Slope Mower

Slope Mower

US Army Corps of Engineers Francis E. Walter Dam White Haven, PA 18661

1. 1. Introduction
2. 1. Background. Francis E. Walter Dam is located at 146 Walter Dam Road, White Haven PA 18661. The project is located on the Lehigh River, 77 miles above the confluence with the Delaware River. The reservoir is part of the Lehigh River Flood Control program and is operated and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District. Congressionally authorized for flood control, this multipurpose project supports various USACE missions including environmental stewardship efforts dedicated to wildlife and habitat improvements.
3. 1. Scope of Work. This is a supply contract for a slope mower to replace an aging 2004 unit that is in need of constant repair and no longer capable of completing its required mission. The contractor shall furnish a slope mower per the specifications of the salient characteristics and features listed in Section 3.0 under Performance Requirements.
4. 1. General Requirements

A required supply contract contract shall be provided at Francis E. Walter Dam as described in the following sections.

1. 1. General. The Contractor agrees to furnish a slope mower as described in Section 3 under Performance Requirements. This Contractor will deliver the machine no longer than 60 days after award.
2. 1. Government-Furnished Materials. The Contractor is expected to provide all manpower, equipment, supplies, and materials required to deliver the machine to 146 Walter Dam Road, White Haven, PA 18661.
3. 1. Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties. The Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (www.sam.gov) have a DUNS# and Cage Code to provide. The contractor must use GSA and other Governmental pricing schedules where applicable.
4. 1. Location and Hours of Duty. The Contractor shall deliver the machine only during normal Corps of Engineers duty hours (7:00 am. to 3:00 pm., Monday thru Friday, excluding national holidays) weather permitting.

3.0 Performance Requirements.

The Contractor shall provide a slope mower per specifications of salient characteristics listed below:

• Diesel Powered, Liquid Cooled Engine
• Maximum Engine Horsepower of 25
• Minimum Mowing Width of 72 inches, Maximum of 80 inches
• Independent Free-Floating Decks with Rear Discharge
• Minimum Adjustable Cutting Height of 3 inches to 7.5 inches
• Direct Hydraulic Blade Driven System
• Hydrostat Ground Drive Transmission
• Automatic Hydraulic Self Leveling System
• Manual Self-Leveling Overdrive Switch
• Capabilities to Cut Slopes up to 34 Degrees
• Foot Operated Speed Control
• Steering Wheel with Power Steering
• All Terrain Drive Tires, Minimum 6 Ply with Counterweights
• Foam Filled Stabilizing Deck Tires
• Hydrostat Integrated Parking Brake with On/Off Switch
• Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
• Standard Hazard Working Safety Lights
• Adjustable Suspension Seat with Arm Rests and Seat Belt
• Sun Canopy
• Meets ANSI/OPEi B71.4 Standards

Payment will be made after delivery and upon satisfied completion by the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer. Compensation is for all manpower, equipment, supplies, and materials required to deliver the machine to 146 Walter Dam Road, White Haven, PA18661.

Upon satisfaction of the contract, the Contractor shall submit an invoice(s) for payment to: Original invoice forwarded to:

Joshua E. Dinko

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Beltzville Lake

2145 Pohopoco Drive

Lehighton, PA 18235

The invoice should be submitted within five (5) calendar days after delivery. The invoices must provide, Contractor's name and address, Contract/Purchase Order No., date prepared and itemized costing per unit. Questions regarding the preparation and forwarding of invoices may be directed to Joshua Dinko at the Northern Area Office at (610) 377-0332, Joshua.E.Dinko@usace.army.mil.