Diesel Tow Behind 18ft Chipper

The National Park Service seeks one diesel tow-behind 18-inch chipper for Independence National Historical Park grounds maintenance, with quotations due June 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The procurement is set aside for small businesses and is a firm fixed-price commercial item purchase under FAR Part 12.

Place of performance and delivery is Independence National Historical Park, 275 South 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. Delivery must occur within 60 days of award on an FOB destination basis, with the contractor bearing all transportation, handling, crating, and protective packaging costs.

The chipper must feature a 37-inch diameter by 22-inch wide drum with dual-edge knives, hydraulic lift cylinders, a 125-horsepower Tier 4 Final diesel engine with a 2-year/2,000-hour warranty, Murphy PV485 control panel with reversing auto feed, an 8,000-pound tongue jack, hydraulic winch with 200 feet of rope, and a tapered infeed hopper. A minimum one-year standard manufacturer's warranty is required. Documentation must include operator's manuals in English and Spanish, parts manuals, service manuals, and operator videos. The contractor must provide on-site training for up to 12 personnel on equipment operation and basic troubleshooting and maintenance for up to three personnel within 30 days of delivery.

NAICS code is 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing; PSC code is 9130. Quotation validity is 60 days from the due date. Award goes to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter. Quotations must be submitted via email to Christina Mohamed at Christina_Mohamed@ios.doi.gov. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.