FY26_-__2__John_Deere_Mowers.docx

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ODOC John Deere Zero Turn Mowers (Z970R & accessories)
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SRC0000038188
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Franklin County, Remington CDP, Ohio

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This is a purchase request document for the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of the State Fire Marshal (DSFM), soliciting bids for two John Deere Z970R ZTrak zero turn mowers with specified accessories and features. DSFM maintains approximately 50 acres of grounds that require weekly mowing during the growing season, with equipment operating 7+ hours per day during peak seasons. The current fleet consists of three zero-turn mowers: one Altoz track mower purchased in autumn 2023 and two John Deere 970 models purchased in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The requested mowers will serve as gradual replacements for the aging 2019 and 2021 models, which have reached the typical 8-year end-of-life cycle for commercial mowers despite regular maintenance. The two new mowers will initially remain in the working rotation alongside existing equipment to provide backup capacity during planned and unplanned maintenance. The procurement is designated as a Spring 2026 non-expedite purchase, with delivery required to the DSFM facility at 8895 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, attention Michael Sands.

Both mowers must be equipped with 35-horsepower engines, 72-inch 7Iron PRO decks with side discharge, dual hydrostatic wheel drive systems, and Michelin X Tweel turf tires. Required optional accessories include a steel channel frame, quick-service removeable foot platform, operator presence system for safety, folding 2-post ROPS with seat belt, rear bumper, fully adjustable suspension seat with armrests, beacon light kit with powered switch installation, trash receptacle kit, and string trimmer mount. The procurement document does not specify pricing, set-asides, funding sources, or contract award dates. Delivery is included as part of the bid requirements, and the mowers will eventually be transferred to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for salvage removal once the current equipment is fully phased out.

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Purchase Request – Spring 2026 Non-Expedite

Purpose: DSFM has about 50 acres that are mowed regularly during the mowing season. The grounds typically are cut once a week. This allows just enough time to complete the full grounds rotation only to start up again the following week. During the peak of growing season, the mowers are running most days (and most of the days) with exceptions of breaks and lunches. This equipment helps keep the fields mowed low, which helps discourage wildlife encroachment while encouraging a healthier-looking turf canopy which keeps the facility grounds looking good from an aesthetic standpoint

There are three (3) personnel within DSFM maintenance. The facility currently has three (3) zero turns in its fleet. One Altoz track mower that was purchased in autumn of 2023, then two (2) John Deere 970 models that were purchased in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The end-of-life cycle for a commercial mower can be as soon as 8 years. DSFM does its best to stay on top of the maintenance cycles and recommended service intervals to prolong the life of each unit. Despite this, the constant use of each unit for multiple days a week, each John Deere being ran 7+ hours each day does pay a toll on the engine and the equipment itself.

A zero-turn mower is compact; allowing the driver to maneuver tight turns and around obstacles all while covering a lot of ground in a short amount of time. While zero turns do not completely wipe out the task of having to weed whip/trim around curbs and large obstacles, they are designed to cut so closely around (most) obstacles which results in less time needed to trim. The Altoz is a tracked mower that is excellent in wet conditions and steep slopes (such as along retention ponds, hills, and ditches). This model of mower does serve a great purpose but is not used as much as the John Deere models.

DSFM is requesting two additional mowers to add to the current fleet. These two (2) mowers will serve as a gradual replacements to the 2019 and 2021 models. In the immediate interim, the original units are slated stay included in the working rotation and serve as spares for planned (or unplanned) maintenance and repairs. When appropriate, the 2019 and 2021 mowers will be hauled over to DAS to turn-in for salvage and be removed as a Commerce asset.

Requested items: Two (2) John Deere Z970R ZTrak zero turn mowers.

Highlighted points are special requests/optional accessories.

ENGINE

· 35HP

· 61 cubic inch engine

· 999cc, 26.1kW

· Vertical-shaft air cooled

· Full pressure lubrication system w/replaceable oil filter

· Heavy duty air canister cleaner, dry (w/replaceable filter element and secondary safety air element filter)

FUEL

· 11.5 US gallon fuel capacity

DRIVE TRAIN

· Dual hydrostatic wheel drive

· Tufftorq heavy duty ground drive w/ cross porting

· 12mph travel speed

BRAKES

· Internal wet disk parking brake

· Foot actuated parking brake

ELECTRICAL

· Electric PTO clutch

· 12v w/30A regulated charge system

INSTRUMENTATION

· Digital hour meter

· Fuel gauge

STEERING

· Dual lever direction/speed control w/ wide lever bends (for added comfort)

· Momentary “up/down” deck lift button

· POT Shut-off switch button

DECK

· 72” 7Iron PRO w/side discharge

· 7-ga forged steel mower deck

· Trim edge deck bumper

· 8” cast iron spindle housing

· Rear anti-scalp wheels

· 1-touch dial & power height of cut adjustment

· Single-Turn deck transport lock system

· Full floating suspension deck

· 1.0-5.5” cutting heights allowing for .25” increments.

TIRES

· 24x12N 12 Micheline X Tweel Turf for 72” Decks

· 13x6.5-6 semi-pneumatic front caster tires MISCELLANEOUS and/or OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

· Steel channel frame

· Quick-service removeable foot platform

· Operator presence system (safety)

· Folding 2-post ROPS and seat belt

· Rear bumper

· Cup holder

· Fully Adjustable Suspension seat w/ armrests (24” high back)

· Beacon light kit (the actual beacon does not need installed; this request is for the powered switch be installed. DSFM will add the ODOT-style safety lights in-house)

· Trash receptacle kit

· String trimmer mount

DELIVERY

· Include delivery

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