National Park Service, National Capital Parks-Central, Administration Division, 900 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2000

49 -- MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT SOL RQ340098001 DUE 120497 POC Linda Hook, (202) 485-0285, FAX (202) 426-1835 The National Park Service requires equipment that has the ability to clean, scrub, de-ice and plow snow from irregular surface sidewalks. The sidewalks are constructed with irregular surfaces such as cobblestone, granite and marble. The unit must be able to pickup debris such as trash, soda cans, food, cigarette butts, animal feces, dirt, sand and broken glass from sidewalks, steps, tree grates and street gutters. Also, the unit must be able to sweep, damp down, disinfect, scrub and clean up irregular surfaces without damaging or marking those surfaces. The unit must also be a leaf collector and must be able to operate in cold temperatures, plow snow and de-ice surfaces. The unit must work effectively and safely in areas of heavy pedestrian traffic flow. The Government requires two units with a maintenance agreement for both units for at least 1 up to 5 years upon the discretion of the Government. Operator manuals, maintenance lists and part books will be supplied by the contractor. Quote shall includeon-site delivery, machines installation and operator training to the Government. A solicitation is available upon request beginning 11/17/97. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.. (0303)

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