Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy:
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Purchase and installation of Battery Washing System
W1941-160007/A
Meloche, Laura
Telephone No. - (514) 496-3370
1. Mandate
The Department of National Defence needs to purchase one (1) battery washer and one (1) lifting beam, to be delivered toNational Defence / 25 CFSD, Montreal, Quebec. Transportation, installation, testing, inspection and training in French are required. Everything must be completed and operational by March 31, 2016.
2. Context
The batteries used in our fleet of vehicles (about 100 fork lift) need to be washed from time to time. The current battery washer is almost 20 years old and the parts needed to keep it running are no longer available on the market. National Defence will be responsible for disconnecting and removing the old machine.
3. Project
The project involves purchasing a battery washer and a lifting beam. The supplier will be responsable for connecting the washer to the existing contaminated water treatment system. This is to connect the washer tankto a decanter. The decanter is independent of the washer.
Current battery washer:
Maximum battery load: 6,000 lbs
Outer dimensions of the current machine: depth: 48", width: 51 ½"
It must be possible to connect the machine to the existing contaminated water treatment system (Carney WWTS gravity model). The wastewater drain cannot be moved.
Reference photos of the existing system are included in the solicitation documents.
4. Technical specifications
A. The washer must meet the following criteria:
1. 100% stainless steel construction
2. Automatic door
3. Adjustable legs for leveling
4. Battery loading method: Roll-in or overhead loading via lifting beam
5. Compartment must fit batteries with the following dimensions:
a. Length: min. 10 ¼" - max. 44"
b. Width: min. 7?" - max. 41 ½"
c. Height: min. 11 ¼" - max. 31 ½"
6. Must have an automatic safety system in the event of electrical faults
7. Must operate on compressed air supplied by our industrial compressor. The air intake is between 125-150 PSI
8. Must operate on a 120V / 22.5A power supply
9. The machine must be able to be connected to the existing contaminated water treatment system (Carney WWTS gravity model).
10. Warranty - must be included
11. Original Equipment Manufacturer’s manual: French version of technical reference / user manuals must be included
12. Delivery and installation of the new battery washer by March 31, 2016 at the latest. FOB Destination:
25 CFSD
6363 Notre Dame East
Montreal, QC H1N 3V9
Canada
B. The lifting beam must meet the following criteria:
1. Approved for lifting 6,000 lbs
2. Must be possible to remove batteries from the washer without having to put your hands over them
3. Must be able to hold 21" to 43" batteries
4. Made of non-conductive, acid-free material
5. Must meet CSA and ACNOR standards
This requirement is subject to the National Free Trade Agreement and the Agreement (NAFTA) on Internal Trade (AIT).
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
