Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a contractor to provide one new, unused severe duty bucket to replace an existing John Deere General Purpose Bucket on a wheel loader. The bucket must have a heaped capacity of not less than 4.25 cubic yards, a width between 119 and 127 inches, and be compatible with a John Deere 644 model wheel loader. The contractor must also provide shipping and delivery to the Missouri River Project Office in Omaha, NE.
* The bucket must be made by a reputable manufacturer with a manufacturer warranty of not less than 6 months.
* The bucket must be manufactured in the United States of America.
* High-wear areas such as the sidecutters, double bottom, and corner straps must be reinforced with abrasion-resistant steel.
* The bucket must have a spade-nosed cutting edge with replaceable teeth and an industry-standard J418 coupler-style attachment mechanism.