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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 21, 2002 FBO #0262
SOLICITATION NOTICE

45 -- Trailer Mounted Sewer Cleaner

Notice Date

8/19/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

IMR - YELL - Yellowstone National Park Mammoth Supply Center Yellowstone National Park Wy 82190
 

ZIP Code

82190
 

Solicitation Number

Q1578021021
 

Response Due

9/10/2002
 

Point of Contact

Mark Davidson Contracting Officer 3073442080 mark_davidson@nps.gov
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to Point of Contact above or IDEASEC HELP DESK
(IDEAS_EC@NBC.GOV)
 

Description

The below information serves as the solicitation for a trailer mounted sewer cleaner. No future documentation will be issued. The offereor must respond to each of these technical criteria. The Government will then evaluate the contractor 's technical proposal. The offer should also supply a price. The technical evaluation will be more important than price. The proposal may be faxed to 307 344-2079. Please check "yes" or "no" for each item below. items checked "yes" must meet specifications exactly. for all items checked "no", please clearly note differences on a separate sheet of paper. Yellowstone Park reserves the right to review exceptions and judge the possibility of their acceptability. A. GENERAL: YES ____ 1. It is the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements for a new High Pressure Water Jet designed for the removal of sand, dirt, grease, detergents, and other materials normally found in storm, drain and sanitary pipes. The machine described will be designed to deliver high performance capabilities and provide maximum operator safety and convenience. All parts not specifically mentioned which are required for a complete unit shall conform in design, strength, quality of material, and workmanship to the highest standards of engineering practice. B. WATER TANKS SYSTEM: YES ____ 1. Shall be minimum 700-gallon total capacity. YES ____ 2. The tank system shall be constructed of 1/2" thick polyethylene. YES ____ 3. Polyethylene material shall be U.V. stabilized for protection against damaging ultraviolet rays. Tank color: black or white per customer preference. YES ____ 4. Tank system to be baffled to minimize water movement and therefore provide safety and protection to the vehicle and operators when the unit is being transported. YES ____ 5. The tank system will be vented and have a tank top port hole to permit inspection and cleaning of the tank. C. FILL SYSTEM: YES ____ 1. An overhead type tank filling assembly with a 2-1/2" fire hydrant fitting shall be located on the curb side. YES ____ 2. A positive air gap anti-siphon system shall be incorporated to protect the potable water supply. YES ____ 3. A tank top strainer will also be supplied to filter water supply. YES ____ 4. A water level sight gauge shall be provided and the machine will have a quick dumping valve so that the system may be drained by gravity. YES ____ 5. A suction line strainer with removable screen shall be provided. D. WATER PUMP: YES ____ 1. Pump shall be positive displacement, heavy duty, single acting triplex type having a capacity of at least 40 GPM at 3000 PSI. YES ____ 2. The high-pressure pump and hose will be protected from freezing with an air purge valve. YES ____ 3. The water pump shall be equipped with drain valves for protection during freezing conditions. YES ____ 4. As standard equipment, the unit will have a recirculating valve that allows the operator to run water through the entire jetting system during cold weather operation. E. SAFETY HOSE REEL AND CONTROLS: YES ____ 1. The hose reel will be constructed of 1/4" steel, designed to withstand maximum working pressure without distortion. YES ____ 2. The narrow designed reel shall be self-leveling type for operator safety. YES ____ 3. Capacity of reel shall be a minimum of 900' x 3/4" high-pressure sewer hose. YES ____ 4. Reel flanges shall be 1-1/4" and shall be designed to prevent hose damage from contact during all normal working conditions. YES ____ 5. The reel shall be driven with hydraulic power in both directions, either with or without the water pump in operation. The hydraulic drive shall have sufficient power to retract the hose when fully extended into the pipe with the cleaning nozzle in operation. YES ____ 6. The safety