Description
The USDA Forest Service intends to award a single-source contract to Gainesville MotorSport for the procurement of a 2026 POLARIS R26T6E99AJ FIRE UTV. The vehicle is required to support wildland fire and wildland hazardous fuels reduction operations. The Polaris 1000 is the only machine that meets the specific technical requirements for emergency fire response. The equipment must be compatible with existing district assets and meet operational requirements, safety standards, and maintenance practices.
• The vehicle must have a one-piece chassis, belt drive, automatic transmission, and a 1,000 lbs. capacity cargo box.
• It must have a 4-wheel disk brake system with heavy-duty front drive, full body skid plates, CV Guards, and heavy-duty bumpers.
• The vehicle must be approximately 152” in length, 63” in width, and 78” in height, with a weight of 2200 lbs.
• It must have a ground clearance of 12.5” inches and a towing capacity of 2500 lbs.
• The vehicle must be able to carry 6 people and their required fire line safety and suppression equipment.
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John Camacho