GNB 90A13 Absolyte IIP Battery Cells

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Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
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Nature of Requirements: 
GNB 90A13 Absolyte IIP Battery Cells

M2989-142554/B
Mak, Goretti M.
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch Vancouver
Room 219 - 800 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC  V6Z 0B9
Telephone: 	(604) 775-7649    	Facsimile: 	(604)775-7526
E-mail address: goretti.mak@pwgsc.gc.ca

The PWGSC Vancouver office provides procurement services to the
public in English.

General Information:
It is estimated that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
"E" Division has an excess of 3000 of these exact model battery
cells in use at remote mountain top repeater sites throughout
the Province of British Columbia.

These cells are used as part of a solar power system for public
safety communication systems and are regularly exposed to
extreme temperatures. During winter conditions, accessing these
installations is not always feasible, thus a battery with proven
performance and reliability is essential.

The majority of these new battery cells are required to increase
battery capacity at these sites to accommodate the additional
standby current draw from the new P25 digital E-ReNU radio
systems being installed.

The RCMP "E" Division has been using this exact battery cell
technology at these repeater sites for over 10 years and have
developed a mounting solution specific to installing the battery
cells in Sinclair Comshel structures.

Requirement:
The RCMP require the supply, delivery and unloading of GNB 90A13
Absolyte battery cells, Part # M870060901316RR complete with all
part to connect the cells, to various RCMP locations in British
Columbia.

The 90A13 Absolyte IIP battery cell is a sealed Valve Regulated
Lead acid (VRLA), absorbed glass mat battery cell.

Mandatory Requirements

The battery cell must:
- have proven field capability of at least 10 years in a solar
charging application
- be capable of deep cycling (1200 cycles to 80% D.O.D)
 - have a 520 amp-hour capacity per cell (based on 8 hrs to
1.75v / cell @ 25 C)
- have a self discharge characteristic of 1% per week maximum at
25 C
- have a float voltage range of 2.23 to 2.27 volts per cell at
25 C
- include high rate inter-cell connectors and  all associated
hardware
- have a standard polypropylene jar and cover
- have an independent heavy steel cell tray case with holes and
hardware for bolting the cells together 
- have a 20 year warranty for standard use; 10 years for solar
use
- operate in a vertical or horizontal configuration
- be AGM technology
- not require scheduled watering
- be capable of withstanding freezing conditions in any state of
charge
- be exempt under Schedule 2 - Special Provision 39 section 2
(a) and (b) of the Canadian TDG regulations
- be capable of deep discharge recovery and accepting of high
rate of charge
- have a high pressure self-resealing safety vent value 


The steel casing must:
-be physically compatible with existing batteries to ensure
physical and electrical bonding is maintained for lighting,
seismic and personnel safety. 
-have integrated handles for carrying and/or slinging
-not exceed 93lbs (tray and cell) for ease of transport and
fitting into installations


Quantities:
The RCMP require an inital quantity of 426 GNB 90A13 Absolyte
IIP Battery Cells with the option to purchase various quantities
over the next 3 years.
Estimate quanties for Year 1 - 400 cells; Year 2 - 300 cells;
and Year 3 - 300 cells. The actual quantity will be ordered
based on the RCMP's operational need.

Delivery:  The initial order will require  a mandatory delivery
of a minimum of 100 battery cells to the RCMP no later than
October 01, 2013.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.