Purchase Grapple Bucket for Central Landfill

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) is seeking to procure one (1) new heavy-duty garbage grapple bucket, including all hydraulic hoses, fittings, mounting components, documentation, delivery, and operator training, for installation and operation on a CAT 914 Front-End Loader for the MSB Central Landfill (CLF). The purpose of this Scope of Work is to establish the basic requirements and allow CLF staff to specify minimum technical and performance criteria.

The awarded vendor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, technical documentation, and warranty support necessary to provide a complete, ready-to-use attachment meeting the requirements of this Scope of Work.

General Requirements

• The bucket must be durable and capable of withstanding various weather conditions experienced in Alaska.
• All equipment, materials, and components included in the bucket should be new and free of defects.

Minimum Specifications

The garbage grapple bucket should meet or exceed the following minimum specifications. Please provide the necessary details below. The bucket shall:

• Be mounted with CAT IT14 coupler hooks.
• Hold a capacity of 2 cubic yards, but no more than 2.5 cubic yards.
• Have bolt-on cutting edge.
• Weigh no more than 2,500 lbs.
• Be fitted with dual grapple arms.
• Have hoses and fittings necessary for installation on CAT 914 Front-End Loader installed on the bucket prior to delivery.
• Meet the following material specifications:
• Cutting edge: Hardox 450 or equivalent
• Grapple gussets: Strenx 700 or 900 or equivalent
• Grapple tines: Strenx 700 or 900 or equivalent
• Shell: Strenx 700 or 900 or equivalent

For any proposed equivalent material, the vendor shall provide documentation demonstrating equal or superior strength, wear resistance, and service life.

Delivery and Warranty

• Vendor shall deliver the garbage grapple bucket to 1201 N. 49th State Street, Palmer, AK 99645 and ensure that it is in ready-to-use condition and free of leaks. CLF staff will provide access and necessary equipment and/or operator to unload the bucket.
• Bucket is to have a minimum of 1-year manufacturer’s warranty. Awarded vendor is responsible for all warranty work including transportation to secondary site location(s) for all component(s) repairs.
• The vendor should provide a detailed operations manual and training session upon delivery.

Submit the quote by the above time and date to the Borough through **Euna Procurement**. Late quotes will not be accepted. Quote will be awarded to the vendor with the lowest total quote price (Total Base Quote only or Total Base Quote and any selected Alternates, as applicable). Quotes over **$50,000** may not be accepted.

This is an informal quotation that will not be read at public opening. The information may be publicly reviewed after award.

The quotation shall be the best net price, FOB destination, to include all delivery charges, but exclude applicable taxes. Delivery schedule and discount for early payment shall be indicated in the spaces provided below.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) does not provide deposits for goods or services. Payment terms are Net 30 days from receipt of goods and/or services and a correct and undisputed invoice.

No work must commence until receipt of the signed purchase order & direction from Borough Project Manager.