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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #03 Approval of the Trailer Attenuator Purchase from Guide Services, Inc.4 kl Y %/� 000�( florida AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: June 4, 2013 Item # Contact Name: Stephen C. Krug Contact Number: 6002 Reviewed By: Department Director: City Manager: r Subject: Trailer Attenuator Purchase from Guide Services, Inc. Background Summary: The City is reimbursed by the FDOT to provide maintenance on the State right of ways in Ocoee. A major part of this maintenance includes Stormwater sweeping the roads to remove debris before reaching the retention ponds and water bodies. Our sweeper vehicle is outfitted with the proper safety arrows on the back to alert traffic to go around the slow moving vehicle when operating. New requirements from the Federal Government's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and as adopted by the FDOT in their Maintenance of Traffic Design Indexes, now require an additional safety measure of a shadow vehicle utilizing a crash attenuator. The attenuators can be either mounted on a dedicated shadow truck or a trailer mount pulled by the shadow vehicle. Public Works reviewed the options and elected to pursue the purchase of a trailer mounted attenuator. The FDOT's Qualified Products List (QPL) provides four (4) products that meet the trailer mounted attenuator requirements of the State. Of the four products, only one is approved for use with medium duty shadow vehicles, the remaining three require a heavy duty shadow vehicle. The heavy duty vehicle requirement is due to the design anticipating the vehicle absorbing the majority of the energy. Public Works has researched the products and determined the Scorpion TL3, by TrafFix Devices, Inc., provides the best protection and versatility for the City to utilize with our fleet of medium and heavy duty trucks. The product is distributed in the southeast by Guide Services, Inc. Public Works investigated renting the device, however the long term utilization of the attenuator justified the purchase. Used device pricing did not provide a significant savings. Public Works is recommending the purchase of a new Scorpion Trailer Attenuator TL3, by TrafFix Devices, Inc., for $33,055.00 delivered, from Guide Services, Inc., based on the variety of options it allows the City to use for shadow vehicles to meet the maintenance of traffic requirements when working in State right of ways. Issue: Request the City Commission to approve the purchase of a trailer mounted attenuator from Guide Services, Inc. Recommendations Recommend approval to purchase a Scorpion Trailer Attenuator TI-3, by TrafFix Devices, Inc., for $33,055.00, from Guide Services, Inc. and approval for the transfer of said funds from the Stormwater Division Emergency Repairs account line to the Equipment account line as a capital purchase. Attachments: TrafFix Devices Scorpion Trailer Brochure. US DOT Federal Highway Association Approval Letter. Guide Services, Inc. Proposal. Financial Impact: The funding for the purchase of the trailer mounted attenuator is adequately covered in the Stormwater Division budget as a priority purchase due to the change in Federal and State safety requirements. Type of Item: (please mark with an 'x') Public Hearing Ordinance First Reading Ordinance Second Reading Resolution x Commission Approval Discussion & Direction For Cleric's Dent Use: ,X — Consent Agenda Public Hearing Regular Agenda Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution Reviewed by City Attorney Reviewed by Finance Dept. Reviewed by ( ) N/A N/A N/A 2 GUIDE SERVICES INC GEORGIA DIVISION 299 Beulah Church Road -Carrollton, Georgia 30117 Shop / Office 113 Stonewall Drive Carrollton, Georgia • 30117 • Mail Only Tom Disinger 615.477.2878 • Phone Sales Engineer 770.214.3131 • Fax C)isinger(5�chattef'llet Tuesday, May 14, 2013 QUOTATION City of Ocoee Florida 301 Maguire Road, Ocoee, FL 34761 Attention: Steve Krug, Public Works Director Phone: (407) 905 -3170 Fax: (407) 905 -3176 e ; 1Jnh'A AJu t Lui(nh.:�,c��x�<<a:'.il,u, Subject: Quotation Reference: 1. Unit Number: GE 17 Used Scorpion TL3Trailer Mounted Attenuator (15 Light ArrowBoard in Stock) 2. Unit Number GE 21 and GE 22 New Scorpion TL3Trailer Mounted Attenuator (15 Light ArrowBoard in Stock) 3. New