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STATEMENT OF NEED GENERAL: The FMS Department at the Pittsburgh VAMC at the H.J. Heinz campus in Aspinwall PA, has a Brand Name or Equal requirement for a John Deere 310SL HL backhoe Loader. Equipment... STATEMENT OF NEED GENERAL: The FMS Department at the Pittsburgh VAMC at the H.J. Heinz campus in Aspinwall PA, has a Brand Name or Equal requirement for a John Deere 310SL HL backhoe Loader. Equipment is needed for the maintenance shops daily grounds duties, salt loading & snow removal during the winter months, unloading trucks, & excavating during scheduled & emergent repairs throughout the facility. REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall provide the following brand name or equal equipment in accordance with the specifications as outlined below. The firm fixed price for the new equipment will include all costs associated with any preparation, installation, and delivery of the equipment. Minimum specifications for equipment to be considered as equal: Engine type John Deere Powertech EWL 4.5L 276 cu. In. Enclosed Cab Powertrain Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) with limited slip differential auto shift transmission Hydrostatic power steering Safety Equipment- Enclosed cab SAE J2194 & OSHA 1928 ROPS, Retractable 2-point seat belts Operator s seat- heated, cloth, & air suspension Tires- 19.5L x 24-inch 12 PR rear & 12.5/80-18 10PR front Hydraulics- Pilot controls, 2-lever, with pattern selection, rear hydraulic coupler for pin-on buckets, 42-inch thumb ready, auxiliary hydraulic with 1 & 2 way flow, loader coupler 3-funtion hydraulics single lever, & extendable dipper stick 42-inch hydraulic backhoe thumb- 4 tine Heavy duty stabilizer pads Full front drive shaft guard 24 inch wide severe-duty backhoe bucket Front bucket- 1.3 cu. yd. x 92-inch-wide heavy duty long lip coupler bucket with cutting edge & skid plates 1250-pound counterbalance weight Dual batteries with disconnect Engine coolant heater Cab Light System: LED light package, head lights, turn signals, flashers, and tail lamps Cab: Heated & Air conditioned & Defroster & Radio/Bosch premium & sun visor Mirrors interior and side mirrors Brakes- front/rear wet disc Heavy-duty front grill frame BACKHOE BUCKET Quantity 1 Compatible with item 2.1. # AT437700 18-inch pin-on severe duty BACKHOE BUCKET Quantity 1 Compatible with item 2.1 # AT437338 12-inch pin-on severe duty FORKS, PALLET Quantity 1 Compatible with item 2.1. # AT308139 2-60 inch Coupler fork carriage BROOM-PALADIN 120 INCH Quantity 1 Compatible with item 2.1. Mixed poly & wire # IN1341420- 120 WLA 36 M DL 12/24CI HYD 12 V # IN1058085- WELD MTG LA/LCH F/JRB E-SERIES SNOW PUSHER-PALADIN 120 INCH Quantity 1 Compatible with item 2.1. # IN1073609- 3X3 120 SNW PSH 233 SRS F/JRB E SRS DELIVERY: Contractor shall complete delivery of equipment before on December 31, 2022. Packaging shall be marked to the attention of the Ground Service Supervisor, with delivery to the following address: Pittsburgh VAMC, Heinz Campus Attn: Michael Rohbeck, Maintenance and Repair Supervisor Building 49, Facilities Maintenance 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Specific delivery date and time shall be coordinated with Michael Rohbeck, at (412)-277-6642, or via email at: Michael.Rohbeck@va.gov.