United States Property And Fiscal Office for Tennessee, P.O. Box 40748, Powell Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37204-0748

38 -- AIRPORT RAMP SWEEPER DUE 092397 POC Point of Contact -- Mrs. Linda Merryman, Purchasing Agent, 615-313-2658, or James L. Coonce, 615-313-2650, Contracting Officer. The USPFO for Tennessee contracting office is looking for sources that can provide the following equipment: Airport Ramp Sweeper, the unit must be of adequate size to routinely clean a ramp surface (asphalt and cement) of over 15 acres; have a sweeping arm capable of extending beyond body of sweeper and raise or lower to other surfaces (above curbs); have flexible vacuum hose able to reach areas inaccessible by sweeper vehicle; must have sweeping path not less than 7 feet; equipment must be able to clean near helicopters and within tight spaces within aircraft hangars; have a brush system that works in conjuction with a vacuum system to effectively remove small particles of gravel and stone over uneven surfaces; have a filtration system that cycles dust created by sweeper placing it in debris hopper; have a rust proof steel hopper capable of holding a minimum of 2.0 cubic yards of debris; have operator cab with driving lights, heater, air conditioning and hazard light; be equipped with a diesel and/or JP8 powered engine sufficient to operate equipment at peak performance. The government has determined that the Tennant Model 830 meets the minimum needs of the government. Please contact Mrs. Linda Merryman, (615) 313 -2658. (0260)

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