Compact Track Loaders, Tuscaloosa, AL

This solicitation is to procure two Bobcat T250 or equivalent track loaders for the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Project office, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The engine minimum horsepower requirement is 80 turbo diesel, tier III compliant, minimum 28 gallon fuel tank, and a dual path cooling system. The loaders are to have a minimum tipping load of 73000 pounds, and a rated operating capacity with roller suspension of 23000 pounds. The minimum lift height to bucket pin is 10 feet 6 inches and a radius lift arm path. The size is to be a maximum operating weight of 10,000 pounds, maximum width with bucket 80 inches and the maximum cab height 90 inches. The travel speed needs to be at least 6.5 mph. The bucket on the tract loaders requires a combination bucket with a maximum width of 80 inches, and one industrial grapple bucket with a maximum width of 80 inches. It is anticipated that a Fixed Price contract will be awarded. This procurement is a set aside for small business under NAICS 333120. All questions should be sent by email to Geanette Kelley, at geanette.kelley@usace.army.mil. The solicitation will only be issued as a direct download at the flowing website Https://www.fbo.gov on or about 19 June 2009. All prospective contractors, subcontractors and suppliers must be registered in Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) before they will be allowed to download solicitation information. The solicitation will not be provided in a printed paper format, however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Governments best interest. Therefore, it is the bidders responsibility to check the website for solicitation posting and any changes to the solicitation. Those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.