Description
The Northport VA Medical Center is seeking to purchase three large, ride-on mowers to replace existing end-of-life mowers. The specifications detail the requirement for Toro Grounds master 3330 AWD, model 31902A or equivalent model. The VA has a preference for domestic end items manufactured in the United States.
Some key features required include:
* Diesel 3-cylinder, liquid cooled engine
* 36.8 HP @ 3,000 rpm
* Torque peak 80.7 ft-lbs. @ 1,950 rpm
* Displacement 1,642 cc
* High idle: 3,150 rpm (no load)
* Remote mounted air cleaner
* Fuel filter water separator
* EPA Tier 4/Stage V compliant
* Rear mount, cross flow, 8.5 fins per 1”, 8 quart capacity radiator
* 12 gallons fuel capacity
* Parallel hydraulic system with full time 4-wheel drive
* Up to 15 mph going forward and up to 6 mph in reverse
* Mows up to 8.7 acres per hour with 72” deck
* All welded tubular and formed steel main frame
* Twin 2.5” bore, 1.25” rod hydraulic cylinders operate lift arms
* Hydraulic counterbalance for optimum traction and stability
* Front: 24x12-12.4 ply and Rear 18x9.5-8.4 ply tires
* Dynamic braking through hydrostat and foot pedal
* Hand-actuated drum type parking brake on front left and right traction wheels
* Mechanical Suspension Seat
* Hydraulic Power Steering
* Onboard LCD display that shows gauges, alerts/faults, service reminders, electrical system diagnostics
* 12V maintenance-free battery with 540 cold cranking amps at 0 degrees
* 8.3” ground clearance
* 107” length
* 53.5” width
* 52” wheelbase
* 1,886 lbs weight
The contract will be awarded based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, considering technical capability, price, and period of performance with delivery.