Att 1_Heavy_Equipment_SOW.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW)

1. General. This is a non-personal non-performance based services Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for leasing and maintenance of Heavy Road Construction Equipment listed in Appendix A, Equipment Specifications and as specified in the resulting delivery orders. It is expressly agreed and understood that this contract is not a personal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by a contract service provider are rendered in their capacity as an independent contractor or employee of any independent company that may be a party to this contract but rather a contract for delivery of equipment (supply). The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agree to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by its employees or agents. This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and any corporation, partnership, business association or other party or legal entity with which the individual contract service provider may be associated. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract personnel delivering the equipment as stated herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining communication with the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Government Technical Representative (GTR), and to immediately notify both the CO and the GTR of any problems that would prevent timely performance of this contract. The contractor shall report suspicious activity to base Security Forces at 850-882-7500 or 911 immediately

2. The contractor shall not perform Inherently Governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this SOW.

3. The contractor shall provide Heavy Road Construction Equipment to include pickup and delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly or partial monthly basis rental time frame.

Multiple Heavy Equipment Items may be rented at the same time (i.e. four road graders, two excavators, two loaders, etc.). Equipment shall be delivered in a safe and serviceable operational condition. Equipment delivered shall be no more than two (2) years in age.

Specific Equipment items will be required and specified in delivery orders. If needed and requested by the Government, the contractor shall provide a general overview training of equipment at no additional cost to the Government. For example in instances when equipment may contain a new technology at no additional cost to the Government.

4. Subsequent delivery orders will specify the exact delivery and pick up locations. The contractor shall call Government Point(s) of Contact (POCs) to schedule delivery and pick up of equipment during the hours of 0630 to 1630 CST not later than one business day in advance of anticipated delivery. Government POCs will be provided upon contract award. The Government will provide the exact location (specific range road) for each particular delivery in awarded delivery orders.

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5. Contractor rates will be based monthly rate as stated in contract Attachment one (1), Bid Schedule. The Government estimates a monthly rate as a 28 day billing cycle with 176 hours of usage per month. The Government reserves the right to lease equipment on a partial monthly basis as prorated per day from the awarded monthly rate (i.e. (monthly rate / 28 days)* X days needed).

6. Maintenance/Equipment Malfunctions. Upon notification by the Government the contractor shall provide maintenance/repair on all of its equipment within 2 business days.

Maintenance/repair shall be available on a 24 hour seven days a week basis. If the piece of equipment cannot be fixed in a timely manner (2 business days) then an equal replacement shall be provided at the beginning of the third business day. The contractor shall provide pickup of broken equipment and delivery of replacement equipment at no additional cost to the Government. Maintenance and repair shall include (but not be limited to) oil changes, filters and any Government identified equipment malfunction. The contractor shall be responsible for any service to the equipment (as in oil changes, filters, wear items to include knifes, blades, cutting edges and Equipment malfunctions). The Government will perform daily fluid checks and grease the equipment provided. The Government understands that we are responsible for any physical damage (as in dents, broken glass, damaged side panels, damaged parts due to an accident or misuse) to the rental equipment provided at our own expense. At which time the contractor shall provide a detailed repair estimate for any damages to the (COR) contracting office representative that will then be provided to the Contracting Officer for approval. Payments for repair will be paid by Government Purchase Card or through Wide Area Work Flow. The contractor shall use maintenance parts only from a certified dealer of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and from trained field-service support staff. The contractor shall be responsible for disposing of waste resulting from repair or maintenance work as well as any facility damage resulting from maintenance or repair work.

*Available maintenance, repair, and equipment replacement support is mission critical.

7. Equipment Delivery. The contractor shall deliver equipment stated in each delivery order within 10 business days of the effective date of the delivery order. The monthly rate shall begin the date the Government accepts delivery of the equipment. The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Air Force Installations. IAW AFMAN 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control. Vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles.

8. The contractor shall provide a dedicated first line heavy equipment contractor representative and phone number. Should the Government require a meeting with the contractor, the contractor representative shall be available within 7 calendar days of Government notification.

9. The contractor shall identify in contract attachment titled Bid Schedule, any equipment with minimum rental time that may be required and determined at the time of rental per piece of heavy equipment. On occasion the Government anticipates that the equipment ordered on subsequent task orders may change during the life of an order. Any changes to a task order must be executed with a contract modification.

