UT-OURAY NFH-BIRM FILTERS MEDIA MESH BAG

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Background The contract is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for the Ouray National Fish Hatchery (NFH) located in Randlett, Utah. The mission of the FWS is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The goal of this contract is to procure Birm filter media to improve water quality for raising endangered fish species at the hatchery. Work Details The contract involves the delivery of 300 units of Birm Filter Media A8006, each bag containing 1 cubic foot of media. The salient characteristics and specifications include: - **Product Name**: A8006 Birm 1 cubic foot bags - **Part Number**: A8006 - **Description**: A non-component granular filter media used for reducing iron and manganese from water supplies. - **Bulk Density**: 40-45 lbs./cu. ft. - **Mesh Size**: 10 x 40 - **Specific Gravity**: 2.0 gm/cc - **Effective Size**: 0.48 mm - **Water pH Range**: 6.8-9.0 - **Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) Requirement**: Must be equal to at least 15% of the iron or manganese content. - **Certification**: Certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 61 and classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. This media will assist in enhancing the growth environment for endangered fish species by effectively reducing dissolved iron and manganese compounds from raw water supplies. Period of Performance Delivery is expected before June 1, 2026. Place of Performance FWS Ouray National Fish Hatchery, 21000 E Wildlife Refuge Road, Randlett, UT 84063.