SOLICITATION NOTICE
23 -- 2 - 2 horse slant, goose neck horse trailers, 1 - 2 horse slant bumper pull horse trailer
- Notice Date
- 4/14/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 336212
— Truck Trailer Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-2 Rocky Mountain Region, 740 Simms Street, Regional Office, Golden, Colorado, 80401
- ZIP Code
- 80401
- Solicitation Number
- AG-82MK-S-10-1003
- Archive Date
- 5/20/2010
- Point of Contact
- Joel A Butzin, Phone: 970-874-6613, Ann M. Dobie, Phone: 9706424415
- E-Mail Address
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jbutzin@fs.fed.us, pdobie@fs.fed.us
(jbutzin@fs.fed.us, pdobie@fs.fed.us)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- SPECIFICATIONS FOR TWO SLANT GOOSENECK HORSE TRAILERS DIVISION 100 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 110 – Scope of Contract. The horse trailer to be purchased under this contract will be used by Forest Service personnel to transport riding and pack animals to various and remote work sites on the GMUG National Forest. Travel conditions will vary from high-speed highways to poorly graded road surfaces. Considerable non-paved road use is expected which will subject the trailer to high impact and torsional loads well beyond that encountered during normal use. The trailer shall be ruggedly constructed by incorporating first-class materials and workmanship throughout to withstand the working conditions to which it will be subjected. Modifications of standard production models may be necessary to meet the requirements of these specifications. The trailer and components shall be fabricated from all new materials and be of the current production year and model. The trailer shall be delivered, serviced and ready to use, to the location specified in section 390 delivery address. The tires shall be properly inflated; the wheel lug bolts shall be of proper torque; axle bearings adjusted; the light assemblies operational; and electric brake battery and breakaway system installed and operational. The Contractor shall notify the Government a minimum of 5 days prior to the delivery date of the trailer. Delivery shall be made Monday through Thursday between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Mountain Time. DIVISION 200 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 210 – General Requirements. Trailer shall be tandem axle, all steel frame construction, gooseneck design with a ball type hitch towing system. The trailer shall have an all metal frame with reinforced side panels, a metal roof with rounded/slanted aerodynamic metal nose cap, full length one-piece metal brush fenders and manufacturers standard metal trim features. Trailer capacity G.T.W.R. (Gross Trailer Weight Rating) shall be rated at 14,000 pounds. The GTWR is to be based on the weakest component of the trailer, including the tires and wheels. 220 – Dimensions. 1.Overall length – 21’ feet including gooseneck. 1.Overall width – 8’ 6” inches Maximum. 1.Floor height, top of floor to ground – 16-18 inches, with trailer level and unloaded. 1.Ground Clearance – The under structure of the trailer shall have 8 inches minimum ground clearance with the trailer level and unloaded. 1.Gooseneck Hitch and Frame Assembly – The bottom of the gooseneck frame shall be a minimum of 68” from the ground; as measured with the trailer level and unloaded. The gooseneck reach shall be 87 inches. minimum; as measured from the hitch to the center of the front bulkhead. 1.Bed area – Width: 6’8” minimum, Length 14 feet. Interior roof height shall be 7’, as measured from the stock compartment floor to the lowest portion of the interior roof top supports. The bed area shall not be obstructed by fender wells. 2.S230 - Suspension Type and Axle Capacity. Rubber ride torsion type suspension system, such as Henschen or equal, shall be provided. Each axle shall be rated at 7,000 pounds minimum. All fasteners (nuts and bolts) for suspension and axle brackets shall incorporate a self-locking feature. The axle shall be of solid construction without welds except where spindles are attached. 240 – Wheels and Tires. The trailer shall be equipped with four 16-inch wheels and tires, and 1(one) spare tire and wheel of the same size and type. Tires shall be either LT235/85R16 or LT235/80R16 Load Range E, tubeless, radial tires with highway trailer style tread or an all season tread design. Mud and snow or aggressive tread styles are not acceptable. Wheels shall be a manufacturer’s standard 8-bolt lug pattern, capable of carrying maximum GTWR of the trailer. The spare tire mounting shall be a wheel center type-mounting bracket with padlock protection. The wall to which the spare tire carrier is mounted shall be reinforced to withstand the increased stresses of the spare attached at the area. A Hub meter shall be required, supplied & installed on front drivers side axle (bracket part # 610-0058 and meter part # 650-0704). 