Department of Interior, Rocky Mountain National Park, 1000 Highway 36, Estes Park, CO 80517-8397

23 -- SNOW BLOWER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK SOL RP152400855 DUE 042700 POC Anne M. Viktora, 970-586-1271 This is a COMBINED-SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, FAC 97-10, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement consistitutes the only solicitation. PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Bidders are required to submit the documentation required in FAR Part 12, including those required clauses identified in Far Part 12. Solicitation Number is RP152400855. The proposal should be the standard product literature including the cost, in accordance with commercial item procedures. This procurement is unrestricted and is being advertised as full and open competition. The contractor shall provide one snow blower as follows: Self-contained two (2) stage rotary snow blower capable of attaching to a 644H, John Deere rubber tire loader. Snow blower shall be designed to attach the rotary head to the front loader arms and the engine/hyraulic unit to the rear of the loader. Heavy duty design with a demonstrated minimum capacity capable of blowing 2,000 tons per hour of snow at altitudes ranging from 8,000 to above 12,000 feet above sea level. Current year production model (not used or remanufactured), primary use blower. With a minimum of 300 hp @ peak RPM, must be able to perform normal operations at an ambient temperature of 10 degrees F. Blower and Power plant shall be installed at successful bidders location. With quick-hitch style connectors at head. All controls within sight and reach of operators' position in cab. Of two (2) stage design: one right and one left helical ribbon type cutter reels and a snow casting impeller housing capable of rotating left and right. Must have hydraulic relief valving and a pressure compensating system shall be in lieu of shear pins. Blower shall be equipped with the following: Minimum of a 300hp diesel engine, a minimum of ten hours fuel capacity during normal operations, 110 VAC immersion type block heater, work lights on top at rear, skid pads mounted on the outside of head on the sides with replaceable type pads, coolant recovery system, manufactures deflector shield. Must include a warrant of no less than 1 year on the following: Shall include all parts and labor on, workmanship, blower, engine, hydorstatic system, electrical system, and hydraulic system. This blower assembly and its components shall be new, current production model year equipment. Used, surplus or not current model year components will not be accepted. One of a kind or first off the production line will not be accepted. Manufacture must be able to respond within a 24-hour period due to problems acquired under warranty. This product shall be purchased under the Buy American Act. Delivery included (i.e. FOB Destination pricing). This solicitation is for replacement equipment and all bids must include a trade-in allowance for the following piece of equipment: Rotary Snowplow, 1974 Snowblast, Model RHS-1500L, split package. Condition -- Serviceable. A minimum of $5,000 must be offered for the trade-in. Pick up the snowblast will be the responsibility of the successful bidder. Required delivery date is 100 days or less from the date the purchaser places the order. Proposals shall be sent to Anne M. Viktora, Contracting Officer, National Park Service, 1000 HWY 36; Warehouse; Estes Park, CO 80517 by 2:00pm LPT on April 27, 2000. Posted 04/13/00 (W-SN444804). (0104)

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