The intent of this specification is to define a crawler tractor for use in a severe forestry environment. The primary use being wildfire suppression and fuel mitigation projects in extremely heavy forest fuels. The tractor must have the ability to perform continuous drawbar work over long periods of time in extremely adverse conditions. The tractor must be able to pull a variety of rear attachments or bulldoze fire lanes without overheating or otherwise malfunctioning. Product support must be readily available throughout the state of Mississippi. The Manufacturer, or dealer, must guarantee parts and service availability according to the following general guidelines: 1) Parts for normal maintenance and/or minor repairs, must be available the same day or within 24 hours; 2) Major components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps and motors, etc., must be available within 72 hours; and 3) Large components such as cabs, ROPS, main frames, roller frames, etc., must be available within 2-3 weeks; 4) Service centers able to fully support product must be available within 100 miles of machine’s assigned location; 5) Field technician must be available and onsite within 24 hours. The unit must be new, unused and be prepared for service when delivered to the specified location. Vendor must provide a test unit of the exact model bid, with full forestry fire package, and demonstrate that the unit meets or exceeds the minimum requirements prior to bid award.