10. Evaluation Criteria. The contractor shall provide equipment two years old or newer from the date of each delivery order. Equipment shall have less than 1,000 hours operating time from the date of each delivery order. As rental equipment gets past the two year mark there is a significant loss in horse power, track wear, Shims, pins, tires and overall degradation of the machine resulting in a less productive and operator friendly piece of equipment costing more money in rental fees and more man hours potentially going over budget and time frame allotted to complete the project. The contractor shall provide (DEF) Diesel Emissions Fluid systems when available for Government requested equipment pursuant to Executive Order (E.O. 13693).

*Equipment age and operating time are mission critical.

11. Period of Performance. This contract will be a 5 year IDIQ contract.

12. Recognized Holidays. Holidays will be recognized unless there is a major storm or hurricane. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

13. Certifications and Qualifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this SOW, prior to contract award. All certification and licensing requirements by Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall utilize employees possessing adequate training, skills, and knowledge to perform the requirements of this contract.

14. English Language. Employees who deal directly with customers will be required to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing with the customers in English. This requirement is strictly for the purpose of efficiently performing the contract tasks.

15. Delivery Vehicles and Privately Owned Vehicles. Each Contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle or delivery vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the State. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory.

16. Government Technical Representative(s) (GTR). GTR are representatives of the Contracting Officer and will participate in the administration of this contract. Subsequent to contract award, the Contractor will be provided with a letter identifying GTR and setting forth their duties and authorities. The GTR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract/task order.

17. Spill Response. The Contractor is responsible to report and promptly clean up all spills caused by the Contractor in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations.

18. Audit. This contract may be subject to audit by any and all cognizant Government agencies. The Contractor shall make available all records, which it maintains with respect to this contract, to such agencies.

19. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official Government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoD 5400.7-R/AF Supplement). Any request received by the Contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including Government/Contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the Base FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

20. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The Contractor shall comply with DoD Manual 5400.07, Chapter 3, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

21. Notification of Debarment/Suspension Status. The Contractor shall provide immediate notice to the Contracting Officer in the event of being suspended, debarred or declared ineligible by any other Federal Department or agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from another DOD Agency, during the performance of this contract.

22. Subcontracting. The Contractor shall ensure that any sub Contractor providing services on behalf of the Contractor has been approved by the Contracting Officer prior to any such performance. The sub Contractor shall not have a negative performance history or be suspended or otherwise prohibited from doing business with the Government.

23. Official Correspondence. The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

24. Past Performance Information (PPI) / Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS). The Government will formally assess and report on the Contractor’s performance annually. CPARS assesses a contractor’s performance, both positive and negative, and provides a record on a given contract during a specified period of time.

The Contractor will be provided a copy of their annual assessment at the end of each performance period. The Contractor shall have 60 days to review and submit comments for the evaluation activity’s consideration before the assessment is made final. Past Performance assessment reports will be protected by all parties and treated by Government personnel as “For Official Use Only/Source Selection Information in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104”.

25. Post Award Conference. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the Contracting Officer IAW FAR Part 42.5. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

26. Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

27. Records. All records created and received by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the Government.

28. Safety Concerns. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with OSHA standards for the protection of their employees. The contract manager shall ensure specific safety requirements in AFOSH standards and Air Force technical orders are complied with by Contractor personnel when non-compliance would clearly present the potential to harm or damage Government resources. (See AFI 91-301, paragraph 9 and AFI 21-101 paragraph 2.16.) The Air Force is not responsible for ensuring that Contractors comply with “personal” safety requirements that do not present the potential to damage Government resources.

29. Equipment List Minimum Salient Characteristics. The contractor shall provide equipment listed in Appendix A, Equipment List, as well as listed in the following minimum salient characteristics as identified by the Government as mission critical.

These are the minimal requirements that we are willing to accept in order to successfully complete these projected projects within the time and budget that has been allotted.

Equipment horse power, size, tonnage, blade width/length, Attachments, Cab and A/C, Equipment weight, hauling, loading and pushing capacity.

**Note: The Government will not accept a lower horsepower than specified below, but may consider an increase.

TRUCK:

Articulated truck with no less than 320 net horsepower. Truck shall have a rated payload of no less than 25 tons and be equipped with a tailgate to allow no less than 20.4 yds.

Heaped capacity. An increase of 2 tons or 3 yards is acceptable. Truck shall have 6-speed transmission with a maximum speed of no less than 35 mph. Truck must be equipped with Automatic inter-axle differential lock that can be safely engaged/disengaged “on-the-go” without having to slow or stop the machine for maximum productivity in poor conditions.

TRUCK:

Articulated truck with no less than 370 net horsepower. Truck shall have a rated payload of no less than 30 tons and be equipped with a tailgate to allow no less than 20.4 yds.

heaped capacity. An increase of 2 tons or 3 yards is acceptable. Truck shall have 6-speed transmission with a maximum speed of no less than 35 mph. Truck must be equipped with Automatic inter-axle differential lock that can be safely engaged/disengaged “on-the-go” without having to slow or stop the machine for maximum productivity in poor conditions.

DOZER:

Crawler dozer with no less than 104 net horsepower and operating weight no less than 20,639 lbs. Blade capacity shall not be less than 3.06 cubic yards for maximum productivity. Dozer shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters.

Dozer shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Dozer shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Dozer shall be equipped with stable blade gyroscope technology, grade control and slope assist to improve fine grading performance. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Dozer shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

DOZER:

Crawler dozer with no less than 104 net horsepower and operating weight no less than 20,313 lbs. Blade capacity shall not be less than 3.98 cubic yards for maximum productivity. Dozer shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters Dozer shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Dozer shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Dozer shall be equipped with stable blade gyroscope technology, grade control and slope assist to improve fine grading performance. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Dozer shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

DOZER:

Crawler dozer with no less than 130 net horsepower and operating weight no less than 29,258 lbs. Blade capacity shall not be less than 4.98 cubic yards for maximum productivity. Dozer shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters Dozer shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Dozer shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Dozer shall be equipped with stable blade gyroscope technology, grade control and slope assist to improve fine grading performance. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Dozer shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

DOZER:

Crawler dozer with no less than 166 net horsepower and operating weight no less than 36,943 lbs. Blade capacity shall not be less than 5.5 cubic yards for maximum productivity. Dozer shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters.

Dozer shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Dozer shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Dozer shall be equipped with stable blade gyroscope technology, grade control and slope assist to improve fine grading performance. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Dozer shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

DOZER:

Crawler dozer with no less than 215 net horsepower and operating weight no less than 51,333 lbs. Blade capacity shall not be less than 6.5 cubic yards for maximum productivity. Dozer shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters.

Dozer shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Dozer shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Dozer shall be equipped with stable blade gyroscope technology, grade control and slope assist to improve fine grading performance. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Dozer shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

DOZER:

Crawler dozer with no less than 354 net horsepower and operating weight no less than 87,600 lbs. Blade capacity shall not be less than 11.3 cubic yards for maximum productivity. Dozer shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters.

Dozer shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Dozer shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Dozer shall be equipped with stable blade gyroscope technology, grade control and slope assist to improve fine grading performance. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Dozer shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

DOZER:

Crawler dozer with no less than 436net horsepower and operating weight no less than 106,618 lbs. Blade capacity shall not be less than 14.5 cubic yards for maximum productivity. Dozer shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters.

Dozer shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Dozer shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Dozer shall be equipped with stable blade gyroscope technology, grade control and slope assist to improve fine grading performance. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Dozer shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

EXCAVATOR:

Shall be with no less than 161 net horsepower. Operating weight of 47,400 lbs. Drawbar pull shall be no less than 46,000 lbs. Excavator shall be equipped with 48” wide bucket with no less than 1.6 cubic yard capacity for maximum productivity. This is a hard requirement no (exceptions). Excavator shall be equipped with no less than a 9’6” stick with no less than 32’4” reach at ground level for working in difficult terrain. Excavator shall be equipped with heavy-duty bottom, swivel and final drive guards to protect machine in difficult environments. Excavator shall be equipped with straight travel pedal for operator ease and comfort. Excavator shall be equipped with electric fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming after filter changes. Grade, Depth & Slope Control System. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Rear-view camera, Thumb Attachment.

