Invitation to Submit Proposals
The City of Baker City is requesting proposals for the purchase of the following:
Hydraulic Rescue Tool System
To include:
1 – Hydraulic Power Unit capable of operating two (2) hydraulic rescue tools simultaneously with no power loss to either tool. The pump shall not require a manual pressure release valve for the purpose of connecting or disconnecting hoses, and the user must be able to connect, and disconnect hoses and rescue tools while the pump is flowing oil.
2 – Hydraulic hose lines can be a single or double hose line but must contain a single coupler. Hydraulic hose lines must be "hot-swappable" allowing the tools to be changed without returning to the power unit.
1 – Hydraulic Spreader (proposal to include one (1) spreader with mounting bracket) The tool must be capable of withstanding a static over-load pressure of twice the working pressure. The tool shall be supplied with only one hydraulic coupler connected directly to the tool and must be "hot-swappable" allowing the tool to be changed without returning to the power unit.
A. Hydraulic spreader must have a minimum spreading width of 27 inches.
B. Must exert no less than 33,000 lbf of spreading force.
C. Maximum pulling force will be at least 11,500lbs.
D. Must include pulling chains and attachments.
1 – Hydraulic Cutter (proposal to include one (1) hydraulic cutter with mounting bracket)
The tool must be capable of withstanding a static over-load pressure of twice the working pressure. The tool shall be supplied with only one hydraulic coupler connected directly to the tool and must be "hot-swappable" allowing the tool to be changed without returning to the power unit.
A. The blades of the cutter will be fabricated from high grade tool steel, hardened to improve durability. The design of the blade shall be derived to meet the requirement of today's rescuer facing New Car Technology.
B. The minimum opening of the blades will be no less than 5.9" measured at the tips.
C. The maximum cutting force exerted will be no less than 200,000 lbs. The NFPA performance level rating for this tool shall be a minimum of A8 B7 C7 D8 E9.
1 – Hydraulic Mini Cutter
The tool must be capable of withstanding a static over-load pressure of twice the working pressure. The tool shall be supplied with only one hydraulic coupler connected directly to the tool and must be "hot-swappable" allowing the tool to be changed without returning to the power unit.
A. The blades of the cutter will be fabricated from high grade tool steel, hardened to improve durability.
B. The minimum opening of the blades will be no less than 2" measured at the tips.
C. The maximum cutting force exerted will be no less than 40,000 lbs. The NFPA performance level rating for this tool shall be a minimum of A4 B3 C2 D3 E3.
1 – Hydraulic Ram (Bid includes ram with mounting bracket and Ram Support)
The tool must be capable of withstanding a static over-load pressure of twice the working pressure. The tool shall be supplied with only one hydraulic coupler connected directly to the tool and must be "hot-swappable" allowing the tool to be changed without returning to the power unit.
A. When the ram plunger is fully extended and under maximum load, the safety factor against bending or buckling must be at least 2:1.
B. The ram will have a minimum pushing force of 22,500 lbs.
C. The medium ram will meet these dimensions:
• Length of closed tool not to exceed 25"
• Length fully extended 41"
Provide Ram Support that can be securely placed on the wider door sills and B-pillars of modern cars. Bracket will have a means to grip smaller sills and B-pillars of older model cars.
1- High Pressure Lifting Bag System (3-5 Bags)
A. Lifting System will include at minimum:
a. 10-Ton Lifting Bag
b. 20-Ton Lifting Bag
c. 30-Ton Lifting Bag
d. High Pressure Regulator that connects to departments SCBA Bottles
e. 3 – 16' Hoses of different colors
f. 3 – Shut Off hoses w/integrated Pressure Relief Devices
g. Dual Bag Air Controller
B. Each lifting bag shall be constructed of multiple plies of neoprene and neoprene coated Aramid/Kevlar reinforcing fiber with a minimum of three plies of Aramid/Kevlar reinforcing fiber. Each lifting bag shall have a non-skid surface molded into each side of the lifting bag. Each lifting bag shall be equipped with a warning label and information label, on one side. Each lifting bag shall have a maximum thickness of 1 in (25 mm). Each lifting bag shall have a maximum working pressure of 118 psi (8 bar). Each lifting bag must have the date of manufacture and serial number, which cannot be erased.
C. High Pressure Regulator shall be capable of handling an inlet pressure of 2900 psi (200 bar) to 6000 psi (414 bar) and reducing this pressure from a storage cylinder to working pressure of 118 psi (8 bar) for use with the dual safety control valve, which is attached to the lifting bag. This regulator shall be equipped with a pressure-adjusting valve and a quick disconnect nipple compatible with the lifting bag system.
D. Dual control valve so that two air lifting bags can be operated either simultaneously or independently by one rescuer. A single control valve shall cause a lifting bag to be being raised, held and lowered by manual operation of either the inflation or deflation valve. The controller shall be provided with an integral safety valve and the air supply outlet shall be provided with a gauge with an indicator line set at the working pressure of 118 psi (8 bar). Both the air inlet and outlet shall be equipped with quick disconnecting couplings compatible with the lifting bag system.
E. All hoses shall be equipped with a quick disconnect male and female coupler that are compatible with the lifting bag system. To differentiate between multiple lifting bags, the hoses shall be color coded. The hose shall have a minimum working pressure of 300 psi (20.7 bar). The hose shall be resistant to ultra-violet light, color change, stress and cracking.
F. The manufacturer will supply a complete operation and instruction manual for this equipment.
Minimum of 8 Hours of extrication training
Vendor to provide a minimum of 8 hours of training to crews covering equipment purchased, new vehicle technology, safety systems, how to deal with hybrid and electric vehicles, techniques required for safe and successful patient extrication on modern vehicles, updates on expected patient injuries secondary to new vehicle technology and how to safely and efficiently extricate them.
Proposals should include models and available options with pricing and should address the minimum guidelines included in this notice. In addition, proposals may be included for high or low pressure systems as well as battery operated self-contained hydraulic rescue tools, it should be noted it is the intention of the City of Baker City to purchase the most up to date, safe and effective HRT system available. Exceptions to these basic specifications should be clearly marked for evaluation by Baker City Fire Department personnel.
The City of Baker City will evaluate proposals on the following criteria in descending order of importance:
1. Suitability for intended purpose.
2. Price
3. Ease of operation and maintenance
4. Cost of operation including warranties
Proposals must be valid for at least 45 days from date of opening. During that period the City shall evaluate the proposals and may pursuant to ORS 279B.060, conduct serial negotiations beginning with the highest ranked proposal. The City reserves the right to cancel the procurement or reject any or all proposals in accordance with ORS 279B.100.
Proposals and specifications should be submitted to:
The City of Baker City Fire Department
1616 2nd Street
Baker City, Oregon 97814
Proposals received after 4:00 P.M. Friday, May 11th, 2012 will not be accepted. Persons with questions regarding this invitation may submit them to James Price or Jason Jacobs at (541) 523-5400.