36--High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Collection Truck Body Mounted on Existing Autocar Chassis

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION ISSUED September 18, 2015 PART: U.S. Government Procurements SUBPART: Supplies, Equipment, and Materials CLASS CODE: 36- Special Industry Machinery OFFADD: Bath VA Medical Center, 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath, NY 14810 SUBJECT: High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Collection Truck Body Mounted on Existing Autocar Chassis SOL: VA528-15-Q-0413 DUE: Sep 24, 2015 POINT OF CONTACT: Edward Lyke, contact@example.gov WEB ADDRESS: http://vaww.visn2.med.va.gov/ DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented by additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Proposals are being requested for Request for Quote (RFQ), VA528-15-Q-0413 for the following: The purchase and installation of a new High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Collection Truck Body mounted on existing Autocar chassis, that meet the below physical, functional, and/or performance characteristic specifications that will fit our requirement(s). We ask for New High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Collection Truck Body Mounted on Existing Autocar Chassis only, no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by manufacturer's warranty. Includes removal of existing body on chassis and installation of new body. Details contained in attached Statement of Work (SOW). Solicitation VA528-15-Q-0413 is issued by VA Medical Center, 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath, NY 14810, who anticipates not conducting discussions with offerors submitting quotations under the subject solicitation and reserves the right to make contract award based on the initial offer submitted. Requirements may be added by future amendments to this solicitation. The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. This is an unrestricted, open market solicitation. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 pm, EST on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Offers may be submitted via email to Edward Lyke, contact@example.gov. When submitting offers, please note the solicitation number VA528-15-Q-0413 in subject line of the email. Please note that the offeror assumes all risk for any delay in the transmission of their proposals. Any offers received after the deadline noted above will not be considered. All offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. ? STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Contract Number: Task Order Number: IFCAP Tracking Number: Follow-on to Contract and Task Order Number: "Not Applicable" 1. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). . Name: Section: Logistics Address: VAMC BATH, 76 Veterans Ave, Bath, NY 14810 Phone Number: Fax Number: E-Mail Address: 2. Contract Title. New High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Collection Truck Body Mounted on Existing Autocar Chassis 3. Background. The New High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Collection Truck Body Mounted on Existing Autocar Chassis will replace the current damaged/outdated trash packer. 4. Scope. The Purchase of a new High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Collection Truck Body Mounted on Existing Autocar Chassis, that meet the below physical, functional, and/or performance characteristic specifications that will fit our requirement(s). We ask for New High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Collection Truck Body Mounted on Existing Autocar Chassis only, no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by manufacturer's warranty. The awarded vendor is responsible for picking up vehicle at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY and returning it when work is completed. Additionally, Bath VAMC mechanic will travel to worksite to inspect after the existing body is removed and chassis preparation work is completed - this will be accomplished prior to installation of the new truck body. 5. Specific Tasks : One (1) New 20 Cubic Yard Rear Load Refuse Packer Mounted on the Bath VA's existing Autocar chassis. Pricing includes removal of existing body on chassis and installation of new body. 1- Body " The capacity of the body, excluding hopper area is: 20 cu.yd " The body is rounded and smooth to permit a maximum capacity. " The inside body width is: 90 in " The outside body width is: 96 in " Body incorporates a longitudinal center floor-trough running the entire body length " The floor sheets thickness is: 1/4 in " The floor sheets yield strength is: 50 000 psi " The floor support braces run from the center floor trough outward " Floor support braces dimensions are: 10 Gauge X 8 Inches Wide " The body walls are rounded and smooth, improving resistance and featuring lightness. " An access door is installed at front left corner to permit access to the body " The body access door dimensions: 28X 23 1/2 in " Body roof is rounded and made of high yield steel to ensure strength when material is packing against it. " Roof and sides are joined together by a one-piece formed corner 2- Hopper " Hopper capacity is: 3.0 cu.yd " Hopper opening width is: 74 in " The hopper sides thickness is: 10 Gauge " The hopper floor thickness