SAM #36C26326Q0654

VA Seeks Bobcat Tool Cat UW56 and Attachments for Sioux Falls Grounds Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23 in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking sources for a Bobcat Tool Cat UW56 and related attachments for grounds maintenance at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), Sioux Falls VA Medical Center - OEM Highlight: - Bobcat is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products and Attachments Requested: - Bobcat Tool Cat UW56 (diesel engine only; gasoline engines not acceptable) - Engine block heater, heavy duty battery, four-wheel drive with speed management - Joystick and attachment control kit, high flow hydraulic capability (27.9 gpm) - Hydraulic locking/unlocking of attachments from cab, quick couplers, all-wheel steer - Road package (headlights, turn signals, backup alarm, sideview mirror, rear-view camera) - Strobe and rear work light kits, radio option - Turf tires (29x12.5) - Attachments: - 68-inch heavy duty bucket (part number: 7272679) - 68-inch angle broom (part number: 7337703) - HS8 spreader (part number: 7157284) - HS8 sidewalk kit (part number: 7157412) - High flow package (part number: M1225-R03-C02) - Traction control (part number: M1225-R16-C02) - Attachment control (part number: M1225-R08-C02) - Deluxe road package (part number: M1225-P01-C01) - Engine block heater (part number: M1225-A01-C02) - Heavy duty battery (part number: M1225-R07-C02) - Power Bob-Tach (part number: M1225-R14-C03) - Radio option (part number: M1225-R15-C02) - 29x12.5 turf tires (part number: M1225-R05-C05) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only diesel-powered units are acceptable (no gasoline engines) - Equipment must be compatible with existing maintenance parts and staff expertise - Delivery and use at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center - Place of Performance: - Sioux Falls VA Medical Center, 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Sioux Falls, SD, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide the following: The Sioux Falls VA has a requirement for a brand name Bobcat Tool Cat model UW56 for grounds maintenance operations.

Must have diesel engine with engine block heater, and heady duty battery. The facility currently has maintenance parts and knowledge of diesel engines. No gasoline engine. Must have four-wheel drive with speed management to set the engine speed at optimal RPM for attachment being operated at the time. Must have joystick and attachment control kit for adjusting the attachment being operated at the time. Must have ability to operate high flow hydraulic attachments 27.9gpm Must be able to lock and un-lock the attachments on the lifting arm from the cab using hydraulics. Must have quick couplers for changing out attachments. Must have all-wheel steer for maneuvering around obstacles in low traction conditions to minimize damage to turf and gravel areas on campus. Must have road packages that include headlights, turn signals, a back up alarm, sideview mirror, and rear-view camera to navigate roadways around the campus. Must have Strobe light and rear work light kits. Must have a turf tires that are 29x12.5. Must have 68 heavy duty bucket. Must have 68 angle broom. Must have HS8 spreader with sidewalk kit.

For additional information, see the attached Request for Information document.

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