Diesel Tow Behind 18ft Chipper

The National Park Service is seeking a firm-fixed-price purchase order for a diesel tow behind 18ft chipper. The chipper will be used to support the maintenance division with hazard tree work and routine pruning maintenance operations throughout the park. The equipment must meet specific salient characteristics, including a 37” diameter x 22 “wide drum with (4) 5/8” x 5 ½ x 10 dual edge knives, a slide box feed system, and a hydraulic lift cylinder. The contractor must provide training and operator certification for up to 12 personnel on the operation of the equipment. The purchase order will be awarded to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to all terms and is most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Key points to consider: • The chipper must be new and meet all the specified salient characteristics. • The contractor must provide training and operator certification for up to 12 personnel. • The purchase order will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable. • The contractor must comply with all the terms and conditions of the purchase order. • The equipment will be used to support the maintenance division with hazard tree work and routine pruning maintenance operations throughout the park.