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38 -- INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR/LOADER SOL IFB 525-12-97 DUE 082197 POC Carol AhNee Lease to Ownership Plan for 12-month period for 1 each Industrial Tractor/Loader IAW KKK-T-642A dated 31 Dec 74; A/1 dated 23 Feb 76; and KKK-L-1542C dated 1 Feb 83 with deviations per Section C of solicitation. Minimum requirements: 81 Horsepower Turbo-charged engine; Twin battery 12 volt electrical system with 55 amp alternator and engine thermostat(heavy duty); Power Shift 4 Speed-forward/4-speed reverse; Four wheel drive -- able to engage while moving; Brakes -- Hydraulic Wet Disc Brakes with Parking Brake; Steering -- Hydrostatic Power Steering with manual override; Tires -- rear: 16.9 X 28 10 Ply R4, front: 12.5/80 X 18 10 Ply R4; Cab: R.O.P.S. cab with heater, defroster, suspension seat, wipers (front windshield and side) and all required inside/ outside lighting; Hydraulic Pump -- 28 gpm; Front Loader -- 88" wide 1.05 cu. yd. loader bucket/5,510 lbs. to full height. Solicitation package available on 7/21/97. Requests must be made in writing. 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. SIC 3531 applies. Bids will be considered from all responsible/responsive sources. (0178)

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