Unit as Discussed Our Unit Number GE 17 Scorpion Trailer Attenuator (USED) Standard Features 12 'Colt Electrical System Automatic Breakaway Brake System Safety Cablesl,,�hains , Add on options: Standard Black on Yellow Type IV Reflective Sheeting - will be changed to meet FL requirement - Orange on White prior to delivery LED Tai lights Upgrade Spare Tire 05175/15 Tire and Rim Mounted to Holder on Tongue Section Installed MUTC�Signage 40" x 48" Black on Orange Type VII with Placard Indi ting Right, Left or Center Lane Closed - missing placard will replaced prior to delivery Installed 15 Light ADDC %Eed. h Traffix Manual Upright $28,031.13 Net Each as (GE 17) Our Unit Numbers GE 21 or GE 22 Scorpion Trailer Attenuator (New) Standard Features: Add on options: 12 Volt Electrical System Automatic Breakaway Brake System Safety Cables or Chains Reversible Rear Delineation: Side One: Black on Yellow Type IV Reflective Sheeting Side Two: Orange on white Type IV Reflective Sheeting LED Taillights Upgrade Spare Tire 205/75/15 Tire and Rim Mounted to Holder on Tongue Section Trafcon 15 Light Arrow Board, Uprights, Dual Electric Actuators, Wireless Remote Control, Wireless Remote Control Storage Box MUTCD Signage: Mounted on Sign Stand, Hinged 48" x 48" Black on Orange Type VII Reflective Sheeting, Changeable Placard to Indicate Right, Center or Left Lane Closed: $33,336.15 Net Each as Equipped (GE 21 or GE 22) New Unit as Discussed Standard Features: 12 Volt Electrical System Automatic Breakaway Brake System Safety Cables / Chains Standard Orange on White Type IV Reflective Sheeting ATTENUAIORS GiRikSH GUSMONS 11, A R k I E R ADOCO • TRAFCON Ver-Pvi.ic f MCHUPRopot 1 350 Tt2, TL .'7 < 1 4 774 4g;jr1lOV091 6HCA Add on options: Trafcon 25 Light rr Board, Uprights, Dual Electric Actuators, Wirele� ote Control, Wireless Remote R Control Storage Box $31,555.00 Net Each as Equipped Notes: - Prices: N et t Each No3a)iIncluded FOB: Carrollton, Georgia Delivery: $1,500.00 (Added if Delivered) Training; No charge at time of delivery Availability: Dependent on options and stocked u)ni Terms and Condi t s: �, Attached L ; ATTENUAIORS GiRikSH GUSMONS 11, A R k I E R ADOCO • TRAFCON Ver-Pvi.ic f MCHUPRopot 1 350 Tt2, TL .'7 < 1 4 774 4g;jr1lOV091 6HCA TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. APPLICABLE LAWS - Any contract resulting from this order will be subject to applicable state laws governing the Sellers Office from which this sale originates. 2. TITLE - If this order provides on the reverse side hereof [hat material is sold F.O.B. shipping point, even though transportation costs may be included in the price stipulated, title to the products shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery to the carrier at the point of shipment. Neither the Buyer or the consignee shall have the right to divert or reconsign any shipment to any destination other than specified in bill of fading without permission of the Seller 3. WARRANTIES - The are no conditions or agreements not fully expressed herein THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION APPEARING ON THE FACE HEREOF, EXCEPT THE WARRANTY OF TITLE 4. DELAYS - Seller shall not be liable for any delay in manufacturing, delivery, installation, or its performance hereunder due to fires, strikes, differences, with materials, transportation facilities, utilities. or other causes beyond our control 5. CLAIMS - The products sold hereunder shall be subject to our standard manufacturing tolerances, variations and classifications. If material appear defective Buyer shall discontinue their use and notify Seller within 10 days after receipt of materials so that it may investigate. No claim will be allowed for labor or expense occasioned by the use of defective materials, nor will Seller be responsible for damages beyond the price of the defective material Claims for errors, deficiencies or imperfections will not be entertained unless made within ten days after receipt of materials. Material shall not be returned for any reason except by permission of Seller in writing. The carriers are responsible for materials lost or damaged in transit. Seller shall not be liable for any cost or expense to buyer resulting from delays in transit or failure of the carrier to arrive at consignment location at a specific day or hour 6 TECHNICAL ADVICE - Unless it shall have been expressly agreed there to in writing, the seller shall not be responsible for the results of any technical advice in connection with the design, installation or use of the products sold hereunder. 