A06_-_Grader_Mount_Gravel_Retriever_-_Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

Grader Mount Gravel Retriever Purchase

Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), SD

1. Background:

The Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) requires a new grader mount gravel retriever for use on the Sand Lake NWR and Wetland Management District (WMD) that meets the following specifications.

2. Salient Characteristics:

• Front mount system – Connects with quick hitch to front lift group

• Frame: 5” X 5” X 5/16”

• Gang Shaft: 2 ¼” #1045

• 24” Discs: Eleven

• 22” Discs: One

• Disc Spacing: 6” between discs

• Bearings: 2-4 bolt pillow block timken dual raced tapered roller bearings

• Disc angle: 25 degrees from direction of travel

• Connect: Parallel front mount lift system (Balderson Falls, etc)

• Weight: 2,500 lbs.

• The vendor shall provide all necessary documentation with the retriever, including the owner’s manual and maintenance guide, and warranty information.

• Additional equipment: hydraulic line kit that reaches the wing box.

3. Capabilities:

This equipment will be used on the Sand Lake NWR and Wetland Management District (WMD) maintaining the functionality and safety of established gravel roads. By enabling effective gravel retention, surface leveling, and efficient resource use, the retriever supports longer-lasting road infrastructure and reduces overall maintenance costs, ensuring the roads remain safe and accessible for all users. Regular use of a gravel retriever supports the longevity of gravel roads by ensuring that the road surface remains intact and functional. This proactive maintenance strategy prevents the need for costly repairs or resurfacing. By effectively collecting and redistributing gravel, the retriever can decrease the frequency of road maintenance interventions, leading to more efficient use of resources and labor. By evening out the road surface and ensuring gravel remains in place, the risk of accidents caused by uneven surfaces, potholes, or loose gravel is significantly reduced, leading to safer driving conditions for vehicles.

4. Delivery/Pick-up

4.1 Pickup:

*** NOTE *** The Government will pick-up and deliver the gravel retriever if it is made available for pick-up less than 250 miles from the Sand Lake NWR. Otherwise, the awardee shall deliver the gravel retriever to the Sand Lake NWR.

The Grader Mount Gravel Retriever shall be made available for pickup by or delivered by April

17th, 2026. To arrange pickup, the awardee shall contact the technical points of contact.

Upon delivery or pickup, Sand Lake NWR personnel will inspect the equipment to ensure that it meets the specifications and to address any discrepancies or issues before final acceptance.

4.2 Delivery:

If the gravel retriever is not made available for Government pick-up less than 250 miles from the Sand Lake NWR delivery shall be at the cost of and arranged by the awardee.

Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except Government holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day). In the event of an emergency, the Vendor shall provide contact information.

Prices quoted shall be FOB Destination if the Grader Mount Gravel Retriever is not made available for pickup less than 250 miles from the Sand Lake NWR.

Delivery Address:

Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge

39650 Sand Lake Drive

Columbia, SD 57433

No later than three days prior to delivery, the awardee shall contact the technical points of contact, to arrange a specific time for delivery. Unloading the product is the sole responsibility of the delivery carrier. No labor or equipment shall be provided by the government to unload the supplies.

Upon delivery or pickup, Sand Lake NWR personnel will inspect the equipment to ensure that it meets the specifications and to address any discrepancies or issues before final acceptance.

The Grader Mount Gravel Retriever shall be made available for pickup by or delivered by April

17th, 2026.

5. Technical Points of Contact:

Brandon Casey, Wage Grade Mechanic, Sand Lake WMD, Sand Lake Sand Lake NWR, 39650 Sand Lake Drive, Columbia, SD 57433. Phone is 605-982-8465. Email is brandon_casey@fws.gov

James Snyder, GAOA Heavy Equipment Operator, Sand Lake 2 WMD, Sand Lake Sand Lake mailto:brandon_casey@fws.gov

NWR, 39650 Sand Lake Drive, Columbia, SD 57433. Phone is 605-982-8912. Email is james_snyder@fws.gov mailto:james_snyder@fws.gov