Protective netting is intended as a low-profile solution to keep inventory on shelves during moderate to strong seismic events. Shelf face sections are designated as Priority 1, 2 or 3. Priority 1 includes the most valuable and at-risk inventory. Priority 2 includes valuable but moderate risk inventory. Priority 3 includes less valuable and low risk inventory, or empty shelves. The scope of this solicitation is to cover all Priority 1 and 2 sections. If funding limits are exceeded, then priority 2 netting coverage will be reduced. The protective netting should be rated to handle more than 1,200 pounds per pallet position. The cross section of the smallest boxes is about 3x4 inches. The ideal section coverage for the netting is 3 columns by 3 shelves or 2 columns by 3 shelves to cover row runs of either 4 or 11 columns. Heavy capacity rigging should include 4 or 6 independent attachment points to the vertical support columns per section of netting with carabineers connecting the netting to the eye bolts. Eye bolts should be reinforced by either heavy-duty washers or a steel plate mounted across the rear of the vertical support column to reduce chance of damage to the post in the event of a strong seismic event tossing inventory against the netting. Eye bolts may not be mounted less than 48 inches above the concrete pad to reduce chance of collision of forklift with bolt. Other low profile connection options may have to be considered if netting is to be secured to the B-level.
