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The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, requires a new 75 horsepower compact utility tractor to support grounds maintenance, snow removal, pond habitat management, and facility operations. The tractor must be a John Deere **** or an equivalent meeting or exceeding specified salient characteristics, including a 75 hp diesel engine, enclosed cab with heat/AC, 4WD, hydrostatic or power reverser transmission, 540rpm rear PTO, Category III hitch, and hydraulic system compatible with attachments. Required attachments include a front or rear-mounted snowblower and a rear flail mower. The contractor shall provide the tractor and implements fully assembled, tested, and operational, perform initial setup, calibration, and safety checks, and complete a delivery inspection checklist. Operator training covering safety, operation, attachment changes, and routine maintenance, along with printed and electronic operator manuals, service and maintenance manuals, and safety materials, are also required. The contractor shall provide all warranty documentation, register warranties with the manufacturer, and offer post-delivery support during the warranty period. The government will accept trade-in of a **** John Deere **** tractor. Government acceptance is contingent on inspection confirming compliance with all salient characteristics, operational readiness, and completion of required training and documentation. Delivery is required within 60 calendar days of award, with operator training within 5 business days after delivery.
The bid notice states that delivery is required within 60 calendar days of award.
The contractor shall provide all warranty documentation, register all warranties with the manufacturer, and provide post-delivery support during the warranty period.
The contractor shall be a certified dealer or supplier of agricultural equipment capable of providing new, unused equipment meeting EPA emissions standards, OEM attachments, warranty support, operator training, and experience delivering agricultural tractors of similar size and complexity.