Dock Levelers

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to replace four loading dock levelers at the American Lake VA Medical Center Campus in Tacoma, Washington. The levelers are over 30 years old and have irreparable issues. The contractor will be responsible for sourcing and obtaining approval for the new levelers, removing the old levelers, and installing the new ones. The contractor must also ensure that the new levelers meet the minimum essential physical characteristics specified in the solicitation. • The levelers must fit in existing locations with a height of 20in, width of 74", and depth of 87". • The power circuit is 480v, 3 phase, and the motor controllers are rated for 15amp. • The minimum capacity is 45,000 lbs. • The contractor must provide daily updates on the status of the removal and installation. • The contractor must ensure that the installation area is clean, wiring is neat and orderly, and the panel has proper warnings and operation instructions.