced with a stainless steel backbone stiffener welded to the shell jacketing at the hatch cover areas.

7.4.6 General requirements for the construction of the interior of the tank are as follows:

7.4.6.1 No exterior fasteners shall enter or penetrate the inner tank.

7.4.6.2 Connections using bolts or screws shall be detailed so that the head is not left exposed to the fish holding water. Counter-sunk flathead fasteners are required and shall be appropriately torqued with heads slightly below the surfaces into which they are seated.

7.4.6.3 Bottom interior of the inner tank shall be constructed with sloped, tapered, or radius edges to ensure smooth and complete drainage with no fish left dry or trapped.

7.4.6.4 Final fit and finish shall be smooth ensuring no features or components have any characteristics which could cause injury to juvenile fish.

7.4.6.5 Care must be taken in the selection and tightening of stainless steel fasteners to minimize potential galling with the stainless steel base metals. Nitronic 60 (N-60, UNS S21800) stainless steel fasteners shall be used to minimize potential galling with the 304L stainless steel base metal.

7.5 Outer Shell Jacketing

Outer jacketing shall be belly wrapped 24 gauge bright finish stainless steel with lapped seams and 20 gauge bright finish stainless steel heads lock seamed to jacketing. Jacketing shall be applied in a manner that provides an overall smooth, aesthetically pleasing final fit and finish while ensuring protection from wind driven water intrusion into the insulation. It shall be free from glaring imperfections or warps. Jacketing shall be provided with low point condensate drains.

7.6 Tank Insulation

The tank and trailer assembly will operate in ambient temperatures varying from 32 to 110 °F. The tank shall be well insulated between the inner tank and the outer jacketing. A minimum of 4” of closed-cell polyisocyanurate (polyiso) foam sheets providing a minimum R-value of 24 shall be used. The insulation shall be water absorption resistant, mold and mildew resistant and heat resistant over 200 °F. Insulation shall provide complete coverage between tank and jacketing with no gaps or missing areas. Closed-cell spray foam or fiberglass mat may be used for those areas at and around the tank heads and other equipment so long as the overall insulation meets the minimum R-value and resistance requirements.

7.7 Tank Compartments

The fish transport tank shall be divided into four (4) similar sized compartments to facilitate even load distribution or fish segregation. These compartments shall be accessible through four (4) rectangular loading hatches. The compartments shall be formed by utilizing three (3) division head baffles and one (1) rear perforated division head each equipped with manually operated slide gates. A continuous common release trough shall run through all compartments terminating in a smooth, obstruction free transition to the discharge fish release valve. Compartment division heads, rear perforated head, slide gates, and release trough shall be constructed with appropriately sized stainless steel plate. All tank compartment heads shall be designed with perforations to allow water to circulate between compartments.

7.7.1 Compartment division heads shall be constructed of a minimum of 10 gauge stainless steel with a 2B finish and designed with perforations to allow water to pass between compartments while still providing a baffling effect to inhibit water surge. Perforation openings shall be 3/16” diameter, have a minimum perforated discharge capability of 1000 GPM and be designed to minimize water velocity to eliminate fish impingement.

7.7.2 The rear compartment shall have an additional perforated division head offset from the rear tank head. Perforation openings shall be 3/16” diameter, have a minimum perforated discharge capability of 1000 GPM and be designed to minimize water velocity to eliminate fish impingement.

The rear compartment shall maintain similar capacity to that of the other compartments. The perforated division head shall have a manually operated slide gate with the discharge tunneled directly to the fish release valve. No fish shall be able to enter the interstitial space between the tank head and the rear perforated division head.

7.7.3 The rear compartment shall have two (2) 6” overfill stainless steel pipes plumbed to the rear bumper level of the trailer. All piping shall be external to that of both the inner tank and external jacketing.

Intakes shall be located in the interstitial space created by the rear tank head and the rear perforated division head with intakes positioned as follows: 1. One (1) pipe shall have intakes at 50% and 75% of full level, 2. One (1) pipe shall have intakes at 75% and 100% of full level.

7.7.3.1 Overfill pipes discharge shall be equipped with 6” cam-lock fittings to facilitate connection of drain hose and with a cap safety wired to prevent loss or theft.

7.7.3.2 Each overfill pipe inlet shall be plumbed with shutoff valves upon immediate exit from the tank jacketing and with another valve immediately preceding the cam-lock discharge hose fitting.