250 – Gooseneck Type Hitch. The gooseneck hitch shall be furnished complete with a 2-5/16 inch ball coupler assembly. The coupling device shall be with adjustment pin and two set bolts or a250 - Gooseneck Type Hitch. The coupling device shall be fully automatic with cam locks. The load capacity rating of the hitch assembly shall be 20,000 pounds minimum. The coupler assembly shall be attached to the gooseneck of the trailer. Hitch height shall be adjustable (34” to 46”) to industry standards so the trailer is capable of being towed level by various manufactures late model standard production 4X4 pickups. The gooseneck hitch reach design shall allow coupling 5-6 inches forward of the rear axle on an 8 foot long pickup bed. The gooseneck is to be elevated 6” to provide sufficient clearance between the pickup and trailer so that the trailer may be used on rough Forest Service unimproved roads. The hitch shall be equipped with two safety chains with end hooks. Safety chain breaking strength shall be equal to or greater than the trailer GTWR. The trailer shall incorporate a mounted jack, bolted on with a fold up crank handle, capable of raising a fully loaded trailer. The jack and its handle shall operate from the left side (driver’s side) of the trailer; the handle shall fold up and have a hook or catch to secure it when not in use. The foot of the jack shall be spring loaded and have a metal plate fastened to its bottom to provide ground support for the loaded trailer during it coupling and uncoupling from the towing vehicle. 260- Brakes and Electrical System. Trailer shall be equipped with 12 inch x 2 inch minimum electric brakes on all four wheels. Trailer shall be equipped with an emergency break away switch complete with wiring and a 12-volt DOT Gel battery system. The battery shall be mounted in a battery case installed inside the goose neck frame near goose neck coupler. A cable of sufficient length shall be provided to connect the breakaway switch to the towing vehicle. The trailer shall be equipped with LED lights and reflectors complying with federal regulations concerning trailers and 12-volt electrical system. Tail lights on the trailer shall be mounted high in rear corner post, so the rear lights shall be free of road dirt and spray and be clearly visible. Rear lights shall be flush mounted in rubber shock absorbing mounts and not protrude independent of the body structure. A lighted license plate bracket shall be provided at the rear of the trailer. All side marker lights will be L.E.D two inch grommet mounted lights. There will also be a three light ID. Cluster at front nose of trailer L.E.D two inch grommet mounted. All external wiring for the lights and brakes shall be enclosed in conduit and so fastened that it cannot become dislodged by rocks, roots, brush, vibration, etc. Wiring that is routed through metal panels shall be protected with rubber grommets. All splices shall utilize shrink butt connectors. The electrical connector plug shall be a 7-pole type; with the brake wire connected to the center socket contact in the connector. Electrical plug wires shall be long enough to allow plugging into an outlet on the rear of the towing unit. 270 – Trailer Construction. When constructing the main trailer frame, the main body frame and any bracing or body reinforcement structure, all welds shall be continuous the full length, width or circumference of the structural steel member and equivalent to adjacent material thickness. Spot welds will not be acceptable. Additional reinforcement over and above manufactures standard design will be add in the following areas. Upper gooseneck floor area, Front bulk head where jack and spare tire mount, Rear corner post where they tie into the roof and floor. The outside front bulkhead (wall) shall be covered with a protective (rock guard) high quality and durable spray on liner1/8” thick. The rock guard shall be full width and height starting at the lowest portion of the front wall. The brush fenders running down each side of the trailer will also be coated to include top, face, underneath and all area below fender front to rear of trailer. 271 – Frame. Frame shall be structural metal with welded connections and shall exceed established industry standards for the specified trailer. Floor cross members shall be 2”x 2” ¼” angle iron on minimum 12-inch centers. Optional structural shapes and sizes that vary from industry standards may be substituted provided their sectional strength equals or exceeds those specified. Welding shall comply with American Welding Society standards. 272 – Floor. The deck shall be rubber composite board flooring. Flooring shall be securely fastened to the frame undercarriage cross members. The composite flooring shall incorporate a rough, raised dimple or ridged, type surface. The floor will be constructed so fluids/water shall readily drain from inside the trailer. The tack room floor shall be covered (no exposed wood) with a durable maintenance free covering. 