EXCAVATOR:

Shall be with no less than 161 net horsepower. Operating weight of 47,400 lbs. Drawbar pull shall be no less than 46,000 lbs. Excavator shall be equipped with 54” wide bucket with no less than 1.6 cubic yard capacity for maximum productivity. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Excavator shall be equipped with no less than a 9’6” stick with no less than 32’4” reach at ground level for working in difficult terrain. Excavator shall be equipped with heavy-duty bottom, swivel and final drive guards to protect machine in difficult environments. Excavator shall be equipped with straight travel pedal for operator ease and comfort. Excavator shall be equipped with electric fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming after filter changes. Grade, Depth & Slope Control System. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Rear-view camera, Thumb Attachment.

EXCAVATOR:

Shall be with no less than 235 net horsepower. Operating weight of 69,950 lbs. Drawbar pull shall be no less than 55,528 lbs. Excavator shall be equipped with 54” wide bucket with no less than 1.6 cubic yard capacity for maximum productivity. This is a hard requirement no (exceptions). Excavator shall be equipped with no less than a 10’6” stick with no less than 32’4” reach at ground level for working in difficult terrain. Excavator shall be equipped with heavy-duty bottom, swivel and final drive guards to protect machine in difficult environments. Excavator shall be equipped with straight travel pedal for operator ease and comfort. Excavator shall be equipped with electric fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming after filter changes. Grade, Depth & Slope Control System. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Rear-view camera, Thumb Attachment

EXCAVATOR:

Shall be with no less than 303 net horsepower. Operating weight of 80,900 lbs. Drawbar pull shall be no less than 66,139.0 lbs. Excavator shall be equipped with a standard size bucket with no less than 3.0 cubic yard capacity for maximum productivity. This is a hard requirement no (exceptions). Excavator shall be equipped with no less than a 10’6” stick with no less than 32’4” reach at ground level for working in difficult terrain. Excavator shall be equipped with heavy-duty bottom, swivel and final drive guards to protect machine in difficult environments. Excavator shall be equipped with straight travel pedal for operator ease and comfort. Excavator shall be equipped with electric fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming after filter changes. Grade, Depth & Slope Control System. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions). Rear-view camera.

COMPACTOR:

Shall be with no less than 157 net horsepower and operating weight of no less than 25,000 lbs. Compactor must be equipped with dual propel pumps – one for tires and one for drum – for maximum traction and grading ability in poor underfoot conditions or steep terrain. 84” Drum width. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions).

COMPACTOR:

Shall be with no less than 100 net horsepower and operating weight of no less than 17,615 lbs. Compactor shall be equipped with dual SOILD DRUM STEEL WHEELS 59” Drum width. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions).

COMPACTOR/RUBBER TIRE ROLLER:

Shall be with no less than 100.5 net horsepower and operating weight of no less than 11,464 lbs. Compactor must be equipped with PNEUMATIC RUBBER TIERS, 68” or more compaction width. This is a hard requirement (no exceptions)

LOADER:

Loader shall be with rated net horsepower no less than 169hp at 1800 rpm. Loader shall be equipped with quick-coupler designed and built by machine manufacturer to ensure maximum productivity, timely support, and parts availability. Machine shall be equipped with 3.7yd general purpose quick-coupler bucket and fork carriage with adjustable tines.

Bucket and forks must be built by loader manufacturer to ensure maximum productivity, fit and dealer support. For maximum productivity and operator simplicity, loader must be equipped with step-less hydrostatic transmission with rim-pull and throttle lock control features. Loader must be equipped with front locking differential for maximum productivity in soft ground conditions. Loader must be equipped with ride-control suspension system to reduce machine bounce & loping when traveling high-speed with loaded bucket.

LOADER:

Loader shall be with rated net horsepower no less than 248hp at 1800 rpm. Machine shall be equipped with 4.8 yd general purpose bucket. Bucket shall be built by loader manufacturer to ensure maximum productivity, fit, and dealer support.

For maximum productivity and operator simplicity, loader must be equipped with step-less hydrostatic transmission with rim-pull and throttle lock control features. Loader must be equipped with front locking differential for maximum productivity in soft ground conditions. Loader must be equipped with ride-control suspension system to reduce machine bounce & loping when traveling high-speed with loaded bucket.

