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This is a Purchase Description for a utility tractor to be procured by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Lake Washington Ship Canal facility in Seattle, Washington.

The procurement specifies acquisition of one new utility tractor, no older than 2023, to be delivered to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks by July 1, 2026. The tractor must feature open station seating with a maximum gross vehicle capacity of 2,300 lbs, power steering, and a front loader bucket attachment capable of loading and dumping sand, soil, mulch, and other materials. The tractor must be compatible with a slit seeder and top dresser, equipped with rear tire spacers filled with ballast, and capable of hauling Load Trail brand DS05 or DS07 dump trailers. Engine specifications require SAE J1995 rated power of 28–35 kW with a power reverse transmission of 24–26 kW, turbocharged aspiration, minimum three cylinders, compression ratio of 19:1, pressurized lubrication, liquid cooling, engine torque of 100–115 lb.-ft, and a maximum 8-gallon diesel fuel tank. Additional requirements include a 400 CCA battery minimum, 60-amp alternator minimum, 1 kW starter, standard forward/reverse transmission with wet disk brakes, hydrostatic power steering, open-center hydraulics with single gear pump at 2,700 psi maximum operating pressure, turf tires, four-wheel drive, independent rear PTO controlled by lever and switch, and foldable rollover protection. Dimensions specify a minimum 65-inch wheelbase, 9–14 inch front axle clearance, and turning radius of minimum 7 feet with brakes or 11 feet without. The tractor must include LED marker lights, daytime running lights, fuel gauge, speedometer, and one air horn. All parts, labor, and workmanship are covered by a one-year warranty. The contractor must provide two complete operation and maintenance manuals including installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting instructions, plus contact information for the contractor, manufacturer, and spare parts distributors. Delivery must occur during business hours (Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays) at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98119, with the contractor responsible for unloading without dock assistance. The tractor must be currently supported by factory-certified technicians within 50 miles of Seattle and include an extended warranty plan for a minimum of one year. Only new equipment is acceptable; remanufactured or gray market items are prohibited.

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Purchase Description

Lake Washington Ship Canal (LWSC) Utility Tractor Seattle, WA

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires one new utility tractor, no older than 2023, to be delivered to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Seattle, Washington.

SPECIFICATIONS:

The Utility Tractor must meet or exceed this requirement as specified and shall have the following minimum salient characteristics:

General Description:

Open station seating Gross vehicle capacity: maximum 2,300 lbs.

Power steering Must be equipped with front loader bucket attachment o Capable of loading/dumping sand, soil, mulch, and other materials Must be compatible with miscellaneous attachments o Slit seeder o Top dresser

Must be equipped with rear tire spacers Rear tires should be filled with ballast

Engine:

SAE J1995 rated power: 28 – 35 kW Power Reverse transmission: 24 kW to 26 kW Engine speed: 2000-3000 rpm Turbocharged aspiration Number of cylinders: minimum 3 Compression ratio: 19:1:1 Pressurized lubrication Liquid cooling system Engine torque: 100 – 115 lb.-ft Fuel tank capacity: maximum 8 U.S. gallon

Electrical:

Battery size: minimum 400 CCA Alternator: minimum 60 amp Starter size: minimum 1 kW

Transmission:

Standard transmission: forward/reverse Wet disk brakes Hydrostatic power steering

Hydraulics Open center Single gear pump rate Maximum operating pressure: 2700 psi

Fuel Tank:

3-8 gallon fuel tank Diesel

Tires:

Turf tires Four-wheel drive

Power Take-off (PTO):

Independent rear Control by lever and switch Wet disk clutch Wet disk brake

Operator Station:

Foldable rollover protection Platform: flat/straddle Open-station seating (not a cab)

Dimensions:

Wheelbase: minimum 65 in.

Front axle clearance o Minimum 9 in.

o Maximum 14 in.

Turning radius o With brakes: minimum 7 ft o Without brakes: minimum 11 ft

Instrument and Controls:

1 Air horn LED marker lights Daytime running lights Fuel gauge Speedometer

Hauling Requirements:

Utility trailer must be compatible with and able to haul a Load Trail brand DS05 or

DS07 dump trailer.

Serviceability:

Utility Tractor must be a make and model that is currently supported and serviceable by factory certified technicians located within 50 miles of delivery location of Seattle, WA. Utility Tractor must be under extended warranty plan for a minimum of 1 year.

SUBMITTALS:

Descriptive Materials (brochures, illustrations, drawings, data sheets, etc.) must be submitted, which will allow the Contracting Officer to determine, without discussion with the offeror, whether the products being offered meet all of the required specifications. Submittals shall include copies of manufactures catalog cut sheet, specification sheets, and warranty for tractor and major components and accessories.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS:

Two complete copies of the Operation and Maintenance Manual will be required for the tractor.

The manuals shall include instructions on the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and warranty. They shall also include diagrams listing all system components, part numbers, and a list of recommended spare parts.

Also included shall be the name, phone and fax numbers, and email address of the contractor, manufacturer, and a distributor where spare parts can be purchased.

The following identification shall be inscribed on the covers:

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Contract Name Lake Washington Ship Canal Name of the Contractor Contract Number

WARRANTY:

On all parts, labor, and workmanship shall be covered by a 1-year warranty. The contractor shall thoroughly test the tractor and all accessories prior to delivery.

ACCEPTANCE OF MATERIALS:

Materials will be inspected at the delivery point prior to acceptance. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the product’s condition as specified until the point of acceptance. New equipment only; no remanufactured or “gray market” items.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

The successful bidder shall be required to deliver the tractor to no later than July 1st, 2026. A loading dock is NOT available, so the freight company shall be required to provide means of unloading the tractor as necessary without an unloading dock. All deliveries must take place during Hiram M. Chittenden Locks business hours of Monday through Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, excluding Federal holidays.

DELIVERY LOCATION:

Item shall be delivered to the following address:

US Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Mark Sorrell Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 3015 NW 54th St.

Seattle, WA 98119

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