A3 - Specifications Roads and Grounds mowers.docx

A3 - Specifications Roads and Grounds mowers Building 750 mowing equipment DLA Installation Management At Susquehanna, PA

1.0 Background

This document outlines the requirements for commercial-grade mowing equipment to maintain large and varied grass areas. The equipment must be new and delivered fully assembled and operational. This specification covers one (1) Wide-Area Rotary Mower and three (3) Zero-Turn Mowers.

2.0 Scope

The contractor shall provide the following equipment, along with all necessary manuals and commercial warranties:

· CLIN 001: One (1) Wide-Area Rotary Mower

· CLIN 002: Three (3) Zero-Turn Mowers

3.0 Technical Requirements: Wide-Area Rotary Mower

The proposed equipment must meet or exceed the following minimum specifications:

· 3.1 Engine: 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled Diesel engine with a minimum of 60 HP (44 kW) and approximately 127 cu. in. (2.09 L) displacement.

· 3.2 Drive Train: Closed-loop hydrostatic drive with two-pedal foot control and on-demand or full-time rear-wheel drive.

· 3.3 Mower Deck: Front-mounted, multi-deck rotary type with a total cutting width of approximately 128 inches. Center deck must be operable independently. Construction shall be of minimum 7-gauge steel with an adjustable cutting height from 1.0 to 5.5 inches.

· 3.4 Dimensions & ROPS: Must feature a transport width not to exceed 84 inches by folding decks. Equipped with a Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) certified to ISO 21299 standards.

· 3.5 Operator Station: Air-ride suspension seat and tilt steering wheel.

4.0 Technical Requirements: Zero-Turn Mowers

The proposed equipment must meet or exceed the following minimum specifications for each of the three units:

· 4.1 Engine: 2-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine with a minimum power of 25.5 HP.

· 4.2 Drive Train: Integrated heavy-duty hydrostatic transaxles providing zero-turn capability, with a forward speed of up to 12 mph. Must feature a "Brake-and-Go" style system allowing the operator to start the machine with the parking brake engaged.

· 4.3 Mower Deck:

· Type: 60-inch, side-discharge deck constructed from minimum 7-gauge stamped steel.

· Mulching: Must feature an operator-controlled "mulch-on-demand" system that allows for switching between side-discharge and mulching without leaving the seat.

· Maintenance: Must be equipped with a quick-release, tool-free belt cover system.

· Cutting Height: Adjustable from 1.0 inch to 5.5 inches in 0.25-inch increments.

· 4.4 Operator Station & Ergonomics:

· Seat: Must include a suspension seat with padded armrests and a fore-and-aft slide suspension system for operator comfort.

· ROPS: Equipped with a folding Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) certified to ISO 21299-2009 standards.

· Canopy: Must include a sun canopy securely attached to the ROPS.

· 4.5 Wheels and Tires:

· Drive Tires (Rear): 24x12-12 Turf type tires or Airless Radial equivalent.

· Caster Tires (Front): 13x6.5-6 flat-free type.

5.0 Delivery

All units shall be delivered fully assembled, serviced, and ready for immediate operation to Defense Logistics Agency New Cumberland, PA – Installation Management at Susquehanna, 5750 3rd Street Building 750, New Cumberland, PA 17070. The delivery shall include all standard operator and service manuals for each piece of equipment.

6.0 Warranty

All equipment must include a comprehensive commercial warranty.

· Wide-Area Mower: Minimum 24-month warranty.

· Zero-Turn Mowers: Minimum 36-month or 1200-hour warranty (whichever comes first), with no hour limitation for the first 24 months.

7.0 Technical Submittals and Evaluation

To ensure the proposed equipment meets the salient characteristics outlined in Sections 3.0 and 4.0, the Contractor shall submit comprehensive technical literature, product brochures, and/or specification sheets with their quote/proposal.

· The Government will conduct a technical review of the submitted documentation to determine if the proposed equipment is technically acceptable and meets all minimum requirements prior to contract award.

· Failure to provide sufficient technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the specifications may result in the quote/proposal being deemed technically unacceptable.