Specifications_Skid_Steer_Attachment.pdf

Biscayne National Park

Provide Skid Steer Attachment For Tree and Brush Clearing

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SOUTHEAST REGION

INTERIOR REGION 2

Provide Skid Steer Attachment for Tree and Brush Clearing at BISC Biscayne National Park, Homestead, FL

1.0 Intent

The intent of this contract is to purchase an attachment for the park’s skid steer. This attachment will be used for tree and brush clearing for trail maintenance. The trail maintenance will mostly be conducted on Elliot Key of Biscayne National Park.

2.0 The vendor must supply:

1. A hydraulic attachment for skid steer that is for tree and brush clearing.

2. All Instruction, Maintenance, and Safety Manuals for the attachment.

3. Attachment shall be Delivered to the Biscayne National Park.

Materials only - All assembly and installation will be completed by Park Personnel.

3.0 Material Specifications – Brand Name or Salient Characteristics Equal to Limb Beaver LB 6SS Skid Steer. The equal must match the following Brand Name’s specifications:

The skid steer attachment shall be:

Be designed to fit a Bobcat Compact Skid Steer Loader Model S590, with High Flow Hydraulics. Must be capable of 3000 RPM.

The total weight of the attachment must not exceed Bobcat’s maximum Lift Capacity.

Designed for tree and brush clearing along trails.

Shall be able to cut 72” path. Shall be able to have a cutting height of up to 22 feet.

Shall be able to cut through limbs of up to 6-inches in diameter with minimal ejection.

Shall be able to rotate to a 45-degree angle to cut ditch banks.

Shall have all functions operated hydraulically from the cab so the operator does not need to get off or out of the cab.

Made in the USA

Require minimal maintenance.

All Instruction, Maintenance, and Safety Manuals shall be submitted to the park for the attachment.

4.0 Delivery

Material Delivery shall be to the Biscayne National Park, Maintenance, 9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead, FL 33033-5634. Vendor shall contact COR and coordinate the delivery and unloading of materials. The Park will have a forklift to help unload the material if necessary.

5.0 Period of Performance

Material is expected to be delivered within 60-90 days of Contract Award. Delivery shall be performed in between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the work week of Monday - Friday excluding Federal Holidays, unless prior approval is given by the COR.