7 TAXES - Any taxes which Seller may be required through assessment or otherwise to pay or collect under any existing or future law upon or with respect to sale• purchase, delivery, transportation, storage, processing• use or consumption of any of the materials or service covered hereby, including taxes upon or measured by receipts from sales or services shall be for Buyer's account Buyer shall promptly pay the amount thereof to Seller upon demand but may in lieu of such payment issue lax exemption certificates acceptable to the appropriate taxing authorities, or when appropriate pay appropriate taxing authorities. 8 SELLER'S OPTIONS - Buyer's failure to make payment when due on this or any other order in accordance with Seller's terms or if Seller than any doubt as to Buyer's responsibility shall entitle Seller to defer further shipments, or to bill and hold merchandise for Buyer's account, or to cancel this or other contracts or orders. Seller reserves the right to change terms of payment or fix a limit of credit at anytime during the execution of this order. Shipment deliveries and performance of work shall at all times be subject to the approval of Setters Credit Department unless full payment is received with the order. Unless provided to the contrary on the face of Setters obligation to perform here under shall cease at Seller's election if Seller is not permitted to complete performance within twelve months or length of contract from date hereof. 9. NON- WAIVER BY SELLER - Forbearance or failure of either party to enforce any right hereunder shall not affect, impair or waive any rights in case such default continues, or in case subsequent default occurs. The Buyer warrants that the setters rights to the material, shown on the face hereon, shall not be jeopardized through any form of assignment without prior written agreement. 10. PATENTS - In the event products furnished hereunder are produced under special specifications of Buyer riot customarily followed by Seller, Buyer agrees to have Seller harmless from patent infringements resulting from Seller's compliance with designs and / or specifications (Unless originating with Seller) now or hereafter forming a part of this contract 11. CURRENCY - Unless otherwise provided on the face hereof all monetary values are considered to be in U.S.A. currency. 12. TERMS - NET 30 Days: 18% interest per month on unpaid balance ERECTED OR INSTALLED: Pay as you get paid, except retainage, see note 21, no deduction of any kind allowed 13. BOND - Prices do not include bond premiums. Seller will allow 1 -3/4% deduction from price to pay Sellers share of Bond. 14. DUES AND /OR DEDUCTION - None will Be acceptable or allowed. 15 TRAFFIC CONTROL - Buyer is to be responsible for any arid all traffic control 16 FUEL - Feul Surcharge may be applicable when stated in quote and or Invoice 17 CONCRETE - Buyer to assist Seller in obtaining prices and delivery. 18 CONTRACT TIME - If buyer used up the contract time arid does not allow enough time to complete work. Seller will not be responsible for overtime and /or penalties 19. MOBILIZATION - if this order includes erection or installation, Buyer shall notify Seller in writing 30 days before work to begin and Seller will begin work with dispatch, after receipt of such notice, provided the project is ready, with the understanding said work may be done with out interruption 11 is understood no unusual conditions will be met in the work of erection or installation and Seller shall be paid for any expenses incident to additional work caused thereby. One (1) mobilization is included 20 RETAINAGE - To be paid in full three (3) months after Seller has completed and Owner has accepted Seller's work regardless of whether Buyer has or has not received retainage from Owner for whatever reason, except it being the fault of Seller. 