Supply Front End Loader and Mid Size Road Grader R

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure rental of one (1) Front End Wheel Loader and one (1) Motor Grader for a period of twelve (12) months to support roadway surface treatments and grading operations at Joshua Tree National Park, addressing a lack of sufficient in-house heavy equipment.

• Front End Wheel Loader: One (1) mid-size articulated loader (Caterpillar 950 class or approved equal) for roadway rehabilitation and cold mix asphalt overlay operations at Black Rock Campground and other park maintenance activities.

• Motor Grader: One (1) mid-size motor grader for cold mix asphalt overlay operations at Indian Cove Campground.

• Duration: Twelve (12) months from Notice to Proceed.

• Location: Equipment to be delivered to Joshua Tree National Park, Oasis Visitor Center, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277.

• On-site: Equipment shall remain on-site at the respective locations (Black Rock Campground and Indian Cove Campground) unless otherwise directed.

• Usage: Estimated usage up to 160 hours per month for each piece of equipment.

Front End Wheel Loader:

• Configuration: Articulated, enclosed ROPS/FOPS certified cab, A/C and heating, suspension seat, rearview mirrors, backup alarm, LED lighting, EPA-compliant diesel engine.
• Engine: Approx. 225-250 HP, Tier 4 Final compliant, turbocharged diesel, automatic or powershift transmission.
• Capacity: Operating weight 40,000-45,000 lbs, rated operating capacity min. 12,000 lbs, tipping load min. 25,000 lbs.
• Bucket: General-purpose, 3.0-4.5 cubic yards, bolt-on cutting edge, quick coupler preferred, compatible with cold mix asphalt.
• Condition: Model year 2018 or newer (preferred), fewer than 6,000 operating hours (preferred), free of major leaks/damage, safety guards installed, pass pre-delivery inspection, current maintenance records.
• Support: Deliver/retrieve, provide operator's manual/maintenance docs, routine maintenance, field service within 48 hours for breakdowns, replacement equipment if downtime exceeds 72 hours.
• Intended Use: Loading/staging cold mix asphalt, stockpile management, material transport, supporting motor grader operations, general road maintenance.
• Compliance: OSHA, EPA emissions, NPS safety policies, federal/state/local regulations.

Motor Grader:

• Purpose: Re-establish roadway crown/cross slope, correct washboarding, shape/compact base materials, maintain drainage, perform final trimming for cold mix placement.
• Engine: 180-220 HP, Tier 4 Final compliant, turbocharged diesel, powershift or direct drive transmission.
• Characteristics: Operating weight 30,000-40,000 lbs, articulated frame, hydraulic steering, differential lock, precision hydraulic controls.
• Moldboard: Minimum 12-foot, hydraulic side shift/tip, 360-degree circle rotation, replaceable cutting edges, ±0.1 foot grading tolerance.
• Cab: Enclosed ROPS/FOPS certified, operational A/C, backup alarm, lighting, mirrors/rearview camera.
• Tires: Appropriate tread for aggregate/base, minimum 50% tread life.
• Condition: Good operating condition, no hydraulic leaks/defects, delivered fully serviced, include operator's manual/maintenance documentation.
• Support: Deliver/retrieve, provide operator's manual/maintenance docs, routine maintenance, field service within 48 hours for breakdowns, replacement equipment if downtime exceeds 72 hours.

Contract ends after twelve (12) months unless extended. Contractor to coordinate removal within five (5) business days of expiration.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P8125Q0017. The National Park Service intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for equipment rental to support Joshua Tree National Park. This is the only solicitation that will be issued; a written solicitation will not be provided separately.

The solicitation includes a "Statement of Work" attachment (6 pages) which details the specific requirements. Based on the provided SF 1449 form, the following items are listed:

• Item 00010: Wheeled Loader 12-month Rental

• Item 00020: Motor Grader 12-month Rental

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: 05/18/2026 to 05/18/2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code is 532412 with a size standard of $40M.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to bradley_metler@nps.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible and responsive offeror providing the lowest price.

• Key Deadlines: Offer Due Date/Local Time is 05/04/2026 at 1300 PDT.

• The acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted" but includes various small business set-aside options.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 532412.

• Small Business Size Standard: $40M.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses and provisions by reference, available at www.acquisition.gov/far/.