MOTOR GRADER:

Motor grader shall be with variable horsepower ranging no less than 203hp to 228hp in the 2nd thru 5th working gears and weight of no less than 43,950 lbs. Motor grader shall be equipped with joystick steering and implement controls to maximize operator comfort, visibility and productivity. Machines must be equipped with air-suspension seats, air-conditioning and am/FM radio. Motor grader shall be equipped with 14ft moldboard and mid-mount scarifier. For maximum productivity, moldboard must have reach on right-hand side of no less than 93” in the 7th hole link bar position. Scarifier shall have 11 shanks with dig depth no less than 11 inches. (This is a hard requirement no exceptions). Motor grader shall be equipped with blade lift accumulators to absorb vertical shocks and prevent damage to the drawbar, circle and moldboard when moldboard contacts immoveable objects. Motor grader shall be equipped with differential lock that can automatically engage & disengage as conditions require. For safety, motor grader shall be equipped with an operator presence system that keeps parking brake engaged and hydraulic implements disabled until the operator is present in the seat. For safety, motor grader shall be equipped with a secondary steering system that automatically engages an electric hydraulic pump in the case of steering pressure drop, allowing the operator to steer the machine safely to stop. For safety, motor grader shall be equipped with a hydraulic lockout switch to disable all implement controls while still providing machine steering to prevent accidental implement engagement while roading. For safety, motor grader braking system must be equipped with redundancy of two accumulators to allow stopping machine in case of total engine and hydraulic failure.

MOTOR GRADER:

Motor grader shall be with variable horsepower ranging no less than 189hp to 215hp in the 2nd thru 5th working gears and weight of no less than 42,647 lbs. Motor grader shall be equipped with joystick steering and implement controls to maximize operator comfort, visibility and productivity. Machines must be equipped with air-suspension seats, air-conditioning and am/FM radio. Motor grader shall be equipped with 14ft moldboard and mid-mount scarifier. For maximum productivity, moldboard must have reach on right-hand side of no less than 93” in the 7th hole link bar position. Scarifier shall have 11 shanks with dig depth no less than 11 inches. (This is a hard requirement no exceptions). Motor grader shall be equipped with blade lift accumulators to absorb vertical shocks and prevent damage to the drawbar, circle and moldboard when moldboard contacts immoveable objects. Motor grader shall be equipped with differential lock that can automatically engage & disengage as conditions require. For safety, motor grader shall be equipped with an operator presence system that keeps parking brake engaged and hydraulic implements disabled until the operator is present in the seat. For safety, motor grader shall be equipped with a secondary steering system that automatically engages an electric hydraulic pump in the case of steering pressure drop, allowing the operator to steer the machine safely to stop. For safety, motor grader shall be equipped with a hydraulic lockout switch to disable all implement controls while still providing machine steering to prevent accidental implement engagement while roading. For safety, motor grader braking system must be equipped with redundancy of two accumulators to allow stopping machine in case of total engine and hydraulic failure.

EXCAVATOR WITH MULCHING HEAD:

Shall be with no less than 113 net horsepower and operating weight of no less than 38,800 lbs. Drawbar pull shall be no less than 35,000 lbs. (This is a hard requirement).

Shall be equipped with DML FAE mulching head Model/HY100 with hydraulic lines / hoses supplied by equipment manufacturer with OEM part numbers and support (This is a hard requirement no exceptions). Excavator shall be equipped with no less than a 10’2” stick with no less than 30’5” reach at ground level for working in difficult terrain.

(This is a hard requirement). Excavator shall be equipped with heavy-duty bottom, swivel and final drive guards to protect machine in difficult environments. Excavator shall be equipped with straight travel pedal for operator ease and comfort. Excavator shall be equipped with electric fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming after filter changes.

EXCAVATOR WITH MULCHING HEAD:

Shall be with no less than 161 net horsepower. Operating weight of 47,400 lbs. Drawbar pull shall be no less than 46,000 lbs. Excavator shall be equipped with a FAE UML/S/EX/VT Tree mulching cutter head able to cut and mulch a 10” diameter tree. This is a hard requirement no (exceptions). Excavator shall be equipped with no less than a 9’6” stick with no less than 32’4” reach at ground level for working in difficult terrain. Excavator shall be equipped with heavy-duty bottom, swivel and final drive guards to protect machine in difficult environments. Excavator shall be equipped with straight travel pedal for operator ease and comfort. Excavator shall be equipped with electric fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming after filter changes.

