Equipment Rental Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Heavy Equipment Rental LTMU 127EAY26Q0035 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK SCOPE OF CONTRACT Description of Work: The intent of this contract is to select a contractor who will provide the US Forest Service with the required heavy equipment needed for various Engineering and Restoration Projects. The rental contract will be for a 10-week period beginning July 13, 2026, or as early as possible after and ending September 18, 2026, with the possibility to shorten or extend the contract for 1 or more pieces of equipment at the monthly rate. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government. Project Location & Description Location: Ski Run Blvd, approx. ½ mile South of the Pioneer Trail and Ski Run Blvd intersection, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. All equipment will be delivered to this location on August 3, 2026, with the exception described below. Note: The Terramac RT7R (or equivalent) tracked dump hauler will be delivered to a different location on Elks Point Drive (near intersection with Highway 50) in Stateline, NV on 7/13/2026. Description: The heavy equipment listed in this contract will be used in the construction of trails and a stream and meadow restoration project. Accessibility: Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Maps See Attachment 3 Map- Yellow circle on map is approximate delivery location. Maps are general in nature and are not to be considered as definitively identifying locations. Estimated Start Date & Contract Time Start: 07/13/26 Time: 10 Weeks with option for less or more. Restrictions on Work Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract, except as outlined here. Nothing in this part shall be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows: 1. In accordance with the fire plan. -- 1 of 2 -- Heavy Equipment Rental LTMU 127EAY26Q0035 2. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage. Licenses and Insurance The contractor shall obtain the insurance and licenses listed here; (see also Section L, Notices to Offerors and Respondents). MSPA Card (Form WH510): This contract [ ] does [X] does not require the contractor to be registered with the US Department of Labor as a Farm Labor Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a current Form WH510 or legible copy. Other: NONE Technical Requirements: The rental contract will be for a 10-week period beginning July 13, 2026, and ending September 18, 2026, with the option to shorten or extend the contract for 1 or more pieces of equipment at the monthly rate. Approximate rental periods for each piece of equipment are itemized in Section B. The equipment included in the contract shall be 2 excavators, 1 sweeper, one 10 yd dump truck, and 1 off road tracked carrier dump truck. The excavators will be in the 18,000 lb weight class (CAT 307/308 or equivalent) equipped with two 36” buckets, one with teeth and one with a grading edge, with thumb, front blade, rubber tracks, and environmental cab. The tracked crawler carrier will be in the 23,000 lb size range (Terramac RT7R or equivalent), with rubber tracks, a rotating dump bed, and environmental cab. The sweeper will be a LayMor Sweepmaster 300 (or equivalent) self-contained driving unit (as opposed to a Skidsteer mounted attachment) with an environmental cab. Equipment must be pressure-washed before delivery to the project area to remove weeds and petroleum-based products. All equipment and parts will be in proper operating condition. All protective armoring and skid plates will be in place to reduce the possibility of rupturing equipment hoses, resulting in a leak. It is required that hoses and "O" rings be inspected and replaced if needed prior to starting work to reduce the potential for a hydraulic leak. All equipment must meet the Tier 3 or higher requirements for air quality and have been approved for use in California. The contractor will service the equipment as needed to maintain it in good operating condition. Estimated response times to repair breakdowns should be included in contractor quotes and will be considered in award of contract. The USFS will provide fuel and operators for the equipment. -- 2 of 2 --