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Project: Robotic feed pusher and refresher

Brand name or equal: New Delaval Optiduo feed refresher or equivalent

1.0 Scope of Work:

The USDA-Dairy Forage Research Farm at Prairie du Sac, WI seeks a new robotic feed pusher. Specifications for the purchase are itemized below.

2.0 Background:

The USDA-ARS Prairie du Sac station will use this robotic feed pusher to ensure animal heath by pushing up and refreshing feed more often. This provides the cows fresher feed more often with less farm labor. This will cut labor costs and reduce discarded feed.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

The vendor must have a strong working knowledge of robotic feeding equipment.

This unit must be able to pushup feed and refresh (mix) the feed at the same time

(auger type)

This unit must be programmable for varied times to avoid cow traffic during milking.

This unit must service two head-to-head barns that are separated by an inside alley. G barn length approximately 180Ft, F barn length approximately 225 ft and approximately 75ft inside alley with a 45-degree angle.

The unit must be able to automatically open and close overhead doors that separate the two barns.

The unit must be able to notify via text or email if not functioning properly.

Must perform in wide range temps for year-round use.

There two slight grades the unit must be able to go up

Vendors are encouraged to look at site and take their own measurements and scope of work.

This unit must be fully assembled and installed, and all electrical work included.

The vendor must provide basic operation training at delivery.

Line-item description:

• Charging system

• remote support and troubleshooting

• automatically adjust to the level of feed

• perform in wide range temps for year-round use.

• Durable stainless steel construction

• Ability to have optional feed/ mineral delivery on board

• Operator’s manual

4.0 Government Furnished: Access to the barns for installation and to view scope of work.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule:

Delivery and installation is expected to the US Dairy Forage Research Center

(S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI) in approximately 180 days after award.