25CRDWBPPAYT-088G RFQ.pdf

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REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

INFORMAL COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION

3 POINT ROTARY TILLER

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Introduction: In accordance with the informal competition procedures provided for in 11 Iowa Administrative Code rules 117.9(1), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to purchase a rotary tiller meeting the specifications in this RFQ. Vendors interested in providing these products should submit quotes to the DNR Issuing Officer at the following address:

Philip Payton, DNR Procurement Officer

6200 Park Ave, Ste 200 Des Moines, Iowa 50321 515-361-0743 philip.payton@dnr.iowa.gov

Quotes are due 10/28/24 at 2PM central time. Email quotes are required. Late quotes are not eligible for consideration.

Description of Good:

The DNR is seeking to purchase a 3 point rotary tiller matching the specifications of a Valentini AR2500 or a State of Iowa approved equivalent. The make and model are intended to illustrate the general characteristics of the tiller needed and not meant to limit competition. All equivalents must provide detailed specifications with their quote. Any deviations to the following specifications should be noted next to the specification listed below by either handwriting or inserting a comment next to the specification. The DNR reserves the right to determine if the deviations are acceptable. Vendors must be authorized manufacture representatives authorized to extend manufacturer’s warranties.

Specifications -8'-6" (102") working width, 9'-2" (110") overall width -540 RPM Gearbox -All gear side drive in oil bath gearbox -Center Gearbox Capacity of 1.7 liters/1.8 Quarts -Side Gearbox Capacity of 5 liters/5.3 Quarts -Category 2 Quick Hitch Compatible -CAM Clutch protected PTO shaft -Dual Cylinder Hydraulic Rear Roller Packer Control provides soil conditioning and depth control -11" working depth -Hydraulic kit includes: Flow Control Valve & Hydraulic Hoses with Spiral guard hose protection -Extra Wide Rear Packer Wheel with mud scrapers -Rotor Counter Flange Kit: Two rotor scraper blades on each end flange prevents vegetation from wrapping protecting rotor seals -Labyrinth seals on Rotor Bearings -6 Blades per flange -60 total blades -Adjustable Skid Shoes for gearbox and side wear protection -Round and slotted top link holes for rigid or floating functioning mailto:philip.payton@dnr.iowa.gov

-Multi-position, adjustable rear gates with built in shock absorption: Rear gates mechanically linked to rear roller and automatically follows roller height adjustment and tool free rear gate spring tension adjustment -Front safety guards

From the date of issuance of this Informal Competitive Solicitation until announcement of the successful Vendor, Vendors may not contact any employee of the State of Iowa about this RFQ other than the DNR Issuing Officer named above. Vendors may submit written questions relating to the interpretation of this Informal Competitive Solicitation and the procurement process to the DNR Issuing Officer at the above address. Written responses to any questions received will be provided to all known potential Vendors.

Acceptance of Attached Contract Terms and Conditions By submitting a quote, Vendor acknowledges its acceptance of the Terms and Conditions located at:

https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/050116%20terms%20goods.pdf

Miscellaneous Information: DNR reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, in whole or in part, to advertise for new quotes, to abandon the need for such, and to cancel this Informal Competitive Solicitation at any time prior to the execution of a written contract.

All information submitted by a Vendor may be treated as a public record by the DNR unless the Vendor properly requests that the information be treated as confidential information in accordance with the public records laws of the State of Iowa at the time its quote is submitted.

The costs of preparation and delivery of the quote are solely the responsibility of the Vendor.

COST PROPOSAL 25CRDWBPPAYT-088G

3 POINT ROTARY TILLER Cost Each $____________

Calendar days to deliver from receipt of DNR Purchase Order ______days Calendar days of Manufacturer’s Warranty from date of delivery ______days

Bidder understands that equivalents must provide detailed specifications with their quote. Bidder understands the DNR reserves the right to determine if the equivalents or deviations are acceptable. Bidder has read and understands the terms and conditions of this RFQ. Bidder understands they must be manufacturer representatives authorized to extend manufacturer’s warranties.

Bidder has read and agrees to this section: Yes No

Signature: _________________________________Date: ___________________

Printed Name and Title: _________________________________________________________________

Name of Vendor Organization: ____________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________Email: _______________________________________________________ https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/050116%20terms%20goods.pdf