Lawns and Grounds Equipment

The Massachusetts Statewide Contract FAC116 for Lawns and Grounds Equipment provides comprehensive procurement options for eligible entities across nine distinct equipment categories. These categories include agricultural tractors, lawnmowers, utility vehicles, handheld power equipment, snowblowers, specialty wheeled equipment, utility trailers, battery electric lawn equipment, and equipment leasing. The vehicle supports the acquisition of equipment through various mechanisms such as purchases, rentals, and term leases, with vendors offering percentage discounts off manufacturer suggested retail prices and catalog prices. Notably, the contract emphasizes environmentally preferable product options, particularly in the battery electric lawn equipment category, and supports sustainable procurement practices for municipal, state, educational, and other qualifying organizations.

The Statewide Contract FAC116 is administered by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) and will run from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2027, with an estimated contract value of $43 million. While specific prime contractors are not individually named in the provided documentation, the contract involves multiple manufacturers and local dealers who have been vetted to provide lawn and grounds maintenance equipment. Purchases are conducted through COMMBUYS, the state's electronic marketplace, with recommended quote procedures based on order size. The contract covers the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is available to a wide range of public and quasi-public entities, including cities, towns, state agencies, public schools, libraries, and certain non-profit organizations engaged with state procurement.