Eldorado National Forest, 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667

39 -- NURSERY FORKLIFT SOL RFQ-R5-03-97-37 DUE 073097 POC Kathy Griffin, Contracting Officer, 916-622-5061, 916-621-5258 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. QUOTERS MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION BY FAX -- OUR FAX NO. IS: (916) 621-5258. Solicitation number is RFQ R5-03-97-37 and it is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAR circular 46. This procurement is set-aside for small business. This specification is for pneumatic tired forklift with a min. lifting capacity up to 5,000, with -- 85 inches max. outside turning radius. The fork lift shall be powered by a heavy duty, LPG fueled engine w/a horsepower rating of at least 45 SAE gross horsepower. The horsepower rating shall be in accordance with SAE J 245. The fork lift shall have a drawbar pull of at least 2,500 pounds and a gradability of at least 16%. Air filter shall be a replaceable dry type. The forklift shall have a liquid cooling system and be protected from freezing to at least -30 degrees F. Fork lift shall have either a heavy duty hydrostatic or torque converter drive with forward and reverse gears. On level road and w/it's rated load, the fork lift shall be capable of traveling at a speed of at least 10 mph. Engine shall only start when the transmission is in neutral. It shall have a hydraulic power steering system. The system shall provide for manual steering when the engine is not operating. It shall be equipped w/self-energizing, self-adjusting hydraulic brakes suitable for the operation of a fork lift. In case of hydraulic fluid loss, manual brakes shall be provided. The parking brake shall be an independent mechanical type. Electrical system shall be a 12 volt, negative ground system with a minimum 50 ampere-hour battery and a minimum 35 ampere alternator. Two front & two rear work lights shall be provided. A back up alarm shall be provided. The following gauges shall be furnished on the instrument control panel: engine hour meter, ammeter, engine oil pressure, engine temp., fuel level. It shall be equipped w/an overhead guard in accordance w/ANSI. Maximum height of the fork lift w/the guard shall be 85 inches. Guard shall not interfere w/the mechanical operation of the fork lift or the mounting of the fork lift by the operator. It shall be provided with two front & two rear wheels, front wheel driven. All rims & tires shall be designed and rated for the fork lift & for the intended use. Tires shall be pneumatic. Ratings shall conform to the Tire & Rim Assoc. recommendations. A fully adjustable, contoured form cushion seat w/a backrest shall be provided. Access to the seat shall be from either side of the fork lift w/footsteps & handholds for safe exit & entrance. The tilting & lifting mechanism shall be hydraulically operated. A hydraulic relief valve shall be provided to automatically control the power when the forks reaches maximum height or tilt. The system shall be designed & constructed to afford safety against freeload drops if a hydraulic line breaks or leaks. An adequate hydraulic oil filtration shall be provided to insure continuous operation without overheating. Fork lift shall be capable of lifting or lowering the rated load while the fork lift is traveling forwards or backwards. Minimum lifting & lowering speed w/the rated load shall be 65 fpm. Fork lift shall be capable of tilting at least 5 degrees forward & at least 10 degrees backward w/the rated load. The minimum free fork height shall be 10". Minimum fork lifting height shall be 144". Maximum overall lowered mast height shall be 85". The carriage shall meet ITA requirements for interchangeability of forks & attachments. The fork shall be the standard taper pallet lifting type. The forks shall be of a high grade, heat treated forge steel. Forks shallbe adjustable from at least 12", outside to outside fork width, to the approx. width of the fork lift. Length of forks shall be min. 45" long, w/a maximum length of 49". Fork lift shall be adequately primed & finish painted the manufacture's standard color and have the manufacturer's name or trademark, model, serial number, & certified load ratings stamped on the machine. The offeror shall warranty the fork lift & parts thereof against defective material & workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of acceptance of the equipment or 1000 hrs. of operation, whichever first occurs. Operating, Maintenance, Repair & Parts Manuals, one copy of each of these manuals shall be provided with the fork lift at time of delivery. The following accessories shall be provided: A 360 degree rotating fork clamp, with a min. 3,500 pound capacity. To be delivered to ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST, 2350 CARSON ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667, Phone: (916) 622-5061, X-5284. DELIVERY DATE BY SEPTEMBER 15, 1997. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and the specific evaluation criteria to be included are: (i) technical capability of the item to meet the Government requirement,(ii) price, (iii) delivery date. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their quote. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, as well as the following clauses: 52.219-14, 52.226-26,52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37,52.225-3,52.225-21 Alt.I. (0183)

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