Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential contractors for the procurement of a Mini Excavator. The Mini Excavator will be used to support Engineering Service operations at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Waco, Texas. The contractor will be required to provide a fully functional Mini Excavator, including operator and service training, as well as all necessary equipment, materials, and manuals. The Mini Excavator must meet specific salient characteristics, including performance and power requirements, electrical system specifications, and control and auxiliary functions. The contractor will also be required to provide on-site training for Engineering Service personnel and a standard warranty.
Some key features and requirements of the Mini Excavator include:
• Travel speeds of 1.7 mph and 2.7 mph
• Slew speed of 10.5 rpm
• Hydraulic system with open center, 1 LS variable pump, and max flow of 26.7 gpm
• Electrical system with 12-volt voltage, 40-amp alternator, and 12-volt, 80 Ah reserve capacity battery
• Controls and auxiliary functions, including dual pilot joysticks, dual pilot levers, and electric proportional switches
• Weights, including canopy operating weight of 6,658 lb and cab operating weight of 7,143 lb
• Standard features, including fuel tank, hydraulic oil tank, hydraulic circuit capacity, cooling system capacity, and engine oil capacity
• Lighting, including one boom-mounted work light and one roof-mounted work light