The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to supply a single-cell, precast, reinforced concrete box culvert for the Gunnison Ranger District. The culvert must meet specific geometric, installation, and design requirements, including a minimum interior width of 8 feet, a rise not to exceed 55 inches, and a length of 35-40 feet. The culvert will be installed at a 45-degree angle to the centerline of the road, and the contractor must provide delivery vehicle specifications and ensure that the materials are delivered on time, undamaged, and no later than the specified date. The contractor must also provide manufacturer drawings, certification test results, and installation and structural specifications.
• The culvert must be made of reinforced precast concrete sections, meeting all applicable FHWA requirements and standards for concrete culverts in dry, cold-weather climates.
• The culvert must be designed to support the FHWA HL-93 design load.
• The contractor must provide a realistic estimated delivery date and ensure that the materials are delivered to a pre-determined, pre-approved location not greater than 45 miles outside of Gunnison, CO.
• The contractor must provide all requested product dimensions, manufacturer's drawings, and specifications, and meet or exceed all minimum requirements and specifications described in the Statement of Work.
• The contractor must provide all requested logistical information, including delivery vehicle specifications, location of origin, estimated travel/shipping time, estimated delivery date, and method of unloading.