is: 1/4 inch 3- Rear tailgate " The tailgate is operated by 2 single acting cylinders. " Tailgate cylinders are: Chromed " Tailgate cylinder bore diameter is: 4 in " Tailgate cylinder rod diameter is: 4 in " Tailgate hydraulic line is equipped with flow restrictor to prevent sudden descent. " The tailgate is held in the closed position by two double lead thread screw clamps. " Tailgate rubber seal height is: 14 in " A cab mounted audible alarm is provided to indicate when the tailgate is unlocked. " Tailgate safety props are provided. " Bolt-on riding steps are provided on each side with 1" min. diameter grab handles " The steps are made of grip-strut open grate " Steps vertical adjustment 4 in W:\Automizer\LEACH 2RIII BID SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY 20 CU.YD. 4- Packer " The packer faceplate thickness is: 7 Gauge " The packer steel yield strength is: 50,000 K " Packer plate is operated by 2 cylinders. " Packer cylinder bore diameter is: 5 in " Packer cylinder rod diameter is: 2 1/2 in " Maximum operation pressure: 2,200 psi " The packer carrier plate thickness is: 3/16 in " The packer carrier plate steel yield strength is: 50,000 psi " Carrier plate is operated by 2 cylinders. " Carrier cylinder bore diameter is: 4 in " Carrier cylinder rod diameter is: 3 in " The packing control handles are able to stop and reverse the packing mechanism at any position in the cycle 5- Ejection system " Unloading is executed by a full ejection system " Control lever for ejection are located at front, left side of the body " The ejector panel thickness is: 3/16 in " The ejector panel steel yield strength is: 50,000 psi " The ejection cylinder is telescopic and is consisting of multiple stages " The telescopic cylinder angles upward from its front mount location to avoid forces being directed into the floor. " Lower poly shoes 4 1/2 in x 24 in x 2 ¾" UHMW " Upper poly shoes 6 7/8 in x 5 13/16 in x 1 ¾ in UHMW " The guides shoes are replaceable without removing the ejection panel from the body 6- Hydraulic system " Hydraulic system is composed of 1 spur gear type pump, transmission mounted hot-shift pto " Pump maximum flow is: 25 gal @ 1,350 rpm " Hydraulic system pressure relief valve is set to: 2,200 psi " Capacity of hydraulic reservoir is: 45 gal " Hydraulic tank is equipped with magnetic drain plug, oil level sight gauge, shut-off valves in suction line and check valve on return. " The air filtration of the hydraulic reservoir equipped with a combination filler/breather cap is 10 mic " Suction line strainer size is: 100 mesh " All hydraulic connections have O-ring face seals " All hoses are double braided wire minimum, high burst capacity and reinforced with nylon wrap to prevent chapping. " Hydraulic tubing is used where flexibility is not needed. " All pipes are zinc coated to prevent corrosion. " All hydraulic tubing is securely clamped to prevent vibration, abrasion and excessive noise. " All hydraulic hoses meet S.A.E. standards for designed pressure, bends respect recommended S.A.E. standards. " Quick disconnect fittings are provided so that a pressure gauge can be easily connected 6-Electrical system " All stop, directional, tail and clearance lights are Truck-Lite Easy Seal, recessed mount and watertight " All lights are provided following FMVSS #108. " Rear lights are integrated to tailgate structure. " Back-up alarm is provided. " Mid body turn signal are provided: " All circuits are properly protected (circuit breakers) and wiring is color coded and numbered. " Wiring conforms to SAE J1128. " Wiring connections with shrink tube and at some places, blue crimp sealed with epoxy. " All wiring run in plastic loom 7- Safety interlock system " Interlock to prevent use of engine speed-up when transmission is not in neutral 8- Warning light and buzzer " Red light and buzzer when tailgate is opened 9- Controls characteristics " Tailgate lift controls are located at the front left corner of the body " Ejector controls are located at front left corner of the body " Packing cycle is activated by 2 hydraulic lever located curbside on the tailgate " A push button that activate a buzzer in the cab is provided on both sides of the tailgate to signal the driver 10- Accessories " Safety props are provided for tailgate 11- Painting " The truck will be properly cleaned of all dirt, grease, and weld slag. " Body and hopper will be steel grit blasted. " One coat (0,002") of polyurethane primer Imron Elite is applied. " One finish coat (0,002") of polyurethane paint Imron Elite is applied. " Finish paint coat is baked. 125°F-150°F " The body is painted White 12- Manuals " Parts, service and operators manual are supplied for the refuse packer. 13- Warranty " Hydraulics Warranty will be 1 Year " Hydraulic Cylinder Warranty will be 2 Years " Full Body Warranty will be 1 Year 14- Mounting " Complete mounting of body on approved chassis In addition to the above standard equipment the following options are included: " Transmission Mounted PTO Pump with Hot Shift " 12,000 Lb. Drum Style Winch with Latch Kit " Two (2) work lights on inside upper tailgate " 4" Round strobe lights, LED mounted on upper tailgate light panel " Large riding steps on rear " Body painted one solid color 6. Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Ave Bath, NY 14810-0810