7.7.3.3 Exposed plumbing does not require an insulated wrap.

7.7.4 Compartment division heads and rear perforated division head shall be equipped with 12” minimum stainless steel slide gate valve seated in to the bottom release trough. The gate valves shall be provided with a means of positively locking the gate in the open position that will not allow the gate to accidently close during fish release. The operating mechanism shall be accessible from the top of the tank and not impede the hatches ability to open. The gate valve and openings shall have smooth surfaces and contain no sharp edges and shall be installed to closely match the profile of the release trough. The gate valve shall be designed or guarded to ensure the operating rod, gate, and any other surface does not create a fish impingement or entrapment scenario. All components shall have surface characteristics that ensure no damage to the fish while operating the gate and contain minimal obstructions which could impede or strand fish as water is released.

7.7.5 The bottom-center of the each compartment shall have an integrated recessed trough to help facilitate complete drainage of water and fish to the rear of the trailer. The trough shall have a radius of 6” and run continuous through all compartments starting at a zero depth at the front and sloping to a 6” depth at the rear. The contour shall taper and match seamlessly to the shape of the rear fish release valve. The bottom of the tank shall angle towards the trough at a slope of approximately 7% (±1%).

7.7.6 The rear of the tank shall be equipped with a stainless steel pneumatically actuated fish release gate valve with positive sealing. The valve and pneumatic cylinder shall be installed externally to that of both the inner tank and outer jacketing. The valve shall be a full “O” port type opening with an unrestricted opening of 10” diameter and have a male cam and groove (cam-lock) connection. The valve shall be pressure rated at 150 PSI. Flanges shall be ASME B16.1, Class 125 or ASME 16.5, Class 150. Guides, lugs, buttons, or any other items that protrude into the valve port area are unacceptable. The valve port shall be clear and smooth without obstruction of any type. The fish release valve is expected to seal very well, not leaking more than one drop every five minutes at full capacity. The valve packing material shall be PTFE. The valve shall be equipped with a means to positively lock-out in both the raised or lowered position to facilitate fish release and maintenance.

The valve shall be installed so that it allows for complete emptying of the holding tanks.

7.7.6.1 Pneumatic cylinder air shall be supplied by the tractor’s on-board air compressor through a hose independent of the brake air supply.

7.7.6.2 The fish release valve shall be provided with an aluminum eccentric adapter reducing from a 10” cam-lock to a 6” male cam-lock complete with a cam-lock cap. The 6” cam-lock end is to be angled downward at a 22.5 degree angle to accommodate hose connection.

7.7.7 Each compartment The interior of the tank shall have the ability to be completely drained through a 1-1/2” drain valve with a cam-lock fitting and cap located at the curb side rear corner of the trailer compartment. The interior of the tank shall have a low velocity perforated or bar screen. Additional valves shall be installed, as necessary, to allow for complete drainage of each tank compartment.

7.7.8 The tank shall be equipped with four (4) rear facing 4” air release vents, Waterman model AV-150, brand name or equal, located at the top of the tank; one (1) for each compartment. The air vents shall be ball float style designed for evacuation of air when filling the tank and provide positive vacuum relief when the tank is draining.

7.7.9 Loading hatch penetrations shall be installed in the top of each of the four (4) tank compartments.

The hatches shall be located so that every other hatch (hatch 1 to 3 and hatch 2 to 4) is spaced 10’- 9” (center-to-center); see paragraph 6.0 for additional information. The hatches may, but are not required to be evenly spaced. The hatches shall have dimensions of approximately 36” width (side-to-side) and 24” length (front-to-back).

7.7.9.1 Four (4) stainless steel hatch covers shall be fabricated and installed to completely cover and seal the loading hatches. Hatches shall be well insulated and equipped with stainless steel lockable latching hardware and handles. Hatches shall either open completely or be equipped with a mechanism to prevent inadvertent closure. Hatches shall be hinged so that they open towards the front of the trailer. Hatches shall not be located directly above any compartment division head or components which may injure fish during loading operations.

