Grader and Backhoe Rental Modoc NF

The United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, specifically the Modoc National Forest, is seeking to rent two pieces of heavy equipment for forest operations: a CAT 140 Motor Grader and a Cat 420 Backhoe (or equivalent models). The solicitation requires vendors to provide equipment with specific technical specifications, including enclosed cabs with HVAC, joystick controls, and a 14' moldboard blade for the grader. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical capabilities, and delivery time, with vendors required to submit a technical capability list, equipment specifications, and pricing proposal. The solicitation allows potential vendors to submit questions until June 2, 2025, with final quotes due by June 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide comprehensive equipment details and references.

The contract opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 532412 for Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, with a size standard of $40 million. The equipment will be delivered to the South Fork Compound in Alturas, California, and must be available for up to five months, with an initial delivery date of June 13, 2025. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation outlines detailed wage determination requirements, including minimum hourly rates of $17.75 for service contract workers. The equipment rental is intended to support forest maintenance and operational needs, with the Forest Service responsible for basic daily maintenance and the contractor responsible for scheduled maintenance and warranty provisions. Vendors must guarantee equipment against defective materials and workmanship, with a commitment to initiate and complete warranty work promptly.