reel will rotate a full 190 degrees providing easy access to manholes. YES ____ 7. The 190-degree rotation will enable the operator to position the machine out of the traffic pattern and provide protection for himself while operating the machine. YES ____ 8. The rotating ability of the hose reel allows the operator to manipulate the hose reel into various positions depending on location of manhole. This allows for proper positioning of the hose reel without backing up or repositioning sewer machine. YES ____ 9. The hose reel is mounted on an industrial swivel bearing that is sealed and eliminates contamination from dirt. YES ____ 10. The industrial swivel bearing shall have minimum requirements of 7.88 I.D., 14" O.D., and 2" thickness. YES ____11. The industrial swivel bearing shall have a minimum load bearing weight of 5,000 Ft.-lbs and carry a limited warranty for five (5) years. YES ____ 12. The bearing design shall have no wear points except the greasable ball bearings and the races which are constructed of hardened steel to minimize wear. YES ____ 13. The bearing design minimizes any friction for easy pivoting. YES ____ 14. Rotating reels using plastic material for swivel action will not be accepted. YES ____ 15.A single, right hand side control panel mounted on the rotating hose reel shall provide access to all necessary operating controls. The control panel shall rotate with the hose reel. YES ____ 16. Controls mounted on the rotating hose reel control panel will consist of: engine throttle control, starter with key lock starting switch, volt meter, oil pressure gauge, water pressure gauge, murphy switches, tachometer, hour meter, 12-volt plug for spotlight, pendant control plug, light switches and low water warning light. YES ____ 17. The hydraulic controls for the rotating hose reel will consist of a variable speed control and a forward, neutral, reverse directional control. YES ____ 18. The rotating hose reel will lock into position using a spring loaded safety pin at 2" intervals. YES ____ 19. Hose reel will be equipped with an automatic level wind, which allows for "hands-free" winding of sewer hose onto the hose reel without operator having to touch sewer hose. YES ____ 20. The automatic level wind system will incorporate a drive system, which scrolls a pivoting "v" roller head back and forth across hose reel for proper winding of sewer hose onto reel. YES ____ 21. The automatic level wind system is equipped with a hydraulic controlled elevation system which incorporates dual cylinders and pivot arms to raise and lower the level wind guide depending on location of manhole. YES ____ 22. The "V" roller head will open to allow use of hose guide, fin extension, and nozzle without need to thread hose into guide. YES ____ 23. A pendant control with 25' cord will be supplied for ease of operator use with the automatic level wind. YES ____ 24. The pendant control will include controls for hose reel "Forward/Neutral/Reverse", engine throttle "up/down" and a kill switch. F. SEWER HOSE: YES ____ 1. Shall be high-pressure polyurethane hose and specially formulated thermoplastic construction expressly designed for sewer cleaning use. The hose shall have an abrasion, acid and scuff resistant cover. YES ____ 2. Hose is to be a minimum of 600 ft. in length, 3/4" I.D. YES ____ 3. Hose PSI rating: 3,000. G. HOSE REEL DRIVE SYSTEM: YES ____ 1. The hydraulic power system for driving the hose reel shall consist of a pump directly driven by an auxiliary engine; a hydraulic motor with chain drive to the hose reel; a valve with built in overload relief, and hydraulic hose rated to withstand the maximum system pressure. YES ____ 2. The hydraulic pump shall have a minimum operating capacity of at least 8 GPM and a tank with a strainer that can be cleaned or replaced. H. HAND GUN CLEAN-UP: YES ____ 1. The clean-up systems will include a wash-down gun, 25 ft. of 1/2" I.D. hose and will be equipped with a quick-disconnect fitting near the operator's station. YES ____ 2. The gun shall be a machine grip with trigger shut-off and guard. YES ____ 3. The high-pressure hose shall have a rating of 2,000 PSI working pressure and an 8,000 PSI burst pressure. YES ____ 4. Clean-up system shall not exceed 500 PSI. I. PIPING: YES ____ 1. All piping systems subjected to high pressure shall be fabricated of extra strong, Class 80 pipe with forged steel fittings. YES ____ 