005-RFB-1563-2025 Specification Worksheet.xlsb

This is a Specification Worksheet for a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for a one-time purchase of a new Radial Lift Compact Track Loader for the Iowa Department of the Blind. The solicitation, identified as 005-RFB-1563-2025, opened on February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST and closes on March 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. The procurement requires submission of a completed specification worksheet detailing the proposed equipment's compliance with mandatory technical requirements. The equipment must be new and unused, with delivery required to Pisgah, Iowa 51564. This is a one-time purchase with no resulting ongoing contract or renewal options.

The specification worksheet establishes mandatory requirements for the compact track loader, including a diesel engine of 130 horsepower or greater, hydraulic horsepower of 119 or greater with standard and high flow capabilities, a 50 GPM hydraulic pump capacity, adjustable high flow loader auxiliary, two independent torsion axles, 24 high-density polyurethane and rubber wheels per track, 20-inch rubber tracks with high-tensile poly-cords, a minimum 50-gallon fuel tank, and 15 inches or greater ground clearance. Additional mandatory requirements include a forestry package with specified safety equipment complying with ISO and WCB standards, including heavy-duty guards for windows, heavy-duty roof structure, seat belt anchors, and thrown object guards. Payment terms are Net 60 days with preference for the state's Purchasing Card Program. Shipping is FOB Destination with Freight Prepaid. Bidders must be either the manufacturer or an authorized dealer, and qualified vendors should submit bids with completed specification worksheets and itemized pricing for the base unit, delivery costs, and any additional options.