21. BUYER'S ACCEPTANCE - PRICES ARE FIRM FOR TEN(10) DAYS FROM DATE OF BID. TO PROTECT THE PRICES QUOTED BY SELLER, BUYER MAY ACCEPT, SUBJECT TO RECEIVING A CONTRACT AND WORK ORDER FROM BUYER'S OWNER BY NOTIFYING SELLER IN WRITING OF BUYER'S ACCEPTANCE; WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM DATE ON QUOTATION. in the event of a conflict between the Terms and Conditions contained herein and Buyer's purchase order, contract, subcontract, or any other communication, whether written or oral, these terms and conditions shall govern unless Seller shall have receiving prompt written specific objection there to from buyer and Seller must agree in writing to speck objections, otherwise these Terms and Conditions override everything and do not have to be signed by buyer. Seller signing of Buyer purchase order, contract, sub - contract, or any other communication does not relieve Buyer from these Terms and Conditions 22. ACKNOWLEDGMENT - If seller had not received a reply to acknowledgment within twenty (20) days of the date of the acknowledgment then the customer has read, agrees, and approves, If acknowledgment is not correct, a reply to the acknowledgment must be made in writing within twenty (20) days from the date of the acknowledgment stating Buyers understanding. This does not mean that an acknowledgment is part of the contract unless forwarded to you by Seller. 23. CANCELLATION / MODIFICATION / RELEASE - Sale or contract cannot be canceled I modified, or releases held up by the Buyer after the order is in process except with the Sellers consent and subject to conditions then to be agreed upon which shall include protection of the Seiler against any loss arid / or cost incurred 24. MODIFICATIONS - The Terms and Conditions of sale or contract shall not be modified unless evidence in writing, agreed to and signed by Seller. 25 COLLECTIONS - Should Seller employ an attorney to enforce any of the provisions hereof, or to protect its interest in any matter arising under this contract or to collect damages for the breach of this contract, or to recover on the surely bond given by Buyer and his surety, jointly and severally agree to pay seller all reasonable cost, charges, expenses, and attorney's fee expended or incurred therein P", 6� zi a TrafFix L Vof 1 .� �� :�� �� ''. ,�, .•� ScorpionrlD Trailer Attenuator • • n * - A Io t �. Features .y F i • NCHRP 350 tested and accepted for all mandatory and optional offset and angled impacts • Only Trailer Attenuator to be tested and accepted with a 10,000 lb host vehicle • Infinite weight tested and accepted allows the Scorpion Trailer to be used on heavy host vehicles with no upper weight limit • Single point attachment to standard 20 Tan (minimum) rated pintle hook is quick and easy • Telescoping Anti - Rotational System (TARSI ") minimizes Scorpion Trailer rotation during angled and offset impacts, preventing trailer separation from host vehicle • Requires little or no modification or additional mounting hardware to host vehicle • The Scorpion's proven modular design crushes in progressive stages allowing quick and economical replacement of damaged parts • The unique curved design gives full width protection to the back of the host vehicle and protects the "coffin corners" of the truck • Rear axle placement improves trailer stability and prevents the tail from "bottoming out" on driveways or uneven surfaces • Optional Arrow or Message Board can easily be attached to Scorpion Trailer Attenuator nafFix �; Devices Inc. J N Pre - impact Condition Anti - Rotation Arms The Scorpion Trailer attaches directly to the pintle hook, It (toes not require additional installation, or truck modification, beyond standard factory installed pintle hook and 1/2" steel frame plate. Post - impact Condition Upon impact, two heavy duty anti - rotation arms are driven against the frame late, preventing angular rotation of the Scorpion Trailer during an accident. TL -3; 3 -53 Offset Angled Test — 4,500 lb vehicle impacts 20,000 lb host vehicle at 62.5 mph (100 kph) . U 1. Steel tongue section including TARS'" 2. Aluminum strut section Sp ecifications 3. Aluminum cartridge section p 4. Axle wheel assembly TL2 TL3 STD TL3 -Euro 5. Curved redirecting aluminum tubes • Length 13' 0" (3.96m) 17' 10" (5.44m) 17' 10" (5.44m) -Width • Height 96" (2.44m) 96" (2.44m) 36" (.01 m) 36" (.91 m) 96" (2.44m) 36 (.91 m) • weight 1240 Ibs (562kg) 1730 Ibs (785kg) 1541 lb (700kg) \� TL -3; 3 -51m Inline Test — 4,500 lb vehicle impacts 10,000 lb host vehicle at 62.5 mph (100 kph) Moot" R BIRRGY ASSOMM tai $TM AIeMINUAI TIM ASS MYV CAR�GE A E FROW SNIeI SEVION- REAR CARTRIDGE SECTION 1.911 0 Copyright January, 2007 TrafFix Devices, Inc. TrafFixp and Scorpions are trademarks of TrafFix Devices, Inc. U.S. Patent No. 6,024341 and 6,581.992 61 Licensed Under U.S Patents 6.092,949 and 6481,920 71rafFix Distributed by: Devices Inc. 7 O - 160 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 361 -5663 FAX (949) 361- .9205 www.traffixdevices.com Beginning of impact Beginning of impact Mid -point of impact Mid -point of impact End of impact End of impact i 1)uO t :,v Jor5,;y Avf; S f CI Yt1� t�! fl .