W - Trail Equipment Rental

It is the intent of this agency to award a sole source contract under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. This agency intends to award to Sutter Equipment Company, Novato, CA. The requirements for the trail equipment must meet the following specifications: Description of Equipment is as follows: SWECO 480 Trail Tractor with compactor, IHI Mini excavator NX15, IBEX Loader/ Carrier & Equipment Trailer. This equipment is rented without operator. Transportation of the equipment to the job site is the responsibility of the Forest Service. The period of the rental contract will be from approximately May 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Payments to be made monthly in arrears. Equipment Specifications: Trail Tractor – Crawler Tractor: 48” width maximum outside track to track 6 way hydraulic dozer blade w/rock point corner bits 52” wide maximum. Blade angle 30 degree and tilt angle 30 degree minimum Blade lift 24” above ground, 12” below ground 80+ hp diesel w/ turbocharger hydrostatic drive w/ single T- handle Ripper attachment w/ hydraulic. Winch Built-in Air compressor attachment 2-Lights front & 1-rear Tool rack on rear of ROPS Hydraulics beyond capacity HD Steel Track Grousers 11 in. min. Hydraulic System Cooler 48” split drum sheep’s foot compactor 48” Slope-board w/ hydraulic angle 5 lb. fire extinguisher Back-up alarm Trailer: 19,000 GVTW capacity 26 foot Tow behind w/ penal hitch Tilt bed w/ramps Dual axel w/ 3x12 ¼ in. electric brakes 9.5x17.5 radial ply tires w/ 16 ply rating Tongue able to support tool box 7 pin hawus plug 8 D-ring tie downs Crawler Carrier – Hydrostatic self loading trail totter with maximum width of 38 inches. Pentamotor IBEX 20PK self loading dumper/loader. Mini excavator - minimum breakout capability of 5,000 lbs zero swing, expandable track width 38 to 48 inches thumb attachment. Diesel engine w/ minimum of 12 hp. Power beyond capability. IHI 15 NX Mini-excavator w/24” bucket & articulated thumb. This notice of intent is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, The Government will consider all capability statements, addressing the specifications above, received by 2:00 PM on May 6, 2008. Respond to: Tahoe National Forest, Attn Contracting, 631 Coyote St. Nevada City, CA 95959. Fax # 530-478-6216. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses to this notice of intent are received by 2:00 PM on May 6, 2008, the contract award for this Trail Equipment Rental will be made to Sutter Equipment Company, Novato CA. Market Research was conducted for the availability of Trail Equipment Rental and the above mentioned company was the only source found to be able to supply this service as required.