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37 -- GRASS SEED DRILLS WITH OPTIONS FOR THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, FERGUS FALLS WMD, FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA. SOL 1448-30181-98-B362 DUE 040198 POC Nancy Boyle, Contract Specialist, (612) 713-5217 WEB: 1448-30181-98-B362, hrrp://CBDNET.ACCESS.GPO.GOV. E-MAIL: Nancy Boyle, Nancy_Boyle@MAIL.FWS.GOV. 37 -- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation number is 1448-30181-98-B362 for this Invitation for Bids (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be followed. This is a 100% total set aside for small business. Standard Industrial Classification code 3523 applies. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. All responsible sources may submit a bid for consideration. The contract line item number and quantity is as follows: Item No. 1 -- Grass Seed Drill with Options as listed, Quantity 3 each. Grass Seed Drill, with specifications listed below: -- Fluffy Seed Box -- auger-style agitators and metal row dividers (to prevent bridging of the seed) -- metal picker wheels -- derailleur speed changer -- Small seed box -- metal row dividers (for even distribution of seed across the width of the drill) -- metal fluted delivery system -- Cool Season/Grain Box -- metal fluted delivery system -- metal agitators -- Independent seeding rate adjustment for each box (Changing one doesn't affect the other) -- End Wheel Drive with lockout hub (Ease to transport drills over the road) -- Tires per manufacturer's specifications -- Acre Meter -- 10.5 foot planting width -- 8" spacing between rows -- Standard hitch system. Flexible tongue (Allows for setting the depth of No-till coulters) -- 5/8" depth bands on all discs (Allows precise placement of native grass seed) -- Mud scrapers to clean horizontal as well as vertical surfaces discs and depth bands -- Straight drop hoses from the fluffy seed box to the planter (No Plugging) -- Oversized seed hose leading to oversized boot (No Plugging) -- Double disc furrow openers -- Seed placement between discs -- Independently mounted press wheels (Allows independent movement of press wheels) -- Dual rephasing hydraulic cylinders with hoses and fittings -- Minimum 6" transport road clearance -- Maximum weight 3,500 lbs. (Ease for pulling) -- Footboard brackets -- Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign -- Guards on all chains and moving parts (Safety) -- Capable of seeding 4 pounds to 60 pounds (Seeding rates change from year to year) Item No. 2 -- Grass Seed Drill with Options (No-till Options), Quantity 3 each. Grass Seed Drill, with specifications listed below: -- Fluffy Seed Box -- auger-style agitators and metal row dividers (to prevent bridging of the seed) -- metal picker wheels -- derailleur speed changer -- Small seed box -- metal row dividers (for even distribution of seed acrossthe width of the drill) -- metal fluted delivery system -- Cool Season/Grain Box -- metal fluted delivery system -- metal agitators -- Independent seeding rate adjustment for each box (Changing one doesn't affect the other) -- End Wheel Drive with lockout hub (Ease to transport drills over the road) -- Tires per manufacturer's specifications -- Acre Meter -- 10.5 foot planting width -- 8" spacing between rows -- Standard hitch system. Flexible tongue (Allows for setting the depth of No-till coulters) -- Adjustable no-till, 13-1/2" trash plow with concave, notched and angular mounted blades -- 5/8" depth bands on all discs (Allows precise placement of native grass seed) -- Mud scrapers to clean horizontal as well as vertical surfaces discs and depth bands -- Straight drop hoses from the fluffy seed box to the planter (No Plugging) -- Oversized seed hose leading to oversized boot (No Plugging) -- Double disc furrow openers -- Seed placement between discs -- Independently mounted press wheels (Allows independent movement of press wheels) -- Dual rephasing hydraulic cylinders with hoses and fittings -- Minimum 6" transport road clearance -- Maximum weight 3,500 lbs. (Ease for pulling) -- Footboard brackets -- Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign -- Guards on all chains and moving parts (Safety) -- Capable of seeding 4 pounds to 60 pounds (Seeding rates change from year to year) FOB: Destination -- Fergus Falls WMD, Route 1, Box 76, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (copy to be included with offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders -- Commercial Items. Award will be made to thelowest priced responsive responsible offeror. Quotations are due to the office listed above by COB 4/1/98. Proposals may be faxed to (612) 725-1717. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/far. (0083)

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