The Department and each responsive, responsible bidder who meets the requirements and specifications may enter into a Contract to provide equipment with experienced operators to perform construction and maintenance work on an as needed basis. The Contractor with the lowest rate for the equipment in the equipment category with the appropriate attachments and capabilities will have first option to furnish the equipment. Equipment. The equipment specifications and terms are as follows: Valid inspection sticker good thru the term of rental Provide daily fuel, oil and grease Provide registration Provide insurance; Forestry Mulchers (Regions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) Remove trees and brush to a height of six inches above the ground. Chips shall not be larger than 3 inches. Shall be able to mulch up to 6-inch trees. Mulchers shall have a horizontal shaft. Machine working hydraulic horsepower shall be 1.5 times greater than mulcher head requires. Machines shall be either rubber tracked, rubber tired or steel street pads. Brush hog type of mowers will not be accepted...