�i7y Arjrf,r,a !rid E , February 21, 2013 In Reply Refer To: HSST/ CC -65H Mr. Geoff Maus Director of Engineering TrafFix Devices, Inc. 160 Ave. La Pata San Clemente, California 93673 Dear Mr. Maus: This letter is in response to your request for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to review a roadside safety system for eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal -aid highway program. Name of system: Scorpion Trailer Attenuator with Arrow /Display Panel Type of system: Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Test Level: NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3 Testing conducted by: KARCO Date of request: December 6, 2012 Date initially acknowledged: December 12, 2012 Date of completed package: December 6, 2012 Decision: The following device is eligible, with details provided in the form which is attached as an integral part of this letter: • Scorpion Trailer TMA with integral Arrow /Display Panel Based on a review of crash test results submitted by the manufacturer certifying the device described herein meets the crash test and evaluation criteria of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program ( NCHRP) Report 350, the device is eligible for reimbursement under the Federal -aid highway program. Eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal -aid highway program does not establish approval or endorsement by the FHWA for any particular purpose or use. The FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do not endorse products or services and the issuance of a reimbursement eligibility letter is not an endorsement of any product or service. FH W A:HSST:NArtimovich:sfs:x6 l 331:2/ 14/ 13 File: s:/ /directory folder /I- ISST /CC65H_Scorpion_ ArrowBoard.docx cc: i ISST: NArtimovich Requirements Roadside safety devices should meet the guidelines contained in the NCHRP Report 350 or the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). Findings Full -scale crash testing according to NCHRP Report 350 was conducted on the Scorpion TMA and TMA Trailer and documented in these FHWA letters: Number Date Test Level Description CC -65 07/14/00 TL -2 Scorpion A 10,000 TMA TL -3 Scorpion C 10,000 Truck Mounted Attenuator CC -65A 12/08/00 TL -3 Design change (to steel diaphragms and hinges) CC -658 03/16/07 TL -3 Scorpion Trailer Attenuator CC -65C 03/03/08 TL -3 Scorpion TMA & Trailer — infinite weight truck CC -65D 03/03/08 TL -2 Scorpion TL -2 Trailer TMA CC -65F 02/13/09 TL -3 Modified Scorpion — reduced weight CC -65F 04/20/11 TL -2 TMA on lightweight shadow vehicle CC -65G 04/20/11 TL -2 Full acceptance of Trailer TMA via crash testing In order to evaluate the performance of the Scorpion Trailer TMA with the arrow /display panel attached, you conducted a developmental test with a device using production aluminum tube frames, but without the internal aluminum honeycomb filled cartridges. The arrow panel and frame was in place during the test, and the video shows that the arrow panel remained rigidly attached to the trailer frame and showed no potential for impacting the test vehicle or penetrating the occupant compartment. Therefore, the system described and detailed in the attached form is eligible for reimbursement and may be installed under the range of conditions tested. Please note the following standard provisions that apply to FHWA eligibility letters: • This finding of eligibility is limited to crash characteristics and does not cover the structural features of the systems, nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. • Any changes that may influence the crash characteristics of the system will require a new reimbursement eligibility letter. • Should the FHWA discover that the qualification testing was flawed, that in- service performance reveals safety problems, or that the system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, we reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter. • You will be expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design and installation requirements to ensure proper performance. • You will be expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same chemistry, mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it will meet the crash test requirements of the NCHRP Report 350. • To prevent misunderstanding by others, this letter of eligibility is designated as number CC -65H and shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test documentation upon which it is based are public information. All such letters and documentation may be reviewed at our office upon request. • This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHWA to use, manufacture, or sell any patented system for which the applicant is not the patent holder. The FHWA is neither prepared nor required to become involved in issues concerning patent law. Patent issues, if any, are to be resolved by the applicant. • The Scorpion TMAs are patented products and considered proprietary. If proprietary systems are specified by a highway agency for use on Federal -aid projects: (a) they must be supplied through competitive bidding with equally suitable unpatented items; (b) the highway agency must certify that they are essential for synchronization with the existing highway facilities or that no equally suitable alternative exists; or (c) they must be used for research or for a distinctive type of construction on relatively short sections of road for experimental purposes. Our regulations concerning proprietary products are contained in Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 635.411. Sincerely yours, Michael S. Griffith Director, Office of Safety Technologies Office of Safety Enclosures - ?I � ! 6'•<i,��ini:lst�tic�n 1200 Ne:v Jersey AV,-, 1 0!ashington, D.C. 205x= ) In Rep y ReIr fu: IISS17 CUM N'lr, Geoff Malls i )irector o1' I".11 inccring l rams Devices, Inc. I M) Avc. In Pata San ('lenlente. Calilornia 9367 1hur Nin N aus: I his letter is ill response to vour request for the Federal I lisp -Imay Administration (FIIWA) to rcric\e a roadside salcty system liar eligibility tier reinlhurscment under the Federal -aid highway p ny r" ", N:llne of system: I jpc of system: Fest Level: I csting eonductcd b� Data of' request: Date initially icknowlc(lged Date of completed package: Scorpion Frailer Ancnuator with Arro"Misplay Pastel 'Pluck \-bunted Aticnuator ( I"MA) NC'I1RP Report ?it) best Level KA RCO Decelnhe•r W 1112 Decerrlher I '. ?111 December 6, ?i)1 , Decision: I he 011owing device is eligible. with details provided in the 161 which is attached as an intct2ral part ol'this Icttcr: Scorpion 'Frailer TMA with integral Arrtm/ )isplay Panel Lased on it rev`ic�N ot'crash test results submiumd by the mamdueturcr ccrtil 'ing the device: dc,cribed hcrrin meets the crash test and evaluation criteria ol'the National C.'ooperalke I litdmat Rcscarch Program (NCI 1111 Report 50. the device is eligible for reimbursement under the Federalstid highway program. Eligibility )or reimbursenicnt tinder the Federal -aid highway program does not establish approval or endorsement by the Fl l\VA for an) particular purpose or Ilse. I he FI I\1A they Deparunont of Transportation, and the t Initcd States (iovcrnlncrlt do not endorse products or services and tite issuance 01'a rciInhtu'seanent eligibility letter is not an endolscnlent olany product or service. 2 Requirements Roadside safety devices should meet the guidelines contained in the NCHRP Report 350 or the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). Findings Full -scale crash testing according to NCUIRP Report 350 was conducted on the Scorpion "I'MA and TMA Trailer and documented in these FHWA letters: Number Date Test Level CC -65 07/14/00 TL -2 TL -3 CC -65A 12/08/00 TL -3 CC -65B 03/16/07 TL -3 CC -65C 03/03/08 TL -3 CC -65D 03/03/08 TL -2 CC -65E 02/13/09 '11-3 CC-65F 04/20/11 TL -2 CC -65G 04/20/11 TL -2 Description Scorpion A 10,000 TMA Scorpion C 10,000 Truck Mounted Attenuator Design change (to steel diaphragms and hinges) Scorpion Trailer Attenuator Scorpion TMA & Trailer — infinite weight truck Scorpion TL -2 Trailer TMA Modified Scorpion — reduced weight TMA on lightweight shadow vehicle Full acceptance of Trailer TMA via crash testing In order to evaluate the performance of the Scorpion Trailer TMA with the arrow /display panel attached, you conducted a developmental test with a device using production aluminum tube frames, but without the internal aluminum honeycomb filled cartridges. The arrow panel and fratne was in place during the test, and the video shows that the arrow panel remained rigidly attached to the trailer frame and showed no potential for impacting the test vehicle or penetrating the occupant compartment. Therefore, the system described and detailed in the attached form is eligible for reimbursement and may be installed under the range ofconditions tested. Please note the following standard provisions that apply to 1 eligibility letters: • This finding of eligibility is limited to crash characteristics and does not cover the structural features of the systems. nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. • Any changes that may influence the crash characteristics of the system will require a new reimbursement eligibility letter. • Should the FHWA discover that the qualification testing was flawed, that in- service performance reveals safety problems, or that the system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, we reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter. • You will be expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design and installation requirements to ensure proper performance. You v�iII he expected t0 eerliry to potential users 111,11 file hardware furnished has the sattle chemistry, mcchanical properties. and VconlcUy as that submitted lief rcyicw, and that it will nuvet Ow crash test rcrluircmcnts or the NM IR P Report 350, t preycnt nlisundcrstandin,- by others. this letter ul cli, ihility is drsittnatcd as mtnlber R' 6511 and shall not he reproduced except in Dull. I his letter and the test documentation upon Much it is based are public infiu'nuttion. All such let C15 dud documentation may be revicwed at our «Bice upon rcyucst. This letter shall not he construed as authorization or consent by the Fl I WA to use, nrinuthcturc. or sell ally patented system for which the applicant is not the latent holder. the 11 IMA is neither prepared nor required to become inyalycd in issues concernirlV p:uent law. Patent issues. if trip. are to be resolycd h, the applicant. The Scorpion 'I ;MIAs are patented products and considered proprietary. I r pr0prie ary Systems are specified by a highmly agmcy for use on liederal - aid projects: (a) they must be supplied throuth contpefitiye hiddill:! with e(lually suitable unpatentcd items: (b) the hkdi av atwncv must certik that the\ cue essential liar synchronization \\ith the existinL lhiglmay facilities or that llo celuall� suitable altcrnatiye exists: 01' (c) tltc) must be used for research or lira dislinctixc I�pc ol'construclion on relatively short sections ofroad for experimental purposes. Our regulations cuncerning prom ary products are contained in Title 23. (0de or Fedend INgulations, Section 635A 11. Sincerely yours. Michael S. Griffith I )irector. ( )I'licc of Sal cty I cchn0loaicn Office orSalety I :ncl0sure_s Version 6.0 (6/12) Page 1 of 2 Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement l ;ligibility Of Highway Safety Hardware I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal -aid highway program. Help System Type Submission Type Device Name / Variant Testing Criterion Test Level 'CC': Crash Cushions, Attenu; C: Physical Crash Testing Scorpion Trailer AASI ITO MASH TL.3 C" FEA & V &V Analysis Attenuator By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH. Identification of the Individual or organization responsible for the product: Contact Name: Date of Request: November 30, 2012 Co New C" Resubmission Company Name: Geoff Mau s Name: Address: Company: TrafFix Devices Inc. USA Same as Submitter® 3 -33 (2270P) E Address. 