Custom Corrosion Resistant Conventional Layers Cages (BSL-3ag)

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Specifications Layer cages for ABSL-3AG National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) 950 College Station Road Athens, Georgia 30605 Table of Contents 1. Scope of Work 3 2. Codes and Standards 3 3. Project Summary 4 4. Contractor Requirements 4 5. Material Submittals 4 6. Shop Drawings 4 7. Inspection and Acceptance 4 8. Period of Performance 4 9. Guaranty 4 Scope of Work The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary to fabricate poultry cages as described below. Cages will be delivered to National Poultry Research Center (NPRC) in Athens, Georgia. The contractor shall include all services and field labor, equipment (including cranes, rigging and material handling equipment), materials, testing and personal protective equipment necessary to perform the work. Equipment and services provided by the Government for contractor use are listed below: None Base Bid The contractor shall provide a detailed proposal and cost breakdown for the entire project. Submittals are required for all materials used on this project. Site Visit Contractors may request to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted or may request measurements if the space is inaccessible. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a bid. Registration can be completed at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM Codes and Standards Applicable Codes and Standards apply and are not limited to the following ANSI - American National Standards Institute. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers. NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 72. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act All work must meet ARS 242.1M “ARS Facilities Design Standards” for the defined scope of this project in addition to meeting all Local, State and Federal codes, and latest IBC codes. The document may be found at https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pdf/242-01m.pdf. Project Summary Fabricate poultry cages per description below. Cage Description: Qty 60 single or 30 double stainless steel wire cages, stackable to 3 high (i.e., 10 columns of 3 tiers (total of 60 cages when assembled). A space for removable trays (included with cages) to catch manure below is below each tier. Manure trays should be designed to fully capture all droppings from each cage. Cages can be dis-assembled for storage when not in use. All metal parts need to be stainless steel. Cage dimensions: 20”W x 20”D x 20”H at back wall. 1/2" X 1/2" stainless PVC coated flooring with 7-8° (~12%) sloped floor and egg rollout extending beyond the front wall of the cage. 2” x 1” of 1” x 1” wire walls Spring hinged doors that open inward with the hinge at the top or sliding doors with a latch. Nipple-drinker watering system that is removable at the top. Nipples should be no more than 12” apart (on center). A feed trough (e.g., “gutter” style for manual feeding) at the lower front edge (above the egg roll-out tray) will be included that can be accessed by the birds through head holes for adult layers in the wire (see example photo below). Stands/legs must be adjustable to level the units (the floors will have a 1/8”+/- slope to a drain) with PVC coated feet to prevent scratching the floor. Sharp edges should be eliminated as much as possible and welds/joints should be sanded if needed to eliminate sharp edges. Contractor Requirements The project fabrication work shall be performed on the contractor’s premises. Material Submittals Submittals are required for all materials used on this project. All material must be stainless steel. Any alternative materials requests must be approved by the USDA. Shop Drawings Shop drawings of cages and racks are required for this project. Shop drawings must be pre-approved for before production. Inspection and Acceptance A government representative shall inspect and approve the work. The Contractor shall schedule inspection a minimum of 2 days in advance with the AO. Period of Performance The completion of this project shall not exceed 120 days from date of notice to proceed. A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Specialist in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration. Guaranty The contractor shall provide and submit a single guarantee stating that all portions of the work are in accordance with Contract requirements. Guarantee all work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance by the USDA, except where manufacturer guarantees or warranties are for longer terms. The contractor shall correct any deficiencies which occur during the guarantee period within 24 hours after notification.