Francis Marion National Forest Masticator Rental RFQ

Description of Requirement:
The Francis Marion National Forest is soliciting the rental of an enclosed mastication machine for
vegetation pruning at multiple locations on the forest. The request is for the drop off and pick up of
the masticator and trailer only, as Forest Service personnel will operate the machine. Forest Service
personnel will transport the masticator to various worksites during the period of performance and
return the masticator to the pick-up location.
The Forest Service is requesting rental of the masticator, by the month, for two months, from
8/01/2023 through 10/01/2023. The date of drop off and pick up may be adjusted at time of award.
Location:
The masticator and transport trailer will be dropped off at the offices of the Francis Marion
National Forest, 2967 Steed Creek Rd, Huger, SC 29450 by 8/01/2023.
The Forest Service will utilize (operated by trained personnel) the masticator from 8/01/2023 through
9/30/2023, with the awarded business arranging for pick-up of the masticator and trailer
on10/01/2023. Drop off and pick up arrangements will be made by phone with the COR (Anthony
James Carasea, 843-887-3257, anthony.carasea@usda.gov) for the purchase at least two days prior to
arrival.