Gila National Forest Motor Grader Mulcher with Boom

The USDA Forest Service, Gila National Forest, issued Solicitation Number 12444326Q0031 as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a motor grader mulcher with a boom. This equipment is essential for vegetation trimming on National Forest System roads. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and follows the NAICS code 333120 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Key dates include an offer due date of June 5, 2026, at 1700 CT. The evaluation criteria for award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable, considering technical acceptability (product specifications, compatibility with Caterpillar 140/150 motor graders, warranty, delivery timeline), price (fair and reasonable), and past performance (acceptable or neutral). The document also includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses, notably addressing anti-discrimination, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance, and unenforceability of supplier terms. Delivery is required to Silver City, NM, and questions must be submitted by June 1, 2026.

The U.S. Forest Service, Gila National Forest, is seeking to procure one new motor grader mulcher with a boom for vegetation trimming on National Forest System roads. The mulcher must be compatible with Caterpillar 140 and 150 motor graders, have a minimum 70-inch mulching width and 20-foot boom reach, and be capable of mulching up to 6-inch diameter trees. It must include all necessary assembly components, hydraulics, and controls. The contractor is responsible for furnishing and delivering the equipment, including mounting hardware, to Silver City, New Mexico. Submittals must include manufacturer specifications, warranty information, and a delivery timeline. The equipment must be new, unused, free from defects, and meet industry standards, with a manufacturer's standard commercial warranty. Government inspection and acceptance will occur upon delivery.