Attachment_01-Description_of_Requirement.pdf

Equipment Rental for Test of Material Transfer Unit at Tyndall AFB, Florida Description of Requirement

Purpose:

The Airfields and Pavements Branch (APB) of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, MS, has been tasked by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center to evaluate a material transfer unit for bulk storage of rapid-setting materials and a bag breaker for efficient removal of material for the Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) program. Demonstrations and testing have been planned to evaluate the suitability of the technologies in realistic environments. To complete this testing, the equipment listed below is required to be delivered to the Silver Flag Training Site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The equipment will be required to be picked up from the site upon completion of the rental period.

The equipment should be compatible for use in soil earthwork and pavement demolition operations. The equipment will be required from 01 to 15 September 2015 with an option for a 1-week extension of each individual item. The rental dates are subject to change.

Equipment Specification: The following equipment will be required to complete the testing.

1. Two (2) wheeled front-end loaders equipped with 2.5 cubic yard buckets. The front-end loaders should be a Volvo L60, 70, 80, or 90, or compatible. Alternative brands/models are acceptable but require approval.

2. Two (2) tracked compact track loaders (CTL) with high-flow hydraulics equipped with the following attachments: 2 buckets, 2 forklift, 2 angle brooms with poly bristles only, and 1 pavement breaker. The CTL or skid-steer loaders should be a tracked Caterpillar 279C or equivalent. Alternative brands/models are acceptable but require approval.

3. Three (3) extendable boom forklifts with a rated load capacity of 11,000 lbs. The forklifts should be capable of lifting at least 7,000 lbs vertically 45 ft, and 3000 lbs at 30 ft reach. The extendable boom forklift should be a Caterpillar TH514 or equivalent.

Alternative brands/models are acceptable but require approval.

4. One (1) small warehouse forklift. The forklift should be capable of lifting 4,500 lbs vertically.

5. One (1) 2,000-gallon water truck. The water truck must include a side discharge location capable of supporting a hose attachment. An automatic transmission is preferred but not required.

6. One (1) 6x4 tractor with 80,000 lbs gross combined weight rating. The tractor should meet Federal Standard Number 807 specifications (attached). Only 80,000 lbs gross combined weight rating tractors will be accepted.

7. Two (2) all-terrain utility vehicles with beds. The utility vehicles should be Polaris Rangers or equivalent.

8. One (1) portable office trailer with a minimum of 360 square feet of cooled space including a power generator compatible with the trailer. The trailer must be set up, connected, and ready to be used with power and air conditioning. The trailers should include a total of six (6) portable tables and fifteen (15) folding chairs.

9. Three (3) portable toilets with (1) hand washing station. The vendor shall be responsible for daily emptying of the portable toilets.

10. One (1) dumpster with at least 30 yd3 capacity for trash. The vendor shall be responsible for removal of trash when dumpster is full.

11. Storage Tents for dry materials (3000 sq ft). The maximum width of the dry storage tents should be 40 ft. There is no limit on the length of the tent. The vendor shall be responsible for assembly and disassembly.

12. Refueling service for equipment. The refueling service should provide 1000 gallons of diesel fuel and 300 gallons of motor gas. Either on-call refueling trucks or portable tanks stored on-site will be acceptable.

13. Any routine maintenance activities such as performing oil changes, filter replacement, nozzle cleaning, light debris removal, battery replacement, tire repair, etc. will be the responsibility of the vendor.