Large Area Rotary Mower - Front Mount w/Cab & Attachments

The Minnesota Army National Guard seeks to purchase one large-area rotary mower with front-mount cab and attachments for Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, Minnesota, with proposals due July 20, 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with an active SBA Non-Manufacturer Rule Class Waiver for NAICS 333112. Amendment 1, posted July 9, 2026, clarified basic operator familiarization training and planned maintenance plan requirements and extended the closing date.

The solicitation is structured as a "Brand Name or Equal" acquisition with the Toro 5910 series Groundmaster as the baseline reference model. Equivalent products must meet or exceed salient characteristics including a 65–80 HP turbocharged diesel engine (EPA Tier 4), 4-wheel drive, hydrostatic power train and braking system with auxiliary braking, and a cab with rollover protection complying with OSHA 1928.51 standards. The front-mounted mower deck must feature a 180–196-inch wide cutting system with three rear discharge rotary decks, heavy-duty steel construction (minimum 10 gauge), standard 20-inch blades with 11-blade service pack, cast iron blade spindle housing, and adjustable cutting depths from 1 to 6 inches. The unit must comply with ANSI B71.4 safety certification and include climate control with air conditioning and heat, front and rear LED work lighting with turn signals, external mirrors, AM/FM radio, and 24-month warranty with minimum 10-inch ground clearance.

Place of performance and delivery are FOB Destination to Camp Ripley Training Center, Little Falls, Minnesota. Deliverables include the mower unit, all operator, maintenance, and parts manuals with diagnostic software where available, basic in-person operator familiarization training at an agreed-upon date, and a commercial planned/preventative maintenance package covering 4 years or 4,000 hours of operation including scheduled engine services, required fluids and filters, and general scheduled maintenance tasks. Pricing is firm fixed price. Evaluation factors include technical capability (acceptable/unacceptable basis), delivery schedule, warranty and maintenance plan, value-added features, and past performance, with non-price factors approximately equal to price in weighting. NAICS code is 333112; PSC code is 3720.