Salient Characteristics.pdf

Salient Characteristics Project: Tub Grinder-Bale Processor with Blower

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work:

The USDA-Dairy Forage Research Farm at Prairie du Sac, WI seeks a new tub grinder bale processor with blower. Specifications for the purchase are itemized below.

2.0 Background:

The USDA-ARS Farm will use this bedding chopper to chop and blow 5’x 6” round bales of corn fodder to bedding for heifers and dry cows. This is crucial to maintain animal comfort.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

The vendor must have a strong working knowledge of farm bale processing equipment. This unit must be able to handle a 5’ x 6’ corn fodder bale. This unit must new and unused.

Brand name or equal:

New Valmetal Agri-Chopper 5600 or equivalent

Line-item description:

• Hydraulic controlled chute

• Standard knife kit

• 540 PTO

• Retractable baffles

• Blower discharge with 360-degree rotation

• Horizontal spread distance – at least 40 feet

• Bale rotation provided by positive chain system

• Minimum 125 HP tractor to operate

• Provide Operators manual

Trade- In

The USDA-ARS is offering as trade a Valmetal Agri-Chopper 5600 and a Agri- Chopper 5500. Trades will not be released until new tub grinder-bale processor with blower is delivered. USDA will continue to use these two choppers until they take delivery of the new unit. Electing to not accept these trade in units is not acceptable. USDA does not have a loading dock at this facility. USDA does have a large wheel loader that could provide assistance to load the machines. Vendors are encouraged to view the two Agri-Choppers, which are located at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, please contact Scott Serwe at 608-574-0711 to set up an appointment. See pictures below:

4.0 Government Furnished: NA

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule:

Delivery is expected to the US Dairy Forage Research Center (S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI)