Attach. 1 -Salient Characteristics.pdf

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

FIELD GROOMER

FITNESS CENTER

FY23

REQUIREMENT: Fairchild AFB Fitness Center requires a Field Groomer/Maintenance Vehicle for improved infield preparation and maintenance.

JUSTIFICATION: A field groomer/maintenance vehicle and accessories are required to improve softball infield preparation with the ability to apply infield mix, level the playing area and maintain safe field conditions more efficiently, rather than manually with a shovel, rake and additional manpower required for the task.

The Field Groomer shall have the following Salient Characteristics: Required Capabilities

• Must be able to sit in/on vehicle, zero-turn steering design w/power steering

• Wheelbase: less than 60 inches

• Minimum Ground Clearance 5.5 in, not to exceed 6.5 in.

• Minimum 12 hp engine

• Cyclonic air filter

• Ground Speed: Forward at least 10 mph, Reverse at least 3 mph

• Pneumatic, tubeless tires/wheels

• Not less than 72-inch or greater than 84-inch wide flex tooth rake with reversible/independent flex trowels for unlevel surfaces

• Pivot, rake pitch and turn height adjustment stops for greater grooming precision

• Ability for the rake section to prevent a teardrop formation when turning

• Rear attachment hydraulic lift mechanism that can be used from the seated position

• Finish Drag Mat Kit accessories

• Nail Drag accessories