5026 Rotary Cutter

10181AM017 This is a notice of intent to go Sol Source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for the following items: 5026 Rotary Cutter:Basic 26' Unit, 1,000 RPM; Trailing Equal Angle Hitch; Equal Angle Shaft, 1 " x 20 Spline; Fixed Knife Shredder kit cw Updraft Blades Single Safety Chains Front Only cd Front; Rear Belting; Light Truck Tires, (8) 7x15x8 Ply Vendor: Polk County Farmers' Co-OpDBA: Ag West Supply9055 Rickreall Rd.Rickreall, OR 97371-0047 The Schulte 5026 Rotary cutter is the only rotary mower on the market with a 26'2" cutting width. The mower will be used by the refuge staff to work on the new farming program taking place at the Ankeny NWR. The refuge staff is taking over the farming on the Ankeny refuge and they will be using this rotary cutter to mow approximately 2000 acres. A smaller mower will add additional hours into the farming operation. There is only one maintenance person on staff at the refuge and the added hours of mowing will take away for his other required duties.