Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The US Forest Service has a requirement for rental of two swivel dump trucks, to include delivery, pickup, and maintenance as needed during the rental period. There are two delivery sites in the Lake ... The US Forest Service has a requirement for rental of two swivel dump trucks, to include delivery, pickup, and maintenance as needed during the rental period. There are two delivery sites in the Lake Tahoe area. The rental contract will be approximately 5 months for one truck, and 1 month for the second, beginning May 24, 2021 and ending October 15, 2021 with the possibility to shorten or extend the contract for 1 or more pieces of equipment as determined by the Forest Service. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS One Swivel dump truck 1,000-1,200 lb (Yanmar C12R or equivalent); 8-9' length, 3'-3'6" overall width, with front and either side dump capacity and rubber tracks. One Swivel dump truck 5,000-5,200 lbs (Canycom S25A track dump or equiv); 147" length, 66" overall width, with 180 deg. pivoting dump capacity and rubber tracks. The contractor will deliver and pick up the equipment at the locations specified below and shown on the attached map. Equipment must be pressure washed before delivery to the project area to remove weeds and petroleum-based products. All equipment and parts will be in proper operating condition. All protective armoring and skid plates will be in place to reduce the possibility of rupturing equipment hoses, resulting in a leak. It is required that hoses and "O" rings be inspected and replaced if needed prior to starting work to reduce the potential for a hydraulic leak. All equipment must meet the Tier 3 or higher requirements for air quality and have been approved for use in California. The contractor will ensure equipment maintenance is up to date and all equipment remains in good operating condition. Estimated response times to repair breakdowns should be included in contractor quotes and will be considered in award of contract. The USFS will provide fuel and operators for the equipment.