MID-MOUNT SWEEPER

The contract calls for a mid-mount sweeper equipped with a minimum 70 horsepower liquid-cooled diesel engine and a fuel capacity of at least 20 gallons. It must feature an onboard water spray system with a minimum 125-gallon tank, a broom head capable of sweeping at least 96 inches in width, and a hydraulic-assisted power steering system complemented by hydraulic-assisted four-wheel brakes. The sweeper should be capable of traveling at speeds of at least 20 mph, with a high/low range hydrostatic transmission to enable high RPM at low speeds and an ability to angle at least 45 degrees from center on either side. The construction includes a steel brush cover covering the entire broom width, a fully enclosed cab with front and rear wipers, a windshield washer, and an interior equipped with electronic over hydraulic joystick controls for broom operation, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, back-up camera, air ride operator’s seat with seat belt, heating and air conditioning, and mirrors for visibility. Safety features include front fenders to prevent debris during travel, a roof-mounted beacon warning light, and all standard road-legal lighting such as headlights, brake lights, and turn signals. The unit must have a unique identification label, come with two hard copies of service, parts, and operator manuals, and be delivered fully assembled and ready for mounting onto a Caterpillar 966 loader. The delivery location is Fort Drum, NY, and the contract is set aside for small businesses under the SBA program, with responses due by August 27, 2025. The contract is managed by the Department of the Army, and interested parties can contact Carrie Lawton via email or phone for further details.