USFS Seedling Plant Lifter, 60-inch at Michigan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest, is seeking quotations for the purchase and delivery of one Plant Lifter, 60-inch model with hydraulic drive to support seedling harvesting operations at the J.W. Toumey Nursery facility. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications including a 60-inch working width, 8.6 cubic inch hydraulic motor, electronic BPM sensor with digital LED readout, adjustable cutting depth and angle capabilities, Category II three-point tractor hitch compatibility, side shields with extensions, standard 10-inch shaker tines, and replaceable wear parts designed to lift bareroot seedlings with minimal root damage. The solicitation also requires vendors to provide a hydraulic top link Category II (26 inches closed with hoses), freight to the nursery location, and assembly and technical documentation for on-site installation. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government considering price, validation of brand name or equal specifications, and delivery period. The deadline for submission of quotations has been extended to April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, and contractors must submit completed Attachments 3 (Schedule of Items) and 4 (Validation of Brand Name or Equal Specifications) along with required certifications.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The government has identified The Seedling Plant Lifter 60" manufactured by LUNDEBY MANUFACTURING (located in Tolna, North Dakota) as the brand name product, though vendors may quote equal or alternate products meeting the specified salient characteristics. The solicitation seeks pricing for three line items: the Plant Lifter 60 with hydraulic drive components, the Hydraulic Top Link Cat II, and freight service to the nursery. Delivery must be completed by June 15, 2026, with the period of performance running from April 12, 2026 to June 15, 2026, and the place of performance is the J.W. Toumey Nursery facility located at E23985 Old US2 East, Watersmeet, Michigan 49969. All items are to be delivered FOB Destination, and payment will be made by electronic funds transfer through the System for Award Management (SAM).