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Statement of Work

Remote Controlled Slope Mower for Anniston Army Depot

1.0 Scope. This statement of work establishes the requirement for purchase, delivery, and training of one remote-controlled slope mower and one autonomous zero turn mower for Anniston Army Depot.

2.0 Requirements for Remote Controlled Slope Mower The contractor shall deliver and provide 1ea remote controlled slope mower to Anniston Army Depot.

2.1 The slope mower shall have a minimum 60 inch cutting width.

2.2 The slope mower shall have 9-inch-wide rubber tracks with a maximum ground pressure of 2.2 pounds per square inch.

2.3 The slope mower shall be rated and capable of cutting brush up to 1.5 inches minimum diameter.

2.4 The slope mower shall have cutting height adjustments 2.5 inches to 7 inches.

2.5 The slope mower deck construction shall be a rotary blade type with a minimum of 7-gauge thick steel plate and shall have cast iron blade spindles.

2.6 The slope mower shall be rated for slope of 50 degree minimum.

2.7 The slope mower shall have minimum rated speeds of 6.5 mph (miles per hour) transport speed and 5.7 mph mowing speed.

2.8 The slope mower shall be equipped with a minimum of 38 horsepower gasoline driven engine.

2.9 The slope mower shall not exceed 1900lbs in weight, 90 inches in length, 82 inches in width, and 49.5 inches in height.

2.10 Remote connectivity range rated at up to 1000 feet minimum.

3.0 Requirements for Autonomous Zero Turn Mower The contractor shall deliver and provide 1ea autonomous zero turn mower to Anniston Army Depot.

3.1 The autonomous mower shall have a minimum 60 inch cutting width

3.2 The autonomous mower shall be capable of operating at a minimum distance of 500 feet from operator equipped with a remote emergency stop device that is capable of controlling up to 3 mower at one time.

3.3 The autonomous mower shall be equipped with anti-collision system to prevent mower when used in the autonomous mode from collision with people, animals, or other objects. Mower shall stop if obstruction is detected and resume once obstruction is removed.

3.4 The autonomous mower shall have a safety switch to prevent the mower from being used in the autonomous mode while an operator is seated on the mower.

3.5 The autonomous mower shall operate by the operator mowing an outside boundary of the mowing area the first time in the manual mode. Then the operator shall have the mower unoccupied inside the preset mowing area and remotely start the mower and engage the autonomous mode.

3.6 The autonomous mower shall be capable of storing over 100 mowing areas so that the operator shall not have to cut the boundary area but the first initial time.

3.7 The autonomous mower shall have the capability of setting no mow areas inside the mowing area such as obstacles that the operator doesn’t want the mower to make contact with or areas the operator does not want cut.

3.8 The autonomous mower shall be equipped with a minimum 23 horsepower gasoline driven motor.

3.9 The autonomous mower shall be capable of being exposed the outside elements and weather.

3.10 The autonomous mower shall be capable of being operated from a smart phone using Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint/T mobile service provider.

3.11 The autonomous mower shall be capable of setting mowing speed.

3.12 The autonomous mower shall be rated at a minimum of being capable of cutting 1.5 acres per hour.

3.13 The contractor shall provide the first year connection fees and subscriptions for the autonomous updates and operation.

3.14 The contractor shall also provide literature and manuals on the operation and programming of the autonomous mower system.

4.0 Deliverables for Remote-Controlled Slope Mower and autonomous zero turn mower

4.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Two copies of printed and one electronic copy of operation, and shop maintenance manuals shall be furnished for each remote controlled slope mower and autonomous zero turn mower. Operation manuals shall detail the step-by-step procedures required for the system start-up, operation, and shutdown. Operation manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and brief description of all equipment and their basic operating features.

Maintenance manuals shall list routine maintenance procedures, possible breakdowns and repairs, and troubleshooting guides. Maintenance manuals shall include piping and equipment layout and simplified wiring and control diagrams of the system as installed.

All technical data shall be furnished in English language.

4.2 Spare Parts Data: The contractor shall furnish two copies of printed and one electronic copy of spare parts data for each different item of material and equipment specified.

The data shall include a complete list of parts and supplies, and source of supply. All technical data shall be furnished in English language.

5.0 Delivery of Remote-Controlled Slope Mower and autonomous zero turn mower

5.1 The remote-controlled slope mower and autonomous zero turn mower shall be delivered to Anniston Army Depot, 7 Frankford Ave. Anniston, AL 36201 building 4. The contractor shall make all necessary arrangements and scheduling 1 week in advance with the contracting officer. The contractor shall also be responsible for obtaining the security clearance for their personnel that will need access to make the delivery. The security clearance can be obtained at the following web address https://www.anad.army.mil/home/about/visitors

5.2 Shipping, Handling, and Storage: The contractor shall be responsible for all shipping, storage, and handling of the equipment and all materials. The Government will not be responsible for furnishing any labor, equipment, or warehouse space for the loading, unloading, and storing of any materials. The Government will make available, if possible, space for a contractor furnished trailer or van for the storage of the materials.

Trailer space will be made available as close to the job site as possible, depending on the parts stored in that area. If the contractor wishes to not furnish a trailer for their equipment storage, then the contractor shall coordinate with the contracting officer the date and time the contractor shall deliver their equipment to the building.

6.0 Training: Contractor shall provide training for ANAD maintenance personnel. Training shall consist of operation of remote-controlled slope mower and autonomous zero turn mower.

Contactor shall also train shop personnel on basic troubleshooting, inspection, minor repair and maintenance check that need to be performed routinely for the remote-controlled slope mower.

7.0 SAFETY PRACTICES AND GUIDELINES: The Contractor shall conform to all federal OSHA standards applicable to the work performed and all safety practices and guidelines contained within this Statement of Work. Contractor shall strictly adhere to the contract clause entitled "Accident Prevention", Army Material Command (AMC) Regulation (R) 385-100, Safety and Occupational Health Regulation ANADR 385-1, Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926/1910, other related Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations (49 CFR), and all local policies.

7.1 If a contractor employee is observed performing an activity in a manner inconsistent with any of the above cited regulations or is engaged in any activity that is dangerous to life, limb, or government property, the ANAD Safety Representative will have the authority to notify the employee and/or the contractor’s on-site supervisor of the hazardous activity and require correction of the hazardous activity. This authority does not preclude the Safety Representative from notifying the Contracting Officer’s Representative of the hazardous condition or safety violation in appropriate situations.

7.2 If there is a safety issue, the ANAD Safety Representative has authority to require the contractor and/or their employees to stop hazardous activity. The contractor shall take https://www.anad.army.mil/home/about/visitors corrective action to eliminate the hazardous condition or safety violation. Once the corrective action has been made, the contractor will be notified by the COR when they can resume work. If this action has to be taken, it shall be at no cost to the Government and shall not be considered to be the basis of a claim.

7.3 The contractor shall notify ANAD Safety Office immediately of Reports of Inspections and/or Notices of Violation or other enforcement actions (including warning letters) received from by local, State, and Federal Regulators in which the violation is attributed to the action of the contractor or its subcontractors while working or providing services on ANAD’s installation.

The contractor shall provide ANAD with a copy of the Inspection Report, Notice of Violation or other enforcement action, and all supporting documentation.

8.0 Warranty: The remote-controlled slope mower and autonomous zero turn mower shall have a minimum of 2 year or 400 hour warranty. The autonomous zero turn mower shall have a minimum 2 year unlimited hour warranty. This warranty is to include parts and labor. Written warranties shall be provided with solicitation submittals.