273 – Exterior Construction. The lower section of the wall shall be 48-inch high minimum, solid galvannealed sheet metal of 16 gage minimum thickness, and the upper section of the wall shall be slat type construction running the length of the stall for adequate ventilation. The slat shall be 16 gauge minimum sheet metal, spaced with a 6-inch maximum air gap between roof and side wall. The sheet metal slat shall have formed ribs for added reinforcement and styling appearance and shall be fastened to the structural members by welding. A total of six exterior horse tie points (3 per side). The walls shall be supported by a welded steel framework of exterior side braces made from 1 x 2 - inch steel square tubing maximum on 12 inch centers and attached to the floor frame at a minimum of three places on each side of the trailer. The roof cap shall be fabricated from 20 gauge minimum thickness cold rolled and formed galvannealed steel, and shall be attached to the roof frames by welding. The roof shall extend down on each side 6 inches minimum before the ventilation slat section begins. The roof must be waterproof, it shall be caulked at all seams with rubberized silicon sealant. All seams and door openings shall be reinforced and shall be ground smooth or covered by molding to assure a smooth finished appearance. 274 – Fenders. Fenders shall be brush design (18 – 24 inches) from bottom of trailer, single unit, full length, above the wheels and tires on both sides (See pictures). Fenders shall be attached by welding and be an actual part of the wall structure, thus providing additional body strength. There shall be sufficient clearance between the tires and the fender to prevent interference during operation. 275 – Rear Gate. Trailer shall have one swinging tailgate door, with a minimum of (4) four hinges, opening out and latching on the end. The latching mechanism must have a spring loaded slam latch with side mounted remote release and a T–bar safety latch. In addition there will be a drop in pin with retention lanyard on latch side of door to allow gate to be padlocked. The tailgate height and construction shall be similar to the sidewalls. Hinges for the tailgate shall allow the gate to open 180 degrees. The gate section of the trailer shall provide a clear 6-foot wide minimum opening, without a center post for ease of loading. Threshold of rear gate will have a rubber bumper running full width of rear of trailer. The rear tailgate frame structure shall be strongly braced and reinforced beyond what is specified for the rest of the trailer. Gusset material shall not be less than 3/16” steel plate. There shall be cross bracing throughout gooseneck to prevent structural failure during extreme usage. 276 – Escape Door. A full-height, minimum 32-inch wide escape door (that opens outward) shall be provided near the left front (driver’s side) corner of the trailer stock compartment. This shall require that the left fender be started behind the escape door to allow for the doors operation. The door shall be similar to side walls in design. It will have two hinges and a T-bar style latch. The door latch must be able to be opened from either side. Other styles of door latches will be acceptable provided they can be operated from either side. Install a drop in pin with retention lanyard on latch side of door to allow for the door to be padlocked. There will be a positive latching stop to secure escape door in full open position. When escape door is open there will be a safety bar to keep livestock from exiting & also allows a mounting point for feed net in front stall. 277 – Tack room. There will be a tack room located at the front of the trailer.The wall between the stock area will be angled (12 inches from front bulk head on drivers side & 60 inches from bulk head on curbside).The wall will be built of 16 gauge square tubing on 12” centers & skinned with 16 gauge galvannealed sheet metal on stock area side. All four sides of the wall will be sealed with silicone sealant. Entry door for the tack area will be curb side, door will have two hinges & a lockable latch than can be operated from both sides of the door. Four keys will be provided for tack room door. A positive latch stop to secure door in the full open position will be installed. A four saddle swing out rack will be installed to work in conjunction with tack room door. Tack area / stock area wall will have twelve heavy duty tack hooks. Floor of tack area will have a ½” thick perforated rubber mat (perforations will be approx, on 1 ½” centers).goose neck bulk head and goose neck upper floor area will be carpeted. Tack room will have one (RV style) roof vent. One L.E.D dome light will be provided (part# maxxima –m42321rcl) in tack room mounted to the ceiling. Just inside tack area door on right hand side there will be a recessed switch to turn on dome light. 278 – Stock area. There will be one removable telescoping divider gate towards front hinged just behind escape door opening. Gate will have a pin style storage point on left side wall for when it is not being used. Two snap in mesh feed nets will be provide for front two stalls in stock area. In addition there will be three horse tie point inside trailer (drivers side). There will be two L.E.D dome lights (part # maxxima – m42321rcl) in stock area on right hand side where roof curves down ward to meet side wall. A recessed switch will be provided at rear gate corner post just below tail light on drivers or right side of trailer exterior. Spray on kick liner will be applied inside stock area approximately 1/8” thick. Liner will run from floor up 48”on all interior walls, inside of escape door & rear gate. DIVISION 300 – OTHER REQUIREMENTS 310 – Paint. Trailer(s) shall be painted White, (Dupont No. B97-91 acrylic enamel, Sherwin Williams No. 54605, Oxford White acrylic enamel or approved equal). The entire trailer shall receive a coat of metal primer before the finish paint is applied. The painting shall be completed prior to installing the floor. Prior to painting, all metal surfaces shall be cleaned of grease, weld slag and splatter, and other foreign material. All sharp edges and burrs shall be removed. All metal to metal surface or seams should be caulked with paintable caulking. 320 – Inspection. Trailer(s) furnished in response to this contract will be subject to such inspection as may be determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary to ascertain compliance with the specifications. Acceptance of the equipment or waving of the inspections thereof shall in no way relieve the Contractor of their responsibility for furnishing equipment meeting the requirements of these specifications. Inspection for compliance with specifications and damage (shipping or other) will be made at delivery by a representative of the USDA Forest Service. Inspection may also be made at manufacturer’s assembly plant while trailer is being assembled. Acceptance of the trailer(s) will be made at the point of delivery by the Contracting Officer or representative. The trailer will not be accepted, at the time of delivery, if any item does not comply with specifications or if any damage is noted. 330 – Warranty. The manufacturer’s warranty shall be acceptable. The start of the warranty period shall be the date of acceptance. Each consignee shall be informed, either by material accompanying the shipment or by letters of acknowledgement, of the person or firm to contract if operational difficulties should be found upon receipt of the trailer, or encountered after acceptance 340 – Operation, Parts, and Repair Manuals. When possible the manufacturer shall provide manuals to properly operate and maintain the trailer. 350 – Statement of Origin. Manufacture’s Statement of Origin shall be furnished for each trailer. Statement of Origin shall be made out to USDA, Forest Service. Statement of Origin shall be sent to: GMUG National Forest 2250 HWY 50 Delta CO.81416 Attn: BILL PILONI 360 – Manufacturer’s Identification. A durable metal identification plate shall be permanently attached (stick-on identification plates are not acceptable) to the trailer and legibly metal-stamped with the following information: A. Manufacturer’s Name B. Manufacturer’s Address C. Date of Manufacture D. Serial Number E. Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR) F. Empty trailer weight Additional requirements – Trailer serial number shall be metal stamped on the gooseneck frame in front of the tack compartment. 370 – Manufacturer’s Certification. The manufacturer’s certification that the trailer conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture must be permanently attached to the trailer. 380 – Specification Compliance. The contractors are encouraged to submit drawings, schematics, pictures, lists of construction materials and other documents to show that the submitted product meets the specifications indicated in the above text. This material could be included with the proposal. 390 – Delivery Address. The trailer shall be delivered to: GMUG NATIONAL FOREST 2250 HWY 50 DELTA CO, 81416 (970) 874-6681 Attn: Bill Piloni DIVISION 400 –PAYMENT. Payment will be made in one lump sum upon delivery, acceptance and receipt of Statement of Origin. SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE BUMPER-PULL TWO HORSE TRAILER DIVISION 100 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 110 – Scope of Contract. The horse trailer to be purchased under this contract will be used by Forest Service personnel to transport riding and pack animals to various and remote work sites on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. Travel conditions will vary from high-speed highways to poorly graded road surfaces. Considerable non-paved road use is expected which will subject the trailer to high impact and torsional loads well beyond that encountered during normal use. The trailer shall be ruggedly constructed by incorporating first-class materials and workmanship throughout to withstand the working conditions to which it will be subjected. Modifications of standard production models may be necessary to meet the requirements of these specifications. The trailer and components shall be fabricated from all new materials and be of the current production year and model. The trailer shall be delivered, serviced and ready to use, to the location specified in section 390 delivery address. The tires shall be properly inflated; the wheel