Description
The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to provide crash cushions for use on the National Highway System and other Federal-aid roadways in Yellowstone National Park. The crash cushions must be MASH Test Level 2 (TL-2) compliant and meet Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing and delivering four crash cushions, which must be made and assembled in the United States. The crash cushions must meet specific performance and design requirements, including being non-gating and re-directive, providing uniform energy attenuation, and meeting all impact criteria for MASH TL-2 roadside safety devices. Key features of the crash cushions include:
• Steel thrie-beam fender panels and steel diaphragms supporting the thrie-beam panels
• Energy dissipation through a mechanical shear-bolt system
• Self-templating system for easy installation
• Compatibility with various foundation types, including concrete, asphalt, and hybrid
• Accommodation for multi-directional object markers and delineations
The contractor must submit manufacturer's product data and technical specifications, documentation demonstrating MASH TL-2 compliance, FHWA eligibility documentation, and installation manuals and anchoring details. Acceptance will be based on verification that the crash cushions comply with the specifications and meet FHWA and State DOT eligibility requirements.