7.8 Life Support System

The trailer shall be equipped with a fish life support and monitoring system including, but not limited to, an oxygen supply system, aerator pumps, condition monitoring system, water level indication, control valves, isolation valves and related plumbing. The life support system shall function to maintain the appropriate water condition to sustain life during transportation at a fish load concentration of 0.5 pounds of fish per gallon of water. shall be capable of 36 hour minimum continuous operation. The system shall be capable of automatically maintaining at least 10 parts per million of dissolved oxygen while holding concentrations of carbon dioxide below 20 parts per million throughout the trip. This system shall be capable of monitoring, displaying or transmitting this information, along with water temperature, to the cab of the truck where the driver can monitor during the trip. The overall life support system shall have the following salient characteristics and features:

7.8.1 Oxygen Supply System Configuration

Contractor shall furnish four (4) compressed oxygen size S cylinders meeting DOT specification 3AA-2015 and TC3AAM154. Each cylinder shall be full of high pressure compressed medical grade oxygen at the time of delivery and supplied with an isolation valve and protective caps. The tanks shall be securely mounted in the trailer tank racks in a horizontal position. The oxygen supply system shall utilize two (2) independent parallel oxygen supply circuits; identified as “Primary” and “Secondary”. with two (2) oxygen cylinders per circuit. In each circuit, the oxygen cylinders shall be plumbed with oxygen hoses to a stainless steel supply manifold which has a pressure rating equal to or greater than that of the cylinders.

The supply manifold shall have a single (1) output attached to the high side of a pressure regulator. Each cylinder shall have the ability to be attached to the high side of a single (1) properly rated pressure regulator. The regulator shall be a single stage type with high and low side pressure gauges. The low side of the regulator shall be connected to a manifold that allows controllable operation from either the primary, secondary or both circuits via quarter-turn isolation valves. Each circuit output shall be connected to an independent stainless steel distribution manifold via oxygen couplers and oxygen hoses. The distribution manifolds shall have four (4) separate outputs; one for each compartment. Each of the four (4) outputs of the manifold shall have quarter-turn isolation valve in line with the automated oxygen supply valve. The automated oxygen supply valve shall be controlled by the water condition monitoring system as described in Paragraph 7.8.5. In the case that the automated oxygen supply valves fail, each supply valve shall have a by-pass loop with a manual valve. Both the supply valve and by-pass loop shall connect to a common manually adjustable (0-15 liters per minute) oxygen flow meter, four (4) total. The discharge of each meter shall connect to two (2) oxygen diffusers plumbed in parallel.

7.8.2 Oxygen Supply System Annunciation

The oxygen supply system shall have oxygen cylinder low pressure annunciation independent of the water condition monitoring system. The pressure sensor may be installed independently or attached to an unregulated port on the regulator. The alarm shall automatically alert the driver, via a conspicuous trailer mounted green indicator light that is visible from the driver’s mirror when the oxygen cylinder pressure falls below 150 300 psi.

7.8.3 Diffusers

Each compartment shall be equipped with two (2) Eagar QQ716, brand name or equal, 36” low profile diffusers with ¼” threaded connections, for a total of eight (8) diffusers. The diffusers shall be installed to provide as much lineal compartment coverage as practical, allowing for connections, to ensure even distribution throughout each compartment. The diffusers shall be plumbed as described in paragraph 7.8.1.

Final installation shall ensure fish pass over the diffusers undamaged and unrestricted while still providing a means to access them for cleaning and maintenance.

7.8.4 Aerator Pumps

Each compartment shall be equipped with one (1) Fresh-Flo model TT aerator pumps, brand name or equal, for a total of four (4) pumps. Each pump shall have a minimum flow rate of 75 GPM. Pumps shall be equipped with screened intakes with openings no larger than 3/16”. Power supply shall be 12V DC and the controls shall allow for each aerator pump to be operated independently.

7.8.4.1 Pump power cords shall be equipped with anti-separation (twist-lock) water resistant plugs to facilitate removal or replacement of the aerators. The mating receptacles shall be mounted in close proximity to each pump and shall be installed in a NEMA 4X rated enclosure.

7.8.5 Water Condition Monitoring System

The trailer shall be equipped with an OxyGuard Convoy Pacific, brand name or equal, water condition monitoring system. Each of the four (4) compartment shall contain monitoring probes which provide feedback to a central controller and display. Controller shall be programmable to accommodate the trailer compartment configuration and be capable of automatically operating the oxygen supply valves to maintain a dissolved oxygen set point in each compartment. The controller shall also display individual compartment status with programmable audio and visual alarms for dissolved oxygen at a low set point of 7.5ppm and a high set point of 12ppm, carbon dioxide at a high set point of 20ppm and display water temperature. The system shall have the capability of alerting the driver if conditions deviate from these set levels. Audible alarms shall have the capability of being silenced by the driver in the cab of the tractor.

The system status shall be viewable on the trailer via an onboard primary display and in the cab via a secondary display. The trailer communications to the tractor shall be wireless enabling the display panel to be used in a different tractor if required.

