B.08.03_Solicitation_Amendment_(W912EF19Q00880005).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 Amendment is to add revised Technical Specifications and extend the Solicitation to 11:00 A.M. on 23-AUG-2019.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Aug-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

02-Aug-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 23-Aug-2019 10:00 AM to 23-Aug-2019 11:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LOWER GRANITE LOCK AND DAM

3,500 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 in accordance with 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” in width.

3.5.3 Be free of tripping hazards or obstructions which may impede or restrict the travel of 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” +/- 3” 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” 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” nor to a height less than 39” 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 All components and material shall be de-burred and free of sharp edges.

4.3 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.

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

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

4.4 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.

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

4.6 Tanks shall be leak-free.

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

4.8 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.

4.9 The composition of electrodes for welding stainless steel shall be chosen from those conforming to AWS A5.4, classification E316L.

4.10 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. Welded joints shall be homogeneous with the sheet metal. Where sheet size requires a joint, such joints shall be fully welded.

4.11 Where feasible, any externally routed electrical wiring for non-DOT accessories shall be routed in rigid metal conduits, properly secured and shielded. Flexible cabling is acceptable over short distances, for lighting and those locations where rigid metal conduit is not feasible. Electrical wiring for DOT accessories may be routed as allowable by DOT regulations.

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.

6.0 LOADING REQUIREMENTS AND HEIGHT 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 either the middle and the front or the middle and the rear compartments. 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. Any 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 3,500 GALLON FISH TRANSPORT TRAILER (CLIN 001)

The successful bidder shall provide a fully functional combination 3,500 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 be sized to the minimum length required to meet AASHTO HS-20 bridge loading regulations. The trailer shall be inherently self-sufficient, requiring only standard connections to any tractor to function. Trailer and fish transport tank shall be manufactured to meet the following requirements:

7.1 Trailer Construction

The 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 one (1) spare tire carrier that is mounted ahead of the rear sub-frame.

7.1.5.1 Contractor shall supply one (1) spare tire and wheel assembly to match the installed trailer wheel and tire assembly.

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.

7.1.7 Trailer shall contain front and rear fenders constructed of appropriately contoured and sized 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 or painted carbon steel bumper designed with integral personnel access pockets, steps or ladder.

7.1.10 One (1) stainless steel storage container for a jack and tire replacement tools shall be installed on the frame of the trailer. The container shall have a lockable drop down door with weatherproof seals.

7.1.11 Trailer shall be equipped with two (2) tubular hose carriers designed to carry a 6” diameter by 20’ length sanitary hose assembly. The tubes shall be constructed of stainless steel and have an 8” diameter with an enlarged end sufficiently sized to house a 6” female cam and groove (cam-lock) fitting of the hose.

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, as shown in Figure 6. 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. Cylinders are Government furnished equipment.

7.1.13 Trailer shall be equipped with a minimum of three (3) 12VDC 950CCA deep cycle batteries wired in parallel. Batteries shall be required to power 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 with slide-out tray for ease of maintenance, as shown in Figure 7.

7.1.13.1 The trailer shall have a battery 3-position selector switch wired for the following:

1. “Tractor Only”, power from the tractor only, 2. “ON”, power from both the trailer and the tractor and allows charging of the trailer batteries and 3. “OFF”, disconnected from all power sources.

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 and powered from the trailer batteries and from the tractor via an SAE J560 7-pin connector. All lamps shall be LED type and locations shall meet DOT requirements. Other areas of illumination include ladders, walkways, top of trailer, rear of trailer, 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.

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

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

7.2.3 Other auxiliary work lighting shall consist of low draw, waterproof LED fixtures.

7.3 Trailer Access and Handrails

Trailer shall be equipped with EM385-1-1 compliant access ladders, 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, 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.

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.

7.4 Tank Construction

Tank shall be of dual wall construction consisting of an inner tank and exterior jacketing separated with a layer of insulation. The inner tank shall have an overall capacity of 3,500 gallons and compartmentalized in to three

(3) equally split sections. Tank compartments shall provide a minimum of 4” of freeboard when filled to the 100% capacity level. Tank body shall be rectangular type with large radius corners, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, ensuring a low overall height and high stability. All wetted components including, but not limited to, the inner tank, hatches 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 inner tank, compartment division heads, slide gates, and release trough shall be constructed with 10 gauge stainless steel with a 2B finish. The exterior jacketing shall be 20 gauge bright finish type 304 stainless steel with lapped seams and 12 gauge bright finish stainless steel heads lock seamed to jacketing.

