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CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST: 2015 Backhoe & Dump Truck Equipment Rental

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AG-0398-S-15-0006Federal

Submission Closed05/04/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Custer Gallatin National Forest

Contract Value

$98,930

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Custer Gallatin National Forest PO Box 130, 10 E Babcock Avenue, BOZEMAN, MT, 59771, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

MENARD CONTRACTING

Award Issued Date

05/04/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

AG-0398-S-15-0006.pdf

Attchmt-6_SF-1413.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 6

Presolicitation

Notice updatedApr 9

NAICS code changed from 532412 to 115310. The notice description changed.

Type ChangedApr 22

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMay 4

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/04/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Custer Gallatin National Forest

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBOZEMAN, MT, 59715, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Custer Gallatin National Forest

Office AddressBOZEMAN, MT, 59715, USA

Contacts

Alane M FitzpatrickContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

AG-0398-S-15-0006 Project Title: Custer Gallatin National Forest - 2015 Backhoe & Dump Truck Equipment Rental NAICS: 532412 - Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing PSC: Z1PZ - Maintenance of Other non-building facilities Scope of Work: This is a request for equipment rental of a Backhoe and Dump Truck, fully operated, on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. This requirement involves furnishing equipment that is both fully operated and that is in good mechanical and operational condition. The equipment must be operated by qualified, competent operators who are experienced in performing the type of work specified herein. The operator/s must be practiced in operating a backhoe and a dump truck in mountain conditions/terrain and must be skilled in the safe operation of the equipment and the hook-up of any/all equipment attachments. Thorough knowledge of all equipment capabilities is required. A concise resume for each operator must be provided. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, operating supplies, operators, supervision, and support functions necessary to perform the required work on a per hour basis. Description of Work: The work to be accomplished is associated with road maintenance, facility and administrative site maintenance, and road decommissioning. The work shall include, but is not limited to: roadside brushing and tree removal, placing and spreading aggregate base material, rip rap hauling, slide removal, repair of roadway slumps, installing culvert pipes and cattle guards, placing riprap, digging out culvert inlets/outlets and cross drains, cleaning ditch, gate repair and installation, bridge maintenance and repair, sign and post installation in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) specifications, placing rock in stream channels, and blocking roads with rock. Hand labor necessary for the accomplishment of any work will be provided by the Government. All materials required (i.e., aggregate, cattle guards, culvert, riprap, gates, posts, signs, etc.) will be furnished by the Government. Technical Specifications: Equipment furnished under this contract shall meet the following minimum specifications and equipment requirements. (a) Backhoe/Endloader (1) Minimum Net Engine Horsepower - 84 (2) 4-wheel drive, rubber-tired, mounted with extend-a-hoe boom and thumb; equipped with ride control. Required hydraulic attachments: flailing blade brush head capable of taking down a 6-inch diameter tree; 8-inch minimum diameter auger, vibrating/compacting plate; 12-inch bucket. All attachments will be "quick attach/quick coupler" with the hydraulics plumbed and ready for use. (3) Loader Bucket - multi-purpose (four-way), with flip-over forklift attachment. Flip-over forks will be adjustable for width and a minimum of 48-inches long. Clamp-on and bolt-on style forks are unacceptable. (4) Minimum Endloader Bucket Capacity: 1-1/8 cubic yards (5) Minimum Backhoe Bucket Capacity: 5.5 cubic feet; 24-inches wide (6) Power Shift (7) Maximum Equipment Age: NOT older than 6 years (b) Dump Truck (1) Diesel powered, minimum net horsepower: 190 (2) Tandem drive axle (3) End dump with lip and bed protection for hauling riprap (4) Equipment Age: NOT older than 8 years and in good serviceable condition (See *NOTE below) (c) Trailer. Trailer shall be capable of being towed by the above dump truck and hauling the backhoe/endloader. *NOTE: Equipment may be offered which exceeds the specified age, if: (a) The bidder completes the equipment identification blocks with the Schedule of Items in the solicitation; (b) The bidder secures an inspection by a qualified mechanic employed by a factory authorized repair facility for warranty purposes or an authorized dealer, for the Make of equipment being offered; (c) The mechanic completes the Inspection Form (EXHIBIT B) and certifies that the equipment is in good operating and mechanical condition (this form must be submitted and included with the Vendor's quote). This inspection does not affect the Government's right to make additional inspections of the equipment or to contact the inspector concerning the inspection performed. Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall provide two signs, with stands, stating "Road Work Ahead." Signs shall be a minimum of 36" x 36" in size with 6-inch black lettering on an orange background, reflectorized. Signs shall be in good condition and lettering shall be legible. Signs shall conform to U.S. Department of Transportation "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MUTCD), sign W21-3. (See Exhibit A). Signs shall be posted at the beginning and end of the daily work area before work begins. Signs shall be removed at the end of each work day. Project Location: The work will be located on various roads/areas across the Custer Gallatin National Forest on the Bozeman, Yellowstone (Livingston & Big Timber areas), Gardiner, and Hebgen Lake Ranger Districts. Contract Type: A Time and Material (Labor-Hour) contract is expected to result from this solicitation. Interested bidders with technical questions may contact Jeff Hiedeman at the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Supervisor's Office, at +1 (555) 000-0000. The solicitation will be available on approximately 21 April 2015 and can be downloaded from this website at that time.