LOADER MOUNTED FRONT SNOW BLOWER

The contract involves the supply of a loader-mounted front snow blower designed for heavy-duty snow removal operations, with specifications emphasizing a minimum cutting width of 120 inches and a minimum cutting height of 58 inches. The snow blower must have a maximum unit weight of 10,000 pounds and be capable of processing at least 3,000 tons of snow per hour, with a snow throwing distance of no less than 150 inches. Key features include serrated augers with self-aligning bearings, a two-stage auger system, and a minimum impeller size of 38.5 inches, all designed to efficiently cut and throw snow. The equipment must have reversible augers and impellers for debris clearance, a 300-degree turntable rotation, and self-adjusting chain tensioners. It must operate with its own dedicated power unit, featuring a minimum 300-horsepower diesel engine, a separate fuel tank of at least 60 gallons, and a hydraulic relief protection system rated at 5500 psi. Additional requirements include a 12-volt electrical system, a block heater for cold weather, and a unique identification label. The snow blower must arrive fully assembled, ready for mounting on a CAT 966 loader equipped with a JRB 420 quick connect coupler, and come with two sets of hard copy manuals for service, parts, and operation. Delivery is scheduled to Fort Drum, NY, under a small business set-aside solicitation, with responses due by August 27, 2025.