There are a number of basic operational questions that need to be reviewed before a proposal can be assembled. Although all proposals will require on site evaluations and discussions, they will generally cover the following areas:
Duty cycle
Hours of operation - 5 day operation or 7 day 24 hour operation?
Miles or kilometers per month
Unique operating conditions
Typical reliability measurements used
Typical availability measurement used
Total number and location of shops to be used for maintenance
Equipment at each shop (cranes, drop tables, special tooling, inspection pits)