attachment-1-bid-179-25.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB 179-25) issued by Strafford County, New Hampshire, through the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, for the procurement of a Ventrac 4520N Kubota riding mower with specialized attachments. The solicitation seeks a one-time purchase of a single mower unit equipped with multiple attachments including a dual wheel kit, all-weather cab, LED strobe kit, exterior mirrors defrost kit, 52" snowblower, 48" power bucket, 84" contour mower deck, 95" wide area mower, and hydraulic flip-up kits. The bid was distributed on April 29, 2025, with the final day for vendor questions established as May 7, 2025, and the bid response deadline set for May 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The equipment is to be delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt to 19 Austin Care Drive, Strafford, New Hampshire. No bidders' conference or site visit is mentioned in the documentation.

The evaluation criteria prioritize lowest cost while ensuring compliance with all specified technical requirements, with the state reserving discretionary award authority based on comprehensive bid specification adherence. Payment terms allow for net 30 days following invoice receipt or item delivery and acceptance. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or contract renewal options are identified in the procurement. Vendors are required to submit material safety data sheets and are encouraged to propose environmentally friendly products. The procurement appears targeted toward municipal maintenance and landscaping operations, with the Ventrac 4520N serving as the baseline specification model for vendor comparison and bidding purposes.