BACKHOE LOADER WITH EXTENDABLE BOOM

This contract involves the procurement of a backhoe loader equipped with an extendable boom, designed to meet specific operational and environmental standards. The machine must have a digging depth of 19 feet 3 inches with an extendable boom, and feature a turbocharged diesel engine producing 104 net flywheel horsepower at 2200 RPM, complying with U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Stage 4 off-road emission standards. It is equipped with a 107 horsepower engine, a minimum 150-amp alternator, and an automatic transmission with six forward and three reverse gears. The loader includes advanced hydraulic and electronic controls such as automatic engine speed control, neutral lock switch, and a DPF regeneration system that requires no operator intervention. Safety and operational features include OSHA-approved ROPS/FOBS, adjustable pilot controls, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, air conditioning, heated cab, backup alarm, beacon, and exterior lighting. The backhoe component must have a reach of at least 23 feet 8 inches with an extendable stick, a thumb attachment, integrated lifting eye, and a multi-purpose bucket (4-in-1). Additional features include hydraulic steering, steer knob, parking brake with multiple positions, four-wheel braking in two-wheel drive, low idle lifting, and automatic parking brake upon shutdown. The machine is designed for ease of operation with adjustable controls, and it comes fully assembled, operational at delivery, with a unique identification label, and includes two copies of parts and service manuals. Delivery is scheduled to Fort Drum, New York, with the unit requiring a factory or dealer pre-delivery inspection to ensure readiness. The contract is set aside for small businesses under the SBA, with responses due by August 4, 2025.