2-ITB 25-068 REQUIRED FORMS.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Galveston County Purchasing Department for a Rotary Side Mower Tractor. The solicitation (ITB 25-068) seeks a vendor to supply a brand new, commercial-grade 2026 Rotary Side Mower to be used by the Road & Bridge Department. The bid opening and submission deadline is set for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM CST. Interested parties may attend the bid opening virtually using a provided web link. The county will utilize Bonfire Interactive's online portal for electronic bid submissions, though "walk-in" or "mailed-in" proposals are still allowed. Bidders are encouraged to submit proposals online through Galveston County's e-Procurement Portal.

The contract will be for a valid fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026), during which the successful bidder will supply the Rotary Side Mower to the Galveston County Commissioners' Court for use by end-user departments. No bid surety, performance bonds, or Davis-Bacon wage rates are required for this solicitation. Bidders must complete and submit various attachments including a Vendor Qualification Packet, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, and compliance with state procurement policies. Insurance requirements include public liability and property damage insurance with specific coverage limits, and the county maintains the right to reject any bid that does not fully comply with the specified requirements.