3825--Lawn Sweeper Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a brand name or equal lawn sweeper for the VA Black Hills Health Care System. The sweeper must be a self-propelled, stand-alone, drivable sweeping unit capable of performing both lawn sweeping and road sweeping functions without requiring an additional towing vehicle. The offeror must provide a product that meets or exceeds the minimum functional and performance characteristics listed in the solicitation. Some of the key requirements include a minimum 35 HP gasoline engine, a hydrostatic drive system, and a minimum 60-inch sweeping width. The offeror must also provide operator and maintenance manuals, in-service training, and cleaning and reprocessing instructions for use. The delivery requirement is within 60-90 days after receipt of order, and all shipping costs shall be included in the total cost. • The sweeper must be suitable for operation in a facility with large acreage and mixed surfaces. • The sweeper must operate on unleaded gasoline with a fuel tank of at least 8 gallons. • The sweeper must have a hydraulic oil tank with a minimum capacity of 25 gallons. • The offeror must provide available options such as dust/dirt filtration kits. • The offeror must be an authorized OEM distributor, authorized reseller, or distributor, verified by an authorization letter.