California eProcure #RFQ-R2-0627-02

One new Rears-equivalent mower/chopper for wildlife-area habitat management

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking one new mower/chopper for habitat management at the Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area. - Buyer and location - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area, Butte City, California; the request identifies Brooke Greer as the contact. - A separate attached certification form names the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle); it is not identified as the mower’s purchasing office. - Equipment and OEM - One new mower/chopper equivalent to the Rears 800-Series 15 Pak Chopper. Rears is the only named equipment OEM; no reseller or other vendor is identified. - Required configuration includes a 15-foot cutting width, 17-foot overall width, FL946 hard-surfaced crop-chop blades, specified 1,000-rpm input and driveline with overrunning clutch, shear-bolt protection, hydraulic cylinder and hose, dual Kevlar-belt drive with auto-tensioner, dual rotors with center bearing, gearbox cooling and shear channels, castoring gauge wheels, reinforced structural features, four 9.5L × 15 stalk-buster tires, standard-length axle, and end-plate skis. - Requirements - Equipment must be new and the latest model in current production; deviations from the specifications may result in disqualification. - FOB destination with shipping included in the quoted price. Delivery is required within 90 days after receipt of order. - State inspection and delivery documentation are required, including the pre-delivery checklist, line-set tickets or window sticker, warranty, owner’s manual, inspection report, and registration documentation. - Additional attached certification requirements - The CalRecycle form describes minimum recycled-content certifications for 12 product categories, including paper, mulch and compost, glass, lubricating oils, plastics, cartridges, paint, antifreeze, tires, tire-derived products, and metal products. Certifications must be in writing and under penalty of perjury; the form notes possible waivers when content is verifiable in advertisements.

Description

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting a quotation for one new mower/chopper for habitat management and maintenance at the Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area. The equipment must meet the specifications in Attachment 1, which describes a unit equivalent to a Rears 800-Series 15 Pak Chopper. Delivery is due by February 15, 2027, and must be completed within 90 days after receipt of order at the specified wildlife area location. Quotes are due November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST; award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the solicitation requirements.

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