Autonomous Mower for Abilene Texas State Veterans Cemetery

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Veterans Land Board (VLB) are seeking to procure one autonomous robotic mower for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas through Invitation for Bids (IFB No. 4537-RS). The autonomous mower must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum 30 HP engine, digital hour meter, electric start, hydro drive, forward speed of 12 MPH or better, a 72-inch or greater deck size, and a three-blade cutting system. The procurement includes three years of software licensing for autonomous operation, featuring remote control capabilities, boundary setting, map storage, smart device management, and automatic updates. Bidders must submit their proposals by January 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, with questions due by January 7, 2025, and agency responses expected by January 10, 2025. The GLO/VLB will evaluate bids based on best value standards per Texas Government Code, with an anticipated award date of January 29, 2025. The successful vendor must provide delivery within 90 calendar days of the order and include on-site training at the cemetery.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the procurement documents. A HUB Subcontracting Plan is not required, as no subcontracting opportunities were identified for this procurement. The vendor must provide a minimum two-year or 2,000-hour warranty and include all associated costs in the bid price, such as labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, insurance, delivery, and travel expenses. Payment will be made after goods and services are received and accepted, with no advance payments permitted. The procurement aims to increase maintenance efficiency at the State Veterans Cemetery by allowing employees to focus on higher-priority tasks through the use of an autonomous mower. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single autonomous mower with comprehensive software and warranty provisions. The contract will cover the mower, three years of software licensing, and associated training and delivery costs.