M4019 Grounds Maintenance Equipment

The State of New Jersey, through its Division of Purchase and Property, has awarded a cooperative purchasing contract (NATCOOP/NJCOOP 26-FLEET-115161) to Kubota Tractor Corporation, effective August 21, 2025, and running through January 31, 2029. The contract, facilitated through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program, enables New Jersey state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, volunteer fire departments, and independent higher education institutions to procure grounds maintenance equipment and related accessories.

The contract covers a comprehensive range of equipment categories, including lawn and garden equipment, commercial turf products, utility vehicles, compact tractors, and construction equipment with associated implements and attachments. Pricing will be determined through published price lists on the Sourcewell website and NJSTART, with a percentage discount structure from catalog pricing. Participating entities can order equipment without minimum or maximum quantity restrictions, with the contract allowing for direct negotiation of delivery terms and timeframes. The agreement includes an administrative fee of one percent paid to Sourcewell on quarterly sales, with an estimated annual transaction value of approximately $160 million.