Attachment 1 Salient Characteristics.pdf

Project Title 2 – Snowmobiles – Anchorage, Alaska

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

The Seward Ranger District LE&I is looking to purchase two snowmobile replacements to assist with winter patrol and emergency response in extreme mountain riding in extreme weather conditions that occur in remote parts of the Chugach Mountain range of Alaska.

Contractor Requirements

2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Given the significant amount of snowfall within this region of the Forest, there are some salient characteristics outlined below that will be essential for our operations. We’re looking for a mountain snowmobile that’s completely assembled and ready for use with all equipment and accessories installed.

3.0 Salient Characteristics.

1. Track specifications

a. 16” wide track

b. 3.0” paddle track

c. 165” track length

2. Suspension:

a. Rear suspension with rigid rear arm

b. Rear suspension adjustable limiter strap

3. Engine:

a. 850 cubic centimeters class engine (cc)

4. Transmission

a. Reverse

b. Electric starter

5. Other

a. Handlebar riser 5.7 inch with mountain bar

b. Interactive display with GPS

c. Flexible handguards

d. Small diameter handlebar

e. Deep snow lightweight ski spindle kit

f. Tool kit

g. Rail Ice Scratchers

h. Rail Reinforcement

i. Skid Plate

j. Heavy duty front bumper

k. Spare belt and spark plug

l. Front armor plate

m. Rear bumper

n. Stackable fuel caddy 4 gallon

o. Tunnel bag 30 liter

Project Title 2 – Snowmobiles – Anchorage, Alaska

p. Storage Rack

q. Toe Bars

r. Powder deflector

s. Canvas cover for 165”

Provide shipping and handling to:

USDA Forest Service 161 East 1st Ave. Door 8 Anchorage, Alaska 99504