C04a Salient Characteristics_12444326Q0032.docx

SOL 12444326Q0032 Gila National Forest Motor Grader Shoulder Retriever Scope of Work/Salient Characteristics Motor Grader Shoulder Retriever

1. Background The U.S. Forest Service, Gila National Forest, requires the procurement of one (1) motor grader shoulder retriever for use in road maintenance operations on National Forest System roads. The motor grader shoulder retriever will be operated on side a motor grader to facilitate cleaning of drainages and pulling of surfacing materials back up onto the roadway for blading. The equipment shall be hydraulically operated from inside the cab which can raise and lower and effectively clean drainages alongside the roadways. The equipment shall be new, unused, and of current production.

2. Scope The contractor shall furnish and deliver one (1) motor grader shoulder retriever with associated mounting hardware and components as specified herein. The retriever shall be similar to the MG-CSR Shoulder retriever manufactured by Craig Attachments. The brand name is provided for reference purposes only to establish the level of quality and functional capability required. Equivalent equipment shall meet or exceed all salient characteristics identified in this Scope of Work. Delivery shall be made to Silver City, New Mexico.

3. Salient Characteristics Designed for operation attached to side of a motor grader during gravel road maintenance operations Compatible with both Caterpillar 140 and Caterpillar 150 type motor graders Minimum 8 disk unit at 18” diameter Minimum 4 foot offset from motor grader Width shall be a minimum of 6 feet Structural frame designed for heavy-duty road maintenance operations

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4. Mounting System Unit shall include all hardware and hydraulic hoses for secure attachment to frame of Caterpillar 140 and Caterpillar 150 motor grader without structural modifications to the motor grader itself Unit shall include all required fitting and materials for operator control inside cab of motor grader Be designed for safe operation during grader travel and road maintenance activities

5. Submittals Manufacturer product specifications – Confirm compatibility with both Caterpillar 140 and Caterpillar 150 type motor graders Documentation demonstrating compliance with the salient characteristics identified in this Scope of Work Manufacturer warranty information Provide delivery timeline

6. Delivery Requirements The contractor shall deliver the motor grader shoulder retriever to the Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Silver City, New Mexico. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The contractor shall coordinate delivery with the Government point of contact prior to shipment.

7. Equipment Condition New and unused Free from defects in materials and workmanship Fully assembled and ready for operation upon delivery Manufactured in accordance with industry standards for heavy equipment attachments

8. Warranty The contractor shall provide the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty period shall begin upon delivery and Government acceptance.

9. Government Inspection and Acceptance The Government will inspect the retriever upon delivery to verify compliance with the requirements outlined in this Scope of Work. Acceptance will occur once the Government determines the equipment meets the specifications and is free from defects.

10. Period of Performance Delivery of the retriever shall occur within the contractor’s standard commercial delivery schedule after contract award unless otherwise specified.

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