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24 -- TRACTORS SOL DACW33-99-Q-0178 DUE 082599 POC Norm Krause (978) 318-8833 E-MAIL: Purchase Branch, Norman.A.Krause@usace.army.mil. Furnish and deliver, FOB Destination, one new construction duty, l yard class utility tractor similar or equal to a JCB 212 SU Series 2 Utility Tractor Loader to North Springfield Lake, Springfield, VT. The characteristics of this vehicle shall include but no be limited to a four post roll-over protective structure (ROPS), a falling objects protective structure (FOPS), 4-cycle, direct injection diesel engine, 4 cylinder, 259 CID (4.25 liter) minimum, torque converter, 4 speeds forward, 4 speeds reverse transmission, a separate unit mounted to engine containing torque converter and all transmission components, connected to the rear axle via driveshaft; hydraulically operated sealed wet multiple disc brakes; 12 volt system with 65 amp alternator, electrical system; direct mount loader with minimum 1.0 cubic yard capacity, heavy duty bucket; hydraulic system with 3 spool valve, pipework, bucket retun to dig; three point hitch and power take off with clevid type drawbar, tires all wheel steer, seat operator platform and other optional attachments. Estimated cost of the unit is between $25,000.00 and $l00,000.00. Specifications will be available at no cost on or about 08/04/99. Requests for Solicitations may be faxed to 978-318-8207. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the New England District. Posted 07/15/99 (W-SN354344). (0196)

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