83093142197_Specs_Volvo_Mulcher_Head.pdf

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International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico

United States Section Mercedes LRGFO

325 Golf Course Rd.

Mercedes, TX 78570

Specifications for

Excavator Mulcher Head

I. General Information The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, USIBWC Mercedes Field Office requires the purchase of one (1) Mulcher Head which will require to fit on a Volvo Excavator (Model # EC220EL) for ongoing levee and floodway maintenance project. The piece of equipment shall meet or exceed the equivalent salient features of a DAH-150E Pin on Mulcher. The Federal government will be responsible for transporting equipment to vendor for installation.

II. Purpose:

The Lower Rio Grande Field Office does not currently have a reliable Mulcher Head to clear floodways during daily operations and during emergency situations.

III. Description:

In order for the Mercedes Field Office to maintain the integrity of the floodway system, an ongoing maintenance program is required. As a result of this work plan, different segments of the levees and floodways are being maintained as an ongoing program. The Lower Rio Grande Field Office does not currently have a Mulcher Head to facilitate this maintenance program.

IV. Technical Specifications (Must meet or exceed the following):

• Cutting Width - 57 in

• Cutting Distance from ground level - 1.0 in

• Exterior Width - 78 in

• Height - 41 in

• Depth - 29 in

• Rotor Diameter - 20 in

• Weight – Typical (Approx) - 3500lb

Hydraulic System:

• Required Continuous Flow minimum - 40 Gal/min

• Operating pressure - 4000 psi

• Rotating Speed - 3000 r/min

• Pressure Line - 1.00in

• Return Line - 1.25 in

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• Drain Line - 0.75 in

Features:

• Excavator Size - 44000 to 60000lb

• Approximate Carrier Power - 130hp and up

• Number of Blades on Rotor – 21

Misc:

• Complete with hoses

• Fitting installed

V. Vendor Responsibility:

Vendor has up to 90 calendar days after the effective date of Purchase Order to comply with the following:

• Delivery of one (1) or two (2) Mulcher Head to:

USIBWC Mercedes Field Office 325 Golf Course Road Mercedes, Texas 78570 Attn: Juan F. Uribe Jr, Area Operation Manager Phone: 956.565.3159

• Provide Warranty

• Provide one (1) or two (2) sets of operation and maintenance manual, part list and shop repair manuals.

• Comply with specifications provided

• Perform complete installation

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