SOURCES SOUGHT
71 -- Huntsville Pallet Racking
- Notice Date
- 2/21/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332999
— All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, DLA Disposition Services, Federal Center, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49037-3092, United States
- ZIP Code
- 49037-3092
- Solicitation Number
- SP4510-13-Q-0016
- Archive Date
- 3/23/2013
- Point of Contact
- erin m clore, Phone: 2699615838, Randy J Powell, Phone: 269-961-7110
- E-Mail Address
-
erin.clore@dla.mil, Randy.Powell@dla.mil
(erin.clore@dla.mil, Randy.Powell@dla.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The purpose of this contract is to acquire fixed height industrial-type racking at the DLA facility, Warehouse Road, Redstone Arsenal, Al 35898-7320. Contractor shall dismantle existing/worn pallet racking, purchase and install a new industrial-type rack system in buildings 7420, 7403, 7404, 7405, 7406, 7413, 7414, 7415 on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. DLA Disposition Services Huntsville requires a 24 hour notification for all visitors. Completion date for all work is 60 days after award of this contract. Dismantle Existing Racking Contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment to: - Dismantle the existing racks that extend in sections from 20 feet to 225 feet /per row. - Remove all the current racks in buildings 7420, 7403, 7404, 7405, 7406, 7413, 7414, 7415. Random racks are to be bolted to the floor; 12 existing corner protectors or guards are present in Building 7405 only. - Remove the column bolts if present and fill with epoxy-type filler (grey in color closely matching the existing concrete floor). Alternatively, if bolts cannot be removed without causing excessive damage, the Contractor shall grind the column bolts flush to the concrete floor ensuring no sharp protruding edges remain. - Existing rack rows are various configurations in length, three tiers tall with approximately 108" load beams, 40" deep, and varied isle spacing between 14' to 14.6' wide. - The dismantled pallet racking shall be the responsibility of the Site Manager and disposed of through internal processes. The contractor shall place dismantled pallet racking within 100 meters from the building (based off the Site Manager's discretion). Brand Name or Equal Racking must be brand name or equal to Interlake model 47E slotted horizontal load beams and 075 welded vertical support columns. Pallet supports shall be brand-name or equal to Interlake's "roll-in pallet supports," and Interlake's model number 572, 24" tall column protectors that attach to the floor and the Interlake brand columns. Each isle will incorporate a brand-name or equal to Interlake-Mecalux's model number Intergard 50 single high end of aisle guard rail. Install New Pallet Racking - - The contractor shall replace the old racking identical to the existing layout using new racks. - Contractor will coordinate to travel to the DLA Disposition Services-Huntsville site to confirm/alter the design concept as required. The Site Manager will make the final design approval(s). - The allowable work area in listed buildings is approximately 39.6 wide x 225' long x 15' high ceiling height. - Each row will have three levels of pallets using 12' tall vertical columns, 48" deep pallet spaces with roll-in pallet supports 108" wide horizontal load beams and horizontal load beams will be spaced to support 52" of available pallet height space. Each 108" horizontal load beam will support a minimum a 5260 lbs load capacity - DLA Disposition Services - Huntsville is in a seismic zone 1 (or IAW zip code 35898); calculations suggest ordering a non-standard 5" x 7" x ¾" thick foot plate (reference Interlake's "J" foot plate) on each column in order to better distribute the loads. The contractor shall verify that the selected racks are in compliance with a current/licensed professional Structural Engineer and provide signed/stamped drawings validating seismic zone safety calculations. The contractor will coordinate if changes to the listed industrial storage rack system is determined with the assigned Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). What's critical is the structural integrity of the selected racks and they comply with the current version of the Rack Manufacturer's Institute's (RMI) recommendations (i.e. anchor bolt size, grade, and depths for the seismic zone). These drawings shall be provided on A-size standard printer paper, B and D-size plotter paper, and a scanned PDF format. All copies will be draw to scale. - Building 7420 (All racking consists of 3 levels) • One (1) rows at 18ft length. • Two (2) rows at 27ft length. • One (1) row at 54ft length. • One (1) row at 81ft length. Removal only: 7420 • One (1) row at 144ft length. • Two (2) rows at 27ft length. • One (1) row at 81ft length. • One (1) row at 18 ft length. - Building 7403 • Three (3) rows at 27 ft length. • Three (3) rows at 36 ft length. - Building 7404 • One (1) row at 36 ft length. • One (1) row at 81 ft length. • Two (2) rows at 252 ft length. • One (1) row at 135 ft length. - Building 7406 • One (1) row at 189 ft length. • Two (2) rows at 180 ft length. • Two (2) rows at 36 ft length. • One (1) row at 153 ft length. - Building 7405 • One (1) row at 9 ft length. • Two (2) rows at 36 ft length. • One (1) row at 108 ft length. • Two (2) rows at 135 ft length. • One (1) row at 18 ft length. • One (1) row at 99 ft length. - Building 7413 • Three (3) rows at 72 ft length. • Two (2) rows at 9 ft length. • Two (2) rows at 36 ft length. • Three (3) rows at 81ft length. • Two (2) rows at 99 ft length. - Building 7414 • Two (2) rows at 179 ft length. • One (1) row at 117 ft length. • One (1) row at 72 ft length. - Building 7415 • Four (4) rows at 72 ft length. • One (1) row at 82 ft length. • One (1) row at 36 ft length. • One (1) row at 45 ft length. -Aisles will be spaced no less than 14' apart, most existing aisle widths are at 14'-6" wide; modifications to best fit around the building's access doors will be required. - New pallet