SOURCES SOUGHT
23 -- Live Haul Fish Trucks
- Notice Date
- 7/6/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336120
— Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USACE District, Portland, Contracting Division (CECT-NWP), P.O. Box 2946, Portland, OR 97208-2946
- ZIP Code
- 97208-2946
- Solicitation Number
- W9127N12R
- Response Due
- 7/13/2012
- Archive Date
- 9/11/2012
- Point of Contact
- Jean Paul Bretz, 503-808-4632
- E-Mail Address
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USACE District, Portland
(jean.p.bretz@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. This request is an announcement for information/market research for planning purposes. The synopsis does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, and invitation for bid nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. Firms responding to this announcement must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and should include company name, DUNS number, cage code, point of contact, address and indicate whether the live haul fish trucks can be provided under a Federal Supply Schedule. Statement of Capabilities (SOCs), limited to Two (2) pages and shall demonstrate the experience in providing or manufacturing of product or capability to provide products meeting the specifications listed. Statement of Capabilities may be submitted to Jean Paul Bretz via email preferably to jean.p.bretz@usace.army.mil or facsimile at (505) 808-4605 Attn: Jean Paul Bretz. Responses must be received no later than 13 July 2012 at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. DESCRIPTION OF NEED: The Portland District, US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking potential sources to provide Two (2) live haul fish trucks for transporting fish listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In general, a fish haul truck consists of a fabricated tank mounted on a truck chassis. The trucks shall be identical in order to be interchangeable between fish collection facilities. The fish truck manufacturer will need to have experience with designing fish trucks with pressure vessel rated tanks. The tank on these trucks differ from typical aquaculture tanks found commonplace in industry. Custom stainless steel fabrication of a pressure tank with fish friendly interior structural supports that will need to transmit load through the tank and the truck to the ground in order to support the weight of an overhead hopper loaded with fish for a water to water transfer. A stress free environment for ESA listed fish, operator safety, and public safety is paramount. The truck itself will need to be highway rated but also capable of off-road travel for delivery of fish in rural lakes and rivers. The Two (2) live haul fish trucks shall meet the following specifications: MANUFACTURER QUALIFICATIONS The fish haul tanks shall be manufactured by an entity that regularly engages in the fabrication of custom stainless steel tanks used for fish transportation. The fish haul truck (tank and chassis) shall be completely assembled by the tank manufacturer. The tank manufacturer shall submit manufacturer's qualifications that show a past performance of fish haul tank manufacture. The qualifications shall also provide details on at least two previous fish haul trucks, built by the manufacturer, that are similar in size and scope to the fish haul trucks in this contract. WARRANTY Provide a 2-year extended warranty that covers all features of the fish haul truck. The warranty period shall start when the Government takes ownership of the equipment. PRODUCTS FISH HAUL TRUCK Safe Transport of Fish The fish haul truck shall have sufficient hauling, carrying capacity, and quality containment attributes for the safe transport of fish. Quality containment attributes include items such as: no sharp corners or edges inside the tank, no small openings in the tank in which fish could get trapped, wedged, or caught, and no barriers inside the tank behind which fish could get caught as water is drained from the tank. Opening The fish haul truck shall have an opening on the top of the tank that matches the dimensions needed for the hopper assembly and will allow for the safe transfer of fish from the Collection Facility into the truck tank. The opening on top of the tank shall have a lockable lid that can pivot out of the way when the hopper is lowered onto the tank. Water to Water Transfer The fish haul truck tank and transfer system shall be designed to allow "water to water" transfer of fish from the Collection Facility to the truck tank. A water to water transfer establishes a continuous water column from the hopper to the tank immediately after the hopper door is opened. Therefore both the tank and the space between the tank and hopper are completely full of water prior to opening the hopper door. Fish are transferred into the tank by means of draining water from a low point of the tank. Clearance The top and highest point of the truck (excluding exhaust pipes) and the opening of the tank shall not exceed 117 inches when the tank is empty or be less than 102 inches when the tank is full of water to allow for proper fastening of the hopper assembly for the transfer of