Brand_Name_-_JOFOC_Under_the_SAT_Ferris_Mower_-_Revised_Posted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 AND UP TO $150,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: 6/1/2021 PR Number: 40538218

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

The item to be purchased is a Ferris ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mower (Qty 5). The mowers will be used in the Upper and Lower districts of the Buffalo river for maintaining landscapes.

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

x Only one responsible source.

Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

Other

Explain:

The Ferris brand is the only zero turn manufacturer to offer a coil over independent suspension front and back. The suspension is adjustable to minimize wear on chassis and mower decks as well as keeping the mower more stable while mowing on uneven grounds. The grounds the mowers are operated on in the park are mountainous with terrain changes and other obstruction that limit the life on mowers. The mowers provide a more comfortable/safer ride for maintenance staff operating the machines up to 10 hours a day during growing season. The Ferris mower is also the only commercial mower that offers greaseable cast iron spindles on the blade assemblies. The mowers also come equipped with a reinforced front slanted deck with a larger discharge outlet. The deck allows staff to mow while grass is wet with little to no deck clogs due to the design allowing better suction for grass discharge.

The park currently has (6) Ferris mowers like the mower request to be procured. The staff are trained on repair operations and service requirements for these mowers. The local area has a certified dealer for Ferris mowers that keeps parts on hands as well as warranty repairs when needed.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

Market research was performed to see if any other mower brands offered a similar suspension setup.

There was no real comparison to this product. The mowers nor components are heavy enough for the type of terrain we are required to operate on. The market research concluded the Ferris mower was the only mower that provided the features needed for longevity under our operating conditions.

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 AND UP TO $150,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

PR Number: 40538218

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

JARED JAMES Digitally signed by JARED JAMES Date: 2021.06.01 10:20:47 -05'00' (Signature) (Date) 6/1/2021

Type or Print Name: Jared James Title: Project Officer

(Signature) (Date)

Type or Print Name:

Contracting Officer

Over $25,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) (Date)

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer