Lumberjack_Specs.pdf

This specification document supports a procurement opportunity issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, for two Lumberjack LJ200 6"-8" Chain Cutters with no substitutions permitted. The equipment must be new and specifically designed to cut through roots, light concrete, mineral and chemical deposits, and protruding laterals, featuring sealed, grease-lubricated, and water-cooled bearings. The solicitation was posted on November 20, 2025, with a deadline for vendor questions on December 1, 2025, at 12:00 pm and a proposal submission deadline of December 3, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Responses must be submitted electronically through the City's online bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete. Equipment delivery is required to 1650 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713, and the contract includes a twelve-month warranty on the goods.

The estimated total procurement cost is approximately $26,470.00 for two units, based on a unit price of $13,035.00 plus $200.00 shipping per unit. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing the specified chain cutters and must be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Florida law. The City will award to a single vendor based on the lowest and best responsive quote, contingent on meeting minimum qualifications. The City is exempt from state and federal taxes and will provide exemption certificates upon request. The contract is governed by Florida law, with venue in Pinellas County or the Middle District of Florida.