fish and water into the truck tank. Fish Discharge The fish haul truck shall have an air operated gate valve located on the bottom of the rear end of the tank that can completely drain the tank when opened. Provide an electric driven chute that stores on the truck and allows for the safe transfer of fish and water from the truck tank into the predetermined area upstream of the dam and reservoir. Fish Haul Truck Chassis a. Submit for approval the manufacturer's catalog data for the fish haul truck chassis that includes all optional features. The fish haul truck shall be capable of both safe on-highway and off-highway use when fully loaded, and shall be able to safely accommodate one driver and one passenger. At a minimum, the truck shall have all required operational and safety equipment in order to be considered legal for on-highway use in the State of Oregon. In addition, the truck shall meet the following requirements: (1) 4-Wheel Drive. (2) Tow Hooks: Two front, frame mounted. (3) Front Axle: 12,000 lb capacity. (4) Single Rear Axle: 21,000 lb capacity, driver controlled locking differential. (5) Dual Air Brakes: Cam type, with ABS full vehicle wheel control system, rated for extended service. (6) Air Brake Dryer: with heater. (7) Air Compressor: Minimum 18.7 CFM Capacity. (8) Power Steering. (9) Adequate capacity alternator. (10) Low Coolant Level Indicator with Audible Alarm. (11) Circuit Breakers: Manual-reset circuit breakers SAE Type III with trip indicators. (12) Rubber Fender Extensions. (13) Engine hood that tilts completely out of the way for servicing the engine. (14) Block Heater: 120V/750W. (15) Diesel Engine: Not less than 250 HP, not less than 775 lb-ft Torque. (16) Cross Flow Radiator: Rated for 150 degrees F ambient temperature. (17) Manual Transmission: 10 speed, with air shift. An automatic transmission would also be acceptable provided it is approved for use by the truck manufacturer. (18) Transfer Case: Two-speed, 6000 lb-ft capacity with air control. (19) Synthetic Transfer Case Lubricants. (20) Rear Suspension: Spring, 21,000 lb capacity, with 2,000 lb minimum auxiliary rubber spring. (21) Fuel Tank: Minimum 60 gallon capacity, quick connect outlet, fill pipe mounted left side, under cab. (22) Side Mirrors: Breakaway type, heated. (23) Air Conditioner: With integral heater and defroster. (24) Front Disc Wheels: 22.5-inch Painted Steel, 10 Stud, or better. (25) Rear Dual Disc Wheels: 22.5-inch Painted Steel, 10 stud, or better. (26) Tires: load range H, 16 ply minimum tire rating. b. The truck shall meet all requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and be road legal in the State of Oregon. All owners, operating, and maintenance manuals shall be included with the truck. The truck shall be new and unused when ownership is transferred to the Government. The fish haul truck chassis shall be a Freightliner M2 106, or approved equal. Fish Haul Tank a. Submit for approval manufacturer's catalog data for the fish haul tank. In addition, submit for approval shop drawings of the tank and truck assembly that show, at a minimum, overall dimensions of the finished fish haul truck, location of all tank components, details of the baffles and any other internal features in the tank, and a bill of materials. The tank manufacturer shall certify that the tank has a rated working pressure of at least 3.5 PSI and can support an 8,000 pound load imposed by the fish hopper on the top opening flange of the tank. The tank shall also meet the following requirements: (1) Barrel: 1500 gallon shell, conical rectangular oval, slope to rear. Construction shall be 12 gauge minimum thickness T-304 stainless steel 2B finish, weld finish shall be W-2 outside, W-2 inside, 3.5 PSI operating pressure, operating temperature of 125 degrees F maximum, -20 degrees F minimum. (2) Heads: Two 10 Gauge minimum T-304 stainless steel 2B finish. (3) Baffles: Two 12 Gauge minimum T-304 stainless steel 2B finish with large cutout opening at bottom and stainless steel wire mesh screened vent holes. (4) Manhole: One 38-inch T-304 stainless steel fill opening hatch with perforated screen. (5) Tank Mounting: Spring loaded mounting assembly with full length rubber tank mounting sill on both sides. (6) Side Filler Tank Frame: 1/4-inch T-304 Stainless steel full length 'Z' frame. (7) Bolsters/Wings: Stainless steel construction, all components. (8) Vents: Two 4-inch butterfly valves with aluminum split bodies, stainless steel discs and stems, air to close, spring to open actuators. The truck's compressed air system shall be utilized to actuate the valves. Butterfly valves discharge to 90 degree stainless steel elbow hoods capped with a stainless steel welded wire screen located at top of tank. (9) Pressure Relief/Vacuum Breaker: Three combination pressure relief valve and vacuum breaker with integrated fill cap. Pressure relief at 3.5 psi with flow rate of 585 gallons per minute, breaks vacuum at 1-inch Hg at 400 gallons per minute. Shall be made of stainless steel, have an integrated flip up fill cap with standard pipe threads and shall be located on top of the tank. (10) Adult Fish Outlet: 20-inch T-304 stainless steel, air operated gate valve with water tight