lug bolts shall be of proper torque; axle bearings adjusted; the light assemblies operational; and electric brake battery and breakaway system installed and operational. The Contractor shall notify the Government a minimum of 5 days prior to the delivery date of the trailer. Delivery shall be made Monday through Thursday between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Mountain Time. DIVISION 200 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 210 – General Requirements. Trailer shall be tandem axle bumper pull design. The trailer shall have an all steel frame with reinforced side panels, a metal roof with slanted aerodynamic metal nose cap, full length one-piece metal brush fenders. Trailer will be a slant load design with front walkin tack area and swing out saddle rack. Trailer capacity G.T.W.R. (Gross Trailer Weight Rating) shall be rated at 14,000 pounds. The GTWR is to be based on the weakest component of the trailer, including the tires and wheels. 220 – Dimensions. 1.Overall length – 18’ feet maximum including hitch.. 2.Overall width – 8’ 6” inches Maximum. 3.Floor height, top of floor to ground – 15-17 inches, with trailer level and unloaded. 4.Ground Clearance – The under structure of the trailer shall have 8 inches minimum ground clearance with the trailer level and unloaded. 5.Stock bed area – Width: 6’ 8” inside compartment measurement. Stock area floor length from front tack room bulk head to rear edge will be 10’ 6” on roadside and 7’3” on curbside. Interior roof height shall be 6’ 8” minimum. The bed area shall not be obstructed by fender wells. 230 – Suspension Type and Axle Capacity. Rubber ride torsion flex type suspension system shall be provided with standard bearing caps (no bearing buddies). Axles shall be either drop center or straight type and shall be rated at 7,000 pounds each. All fasteners (nuts and bolts) for suspension and axle brackets shall incorporate a self-locking feature. The axle shall be of solid construction without welds except where spindles are attached. 240 – Wheels and Tires. The trailer shall be equipped with five 16-inch wheels and tires, including a matching spare tire and wheel. Tires shall be either LT235/85R16 orLT235/80R16 Load Range E, tubeless, radial tires with highway trailer style tread or an all season tread design. Mud and snow or aggressive tread styles are not acceptable. Wheels shall be a manufacturer’s standard 8-bolt lug pattern, capable of carrying maximum GTWR of the trailer. The spare tire mounting shall be a wheel center type-mounting bracket in tack area. The wall to which the spare tire carrier is mounted must be reinforced to withstand the increased stresses of the spare attached at the area and shall firmly rest on the floor. A Hub meter shall be required, supplied & installed on front drivers side axle (bracket part # 610-0058 and meter part # 650-0704). 250 – Bumper Pull Type Hitch. The bumper pull hitch shall be furnished complete with a 2 5/16” ball coupler assembly capable of handling the trailer loads. The coupling device shall be a bulldog type hitch. The hitch shall be equipped with two safety chains with end safety hooks. Safety chain breaking strength shall be equal to or greater than the trailer GTWR. The trailer shall also incorporate a permanently mounted 7,000 pound minimum capacity hitch mounted jack with wheel and a fold up top winding crank handle. 260- Brakes and Electrical System. Trailer shall be equipped with 10 inch x 2 ½ inch minimum electric brakes on all four wheels. Trailer shall be equipped with an emergency break away switch complete with wiring and a 12-volt DOT Gel battery system. The battery shall be mounted in a battery case installed inside the tack room compartment. A cable of sufficient length shall be provided to connect the break away switch to the towing vehicle. The trailer shall be equipped with LED lights and reflectors complying with federal regulations concerning trailers and 12-volt electrical system. Tail lights on the trailer shall be mounted high in rear corner post, so the rear lights shall be free of road dirt and spray and be clearly visible. Rear lights shall be flush mounted in rubber shock absorbing mounts and not protrude independent of the body structure. A lighted license plate bracket shall be provided at the rear of the trailer. All side marker lights will be L.E.D two inch grommet mounted lights. There will also be a three light ID. Cluster at front nose of trailer L.E.D two inch grommet mounted. All external wiring for the lights and brakes shall be enclosed in conduit and so fastened that it cannot become dislodged by rocks, roots, brush, vibration, etc. Wiring that is routed through metal panels must be protected with rubber grommets. All splices shall utilize shrink butt connectors. The electrical connector plug shall be 7 wire type (RV style). 270 – Trailer Construction. 