LIQUID OXYGEN

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Coldwater Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC), located in Franklin, ME requires a Contractor to provide labor, equipment, supplies, transportation and services for liquid oxygen deliveries to the USDA, ARS, NCWMAC facility bulk storage tank in Franklin, ME in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this document. The USDA, ARS, NCWMAC will use this oxygen to supply oxygen to fish culture systems culturing salmon and other species at that location's facilities. Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide automatic fill, on a keep-full basis, at a minimum of thirty (30) days for each tank. Emergency refills may be required. Miscellaneous refills of approximately (2 each) are expected. The government will call in weekly readings to an assigned POC of the contractor to monitor the tank level and determine if delivery is required. Detailed Technical Requirements Contractors must be a licensed company operating with the county trucks are registered/operated and must perform calibration of truck meters. The Contractor shall use only trucks approved by the Technical Representative (TR) or Contracting Officer (CO). Only the TR and CO may reject any truck which does not meet this requirement and must approve any change in delivery trucks. Contractors shall have location fittings and connectors. The Contractor representative will verify that working calibrated meters and working pumps are on the truck designated for loading. Trucks not meeting the stated criteria will be rejected. All delivery trucks must have equipment available to prevent and clean up fuel spills and leaks. Additional inspection of Contractor's delivery trucks will include the verification of: 1) Previously carried product (contractor may be requested to provide documentation regarding the product previously carried in the trucks to be loaded), 2) safety conditions of delivery trucks, and 3) vehicle integrity. Contractor owned equipment will not remain on the NCWMAC facility overnight. Automatic deliveries will be every thirty (30) days (at a minimum) or more frequently as needed by the demand of units for oxygen at the location. In an emergency, verbal orders may be issued by the COR but must be confirmed in writing by the CO. In cases of inclement weather, the Contractor is responsible for immediate notification to the TR of delays in the delivery. The Contractor will provide scheduled loads undeliverable due to inclement weather, on the next delivery day and any other designated deliveries. The Contractor will make every effort possible to deliver requested products on the originally scheduled delivery date. The Contractor shall provide English-speaking personnel at loading and shall designate point of contact with telephone numbers who can be reached in case of emergency. The Contractor may be required to make deliveries less than a full truckload. Estimated two fills each month of approximately 1,000 gallons each. The fill level must be monitored weekly to ensure the tank never goes empty. The Government intends to call in weekly readings to an assigned POC of the contractor to monitor the tank level and determine if delivery is required. Contractor shall furnish trucks with working calibrated meters, working pumps and truck meters and pumps must be able to function without access to on-site electricity at delivery points. The Contractor shall provide properly maintained delivery equipment and properly trained personnel to reasonably assure that delivery can be made without damage to vegetation and pavement adjacent to storage facilities being filled. Contractor delivery personnel who have not exercised reasonable care and delivery equipment that is poorly maintained may be refused entrance to the installation. Every delivery must be free of all bottom sediment and water prior to discharge and the Contractor is responsible for their removal and disposal. Every delivery must be free of all bottom sediment and water prior to discharge and the Contractor is responsible for their removal and disposal. The Contractor shall provide a confirmation of the delivery within seven (7) calendar days after delivery has been made. The Contractor shall make automatic deliveries to the following locations: 1) One liquid oxygen bulk storage tank (1500 gallon capacity)supplying oxygen to fish culture systems at the NCWMAC building. Access is on level, graded roads. Winter conditions can include snow and ice on the road. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS DELIVERY CONFIRMATION - The Contractor shall provide a copy of the delivery slip within seven (7) calendar days after delivery. The delivery slip shall state: 1) location of delivery; 2) the type of liquid oxygen; 3) meter reading at start and end; 4) number of gallons of delivered; 5) unit cost; 6) total amount; and 7) date of delivery. DELIVERABLES The Contractor shall provide automatic deliveries every 30 days. In addition, emergency deliveries may be required within two (2) hours upon receipt of a call from the Government's designated field location representative unless otherwise authorized by the CO. DELIVERY LOCATIONS: USDA, ARS, NAA, NCWMAC Site 1) NCWMAC main building: 25 Salmon Farm Road, Franklin, ME 04634 All deliveries shall be F.O.B. Destination, Consignee's premises, within 30 days after the receipt of the Purchase Order and every 30 days until the end of this contract or expiration of funding. In case of inclement weather, the Contractor must call the designated field location representative to verify that the facility is open for delivery otherwise deliveries can occur at anytime of day or night. PACKING AND SHIPPING The Contractor shall deliver the shipment in such a manner that will ensure a safe delivery to the destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Regulation, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or regulation of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. The items to be furnished hereunder shall be labeled with the purchase order number and delivered, all transportation charges paid by the Contractor in accordance with the F.O.B. Destination, within Consignee's Premises clause. Period of Performance: Base August 3, 2020 - August 4, 2021 Option 1 August 3, 2021 - August 4, 2022 Option 2 August 3, 2022 - August 4, 2023 Option 3 August 3, 2023 - August 4, 2024