MI DETROIT RIVER IWR Skid Steer Soil Conditioner

Quick Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically the FWS, SAT TEAM 2 office, has issued a solicitation for a Skid Steer Soil Conditioner (Power Rake). This firm-fixed price contract is for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and requires a high-flow attachment compatible with a Bobcat T770 skid steer. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one (1) high-flow, 84-inch width Soil Conditioner (Power Rake) skid steer attachment. Key specifications include:

• Compatibility: Must be compatible with a Bobcat T770 Skid Steer, specifically its hydraulic system (High flow: ~36.6 GPM, Pressure: ~3,500 psi).
• Design: Carbide-tipped drum for pulverizing, debris removal, and smoothing. Features bidirectional drum rotation, hydraulic angle/depth control, oscillation, and box blade end wings.
• Minimum Physical Specs: Length ≥ 67.9 in, 141+ carbide-tipped teeth, hydraulic angle ≥ 25° left or right, width (fully angled) ≥ 76 in, operating weight ≥ 1,268 lbs.
• Functional Specs: High Flow, direct-drive hydraulic motor, hydraulic depth control from cab, oscillating bolster, removable box blade end wings, rubber material retention flap, universal skid-steer quick-attach mounting, 7-pin electrical harness.
• Delivery: Requested by May 1, 2026, fully assembled and ready for use. Bidders must include estimated delivery date and country of origin.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
• Product Service Code: 3830 - Truck And Tractor Attachments.
• Place of Performance: Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission: Offerors are encouraged to submit quotations on Standard Form (SF) 1449. All supporting documents must be submitted by the due date.
• Method: Quotes and questions must be emailed to jeremy.riva@fws.gov.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. Technical specifications and past performance are considered more important than price. Evaluation of options will be based on the total price for all options added to the total price for the basic requirement.
• Payment: Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Key Dates

• Solicitation Issue Date: January 29, 2026
• Offer Due Date/Time: February 6, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
• Anticipated Delivery Date: May 1, 2026

Contact Information

• Primary Contact: Jeremy Riva
• Email: jeremy_riva@fws.gov
• Phone: 303-535-4788