racking shall be installed per manufacturer's recommendation and a copy of the manufacturer's specifications will be provided to the Site Manager for quality assurance/quality compliance. - Each horizontal load beam platform will be 108" long and support a minimum of 5260 lbs per horizontal load beam pair. • The first horizontal load beams will be placed at 52" from the floor to the bottom of the 1st horizontal load beam. The floor is considered the 1st level of storage and no horizontal pallet load beam is required. • The 2nd level shall be set at 52" from the top of the 1st set of load beams to bottom of the next set of load beams. • Contractor shall be prepared to adjust rack height spacing listed (as needed) in order to meet any requests from the Site Manager. - Purchase and install four roll-in pallet supports per 108" platform as described above. - Vertical support columns will be 12' tall and have a capacity of 23,100 lbs. - The contractor shall purchase and install the following protective devices: • The contractor shall purchase and install three hundred seventy five (375) heavy duty front column protectors as described above. Column protectors will be 24" tall and fastened to the concrete floor and the vertical support IAW RMI standards. • The contractor shall purchase and install brand-name or equal Interlake-Mecalux's model Intergard 50 End of Aisle Protectors that are installed between 3" to 6" away from racks IAW RMI standards. The Site Manager will have final approval for final placement approval. o Seventy five (75) single row (approximately 48" wide - matches new rack widths) o Twenty two (22) double row (approximately 108" wide - matches new rack widths) • The contractor shall install the Column Protectors and the End of Aisle Protectors to the concrete floor and columns using the manufacture's recommended bolts. To meet seismic standards, anticipate installing a total of two (2) screw anchor bolts into the concrete and two grade 5 or better bolts to the vertical columns. Screw anchors shall have 360-degree contact with the base material. Oversized holes will not be required pending screw anchor type selected for installation. Fasteners shall be manufactured from carbon steel, and are heat-treated. Anchors are not to be reused after initial installation. - The contractor shall purchase and install twenty-two (22) 12" row spacers. - The contractor shall make provisions to have a supply of shims available for use under the legs of the uprights, as necessary. All rows of installed pallet racks will be level, straightened, and anchored to the floor using the manufacture's recommended hardware or following affixing requirements listed in the paragraph below. - The contractor shall provide and install a permanent data plate on "each" load platform. Examples are painting/stenciling, applying a water/swear-proof sticker, or affixing an individual data plate for each horizontal load beam listing the manufacturer's maximum design load capability data to serve as a user reminder of the load limit for each platform. - The contractor will work incrementally by dismantling/installing in quarter bay sections to mitigate work loss. - All work will be accomplished in accordance with the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI), Specification for the Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks - 2006 Edition. - Coordinate with DLA Disposition Services - Huntsville for entry and scheduling daily work hours. Any overtime/weekend work must be coordinated with DLA Disposition Services - Huntsville for advanced approval. - Any remaining new pallet racking not installed shall be turned over to the Site Manager to be used as replacement pieces for future use. - The contractor shall coordinate with DLA Disposition Services -Huntsville, conduct a pre-installation meeting with the Site Manager, provide all labor, and deliver all material and equipment to: Building 7408, Warehouse Rd, Redstone Arsenal 35898. The contractor is to verify the shipping address and set up pre-installation meeting date, time, and location with the Site Manager by calling (TBD). Evaluation Criteria The government intends to issue a single award to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer. In order to be technically acceptable, the supplies offered shall be the brand name items or identified "equal" items. Proposed "equal" items must be identified by manufacturer, model and part number. Any quote that includes a proposed "equal" item shall include a specification sheet showing the item meets all the requirements identified the Scope of Work. Any quote for a proposed "equal" that is missing a specification sheet and/or any identified required specification from the Scope of Work will be determined not technically acceptable and will no longer be considered for award. Contractor furnished property and services Unless, otherwise noted elsewhere as Government furnished, the contractor shall provide all labor and materials to perform all necessary work to (clearly state outcome, i.e. accomplish all necessary repairs such that the item is fully operational as verified by the Government). Contractor shall provide:  Supply any needed parts/hardware not included in new racking supply.  Supply adequate supply of floor anchor bolts for the new pallet racking and corner protectors.  Supply shims for leveling uprights.  Coordinate with site for use of municipal utilities and shelter. However, contractor shall plan accordingly and be prepared to provide necessary assets to complete this project with little to no assistance from the site/end customer.  All physical labor support to unload installation materials upon receiving shipment. Anticipate no support from the site.  Provide Scissors lift with safety harness/equipment, as needed.  Provide inside forklift for use of installation of racking.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: DLA, Warehouse Road, Redstone Arsenal, Al 35898-7320, United States
- Zip Code: 35898-7320
- Zip Code: 35898-7320
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