John Deere 5075E tractor was taken to vendor because it would not move when put in gear…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) awarded a contract on December 5, 2025, for maintenance and repair services on a John Deere 5075E tractor. The contract, identified as C68A73, involves replacing a faulty neutral safety switch and a damaged driver's seat, with a total contract value of $3,111.09. The procurement was necessitated by mechanical issues that prevented the tractor from moving when placed in gear.

The contract encompasses both parts and labor, with $2,391.09 allocated for a seat assembly and neutral safety switch, and $720.00 for installation labor. Due to John Deere's policy of selling only complete seat assemblies rather than individual parts, the repair cost exceeded the standard purchasing card limit. FWC determined that proceeding with the repair was more cost-effective than transporting the tractor to an alternative vendor, given potential transportation expenses. The contract was completed on the same date it was awarded, indicating an immediate service requirement.