23WHM NER Access Gates

: The PGC is requesting bids for supplying 100 fabricated steel pipe gates.  Two (2) drawings showing the details of the gates are attached.The drawings show details on installation of the pipe gates.  These details are not applicable to this bid for fabrication and delivery of the gates.  The gates are to be fabricated to the maximum length of 24-feet as shown on the drawings.The pipe portions of the gates shall be Schedule 40 black iron pipe.The lock boxes, caps, and other appurtenances shall be fabricated from steel plate conforming to ASTM A36 (36 ksi) steel.Painting the fabricated gates is required.  All gate pieces must be painted with an industrial grade alkyd gloss enamel with a finish color of brown.  Prime and finish coats are required.  Prepare the bare metal surfaces according to the paint manufacturer’s recommendations and SSPC standards.  Apply a prime coat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  The finish coat must have a wet mil rate between 3.5 – 7.0 and a dry mil rate between 2.0 – 4.1.  The paint can be applied by brush, roller or spray.