Center Pivot Replacement

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to replace a damaged center pivot irrigation system at the Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay County, Nebraska. The project requires the procurement and turnkey installation of a new center pivot irrigation system, including a hot-dipped galvanized, seven-tower system featuring GPS-ready VRI sector programming and specialized sprinkler packages. The system must be designed to navigate existing field obstacles, such as water tanks and fences. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, shipping, installation labor, and hookups. Key requirements include: • A hot-dipped galvanized, seven-tower system with a minimum 105” ground clearance at the lowest truss • GPS-ready VRI sector programming and specialized sprinkler packages • The ability to navigate existing field obstacles, such as water tanks and fences • A minimum of 11.2” x 38” 8 ply+ non-directional tires and appropriately sized wheels • The system must be designed to meet the salient characteristics of the pivot system, including the accuracy of the proposed sprinkler package The contractor will be evaluated based on price and technical capability, with the Government reserving the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.