The oil must be an EMD approved Generation 5 Lube Oil. The oil must also be interchangeable with the oil currently in use in ARRC locomotives. For this to be achieved the oils considered for mixing must contain a common additive concentrate. In addition, the viscosity and viscosity index properties should be similar in range type. (Currently the ARRC uses a SAE-40- HVI with an index range from 90 to 105). Thus, allowing the combining of the two oils to be in use simultaneously within the fleet of locomotives without affecting the locomotive engine warranty or causing compatibility issues. Along with this it must satisfy all other requirements listed by EMD in their Maintenance Instruction Manual M.I.1752Rev. M. B) Oil lab analysis / testing reports shall be provided by the supplier on an as needed basis by an independent third party. 1. The Anchorage Locomotive Oil storage tank is 8,000 gallons and is filled through a three (3) inch Camlock fitting. The Fairbanks Locomotive Oil storage tank is 6,600 gallons and is filled through a Camlock fitting. 2. The successful bidder(s) will be responsible for filling the Locomotive Oil storage tanks once the level has dropped below one third full on the site glass. 3. The successful bidder(s) are responsible for monitoring and maintaining the level of the storage tanks to ensure the storage tanks do not drop below one third full. 4. To ensure the purity and quality of the Locomotive Oil, the ARRC is requiring a dedicated ISO tank or other approved container for the transporting of all Locomotive Oil delivered to the ARRC’s storage tanks. The approval will be based on the containers ability to minimize the chance of contamination while maintaining quality of the lubricant until after transfer into the storage tank. 5. The ARRC estimates a yearly usage of between 40,000 and 50,000 gallons a year.
