Attachment 1 Statement of Need.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED

FOR

Montana VAMC

REQUIREMENT –

The Montana VA Health Care System is required to upkeep nearly 50 acres of irrigated grounds located at 3687 Veterans Drive. Fort Harrison, MT 59636. A commercial grade mower is a vital component.

SPECIFICATIONS –

Brand name or equal Toro Groundsmaster 4100-D, Model 30608, Qty: 1.

· Shall carry 2-year or 1500 operational hour limited warranty.

· Shall have Yanmar® 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbo-charged diesel. 127 cu. in. (2.1 liter) displacement engine that is rated at 55 hp (41 kW) net and 125 ft.-lbs. (169 Nm) torque at 2,000 rpm. 8 quart (7.6 liter) oil capacity. EPA Tier IV Final Compliant

· Shall have a traction drive that is Parallel hydrostatic, closed loop system with full-time 4WD. Forward/reverse in low (mow) and high (transport) range with full-time, automatic traction assist (forward only) optional on Groundsmaster 4100-D models. Variable displacement piston pump with electronic servo control powers dual speed displacement piston motor drive into double reduction planetary in front, and mechanical axle in rear. Smart Power® feature controls traction speed to maintain optimal cutting blade speed.

· Shall have a Rear-mount, cross-flow, 6.3 fins per inch, 9 quart (8.5 liter) capacity radiator.

· Shall have a fuel capacity of 21 gallons (79.5 liters) diesel fuel. Biodiesel-Ready for use up to B-20 (20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum blend.

· Shall have hydraulics/cooling of a 8.75 gallon (33.1 liter) capacity with 10 micron remote spin-on filter. Single pass cooler, 6.3 fins per inch, SmartCool® variable speed radiator cooling fan with automatic (based on coolant and oil temps) and manual reversing capabilities.

· Shall have Diagnostic pressure test ports: forward and reverse traction, left, center and right decks, reverse 4WD, lift, steering, charge and deck counterbalance circuits.

· Shall have ground speed of 0-16.2 mph (0-26.1 km/h) forward, 0-8.1 mph (0-13 km/h) reverse. Mow: 0-8.3 mph (0-13.4 km/h) forward, 0-4 mph (0-6.4 km/h) reverse.

· Shall have tires Front: 26 x 12-12, 6-ply tubeless Multi-Trac. Rear: 20 x 10-10, 6-ply tubeless Multi-Trac.

· Shall have a main frame that is welded formed-steel with integral tie-down anchors.

· Shall have Mechanically actuated, internal wet disc brakes on input to each planetary drive. Individual foot-operated steering brake control of left and right wheel. Lock pedals together and latch to engage parking brake.

· Shall have 4-way adjustable, right armrest travels with seat and suspension.

· Shall have Power steering with dedicated power source. Steering wheel tilts to desired operator position. Uncut circle: 0" diameter

· Shall have InfoCenter™:Onboard LCD display shows gauges, alerts/faults, service reminders, electrical system diagnostics. Indicates fuel level, coolant temp, intake temperature, low oil pressure, alternator, engine hours, engine rpm, hydraulic oil temperature, voltage.

· Shall have Tilt steering, ignition switch, throttle switch, foot-operated traction pedal, lockable individual brake pedals, parking brake lock, mow/transport speed selector switch, 3, two position switches for individual deck lift/lower, counterbalance adjustment, tow valves, cup holder, toolbox, radio holder, fan switch and 12-volt power outlet.

· Shall have standard cruise control.

· Shall have 12-volt, 690 cold cranking amps battery, 80 amp alternator. Overload protection with automotive type fuses.

· Shall have interlocks that Prevents engine from starting unless traction pedal is in neutral and deck is disengaged. If operator leaves seat while moving or deck is engaged, traction and/or deck stops, InfoCenter alarms and gives message. Mowing only permitted in low range. Traction not allowed if parking brake engaged and pedal moved out of neutral, InfoCenter alarms and gives message. Deck transport latches.

· Shall have a ground clearance of 6.5” (16.5 cm).

· Shall have a height of 85.3” (216.7 cm) with ROPS up.

· Shall have a length of 144” (366 cm) with decks down.

· Shall have a width of 127” (323 cm) with decks down.

· Shall have a transport width of 71” (180 cm), wheel base of 55.5” (140 cm).

· Shall have a weight of 4237lbs (1922 kg) with full fluids.

· Shall comply with American National Standards Institute (ANSI B71.4-2012) and applicable ISO EN 5395 (CE) standards (machine directive 89/392, 91/368, 93/44, 84/538, 89/336) requirements; Optional lights. Meets ANSI/ASAE 5279.12 (Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways). Foldable ROPS, ISO 21299 certified.

· Shall have Work light, LED road lights consisting of dual taillights, dual headlights, slow moving vehicle sign, turn signal, flasher and lights, sunshade, beacon, slope sensor

· Shall have a cutting deck with width cut of Overall: 124" (315 cm), Center deck section: 54" (137.1 cm), Two 37" (93 cm) width of cut wings. 89" (226 cm) width of cut with one wing up.

· Shall Mow up to 10.4 acres/hr (4.2 hectares/hr) at 8.3 mph (13.4 km/hr). Assumes no overlap or stops. **Assumes max mow speed and 100% efficiency. Actual mowing rates may vary depending on operator and conditions.

· Shall have Welded .100" (2.5 mm) high-strength steel with steel 7 and 10-gauge channel and plate reinforcements.

· Shall have foldable ROPS.

· Shall have 0” uncut circles in turns.

· Shall have SmartCool auto-reverse cooling fan.

· Shall have a deck drive that is direct mounted hydraulic motor into spindle. Remaining spindle(s) driven by individual B section Kevlar belt. Quick-release belt covers.

· Shall have a height of cut of 1"-5" (25-127 mm) in .5" (13 mm) increments.

· Shall have 1.25" (3.17 cm) diameter spindle shafts, 9" (22.9 cm) diameter conical ductile iron housing, and 2 greaseable tapered roller bearings.

· Shall have blades that are 19" (48.3 cm) long, 2.5" (6.4 cm) wide, .25" (.64 cm) thick.

· Shall have caster wheels on the cutting deck that are 8 x 3.50-4, 4-ply, smooth, pneumatic, sealed precision ball bearings.

· Shall have 6" anti-scalp cups on each blade, adjustable skids, 3 anti-scalp rollers on front deck and 1 on each wing.

· Shall have an Impact absorption device on each wing deck.

· Shall have Reversible polymetric skids.