271 – Frame. When constructing the main trailer frame, the main body frame and any bracing or body reinforcement structure, all welds shall be continuous the full length, width or circumference of the structural steel member and equivalent to adjacent material thickness. Spot welds will not be acceptable. Floor cross-members shall be on maximum 12 inch centers. The rear cross-member shall be dirt shedding, using round stock or equivalent to minimize trailer bottoming out on water bars etc. Optional structural shapes and sizes that vary from industry standards may be substituted provided their sectional strength equals or exceeds those specified. Welding shall comply with American Welding Society standards. The outside front bulkhead (wall) shall be covered with a protective (rock guard) high quality and durable spray on liner1/8” thick. The rock guard shall be full width and at least 48” high starting at the lowest portion of the front wall and include hitch. The brush fenders running down each side of the trailer will also be coated to include top, face, underneath and all area below fender front to rear of trailer. 272 – Floor. The deck shall be rubber composite board flooring. Flooring shall be securely fastened to the frame undercarriage crossmembers. The composite flooring shall incorporate a rough, raised dimple or ridged, type surface. The floor will be constructed so fluids/water shall readily drain from inside the trailer. 273 – Exterior Construction. The lower section of the wall shall be 48-inch high minimum, solid galannealed sheet metal of 16 gage minimum thickness, and the upper section of the wall shall be slat type construction running the length of the stall for adequate ventilation. The slat shall be 16 gauge minimum sheet metal, spaced with a 6-inch maximum air gap between slats. The sheet metal slat shall have formed ribs for added reinforcement and styling appearance and shall be fastened to the structural members by welding. Exterior rounded horse tie points shall be provided. The walls shall be supported by a welded steel framework of exterior side braces made from 1 x 2 - inch steel square tubing minimum on 12 inch centers and attached to the floor frame at a minimum of three places on each side of the trailer. The roof cap shall be fabricated from 20 gage minimum thickness cold rolled and formed galvannealed steel, and shall be attached to the roof frames by welding. The roof shall extend down on each side 6 inches minimum before the ventilation slat section begins. The roof must be waterproof, it shall be caulked at all seams with rubberized silicon sealant. All seams and door openings shall be reinforced and shall be ground smooth or covered by molding to assure a smooth finished appearance. 274 – Fenders. Fenders shall be brush design (18 – 24 inches) from bottom of trailer, single unit, full length, above the wheels and tires on both sides (brush fenders). Fenders shall be attached by welding and be an actual part of the wall structure, thus providing additional body strength. There shall be sufficient clearance between the tires and the fender to prevent interference during operation. 275 – Rear Gate. Trailer shall have one swinging tailgate door, with a minimum of (4) four heavy duty hinges, opening out and latching on the end. The latching mechanism must have a spring loaded slam latch with side mounted remote release and a T–bar safety latch. In addition their will be a drop in pin with retention lanyard on latch side of door to allow gate to be padlocked. The tailgate height and construction shall be similar to the sidewalls. Hinges for the tailgate shall allow the gate to open 180 degrees. The gate section of the trailer shall provide a clear 6-foot wide minimum opening, without a center post for ease of loading. Threshold of rear gate will have a rubber bumper running full width of rear of trailer. The rear tailgate frame structure shall be strongly braced and reinforced beyond what is specified for the rest of the trailer. Gusset material shall not be less than 3/16” steel plate. 276 – Escape Door. A full-height, minimum 32-inch wide escape door (that opens outward) shall be provided near the right front corner of the trailer stock compartment. This shall require that the right fender be started behind the escape door to allow for the doors operation. The door shall be similar to side walls in design. It will have two hinges and a T-bar style latch. The door latch must be able to be opened from either side. Other styles of door latches will be acceptable provided they can be operated from either side. Install a drop in pin with retention lanyard on latch side of door to allow for the door to be padlocked. There will be a positive latching stop to secure escape door in full open position. When escape door is open there will be a safety bar to keep livestock from exiting & also allows a mounting point for feed net in front stall. 