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Statement of Work for Repairing the Government Owned 2000 Freightliner Water Truck Background: ARS has a need for several mechanical repairs to be completed on this Government owned Freightliner Water... Statement of Work for Repairing the Government Owned 2000 Freightliner Water Truck Background: ARS has a need for several mechanical repairs to be completed on this Government owned Freightliner Water Truck. The Freightliner Water Truck is a main piece of equipment that is used for hauling water to the Research Animals throughout the year, in all types of terrain, (Sage Brush/Lava Rock Pastures, Feedlot Pens, Farmland, Pivot Circles) and road conditions, (Interstate Highways, Gravel and Two-Track Dirt/Lava Desert Roads, Feedlot Alleyways). This water truck is also used as a water tender truck during Research Plot Burning and suppression of wildland fires, protecting ARS owned research lands, structural property, and research animals. Because of the repairs required, this Water Truck is not currently operational, leaving this location with 1 truck to cover all the responsibilities. Water Truck information: Freightliner Year: 2000 Model: FL106 Vin: 1FVHB1B811HJ20340 Diesel Engine GVWR: 54,000 Front Axle: 14,000# Tandem Drive: each axle 20,000# Oval Water Tank: Brand: Niece Size: 3000-gallon Serial # 409 Scope: Contractor will pressure clean the entire Water Truck (engine compartment, Drive Train, Axles, etc) and inspect for additional damage or broken parts that may have been missed by the government’s inspection. Known problems that will require repairs are: Broken Main and Leaf Springs on both sides – Remove and Replace with new Main and Leaf Springs R&R Differential/Power-Divider has metal in oil – Remove and replace with new Diff/Power Divider Replace existing through shaft bearings with new Shaft bearings on power-divider Remove bearings on axle #2 – Replace with new axle bearings Driveline vibration on Jack Shaft – Rebuild Jack Shaft Slip, Spline and Joints Air leaks around the brake box – locate and repair air leaks Steering Box is leaking oil – locate and repair oil leaks Batteries do not stay charged – Replace with 4 new batteries Passenger window is broken – Replace broken glass with new glass Check all lights/turn signals – Repair all broken lights Service the Truck and Engine (new oil, oil-fuel-air filters), grease all zerks, check all hoses, coolant flush, check all adjustments (Brakes, shackles) and air lines Contractor will provide and install new Freightliner replacement parts and make all necessary adjustments to the Truck which ensures proper operation Be responsible for installing all new materials to meet the industry standards. Provide a one-year Workmanship Warranty Period of Performance 01/03/2022-01/31/2022 The contractor is responsible for making an appointment with the COR to discuss all repair options before any repair work is started including all additional repairs that are identified after work has started. Government will haul the Freightliner to and from the Vender’s dealership which is located within 60 miles of the ARS location. The vender must have the ability to unload the Freightliner at their location. This ARS location realizes that not all damage may have been visible during our visual inspection and additional damage may be found by contractor as repairs begin. All new problems found must be discussed and approved by Contracting Officer before repairs are made.