Front-end Mulcher Attachments, BLM Tyrrell and Hor

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon-Washington State Office is seeking to procure two front-end mulcher attachments for its Tyrrell and Horning Seed Orchards. These mulcher implements must have specific technical requirements, including a 72-inch cutting width, capability to mulch up to 6-inch material, and compatibility with tractors between 50-165 horsepower. The solicitation requires a universal mount design that can connect to specific tractor models: a Kubota M9000 (90 HP), a Kubota M6 (131 HP), and a New Holland T5 (120 HP). The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with quotes due by March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Potential bidders must submit questions by March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, and all communications must be submitted electronically via email.

The solicitation is open to small businesses under NAICS category 333112 with a size standard of 1,500 employees and is not set aside for any specific group. The procurement requires two mulcher implements, one for each seed orchard, and vendors must bid on both items on an "all or none" basis. The period of performance spans from April 30, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with a delivery requirement by August 29, 2025. Each mulcher attachment must include a PTO-driven hydraulic power pack providing 20-30 gal/min flow, operate at 540 PTO RPM, and include double row chain guards. The contract also mandates a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the BLM Oregon State Office Procurement Management Branch in Portland, Oregon.