rubber seat located at rear, valve to fully drain tank with 20-inch aluminum valve cover and electric driven stainless steel collapsible chute that stores between the chassis frame rails and tank. The chute shall extend at least 5 feet behind the rear of the truck when fully extended and is intended to serve as a safe means of emptying the tank of fish and releaseing them into a river. The 20-inch aluminum cover shall have a 12-inch diameter ringlock adapter for connection to destination site pipes. Juvenile Fish Outlet shall be integrated into 12-inch cover plate. (11) Juvenile Fish Outlet: One 6-inch aluminum camlock adapter and cap located at 12-inch cover plate at rear. (12) Drain Valve: One 1-1/2 inch ball valve with camlock adapter and cap located at curbside rear of tank, bottom corner. (13) Overfill/Antisiphon: One 6-inch stainless steel pipe recessed into top of tank with perforated screen, pipe to extend through tank floor with butterfly shutoff valve outside of tank. (14) Fish Flush: One 4-inch stainless steel pipe with internal screen plumbed through from head tank wall to an outside 90 degree elbow and butterfly shutoff valve with 4-inch stainless steel camlock adapter and cap. (15) Aeration: Three 4-inch 12V DC clamp style top port aerators with gaskets and 3 prong electric plugs to electric junction box. One switch to each aerator; switches shall be located on the dashboard of the truck cab. (16) Power Converter: 120V AC to 12V DC power converter in a NEMA 4 control box located curbside to provide power to the aerators using an external 120V AC power source instead of the truck batteries. (17) Bottle Rack: Steel horizontal two bottle storage rack located between cab and front platform for 282 cubic-foot oxygen bottles. One bottle plumbed to system and one designated as a back-up. (18) Oxygen Controls: Stainless steel control box located at driver side front of tank with high pressure regulator and gauge, six flow control valves, with steel braid lines from the tank to the controls and synthetic lines to the oxygen diffusers. (19) Oxygen Monitor: Two channel system with two probes installed in tank compartment to monitor dissolved oxygen levels in water. The oxygen monitor shall measure the concentration of dissolved oxygen in parts per million to an accuracy of 0.1 ppm. Provide a light in the truck cab to indicate empty oxygen bottles. (20) Diffusers: Six 48-inch long low profile diffusers inside the tank. (21) Cabinet: One aluminum 2-door, lockable cabinet (24- by 24- by 36-inch). Door props installed to hold doors open. (22) Fenders: Mounted to truck frame with carbon steel fender pipes painted black with U-bolts and under straps. (23) Hose Tube: Four 8-inch Aluminum, with door one end and drain opposite end. (24) Sight Tube: Two 3/4-inch clear sight tubes with 3/4-inch shut-off tees at bottom located at each side of tank. (25) Walkways: 9-1/2 inch aluminum gripstrut walkway each side full length above fenders to 7-inch aluminum walkways each side full length. Stainless steel handrails at each side on top of tank. Aluminum gripstrut platform between truck cab and tank body with a ladder on each side and safety rails. Step at each side of rear bumper. (26) Lights: LED per DOT specifications, install a 3 light bar that meets DOT requirements for a rear identification lamp at rear head and conspicuity striping on both sides and at rear. (27) Paint: All fabricated carbon steel parts to be painted with an acrylic urethane paint. Color shall be high gloss black. Carbon steel components of the fish haul truck chassis that are supplied with the truck manufacturer's standard paint system do not have to be re-painted. b. All owners, operating, and maintenance manuals shall be included with the truck. The tank shall be new and unused when ownership is transferred to the Government. EXECUTION TESTING a. When fully assembled, each fish haul truck shall be tested for proper function prior to delivery. Any deficiencies shall be corrected prior to delivery. At a minimum, the test shall include the following: (1) Fill tank with water and check for leaks. (2) Pressurize tank to 3.5 psi, minimum, and check for leaks. (3) With tank full of water, drive truck at highway speed (55-65 mph) and check for proper operation of all truck systems. (4) Verify proper truck braking function. (5) Verify all lights function as intended. (6) Verify proper operation of all tank features such as knife gate, motorized chute, all aerators utilizing both vehicle power and external power, oxygen system (to include oxygen monitors), butterfly valve, pressure relief valve when tank is pressurized to more than 3.5 psi, and drain valve. b. Submit operational test results on a form recording the function of all systems that is signed by the Contractor's Quality Control representative. (end of specs) If there are any small business concern questions, please contact Carol McIntyre at 503-808-4602 or via email at Carol.A.McIntyre@usace.army.mil.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE District, Portland Contracting Division (CECT-NWP), P.O. Box 2946 Portland OR
- Zip Code: 97208-2946
- Zip Code: 97208-2946
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