7.8.6 Electrical Enclosure

The trailer shall be equipped with a stainless steel NEMA 4X enclosure to protect and house the associated electrical portions of the life support system. Enclosure shall be mounted on the curb side front of the trailer. Enclosure is intended to provide a location for all controls, status display and battery selector switch and house any auxiliary electrical components. The enclosure shall have a viewing window positioned to view the status display without opening the enclosure.

7.8.7 Water Level Indication

Water level indication sight tubes shall be installed at the front and rear exterior of the tank. The front sight tube shall be visible from the road side mirror. Both tubes shall be equipped with calibration marks with each mark representing 50 gallons. Both tubes shall be provided with protective covering or armor to ensure inadvertent damage potential is minimized. Sight tubes shall be equipped with isolation valves.

7.9 Labels and Lettering

7.9.1 All valves, equipment, meters, gauges, systems, tubing, pipes, troughs, hoses, et cetera, shall be properly labeled by name, open, closed, et cetera, as required for complete understanding of the fish tank trailer system operation. Label size shall be approximately 1” by 3” or as appropriate to communicate applicable information. Labels shall be secured by permanent bands or chain and fastened in a manner that does not allow the tags to move during transportation.

7.9.2 The trailer shall be lettered and identified as shown in Attachment 1 with exception to the trailer number. Identification markings shall be located on both sides of the tank jacketing.

8.0 MAINTENANCE ITEMS (CLIN 002)

An all-inclusive maintenance kit shall be assembled and supplied by the successful bidder. This maintenance kit shall include, but is not limited to, spare parts, lubricants, and filters required to perform the initial recommended preventative maintenance service on all supplied equipment. Lubricants shall meet manufacturer’s recommendations. All lubricants and fluids shall be supplied with a current safety data sheet (SDS) at or before the time of delivery. Lubricants and fluids shall not be allowed onsite without an accompanied SDS. Basic parts to be supplied shall be consistent with OEM recommendations and at a minimum include:

8.1 Two (2) aerator pumps

8.2 Four (4) low profile diffusers

8.3 Two (2) oxygen flow meters

8.4 One (1) oxygen cylinder single stage pressure regulator

8.5 Two (2) water condition monitoring system probes

8.6 Two (2) water condition monitoring system automated oxygen supply valve

8.7 All lubricants and greases necessary for trailer component break-in maintenance.

9.0 TRAINING (CLIN 003)

A qualified technician shall be onsite to provide a minimum of four (4) hours hands-on training covering the operation, maintenance, and safety of the trailer and accessories. The training may be facilitated in a single day or broken up over two days at the discretion of the Government.

9.1 The Government will notify the Contractor two (2) weeks prior to the date training will be required.

9.2 The training may occur upon the day of equipment delivery if coordinated with the Government a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance.

9.3 Training shall occur at Lower Granite Dam during normal business hours Monday through Thursday

7:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding federal holidays.

9.4 Operation and Maintenance Manuals and all relevant training material shall be on-hand during training session.

10.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS (CLIN 004)

One (1) set of five (5) complete hard copies and one (1) electronic version of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals for the tractor shall be provided at the time of delivery.

10.1 Each copy of the O&M manual shall be comprehensive and bundled to include:

10.1.1 Operators Manual

10.1.2 Service Manual

10.1.3 Parts Manual

10.1.4 Electrical Diagrams

10.1.5 Spare Parts Recommendation List

10.1.6 Warranty information

10.1.7 A schedule of service intervals (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, et cetera) to facilitate creation of preventative maintenance job plans.

10.1.8 Product data sheets for all supplied equipment

10.2 Any information pertaining to models or components not supplied under this contract shall be crossed out.

10.3 Also included shall be the name, phone and fax numbers, and email address of the contractor, manufacturer, and a distributor where spare parts can be purchased.

10.4 O&M Manual individual binders shall be designed for 8-1/2” by 11” sheets with binding either of telescoping posts and slide-lock or with fastening using screw posts. The binders may not be thicker than 3-inches. Additional binders shall be provided to supply the remaining information at a suitable break-point.

10.5 The following identification shall be inscribed on the covers:

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Contract name

LOWER GRANITE DAM

Name of the Contractor

11.0 SHOP DRAWINGS (CLIN 004)

The shop drawings shall include, but are not limited to the following items: overview of completed tank/trailer combination showing all equipment with dimensions, welds, tank heads, shell assembly, mounting details, hatches, hose assemblies, baffles, compartment slide gates, fish…