Option 3 Sheet.pdf

This document is a detailed equipment specification for a Caterpillar 926 (Option-3) wheeled loader to be delivered to Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. The loader must feature a Tier-4 diesel engine meeting U.S. EPA emissions standards, standard lift with Fusion Coupler, and a comprehensive suite of worktools and attachments including a 5.5 cubic-yard light material bucket, fork tine carriage with pallet, 98.4-inch minimum pickup broom, and 14-foot snow push with 174-inch overall width. The equipment must include an air-suspended operator seat with tilt-telescoping adjustability and 3-inch seat belt, open rear differential, ROPS/FOPS cab with HVAC and air conditioning, cold-weather cold-start capabilities with 120V for extreme conditions, and joystick and steering wheel controls.

Additional required specifications include a minimum 12,000-pound counterweight, heated and adjustable electric mirrors, LED and halogen lighting systems, power train, driveshaft, and crankcase guards, Fusion ED quick coupler, 20.5R25 snow tires, warning beacon, and -50°C antifreeze. The delivery package must include operator orientation after delivery, a minimum 5-pound fire extinguisher installed in the cab, a complete set of Operation, Maintenance, and Modification (OMM) manuals plus parts and services manuals, and a 60-month (5-year) Equipment Protection Plan with 5,000-hour coverage. Delivery is required within 270 days after receipt of award to Togus VAMC, with Benjamin Wade (619-244-0911, benjamin.wade@va.gov) designated as the point of contact for coordination.