Rental Front End Wheel Loader-Humboldt-Toiyabe SMNRA

The Forest Service is looking to rent a front end wheel loader for stream restoration work in Kyle Canyon, which is located 45 minutes northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The loader will be used to move riprap, measured between 36 and 60 inches (diameter). The terrain the loader will be used on is rocky, with occasional steep embankments. The Forest Service would like to rent one (1) front end wheel loader, CAT 966K, or one with salient characteristics', starting February 3, 2014. Due to the type of work, the Forest Service will require the loader to have a rock bucket with teeth attachment, and a quick coupler for detaching the bucket. The Forest Service will rent this loader , or one with salient characteristics', for duration of approximately 1 to 4 weeks (trial period/Base Period) to determine the suitability of this equipment, for use on Forest Service lands. Five days before the end of the trial period, the Forest Service will determine if they will be exercising any of the option line items. The performance period for these rentals could extend up to September 30, 2014. The loader is to be delivered in Kyle Canyon, off State Route 157, approximately 17 miles west of US 95 intersection, near the Visitor Center. Final pickup location to be determined later.