26-0133-2 Purchase of Three (3) Zero Turn Mowers

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting bids through its Purchasing & Contracting Department for three new Ferris Mid-Mount Zero Turn ISX 3300 mowers for Chatham County Parks & Recreation, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM through the county's Bonfire portal. The procurement carries a 30% combined minority/woman business enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, and bidders must document good faith efforts to subcontract with or purchase from qualified M/WBE vendors. Bids from brokers or resellers will not be considered, and the county does not use third parties to obtain bids on its behalf.

Equivalent equipment is accepted if vendors submit product literature with pictures and manufacturer specifications showing the proposed unit meets or exceeds the stated requirements, with the manufacturer name and model number clearly identified on the pricing sheet. The specified unit features a 72-inch cut width, a Vanguard BIG BLOCK or Kawasaki FX1000V EFI engine option, dual Hydro-Gear ZT-5400 transaxles, and a premium high-back suspension seat package. Each mower must be new, unused, defect-free, fully assembled, properly adjusted, and ready for continuous operation, with all integral components and accessories included. Warranty requirements include a 3-year limited engine warranty, a 4-year limited warranty on the balance of the machine (48 months or 500 hours, whichever occurs first, with unlimited hours during the first 24 months), and 5-year coverage on coil-over suspension components. Each vehicle requires four sets of keys and fobs.

Delivery is to Chatham County Fleet Operations at 33 Minus Avenue, Garden City, Georgia 31406, with at least one day advance notice. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with delivery costs included in the bid price, and drop shipping is not permitted. Bidders must state their delivery timeframe at submission, and award may be contingent on that timeframe. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening date. The purchase is one-time with no renewal options. Vendors may contact only Ms. Sabrina Tippett, Assistant Purchasing Director, through the portal and may not contact county departments directly.