2. A strainer with a 40-mesh screen shall be installed in the suction line at a location accessible for cleaning. YES ____ 3. All piping shall be installed to drain by gravity through suitable openings equipped with plugs, drain cocks, or ball valves. YES ____ 4. Pressure to the cleaning nozzle shall be regulated by an overload relief valve. YES ____ 5. To control water flow from water pump, a single lever control shall regulate direction of water either to hose reel or back to tank utilizing a high pressure valve assembly. This single lever control shall control a 3-way valve. YES ____ 6. The recirculation ability of this system allows for use of unit in sub-freezing temperatures. YES ____ 7. Water delivery to hose reel shall pass through a 90-degree swivel rotary coupling. J. ENGINE: YES ____ 1. The engine shall be diesel powered, water-cooled, four cylinder type with industrial type governor, air cleaner and muffler. Horsepower rating: 80. YES ____ 2. The required engine accessories shall be furnished, including, but not limited to: - 12-volt ignition system with alternator and battery - Vernier throttle control - Starter with key lock starting switch - Replaceable cartridge type oil filter - Positive crankcase ventilation system - Tachometer and hour meter - Murphy switches - Volt meter, oil pressure gauge, and water temperature gauge YES ____ 3. The engine shall be equipped with an over-center type clutch power take-off to permit operating the engine and hose reel without operating the water pump. YES ____ 4. Power band belt, from engine sheave to pump sheave, is adjustable by movement of water pump. YES ____ 5. The engine fuel tank will have a capacity of 16 gallons and will be mounted below the frame for safety. K. STEEL SHROUD AND ACCESS DOORS: YES ____ 1. The shroud design of the trailer jet shall allow for ease of maintenance and for protection against pilferage and inclement weather. YES ____ 2. The water pump and auxiliary engine will be fully enclosed in the same shrouding compartment. YES ____ 3. The shroud shall be constructed of 14-gauge steel. YES ____ 4. The shroud shall include three (3) full hinged access doors that are locking and keyed alike. These doors allow for protection of interior components from weather and vandalism. YES ____ 5. Units with only top shrouding, without locking doors will not be accepted. L. TRAILER: YES ____ 1. The frame shall be heavy gauge steel. YES ____ 2. Unit will be equipped with dual spring style axles, 7,000 lb. capacity per axle. YES ____ 3. Unit will be equipped with four (4) radial tires to match rated GVWR. YES ____ 4. Trailer unit will be equipped with heavy duty fenders, 2-5/16" ball type hitch, and electric brakes with breakaway switch. YES ____ 5. Unit will be equipped with complete ICC light group, reflectors, license plate holder and safety chains. M. TOOL STORAGE: YES ____ 1. Unit will be equipped with a fender mounted, heavy duty 20 gauge toolbox with keyed lock system for storage of nozzles and valuable hydraulic root cutting tools. YES ____ 2. Toolbox will measure 12-3/4" high, 32-7/16" wide and 11-1/4" deep. YES ____ 3. Weather stripping will protect tool box from intrusion of water. YES ____ 4. Unit will be equipped with a 3-way storage tray for storage of the BB hose guide, upstream pulley guide and wash-down gun system. N. PAINTING: YES ____ 1. Before painting, all metal shall be cleaned and etched with a phosphoric material to insure permanent bond of primer and paint. YES ____ 2. The entire unit shall be painted per customer specification. O. ACCESSORIES: YES ____ 1. 25' Fill hose YES ____ 2. Finned style nozzle extension YES ____ 3. 15-degree standard nozzle with a forward jet YES ____ 4. 35-degree standard nozzle YES _____5. Mini-missile nozzle YES ____ 6. Little thunder nozzle equipped with swivel (nozzle weight: 45 lbs.) for larger lines YES ____ 7. BB hose guide YES ____ 8. Upstream pulley guide YES ____ 9. Wash-down with 25' x 1/2" extension hose YES ____ 10. Complete Patriot Root Cutter Kit including roller skids and saws for up to 15" lines YES ____ 11. Operator's manual YES ____ 12. Touch-up paint
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Yellowstone National Park

Zip Code: 82190

Country: US
 

Record

SN00144233-W 20020821/020819213714 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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