SOW_FECON Mowing Machine_FD01_04-12-2023.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

BUREAU OF FORESTRY

MICHAUX STATE FOREST

FECON FTX150-2 Tracked Crawler and Accessories

I. SCOPE OF WORK

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Michaux State Forest requires a vendor to supply a FECON FTX150-2 tracked crawler with a Bull Hog BH85SS Mulcher and FECON Tree Shear FBSD1500SS with conversion kit to the Michaux State Forest District Office located at 10099 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA 17222 in Greene Township, Franklin County.

*Please note that this is a no substitute solicitation.

Any questions regarding the technical aspects of this bid should be directed to Michael Wright at

717.352.2211 or michawrigh@pa.gov. Questions regarding the contracting or bidding aspects of this solicitation should be directed to Lynda Cashner at 717.783.4884 or lcashner@pa.gov.

II. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

A. One (1) “NEW” 2022- or 2023-year model Tracked Crawler/Mulcher FECON (FTX150-2) with Bull Hog (BH855S) Bull Hog

1. Total length of tractor crawler mulcher including Bull Hog 17’ – 8”.

2. Overall height of tractor crawler mulcher must be 8’ 5”.

3. Total width of tractor crawler mulcher should not exceed 8’ including mulcher head.

4. Tractor crawler must come with a minimum of a 3.8L Cummins tier 4 final stage V engine.

5. Minimum horsepower accepted will be 150 hp.

6. The tractor crawler will come with “loader arms”. Loader arms must have a minimum of 11’ reach.

7. Machine will come with D-3 undercarriage that is sealed.

8. Tractor crawler will be equipped with the “power management” system, which allows for constant monitoring of the hydraulic circuits. This system allows for engine horsepower to be routed to where it is needed most.

9. Cab must be pressurized with suspension seat and a rearview camera for safety.

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10. 7” touch screen monitor IQAN controller that provides on-board troubleshooting, via the smart fuse box and CAN bus system which allows for quick and easy diagnostics of the machine.

11. Tractor crawler must provide 4 points of egress for safety purposes.

12. The Tracked Crawler/Mulcher (FTX150-2) will be utilized in multiple locations and should be designed for ease of transport and installation.

B. One (1) NEW” 2022- or 2023-year model FECON (FBS1500SS) Tree Shear with Conversion Kit meeting the following specifications:

1. Shear trees up to 15’ diameter

2. Shear, lift, bunch & carry multiple trees at a time.

3. Conversion kit for JCB86C-2.

4. Shear must be fitted with AR400 steel knives.

5. Must come with heavy-duty cylinders and rods to provide shearing action and faster cycle times.

6. Must be equipped with adjustable AR400 steels knives.

7. Flo requirements (GPM) 15-23 GPM.

C. Conversion Kit Required to Adapt FBSD1500SS to 7-10 Ton Excavator with the following minimums and specifics:

1. Conversion kit must adapt FBSD1500SS to JCB 86C-2 excavator.

2. Conversion kit must include but is not limited including adaptor plate, mount and diverter valve and any other components for FBSD1500SS to be mounted onto JCB 86C-2 excavator.

*Bid price must include delivery, all shipping, transportation, environmental handling, unloading charges, all labor, materials, equipment, accessories, Dealer prep, training as described in Section 3, and all other costs necessary to provide the specified equipment in Section 2.

III. TRAINING

Upon delivery of the goods, a FECON representative must provide a training for district staff equipment operators, managers, foresters and mechanic on maintenance and provide an onsite demo of the machine to the staff of the Michaux State Forest on the use of the tracked crawler with bull hog mulcher. This training will consist of hands-on operation with the district’s equipment operators at the district office location at 10099 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, Pa 17222.

IV. DELIVERY

A. All equipment will be delivered to:

Michaux State Forest District Headquarters 10099 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, PA 17222

B. Contractor will provide a minimum of three (3) business days advance notice of the intended delivery date and time for all equipment.