160 Avenida la Pata, San Clem CA 92673 WAIVER REQUES N Country: USA Michael S. Griffith, Director _ To: FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal -aid highway program. Help System Type Submission Type Device Name / Variant Testing Criterion Test Level 'CC': Crash Cushions, Attenu; C: Physical Crash Testing Scorpion Trailer AASI ITO MASH TL.3 C" FEA & V &V Analysis Attenuator By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH. Identification of the Individual or organization responsible for the product: Contact Name: Geoff Maus Same as Submitter Company Name: TrafFix Devices Inc. Same as Submitter Same as Submitter Q9 Address: 160 Avenida la Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673 Country. USA Same as Submitter® PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Modification to Existing Hardware Non - Significant - Effect is positive or Inconsequential Tr Devices Inc, S corpion Trailer Atte nuator with arrowboard frame and arrowboard. CRASH TESTING A brief description of cacti crash test and its result: Required Test Number Narrative Description Evaluation Results 3 -30 (1100C) WAIVER REQUES 3 -31 (2270P) WAIVER REQUES 3 -32 (1100C) WAIVER REQUES 3 -33 (2270P) WAIVER REQUES 3.34 (1100C) WAIVER REQUES Version 6.0 (6/12) Page 2 of 2 Required Test Number Narrative Description Evaluation Results WAIVER REQUES 3 -35 (2270P) -- ~ -- 3 -36 (2270P) _ WAIVER REQUES 3 -37 (2270P) U.S.A. WAIVER REQUES 3 -38 (1500A) _ ^y WAIVER REQUES 3-4001000 WAIVER REQUES 3.41 (2270P) WAIVER REQUES 3 -42 (1100Q WAIVER REQUES 3-43 (2270P) WAIVER REQUES 3 -44 (2270P) WAIVER REQUES 3 -45 (1500A) WAIVER REQUES Full Scale Crash Testing was done In compliance with MASH by the following accredited crash test laboratory (cite the laboratory's accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.): Laboratory Name: KARCO Engineering, INC Laboratory Contact: Kelsey Chiu Same as Submitter Address: 9270 Holly Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 Same as Submitter (� Country: U.S.A. Same as Submitter 0 Accreditation Certificate Number and Date: International Accreditation Service, Inc TL -371 July 1, 2008 ATTACHMENTS Attach to this form: 1) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in support of this request. 2) A drawing or drawings of the devices) that conform to the Task Force -13 Drawing Specifications (Hardware Guide Drawing Standards For proprietary products, a single Isometric line drawing Is usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact Information provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF -13 format) showing details that are key to understanding the performance of the device should also be submitted to facilitate our review. FHWA Official Business Only Eligibility Letter AASHTO TF13 Number Date Designator Key Words to = o � Q V H U m vi 0 w no Z �Qw � ui u QNLL N r U w N 0 Nickolas A. Artimovich, If Federal Ilighway Administration Office of Safety IISSI), Ponm 1- 71 322 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 N1r. Artimovich, December 6, 2012 I am respectfully requesting that the FI -IWA acknowledge the presence of an arrowboard and arrowboard frame structure on production Scorpion Trailer Attenuators. I have attached a copy of a single MASH test of a Scorpion Trailer Attenuator tube variant. This test was run as a research and development test. The test article used a standard production Scorpion Trailer Attenuator tongcre, arrowboard frame, and arrowboard. The test article used production aluminum tube frames, but dill not have internal aluminum honeycomb filled cartridges. As evidenced by the attached report for RASH 3 -51 test, the anowboard frame and arrowboard remained intact, and showed no propensity for failure. Please accept this test as a "worst case" test submission, as the ridedown levels as defined by MASH were exceeded. Real world impacts would most likely be less severe as a production trailer attenuatur would have a complete attenuation set. Scorpion Trailer Attenuators equipped with arrowhoards in real \.vorid impacts show safe performance Similar to this test attached. Please understand that this request is for acknowiecigenaent of an arrotivhoard frame and arrowboard on our current model Scorpion Trailer Attenuators, FHWA letters CC -658, C, U, E, F, and G. If you have any questions about this request, or the supporting lest, please do not hesitate to contact 1110 Sincerely, Geoff Maus i)irector of Engineering -1raffix Devices Inc. Lpeuioos G< OH H RIS O'l LY for of Enurnc ct if p IratFrx Devices, Inc. 160 Ave. La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673 Ph: (949) 361 -5663 Pax: (949) 573 - 9261 gniaus�r��traffixdevires.rom a :s ^1: +t.traftrxdevices.r:r�rar Ln LU LU uj Ir :r LL w 0 o 0 z Am , .c c - c r C I Cl- > r7l C) V) 0 Z C? 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