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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on May 10, 2013. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST: 2013 Equipment Rental

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AG-0398-S-13-0004Federal

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NAICS: 532412
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Contractor Operated Equipment & Equipment Hauling 968-72/988-26-26-050
Solicitation # 968-72/988-26-26-050
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is soliciting bids for Contractor Operated Equipment and Equipment Hauling Services under solicitation number 968-72/988-26-26-050. The contract period runs from November 3, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and covers the provision of operated machinery—including dozers, snowcats, backhoes, and excavators—as well as the hauling of emergency snow removal equipment. Services will be performed in areas directed by District Personnel, with equipment hauling billed per running mile and machinery billed per running unit hour. All equipment must be equipped with hour meters that only record time while the engine is running. Award will be granted to the responsive offeror with the lowest priced bid, though the NDDOT may make multiple awards and will select contractors based on a combination of bid price, equipment availability, location of the event, and transport costs. In the event of a tie, preference is given to resident North Dakota offerors. Bidders must be registered in the NDBuys system and provide proof of required insurance coverage and Secretary of State registration prior to contract approval. The contract mandates strict compliance with North Dakota Administrative Code, Title VI non-discrimination assurances, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Payment is issued via check or ACH following inspection and acceptance of services.

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The Gallatin National Forest 2013 Equipment Rental contract is a time and material labor-hour agreement for the provision of fully operated equipment to support road maintenance, facility upkeep, and road decommissioning across the Bozeman, Yellowstone, Gardiner, and Hebgen Lake Ranger Districts. The contractor is responsible for providing qualified operators experienced in mountain terrain, all necessary operating supplies, and supervision. Specific tasks include roadside brushing, aggregate spreading, culvert installation, and bridge repair. While the contractor provides the machinery and labor, the government furnishes all required materials and hand labor. Required equipment includes a backhoe/endloader with specific hydraulic attachments and a minimum of 84 horsepower, a diesel dump truck with at least 190 horsepower, and a compatible trailer. Equipment must generally be within specific age limits, though exceptions are permitted with certified mechanical inspections. Additionally, the contractor must provide MUTCD-compliant road work signage for safety. Bidders are required to submit resumes for all operators to ensure competency and safety in the performance of the specified work.

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Contract Value

$99,940

NAICS

532412 - Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

Place of Performance

Gallatin National Forest 10 E Babcock, BOZEMAN, MT, 59715, USA

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NONE

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AG-0398-S-13-004.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Custer Gallatin National Forest
Contacts2 people available
OfficeBOZEMAN, MT, 59715, USA
Office AddressBOZEMAN, MT, 59715, USA
Contacts
Alane M FitzpatrickContracting Officer
Dana M. BangartPurchasing Agent

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Project Title: Gallatin National Forest - 2013 Equipment Rental Scope of Work: This requirement involves furnishing equipment that is 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 referenced (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) 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 on The Schedule; (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; (d) The bidder must complete and submit the inspection form as part of the bid package in response to this Request for Quotations. 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 across the 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 Gallatin National Forest, Supervisor's Office at +1 (555) 000-0000. The solicitation will be available on approximately 8 May 2013 and can be downloaded from this website at that time.

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