D3K2 MULCHER:

Crawler dozer with no less than 104 net horsepower and operating weight no less than 20,313 lbs. HM518 Tree cutting mulching cutter head with a min of 2120-2450 RPM Drum speed, 38 cutting teeth, High Flow of 30.0 GPM (MIN) a reversible direction drum, hydraulically operated adjustable push bar and door. Rear mounted retrieval winch. Forestry guarding package (This is a hard requirement, no exceptions). Mulcher shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters.

Mulcher shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Mulcher shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Mulcher shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

MULCHER:

Mulcher with no less than 106 net horsepower and operating weight no less than 11,608 lbs. HM 115 C Tree cutting mulching cutter head with a min of 2570-2940 RPM Drum speed, 38 cutting teeth, High Flow of 40.0 GPM (MIN) hydraulically operated adjustable push bar and door. Forestry guarding package must have the ability to cut and mulch an 8” tree (This is a hard requirement, no exceptions).

Mulcher shall meet all emissions requirements without operator input and without the need to stop or slow machine operations for machine to regen DPF filters. Mulcher shall have automatic fuel priming pump to eliminate lengthy hand-pump priming process after filter changes. Mulcher shall be equipped with traction control technology to slow or eliminate track spin in heavy-load applications, enclosed cab and a/c. Mulcher shall be equipped with 12 volt electrical system with maintenance free batteries for easy service & maintenance and jump-off in the field.

FARM TRACTOR:

Farm Tractor shall be no less than 130 horse power six cylinder engine. Power Take off (PTO) Horse Power shall be no less than 120. Tractor shall be four wheel drive with dual rear wheels capable of operating a fifteen to twenty foot bat wing style bush hog (This is a hard requirement no exceptions). Tractor shall be enclosed cab with AC/Heat and radio. Tractor shall have clearly marked controls and switches that are ergonomically arranged by form and function. From the hand throttle and hydraulic controls to the three-point hitch depth control.

ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE:

Shall be a track driven commercial paving machine. The paver has an engine with 100HP. The paver shall weigh no less than 19,500 lb. The paver shall be equipped with independent control of the left and right side feeder system to enable variable width paving. The Paver shall have electric screed heat that is hydraulically extendable from 8' to 15' 8" and features sonic feed sensors, angle of attack and height and crown adjustments.

ROAD RECLAIMER:

With no less than 350hp. Operating weight shall be no less than 5,3911lb. Rear wheel drive with 8 foot cutting width 20” minimal mixing depth (this is a hard requirement) no exceptions. Equipped with a hydraulically operated front door, Water spray system and a Sliding operator work station. Automatic rotor depth Control system is critical for maintaining a consistent over all depth (this is a hard requirement) no exceptions. Travel speed shall be no less than 6.0 mph working speed shall be no less than 2.7mph. Rotor speed at 2100 rpm engine speed shall be no less than

216.0 rpm.

Appendix 1

Definitions:

Contract Administrator (CA). The individual within the contracting office who performs the day-to-day administration of the contract. The contract administrator may also be the contracting officer.

Contracting Officer (CO). The duly appointed Government agent authorized to award or administer contracts. The contracting officer is the only person authorized to contractually obligate the Government.

Corrective Action Report (CAR). Used to document unacceptable performance by the Contractor.

Defect. Any non-conformance with requirements specified in the contract.

Fair Wear and Tear. The deterioration of items attributed to normal usage.

Government Technical Representative (GTR). Individual who monitors a Contractor on a regular basis and who is involved in every aspect of a contract to ensure the Contractor is in compliance with that contract.

Standard. An exact value, a physical entity, or an abstract concept, established and defined by authority, custom, or common consent to serve as a reference, model, or rule in measuring quantities or qualities, establishing practices or procedures, or evaluating results. A fixed quantity or quality. A defined measure of comparison.

Acronyms:

AFI Air Force Instruction CM Contract Manager CO Contracting Officer GTR Government Technical Representative DV Distinguished Visitor FC Functional Commander GFP Government-Furnished Property IAW In Accordance With IDIQ Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity