Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.Premium Pellet Specifications: “Premium Wood Pellets” in the pellet industry denotes a well made, consistent length pellet of low ash content. Low ash is important as that type of pellet burns at a higher efficiency rate and creates less ash. Pellets that do not meet or exceed the below specification will be replaced by the vendor at no additional cost to the State. The State may request samples. 2.1.1. Premium Grade Pellets: ash content less than one percent 2.1.2. Moisture Content: No more than 4-6 percent by weight 2.1.3. Average BTUs/LB Content: to be submitted by manufacturer with bid 2.1.4. Pellet Weight: 40-60 pounds per cubic foot 2.1.5. Source material: 100% softwood or hardwood – virgin wood and or wood manufacturing waste with written statement of the source of wood. Note: Construction waste and pressure treated wood is not allowed under any circumstances in the pellets due to the presence of paint, chemical and heavy metals. 2.1.6. Size: No more than 1-1.5 inches long x ¼ inches in diameter (made on 6.35mm or 6.50 die size) 2.1.7. Fines: No more than 0.5% by weight shall pass a 1/8” screen 2.1.8. Additives or Bark – No bark, no plastic or oil additives allowed 2.1.9. Pellet durability Index: Greater than or equal to 97.5 2.1.10. Chloride: Less than 300 parts per million 2.1.11. Dust removal Vacuum System must be used during delivery, and delivery must be pneumatic. 2.2.Silo Size and Estimated Annual Consumption 2.2.1. Two (2) Silos that each hold approximately 23 tons of pellets. 2.2.2. Estimated annual consumption is 125 tons. 2.2.3. Delivery would be by bulk delivery truck. The off-load time should be no greater than ten (10) minutes per ton to minimize the detrimental effect on the breakdown of the pellets. 2.2.4. From grade to the top of the silo fill point is 22’. The system will have to be able to lift to this height.
