USDA, Forest Service, Huron Manistee National Forest, 1755 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI 49601

23 -- EQUIPMENT TRAILERS SOL R9Z-00-09-HM DUE 020700 POC To receive a copy of the solicitation contact Pam Bohte at 715-362-1187; For contractual questions contact Thomas V. Gadzalinski at 715-362-1176. E-MAIL: "Click here to request a solicitation package (be, pbohte/r9_cheni@fs.fed.us. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation R9Z-00-09-HM is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-14. This is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The SIC Code is 3715 and the size standard is 500 employees. The intent of this solicitation and resulting contract is to procure two equipment trailers designed for the purpose of transporting medium to light weight equipment. One offer of contract shall be made. Evaluation factors shall include; price, quality of the product offered, and past performance/ experience of quoter in this area of manufacturing. The following minimum specifications shall be met: Load capacity -- 20 ton; double axle; axle capacity -- 20,000 lbs/axle; axle lubrication -- oil; brakes -- full air with automatic slack adjusters; tires -- 215/75R 17.5 LRH; rims -- 6.75 x 17.5; platform length -- 19 ft; platform width -- 8 ft; decking -- 2 in. oak (weather treated); platform height -- 34 in.; tongue length -- 5 ft.; beavertail length -- 5 ft. self cleaning with bucket well; overall length -- 29 ft.; overall width -- 8 ft.; ramps -- 5 ft. adjustable fold-over with spring assist; safety chain with hook -- 3/8" P-70; towing device -- 3" adjustable pintle; jack -- 12,000 lb drop leg; lashing rings -- 4, D-rings per side; lights -- ICC/DOT, modular sealed harness w/7 way connector; color -- manufacturer standard; shipping weight -- 8660lbs; toolbox in tongue; one spare tire & wheel; load balance point to be set by contractor at their site with payload simulation of Forest Service equipment. Delivery date is April 1, 2000, at 1755 s. Mitchell, Cadillac, Mi. 49601. Quotations should be submitted to: USDA FOREST SERVICE, Lake States Contracting, 3654 Nursery Rd., Rhinelander, Wi. 54501 by 4:30 p.m. central standard time on February 8, 2000. Fax transmittals can be sent to 715-362-1188. Hard copies of this solicitation are available by calling 715-362-1187. Submittals may be made on letterhead stationary as required in paragraph (b) of 52.212.1, Instructions to Offerors. At a minimum, submittals shall include: (1) solicitation number. (2) time specified for receipt of quotations. (3) name, address, and phone number of quoter. (4) technical description of items being offered along with descriptive literature. (5) unit price with extended total and any discounts offered. (6) a completed copy of Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3. (7) acknowledgment of any amendments. (8) past performance information along with references. Posted 01/12/00 (W-SN415349). (0012)

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