Rental Front End Wheel Loader-Humboldt-Toiyabe SMNRA

The Forest Service is seeking to rent one front end wheel loader, specifically a CAT 966K or an equivalent model with similar features, for a stream restoration project in Kyle Canyon, located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area near Las Vegas, Nevada. The equipment will be used to handle large riprap stones measuring between 36 and 60 inches in diameter on rocky terrain that includes occasional steep embankments. The loader must be equipped with a rock bucket featuring teeth and a quick coupler to allow efficient attachment and detachment of the bucket. The rental period is expected to last from one to four weeks initially as a trial phase starting February 3, 2014, to evaluate the equipment's suitability for Forest Service needs, with a potential extension of use through September 30, 2014. Delivery of the loader will be to a designated site in Kyle Canyon, near the Visitor Center off State Route 157, approximately 17 miles west of the US 95 intersection. The final pickup location will be determined later. The Forest Service will review the equipment’s performance near the end of the trial period to decide on possible continuation or additional rental options. This contract is managed by the Boise National Forest office under the Department of Agriculture, with the contracting officer available for contact regarding details or clarifications. The solicitation aims to ensure the equipment meets the specific rugged operational requirements of the project and supports effective environmental restoration efforts on federal lands.