V. CONTRACT TASKS

A. The Contractor will assemble and deliver one (1) “New”, 2022- or 2023-year model FECON FTX150-2 tracked crawler with a “New” Bull Hog Mulcher BH85SS mulcher, and one (1) FECON FBSD1500SS tree shear and conversion kit required to adapt FBSD1500SS to 7-10 ton excavator and must include adaptor plate, mount and diverter valve per the technical specifications and deliver product to the Michaux State Forest Office Headquarters.

B. All equipment will be subject to inspection and acceptance by the Forest District

Manager or his designee.

VI. CONTRACTOR REFERENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. After bid opening and prior to awarding of the contract, the Department has the right to request references (names, addresses and telephone numbers) of similar items received in the previous two (2) years as proof of qualifications to supply the item involved in this contract. References are an optional tool available to the Department to help determine bidder capabilities. If any of these references are requested and a bidder cannot supply the necessary documentation and proof of compliance, the Department reserves the right to reject the bidder. The decision to both request references or reject bidders based on inadequate reference will be made solely at the discretion of the Department.

B. Pursuant to Executive Order 2021-06, Worker Protection and Investment (October 21, 2021), the Commonwealth is responsible for ensuring that every Pennsylvania worker has a safe and healthy work environment and the protections afforded them through labor laws. To that end, contractors and grantees of the Commonwealth must certify that they are in compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws. Such certification shall be made through the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) and submitted with the bid, proposal or quote. Failure to submit a completed Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form may render your submission as nonresponsive.

VII. CONTRACT TERM

The contract shall commence upon execution and receipt of purchase order and terminate on June 30, 2023.

VIII. PAYMENT TERMS:

Payment will be provided upon receipt of approved products and invoice.

This contract will be paid by Automated Clearing House (ACH), commonly referred to as direct deposit.

Contractor should review Section V.22 CONTRACT-016.2 Payment - Electronic Funds Transfer of the attached Commonwealth’s Terms and Conditions for complete details and contractor’s responsibilities.

IX. INVOICES

Invoice format shall be in accordance with the IFB – Invitation for Bid. All invoices for this contract MUST either be:

A. Emailed to the following for a Paperless Email Invoice Option: 69180@pa.gov

For information on the Commonwealth’s E-Invoicing Program, visit: http://www.budget.pa.gov/Programs/Pages/E-Invoicing.aspx.

B. Or, mailed to the following address:

Commonwealth of PA – PO Invoice P.O. Box 69180 Harrisburg, PA 17106

A copy of the invoice(s) MUST also be sent to the Forest District Office:

By mail: Michaux State Forest 10099 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, Pa 17222

Or email: FD01@pa.gov

All invoices MUST have the purchase order number, your SAP Vendor Number and be itemized to include description of product and corresponding line item number and date of delivery on the invoice. The name and address listed on the purchase order must also be listed on each invoice.

Failure to provide this information will result in a delay of payment.

Please Note: Vendors are reminded to NOT include any employer identification numbers, Social Security Numbers, bank account information, or other personally identifiable information on their invoices. That information is uniquely tied to your SAP Vendor Number, and for security purposes, should not be explicitly stated on an invoice.

X. BID AWARD

Bidder must complete and return the following for award of bid:

A. The electronic Invitation for Bid to be found at: www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us

B. A properly executed Reciprocal Limitations Act form that lists the state of manufacture mailto:69180@pa.gov http://www.budget.pa.gov/Programs/Pages/E-Invoicing.aspx mailto:FD01@pa.gov http://www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us/ for any supplies procured.

C. A properly executed Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form.

XI. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BID

Bids must be submitted via the PA Supplier Portal, to be found at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us.

Faxed, emailed, and mailed bids will not be accepted.

No responsibility will be attached to any employee of the Department for premature opening of, or failure to open, a bid for any reason whatsoever.

XII. BID RESULTS

Bidder can obtain bid results by accessing www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/bidtabs.aspx. The bid results will be posted as soon as practicable following the bid opening. The results are the apparent bidders, and all bids are under review until final award of the purchase order.