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

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

7.4.1.2 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.

7.4.1.3 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.

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

7.4.1.5 Care must be taken in the selection and tightening of stainless steel fasteners to minimize potential galling with the stainless steel base metals.

7.5 Inner Tank

The fish holding tank shall be divided into three (3) similar sized compartments to facilitate even load distribution or fish segregation. These compartments shall be accessible through three (3) loading hatches. The compartments shall be formed by utilizing two (2) division head baffles 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. Both tank compartment heads shall be designed with perforated screens to allow water to circulate between compartments.

7.5.1 Compartment division heads designed with two (2) 12” x 12” perforated screens to allow water to pass between compartments while still providing a baffling effect to inhibit water surge. Perforated openings shall be no larger than 3/16” diameter.

7.5.2 The rear compartment shall have one (1) 4” sch. 40 stainless steel overfill pipe with two (2) intakes positioned at the 100% full and 50% full levels. Except for that of the intakes, all piping shall be ran externally to the tank.

7.5.2.1 The overfill pipe intakes shall be screened and appropriately sized for low velocity flow as to not create a fish impingement scenario. Shutoff valves for each intake shall be installed upon immediate exit from the tank jacketing.

7.5.2.2 The overfill pipe discharge shall be plumbed to the rear bumper level of the trailer and be equipped with a 4” male cam-lock fitting complete with a cap safety wired to prevent loss or theft.

7.5.2.3 Exposed plumbing does not require an insulated wrap.

7.5.3 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.

7.5.4 The bottom-center of the each compartment shall have an integrated recessed trough, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, 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 0” – 1” 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%).

7.5.5 The rear of the tank shall be equipped with a stainless steel hydraulically actuated fish release gate valve with positive sealing. The valve and hydraulic cylinder shall be installed external to the tank.

The valve shall be a full “O” port type opening with an unrestricted opening of 12” diameter and have a male cam-lock fitting. The valve shall be pressure rated at 150 PSI. Flanges shall be ASME B16.1, Class 125 or ASME 16.5, Class 150. 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 three minutes at full capacity. The valve packing material shall be polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The valve shall be equipped with a means to positively lock-out in the raised position to facilitate fish release and maintenance. The valve shall be installed so that it allows for complete emptying of the holding tanks.

7.5.5.1 The hydraulic cylinder shall have a dedicated 12VDC hydraulic power unit mounted in close proximity to the valve at the rear of the trailer.

7.5.5.2 The fish release valve shall be provided with an aluminum eccentric adapter reducing from a 12” cam-lock to a 6” male cam-lock complete with a cap, similar to the adapter shown in Figure 8. The 6” cam-lock end is to be angled downward at a 22.5 degree angle to accommodate hose connection.

7.5.6 The fish release valve will be the primary location to drain the interior of the tank, however, any additional low points shall be plumbed as necessary to allow for complete drainage.

7.5.7 The tank shall be equipped with three (3) 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.

7.5.8 Loading hatch penetrations shall be installed in the top of each of the three (3) tank compartments.

The hatches shall be spaced 10’-9” (center-to-center); see paragraph 6.0 for additional information.

The hatches shall have dimensions of approximately 36” width and 36” length.

7.5.8.1 The 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 180 degrees or be equipped with a mechanism to prevent inadvertent closure at approximately 100 degrees.

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.

7.6 Exterior Jacketing

Jacketing shall be applied in a manner that provides an overall smooth, aesthetically pleasing final fit and finish and wrapped with 2” of overlap to protect against wind driven water intrusion into the insulation. It shall be free from glaring imperfections or warps. Unless otherwise mitigated, drip holes, 1/8” diameter at approximately 24” on center shall be drilled in bottom of the exterior jacketing to drain condensate from tank insulation space.

7.7 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 exterior jacketing. A minimum of 4” of closed-cell polyisocyanurate (polyiso) foam boards 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 insulation mat may be used for those areas where polyiso foam sheets are not practical.

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. The system shall be capable of maintaining at least 10 parts per million of dissolved oxygen while holding concentrations of carbon dioxide below 20 parts per million. 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 transit. The overall life support system shall have the following salient characteristics and features:

7.8.1 Oxygen Supply System Configuration

The oxygen supply system consists of all applicable equipment necessary to supply metered oxygen to fish holding compartments. The Government will furnish filled oxygen cylinders to be installed at the time of delivery. At or near the cylinder storage rack, the cylinders must be independently connected to either a high pressure stainless steel header or daisy chained together by means of high pressure stainless steel braided hose. The cylinder header shall be connected 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 low pressure distribution manifold. The distribution manifold shall have six (6) separate outputs each connected to a manually adjustable (0-15 liters per minute) oxygen flow meter, six (6) total. Oxygen hose and fittings shall be used on all low pressure oxygen supply lines.

