MN Litchfield WMD - UTV with Trade-in

The document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 140FS226Q0012 for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) seeking a new Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) with a trade-in option for a 2017 Polaris Ranger. Quotes are due by January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET and must be emailed to dana_arnold@fws.gov. The solicitation emphasizes submitting a completed SF 1449, company information, signed amendments, and technical specifications, including lead time and detailed pricing (trade-in value, new UTV unit price, and total price). The award will be a firm-fixed-price order based on best value, considering technical specifications, lead time, and price, with non-price factors being approximately equal to price. The document also includes various FAR provisions and clauses, notably 52.204-24 and 52.212-3, which cover representations regarding telecommunications equipment and offeror certifications.

This document outlines the specifications for a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) with one trade-in for the Litchfield WMD, emphasizing features necessary for safe operation in cold weather. Key UTV requirements include a 950 cc/65 HP engine, automatic transmission, selectable 2WD/4WD, 12-inch travel suspension, front/rear disc brakes, 27-inch tires, 10-gallon fuel capacity, 13-inch ground clearance, 1,200 lbs payload, 2,500 lbs towing capacity, and seating for three. Essential features are power steering, a full cab with heating, fixed glass windshield with wiper, rear glass panel, dome light, rearview mirror, Lock & Ride Cargo System, LED taillight, OSHA Approved ROPS, front brush guard, and a 4500 lbs winch. Parts and service must be available within 100 miles. Delivery must be FOB Destination to FWS Litchfield WMD, 22274 615 Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355-5818, with the contractor responsible for all delivery costs and conditions. The contractor must contact Todd Boonstra at Todd_Boonstra@fws.gov or (320) 693-2849 three days prior to delivery to arrange a specific time. Unloading is the sole responsibility of the delivery carrier, with no government assistance provided.

The provided document is an Equipment Trade-In Form detailing a 2017 Polaris Ranger from the Litchfield WMD, with FWS Property #F305858, FWS Equipment #10179054, and FWS Asset #1157451. The vehicle has a VIN of 4XARTE878H8558499 and 1068 hours of use. It includes vinyl zip doors and a glass windshield as additional information, with no known defects. The form lists Todd Boonstra as the station contact, with phone number 406-654-4296 and email todd_boonstra@fws.g. The equipment is located at 22274 615th Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355. This document serves as a record for the trade-in of government-owned equipment, likely for internal inventory management or as part of a procurement process for new equipment.