019-PUR-2025 Zero-Turn Mowers

The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide six commercial-grade zero-turn mowers through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued with Solicitation ID 019-PUR-2025. The procurement specifically requires mowers comparable to a Turf Tiger II or Kubota ZG327, with precise technical specifications including minimum 35 HP gas engines, 60-inch cutting decks, heavy-duty air filters, 12-gallon fuel tanks, and full suspension seats. Vendors must submit sealed proposals by March 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM to the Logistical Services Department, with a question and answer deadline of February 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The contract period will run from April 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive documentation including detailed product specifications, warranty statements, and compliance with technical requirements such as PTO deck drives, Kevlar cord belts, and metal sheaves/pulleys.

The RFQ includes provisions for local vendor preference, allowing Dougherty County suppliers within 2% or $2,500 of the lowest bid to match the price. Multiple compliance documents are mandatory, including vendor information forms, references, immigration compliance affidavits, and non-collusion certifications. The procurement anticipates utilizing Federal Universal Service Fund (E-Rate) support, which requires vendors to possess valid FCC Service Provider ID Numbers (SPINs). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers six zero-turn mowers for the school district's maintenance operations. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation, and information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements is not provided in the solicitation materials.