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 psi.

7.8.3 Diffusers

Each compartment shall be equipped with two (2) Eagar QQ716, brand name or equal, low profile diffusers with ¼” threaded connections, for a total of six (6) diffusers. The diffusers shall be installed to provide as much lineal compartment coverage as practical, allowing for connections, to ensure even distribution of oxygen throughout each compartment. 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 three (3) 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 12VDC 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 compartment shall contain monitoring probes which provide feedback to a central controller and display. The controller shall 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 cab 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 house any auxiliary electrical components.

7.8.7 Water Level Indication

A single (1) water level indication sight tube shall be installed at the rear exterior of the tank. The tube shall be equipped with calibration marks with each mark representing one hundred (100) gallons. The tube shall be provided with a protective covering or armor to ensure inadvertent damage is minimized. Sight tubes shall be equipped with right angle isolation valves.

7.9 Labels and Lettering

7.9.1 All systems, equipment, meters, gauges, compartments and valves over 1” shall be properly labeled by name 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 fasteners, permanent bands or chain and secured 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 Figure 1 with exception to the trailer number.

Both sides of the tank jacketing shall have the Army Corps of Engineers Communication Mark (castle consisting of a red background and white castle) and signature (US Army Corps of Engineers) below the emblem and the “Juvenile Fish Transportation” lettering. Text shall be case sensitive as shown below:

Line 1: US Army Corps Line 2: of Engineers Line 3: Juvenile Fish Line 4: Transportation

7.9.2.1 The castle logo shall measure approximately 17” in height by 22” in width.

7.9.2.2 For lines 1 and 2, the text shall consist Helvetica medium typeface, left justified, of 4” upper case along with appropriately scaled lower case black letters. For lines 3 and 4, the text shall consist of Helvetica medium typeface, left justified, 12” upper case along with appropriately scaled lower case black letters.

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 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 four (4) 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 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals consisting of five (5) complete hard copies and one (1) electronic version 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”. 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:

10.5.1 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

10.5.2 Contract name

10.5.3 LOWER GRANITE DAM

10.5.4 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, tank assembly, mounting details, hatches, hose assemblies, baffles, compartment slide gates, fish discharge trough, fall protection systems, piping and valves, catwalk, oxygen cylinders and racks, tank jacket and insulation, wiring diagrams, spare tire carriers, hose tube details, fenders, pneumatic diagrams, bumper installation, compartments, oxygen flow schematics and controls, all mounting details and methods, and any other details, as required by the Government, to show compliance with these specifications and that the trailer is a complete fully functioning unit. All drawings shall become the property of the Government and may be used by the Government in future work.

11.1 Upon completion of the work under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish one (1) complete final set of all as-built shop drawings. These shop drawings shall show all the revisions including final changes at the time the contract is complete and accepted by the Government. The drawing package shall be hard bound with a minimum sheet size of 11” by 17”.

11.2 Upon completion of the work under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish one (1) complete final electronic set of all shop drawings in .pdf format via CD, DVD or email.

12.0 WARRANTY COVERAGE

All items supplied under this contract shall be covered by a minimum one-year comprehensive warranty from the date of delivery on all material, labor, and workmanship from factory defects while under normal use and service by the Government.

13.0 PRE–AWARD SUBMITTALS

At the time of bid submittal, Bidder shall provide proof of successful completion of two (2) similarly scoped projects completed within the last three (3) years. Examples of relevant work can include redacted purchase orders with accompanied photographs, descriptive summaries of work and drawings, or any other applicable documentation. The evaluation criteria for each project is as follows:

13.1 Bidder must show relevant experience in the fabrication of fifth-wheel type tandem axel trailers meeting DOT requirements.

13.2 Bidder must show relevant experience in the fabrication of large insulated stainless steel tanks greater than 2,500 gallons.

13.3 Bidder must show relevant experience in the design and fabrication of fish transportation life support systems.

13.4 Bidder must show relevant experience in the design and fabrication of trailer mounted fall protection systems.

14.0 POST–AWARD SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall within one hundred eighty (180) days after contract award submit for approval copies of product data sheets of all equipment, materials and procedures identified in the register below. All submittals shall be provided to the Government for review and acceptance prior to fabrication, with exception only to paragraph 14.5; this submittal must be provided prior to testing and delivery. The submittal register is as follows:

14.1 Tank Trailer Shop Drawing(s) – Paragraph 11.0

14.2 Welder Qualifications – as applicable

14.3 Tandem-Axle Trailer; submittal shall include product information on the following subcomponents:

14.3.1 Kingpin – Paragraph 7.1.1

14.3.2 Axles – Paragraph 7.1.3

14.3.3 Tires – Paragraph 7.1.4

14.3.4 Wheels – Paragraph 7.1.4.1

14.3.5 Anti-lock Braking System – Paragraph 7.1.6

14.3.6 Landing Gear – Paragraph 7.1.8

14.4 3,500 Gallon Fish Transport Tank; submittal shall include product information on the following subcomponents:

14.4.1 Fish Release Valve – Paragraph 7.5.5

14.4.2 Air Release Vent – Paragraph 7.5.7

14.4.3 Oxygen Supply System – Paragraphs 7.8.1-2

14.4.4 Diffusers – Paragraph 7.8.3

14.4.5 Aerator Pumps – Paragraph 7.8.4

14.4.6 Water Condition Monitoring System – Paragraph 7.8.5

14.4.7 Trailer Identification Marking – Paragraph 7.9.2

14.5 A test procedure shall be submitted per Paragraph 16.0.

15.0 POST–AWARD GOVERNMENT SITE INSPECTION

The Government shall have the option to perform on-site inspections during manufacturing or assembly of the supplied equipment prior to shipment and delivery. The intent of the shop visit is to inspect the equipment being supplied for completeness, provide clarification on specification requirements, and provide preliminary feedback prior to shipment. The Contractor shall make required corrections without additional cost to the Government, providing the corrections are within the scope of work. The Contractor shall designate a point of contact (POC) after award who will remain the POC until delivery. The Government shall notify the Contractor of an intended site inspection a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the scheduled date. The Contractor shall conduct an internal inspection prior to, and in preparation of, any Government inspection. The Contractor shall coordinate the inspection with the Government. Inspection(s) shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Government prior to shipment.

15.1 Site visits will be scheduled during the Contractor’s normal business hours Monday through Thursday.

15.2 Site visit will be held at the Contractor’s place of business or other suitable inspection site.

15.3 Inspection may include, but are not limited to the following:

15.3.1 Quality of craftsmanship

15.3.2 Visual inspection of all accessible welds

15.3.3 Protective coating and paint finish, as applicable

15.3.4 Proper assembly of components

15.3.5 Existence, sizes, locations, and arrangements of all major components are in accordance with the specifications

15.3.6 Functionality testing

15.3.7 Confirmation that the supplied equipment meet specification requirements

15.3.8 Completeness of required supplied equipment

15.3.9 Road suitability testing

16.0 TESTING

Prior to delivery, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a copy of their test procedure, for review and approval, for the testing of all mechanical and electrical/electronic systems, water tightness, heat transfer, and road worthiness. In addition, the Contractor shall test all systems per their test plan prior to shipment and make all adjustments required to achieve complete system operation.

17.0 SHIPMENT, DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

17.1 The trailer shall be delivered FOB destination to Lower Granite Lock and Dam within fifty-two (52) weeks the of contract award.

17.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the trailer and packing and shipping all additional components in a manner that will ensure undamaged and complete arrival to Lower Granite Lock and Dam.

17.3 The Contractor shall have a qualified representative onsite at the time of delivery that is familiar with the trailer and tank assembly and all the mechanical and electrical systems.

17.4 At the time of delivery, the Contractor shall fill the tank to capacity with water and perform a function test on all systems. The Government will provide the water source. Final acceptance of the trailer will be after the Government performs a final inspection and verifies all systems are operating satisfactorily.

17.5 No shipments are allowed other than normal business hours of Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

17.6 All shipments shall be delivered to:

US Army Corps of Engineers Lower Granite Lock and Dam 885 Almota Ferry Road Pomeroy, WA 99347-9632

18.0 FIGURES

The images below are of an existing transport trailer and are for reference only. They are not representative of the overall style and features captured in the specifications above. Refer to the individual specification sections for design requirements.

Figure 1 – Existing Juvenile Fish Transport Trailer

Figure 2 - Trailer Rear View Figure 3 – Trailer Overfill Pipe

Figure 4 – Fish Release Trough Leading End Figure 5 – Fish Release Trough Discharge

Figure 6 – Oxygen Cylinder Rack Figure 7 – Battery Slide Out Tray

Figure 8 – Eccentric Adapter

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