Equipment Rental S&W/ Wildlife Projects in South Carolina (Amended)

The USDA Forest Service, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, Enoree Ranger District is procuring rental services for seven pieces of heavy construction equipment to support wildlife projects in rural environments characterized by challenging terrain including rocks, water, trees, branches, and heavy mud. The equipment includes two CAT D6N-LGP bulldozers with 13.4 ft VPAT blades, four excavators (three CAT 320E Series and one CAT 316E Series) with hydraulic thumbs, and one Terramac RT7R tracked dump truck with rotating bed. The Forest Service will rent only the equipment without operators, requiring contractors to handle delivery, pickup, maintenance, and all associated permits and insurance. The solicitation specifies that all equipment must meet OSHA safety standards with specific requirements for ROPS/FOPS protection, backup alarms, operational lighting, and proper tire conditions. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with proposals due by September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST and submitted via email to thomas.wolterman@usda.gov.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open for full and open competition. The rental period is anticipated to be one to two months starting approximately September 24, 2025, with equipment limited to a maximum of 14 moves within the Enoree Ranger District. Contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and coordinate delivery and pickup with designated Forest Service personnel at least two work days prior to delivery dates. The place of performance is in or near Newberry County, South Carolina, specifically the Whitmire area, with delivery coordination handled through four designated Forest Service representatives. While specific award values are not disclosed, contractors must provide detailed pricing proposals including delivery, pickup, and monthly rental rates for each piece of equipment.