Specifications.pdf

Project: Two 24’ pull type front and rear unload forage boxes with scale purchase

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work:

The UDSA-ARS is requesting bids for purchase of two new 24’ pull type front and rear unload forage boxes with scales. Specifications for the purchase are itemized below.

2.0 Background:

The USDA-ARS Prairie du Sac station will use these two forage boxes to take feed from the field to the storage location. It is important that they have scales so each load can be weighed.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

The vendor must have experience selling forage farm equipment.

• Forage boxes must be able to unload from the front and the rear.

• Must have variable speed unloading.

• Forage boxes must be a minimum of 24’ length.

• Must be able to handle haylage and corn silage.

• Units must have scales on so the weight of each load can be measured.

• Unit must come fully assembled and be fully functional at the time of delivery.

• A company representative shall provide employee training on the applicator and be on site the first day of use to ensure proper operation.

• Meyer RTX224 with high side and no roof or equivalent

Key Features:

• 36” fold down cross conveyor extension

• Hydraulic lift for cross conveyor extension

• Poly floor

• PTO front unload

• Total hydraulic in-cab control system for farm tractor

• XTH 2200 Tandem Trailer Mount Kit or equivalent

• 4th beater

• LED transport lights

• Gate delay

• 550/45 x 22.5 tires

• Clevis hitch

• 5 point scale system with display for box

Delivery:

Delivery to US Dairy Forage Research Center farm at S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

4.0 Government Furnished:

Government will provide access to farm for delivery and employee training.

Trade-In The USDA-ARS is offering as trade two Meyer 4618 forage boxes. The units are in fair condition. See attachment 1 for pictures. To view the forage boxes, which are located at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Prairie du Sac Agricultural Research Station, S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, please contact Scott Serwe at 608-574- 0711 to set up an appointment.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule:

Employee training should occur within a month of delivery. Company representative needs to be on site for first day of use.