Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking quotes for a Can-Am Defender HD11 (or equivalent) utility task vehicle (UTV) to replace existing UTVs at the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. The UTV must meet detailed salient characteristics including a sealed HVAC cab, 999cc+ triple-cylinder engine with at least 95 HP, CVT transmission, electronic power steering, turf mode and locking front differential, 1000+ lb cargo box, 14+ inches ground clearance, 29+ inch tires, full heavy-duty skid plate, 2500 lb towing capacity, and 4500+ lb winch. As a mandatory condition of award, the contractor must accept three used UTVs (2020 Kawasaki Mule Pro FX LE, 2016 Kubota RTV-X1120D, and 2017 Kawasaki Mule) as trade-ins and apply their value as credit toward the purchase price.