277 – Tack Compartment. There will be a tack room located at the front of the trailer. The wall between the stock area will be angled (40” from front bulk head on drivers side and 80” from bulk head on curbside. The wall will be built of 16 gauge square tubing on 12” centers and skinned with 16 gauge galvanized sheet metal on stock area side. All four sides of wall will be sealed with silicon sealant. Entry door for the tack area will be curb side, door will have two hinges and a lockable latch that canbe operated from both sides of the door. Four keys will be provided for tack room door. A positive latch stop to secure door in the full open position will be installed. A four saddle swing out rack will be installed to work in conjunction with tack room door. Tack area / stock area wall will have twelve heavy duty tack hooks and will be carpeted. Floor of tack area will have ½” thick perforated rubber mat (perforations will be approximately ½” on 1 ½” centers). Tack room area will have one (RV style) roof vent. One L.E.D dome light will be provided (part # Maxxima m42321rcl) in tack room mounted to ceiling. Just inside tack area door, on right hand side there will be a recessed switch to turn on dome light. 278 –Stock Area. There will be one removable telescoping divider gate front hinged just behind escape door opening. Gate will have a pin style storage point on left side wall for when it is not being used. Two snap in mesh feed nets will be provided for front two stalls in stock area. There will be two L.E.D dome lights (part # maxxima m2321rcl) in stock area on right side where roof curves down to meet side wall. A recessed switch will be provided at rear gate corner post just below tail lights on road side of trailer exterior. Spray on kick liner will be applied inside stock area approximately 1/8” thick. Liner will run from floor up 48” on all interior walls, including escape door and rear gate. DIVISION 300 – OTHER REQUIREMENTS 310 – Paint. Trailer(s) shall be painted White, (Dupont No. B97-91 acrylic enamel, Sherwin Williams No. 54605, Oxford White acrylic enamel or approved equal). The entire trailer shall receive a coat of metal primer before the finish paint is applied. The painting shall be completed prior to installing the floor. All spray on rock guard material will be black in color. Prior to painting, all metal surfaces shall be cleaned of grease, weld slag and splatter, and other foreign material. All sharp edges and burrs shall be removed. All metal to metal surface or seams should be caulked with paintable caulking. 320 – Inspection. Trailer(s) furnished in response to this contract will be subject to such inspection as may be determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary to ascertain compliance with the specifications. Acceptance of the equipment or waving of the inspections thereof shall in no way relieve the Contractor of their responsibility for furnishing equipment meeting the requirements of these specifications. Inspection for compliance with specifications and damage (shipping or other) will be made at delivery by a representative of the USDA Forest Service. Inspection may also be made at manufacturer’s assembly plant while trailer is being assembled. Acceptance of the trailer(s) will be made at the point of delivery by the Contracting Officer or representative. The trailer will not be accepted, at the time of delivery, if any item does not comply with specifications or if any damage is noted. 330 – Warranty. The manufacturer’s warranty shall be acceptable. The start of the warranty period shall be the date of acceptance. Each consignee shall be informed, either by material accompanying the shipment or by letters of acknowledgement, of the person or firm to contract if operational difficulties should be found upon receipt of the trailer, or encountered after acceptance 340 – Operation, Parts, and Repair Manuals. When possible the manufacturer shall provide manuals to properly operate and maintain the trailer. 350 – Statement of Origin. Manufacture’s Statement of Origin shall be furnished for each trailer. Statement of Origin shall be made out to USDA, Forest Service. Statement of Origin shall be sent to: GM-UNC-GUNN National Forest 2250 HWY 50 DELTA, CO 81416 Attn: BILL PILONI 360 – Manufacturer’s Identification. A durable metal identification plate shall be permanently attached (stick-on identification plates are not acceptable) to the trailer and legibly metal-stamped with the following information: A.Manufacturer’s Name B.Manufacturer’s Address C.Date of Manufacture D.Serial Number E.Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR) F.Empty trailer weight G. 370 – Manufacturer’s Certification. The manufacturer’s certification that the trailer conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture must be permanently attached to the trailer. 380 – Specification Compliance. The contractors are encouraged to submit drawings, schematics, pictures, lists of construction materials and other documents to show that the submitted product meets the specifications indicated in the above text. This material could be included with the proposal. 390 – Delivery Address. The trailer shall be delivered to: GM-UNC-GUNN NATIONAL FOREST 1560 HWY 50 DELTA, CO. 81416 (970) 874-6681 BILL PILONI DIVISION 400 –PAYMENT. Payment will be made in one lump sum upon delivery, acceptance and receipt of Statement of Origin.
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