Furnish and deliver travel trailer to be used as temporary living quarters for field going personnel at remote work sites on National Forests. Model shall be new. Separate bedroom with sleeping accommodations for 2 adults, with two sets of permanent twin beds (min). See specifications below or Attachment 1 of Solicitiation.

Camper Trailer Specifications

Please submit photo of proposed item.

Travel Trailers

Specifications

EXTERIOR

Size

Length:  28 ft min - 32 ft. max

Outside width:  8 ft. max

Inside height:  6 ft. 4 in. min

Tongue length:  4 ft.

GVWR (DOT STANDARD)

Chassis

Tandem Straight axles due to need for maximum ground clearance.

Springs shall be under axle

LT or ST rate radial tires that meet or exceed the GTWR of the trailer

Mounted spare tire with cover, jack & lug wrench

4 tripod stabilizing jacks (minimum 4000 lb. capacity)

4-10 in. 12 volt electric brakes

Structure

Perimeter frame uprights shall be of manuf. Strongest construction

Aluminum or wood construction is acceptable

All wall and roof stud center spacing shall be maximum of 16 in. on wood or aluminum.

Roof structure-whether aluminum or wood

requires construction to be a minimum 4 in. manufactured and engineered tapered trusses incorporating a rounded taper or crown to allow for support and water run-off

Cold Weather Use

Fiberglass or Styrofoam insulation in side walls and ceiling

All external corner and rails shall be sealed in butyl rubber in lieu of putty tape

All exterior seams and moldings shall be sealed with a 30 year minimum silicone sealant.

Hitch

Equipped with emergency breakaway switch complete with wiring and 12 volt (minimum 730MCA) rechargeable battery

Cable of sufficient length to connect the breakaway switch to the towing vehicle.

Battery shall be mounted and covered

Two(2) permanently attached safety chains and hooks with sufficient strength to meet or exceed trailer weight rating shall be provided on the hitch

Lights & Wiring

LED light package

Trailer tail/stop light wiring plug at front of trailer to be 7 prong RV config

All external wiring for lights and brakes shall be enclosed and protected with a wiring harness in the framework of the trailer and fastened so it cannot be dislodged by rocks, roots, brush, vibrations.

Steps

Shall be retractable under the trailer

Windows

Safety glass; largest size possible without compromising structure (include window size being furnished).

Egress windows shall be installed in compliance with code.

Fold down rock guard which protects front window from breaking or damage during transportation required

Standards, Codes and Regulations

Plumbing, heating and electrical systems shall be designed and installed to conform to requirements of applicable ANSI and RVIA standards

INTERIOR

Floor Plan

Bedroom separated from kitchen by a privacy wall or door

Sleeps 2 adults, separate sleeping quarters, in the form of min. 2 twin size beds (minimum dimensions 32"w x 78"L) deluxe mattresses (no foam matresses)

Kitchen

equipped with microwave oven

Sink

Stainless steel, two basin type with covers

Shut-off valves for each water line at the fixture required

Refrigerator/Freezer

Function on both LPG and 110 volt AC electricity with push button inside trailer for switching

Separate external doors for freezer & refrigerator

Minimum of 8 cubic feet of combined total capacity for refrig and freezer

Self-igniting

Range

LPG, 3 burner (2 small, 1 large), 9,000 BTU with oven

Range Hood

include light and 12v venting fan

Fire Extinguishers

One Type-5, ABC rated--mounted

Alarms

Two(2) battery smoke alarms, one at each end of the trailer

Propane and carbon monoxide gas/leak detector that incorporates an audible alarm in the event of gas detection.

Each gas appliance shall contain its own safety valve and separate shut-off device.

Dinette

Slide-out with seating adequate for 4 adults. 

Table 72"w x 36" deep minimum

Bathroom

Marine or upgrade toilet

lavatory

medicine cabinet

one-piece seamless fiberglass tub and shower with shower door/curtain

Vent with electric fan and switch

Individual shut-off valves for water supply lines for lavatory faucets.

Living Area

Convertible sofa sleeper (jack-knife style) minimum 71" wide

Entertainment

Built-in media/stereo with 4 ceiling speakers

Drapes/Curtains

All windows shall have coverings

Cabinets and Closets

Contain volume of cabinets and closets normally associated with trailers of this size.

Flooring

All units shall have commercially avilable vinyl resilient floor covering throughout

SYSTEMS  

Air Conditioning

Min one(1) air conditioner

Min two(2) roof vents

Furnace

LPG forced air ducted through subfloor

Minimum size rating for trailer cubic feet with electronic ignition

Thermostat required

Hot Water Heater

LPG, 6 gallon minimum with fast recovery

Outside venting with manual thermostat and direct spark ignition is required.

Water bypass kit shall be installed for ease of winterization

Detailed diagram & instructions for winterization to be included

Systems Monitor Panel

Shall indicate levels for water supply, both holding tanks and the condition of battery

LPG Tanks

Dual 40 pound tanks with regulator and automatic changeover system required

Copy of instructions on how dual tank changeover system operates required in each trailer

Demand Water System

Minimum 45 gallon tank size with 12V pump and include 110 volt heating pad.

Tank shall be located inside, or within a climate controlled space

Holding Tanks

Dual holding tanks

Minimum 26 gallon capacity each required

Enclosed and insulated

Discharge hose, 10 ft. minimum furnished with sewer adapter and sewer ring

Warranty

Manufacturer’s standard warranty is acceptable (indicate the type and duration of warranty). Manufacturer’s label and RVIA Certification shall be attached to the trailers.

Trailer ID

VIN:

S/N

Manufacturer:

Model #:

Year:

Floor Plan Identification

Standard Items List

Opt. Equipment installed by manuf.

Opt. Equipment installed by dealer

Price Quote

Delivery will need to be included in the price.

Manufacturer’s Literature: Operations, Parts, and Repair Manuals are required. One copy of all necessary manuals to properly operate, maintain and winterize the travel trailer, appliances, and accessories is required to be placed in each trailer. One additional set of manuals shall be sent along with the Statement of Origin.

Statement of Origin or Bill of Sale Documents:

US Forest Service

Bighorn National Forest 2013 Eastside 2nd Street Sheridan, WY 82801

Inspection

The following conditions are required by the government prior to a travel trailer being accepted by the government:

1. The dealer shall conduct a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) in accordance with the owner’s manual and industry practice, and repair any issues discovered that render the travel trailer less than brand new, fully functional condition, in compliance with all manufacturer’s specifications; and ensure that all systems and subsystems function as designed. This includes but is not limited to all electrical (including all electrical systems, switches, sockets, appliances, etc.); water (potable, gray and black) water; HVAC, gas and other systems. The travel trailers shall also have its exterior envelope checked to ensure that all seals are working properly.
2. Drivers must have copies of the PDI upon arrival at staging area. No PDI, no acceptance of the trailer.
3. Forest Service will conduct tests prior to acceptance of all units and any unit that fails will not be accepted. Inspection criteria can be found in Attachment C-Travel Trailer Inspection Criteria. Each inspection will take approximately 2-3 hours. Delivery drivers shall be required to stay with the unit until testing is complete and is either accepted or rejected bythe Forest Service. Rejected unit s shall be immediately removed from the delivery location by the vendor at vendor’s expense and a repaired/replacement unit shall be scheduled for delivery with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 72 hours.
4. The travel trailers shall be delivered with a new, unused battery, charged and connected so that all 12 volt Direct Current (DC) systems can operate. All electrical systems shall be verified as performing properly as part of the PDI check.
5. Contractor shall provide a checklist (original preferred; however a legible copy is acceptable) used for the PDI inspection to the Forest Service employee receiving the trailers.
6. Upon delivery, the trailers will not be accepted until they have been inspected by Forest Service or the agency’s representative. The Forest Service inspection and acceptance at time of receipt does not limit or relieve the trailer provider or the trailer manufacturer of any warranty or other legal obligation.
7. Trailers must be immediately habitable and available for delivery when quote is submitted.
8. All deliveries shall be scheduled for either a morning delivery (between the hours of 0800-1200) or an afternoon delivery (between the hours of 1300-1500). Vendors shall adhere to their assigned delivery date and time for the trailers. Travel trailers that arrive outside of scheduled delivery date & time will not be accepted.

Delivery Location

Bighorn National Forest Supervisor’s Office 2013 Eastside 2nd Street

Sheridan, WY 82801

Delivery Contact

Name: Curt Melin Phone: 307-674-2668

Email: [email protected]

Delivery Date:

Delivery 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)