61393612 - Used John Deere Tractor

The University of Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of a used John Deere tractor as a sole-brand equipment acquisition. This procurement opportunity, identified as contract number 61393612, was posted on May 18, 2015, with a bid due date of May 26, 2015. The specific deliverable is a used John Deere tractor that must meet detailed specifications provided in the bid documents. All vendors submitting bids are required to include product literature that documents compliance with the stated specifications, and pricing submissions must encompass all applicable costs, including delivery and installation to Tifton, Georgia. Additionally, vendors must complete and submit the Supplier General Information Worksheet along with their bid response. While specific evaluation criteria beyond specification compliance are not detailed in the posting, adherence to technical specifications and cost competitiveness appear to be primary considerations.

The contract opportunity posting does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other socioeconomically targeted organizations, suggesting this is open to all qualified vendors capable of supplying the equipment. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The posting does not provide a stated budget range or award value for this procurement. Interested vendors should ensure they can meet the tight timeline, as the solicitation was posted on May 18, 2015, with responses due within eight days on May 26, 2015, allowing limited time for bid preparation and submission.