SOLICITATION NOTICE
38 -- U.S MOWER FM -270-22 BRUSHCUTTERS, EUGENE DISTRICT, OREGON.
- Notice Date
- 8/8/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Region, BLM-OR OREGON STATE OFFICE* 333 SW FIRST AVENUE-7TH FLOOR PORTLAND OR 97204
- ZIP Code
- 97204
- Solicitation Number
- HAQ084565
- Response Due
- 8/14/2008
- Archive Date
- 8/8/2009
- Point of Contact
- Andres Arredondo Contract Specialist 5038086225 Andres_Arredondo@blm.gov;<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Deschutes Valley Equipment to provide 3 EA. U.S Mowers FM 270-22 brushcutters. In addition to suppling them, the following will be required: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: GENERAL - Furnish and mount brushcutters and modify New Holland TV 6070 Government-furnished tractors to cut vegetation such as grass, brush, and trees up to four (4) inches in diameter. Brushcutters will be used to cut material that is encroaching on roadways, embankments, ditches, fill slopes, and right-of-way areas along forest roads. It will also be used to trim vertically and under trees that line the roadways. SPECIFICATIONS - U.S Mower FM 270-22 brush cutters, with the following salient features: 1) Continuous swing radius of 270 degrees from the stow position and working radius of 250 degrees without having to get out of the machine and manually change any components, 2) Control spools for the four (4) main hydraulic cylinders driven by Commercial Intertech's SM401 quad valve driver (or approved equal) allowing all valves to be operated simultaneously 3) A single electronic joy stick control and control system with ability to adjust all speed settings from the operator's seat via a separate plug in programmer, 4) Spindle shaft, large pivot base shaft and all pins are to be heat treated 4140, 5) Boom sections shall be 100% formed T-1 and all other materials, parts, and assemblies shall be new T-1 or high tensile 80,000 pound yield steel of current manufacture, 6) Axle/rear frame mounted brushcutter, rotary type and not mounted on any other attachments, 7) Hydraulic system to run the brushcutters shall be powered by the tractor rear PTO, 8) Must have two (2) hydraulic-operated feeder gates/blade guards operated from the operator's station that meet OSHA standards, 9) Cutter head attachment point from center of head, not offset, 10) Mower control valve with a starter lock out and a 6-second emergency shut down capability with engine operating at 1200 RPM, thus stopping the mower head blades from turning in 6 seconds, 11) Brushcutter installation shall not affect integrity of the ROPS structure nor interfere with tractor service requirements. 12) Install brushcutters on the cab end and mount on the right side of tractors as viewed with the seat and steering console facing the cab end for operation. 13) Brush Cutter Manuals - Provide two (2) copies each of the Operator's Manual, Service Manual, Lubrication Chart, Repair Manual, and Parts Manual, including parts and repair manuals of optional equipment and attachments. 14) Minimum reach shall be 20 feet from the center of the tractor. Minimum reach below grade shall be 14 feet. 15) Warranty: One year parts and labor. Warranty Service - During the warranty period, the contractor shall commence correction of any deficiency within 24 hours after verbal notification by the Contracting Officer. Failure to comply shall cause the Government to have work performed elsewhere and the cost shall be borne by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide one (1) free "follow-up" service call made to the BLM maintenance shop, by a fully qualified mechanic or service man. The service call shall be made within 45 days after complete delivery and acceptance by the BLM of the equipment. Tractor modifications: 1) Provide and install heavy duty (3/8") scratch resistant Lexan Glass on both side windows and cab end of tractor, and right side rear of cab, 2) Replace factory wheels with solid dish wheels on each tractor to support tractor weight, 3) Install four (4) 18.4 X 26 10-ply Forestry tires with exchange credit for factory tires (include in quoted price), 4) Add wheel weights and calcium to tires and wheels for proper and safe operation. DELIVERY: The unit shall be prepared for shipment consistent with standard commercial practice and in a manner that will ensure arrival at the destination in a satisfactory condition and be acceptable to the carrier for safe transportation at the most economical rate. The Contractor may use its own practice providing it fulfills these requirements. Once completed, machines shall be delivered to the nearest dealer or branch to Eugene, Oregon for final preparation. The machine will be fully serviced and ready for final inspection and operation. Descriptive literature or other documentation verifying compliance with specifications; (a) design; (b) materials; (c) components; (d) performance characteristics; and (e) methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation. 2) Proposed delivery schedule; 3) Warranty information; 4) Repair and parts availability; 5) Price per brushcutter installed on the Government-furnished tractors 6) References from other customers, including names and telephone numbers. This acquisition is considered a Commercial Item. The NAICS code is 333111 size standard is 500 employees. All parties who possess the capability to provide the listed items and perform the named modifications may submit a quote to the BLM referencing solicitation number HAQ084565, via fax (503)808-6312, or email: Andres_Arredondo@blm.gov by noon August, 14 2008, local time (PST). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: EUGENE DISTRICT, OREGON<br />
- Zip Code: 97440<br />
- Zip Code: 97440<br />
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