Boom Mounted Mower w/Optional Circular Saw

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Medium Duty, Boom-Mounted Slope Mower with an optional circular saw, specifically for District 4 located in Chanute, Kansas. The procurement seeks one (1) unit of equipment, identified as D4 EQ#402-4015, with comprehensive technical specifications requiring a 154 horsepower diesel engine, 4-wheel hydrostatically driven system, and a fully equipped safety-compliant cab. Optional attachments include a circular saw tree limb cutter, flail head, forestry cutter, front tool carrier, sweeper attachment, and under-guard rail mower attachment. The bid solicitation (EVT0010226) was initiated on March 20, 2025, with a closing date of May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. Potential bidders must submit questions via email in MS Word format by April 3, 2025, and must obtain an official invitation at least 24 hours before the event's conclusion. Evaluation criteria will focus on conformity with specifications, delivery terms, and overall best interest of the state, with KDOT reserving the right to waive minor technicalities.

The procurement offers potential preferences for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, Certified Businesses, and State Use Purchases, with opportunities for political subdivisions to potentially utilize the contract. Bidders must complete mandatory compliance elements, including obtaining a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, submitting forms related to Immigration Reform and Control Act compliance, and completing Sexual Harassment and Boycott of Israel forms. The contract period runs from execution through May 30, 2030, with base bid pricing remaining firm for the first year and potential annual price adjustments up to 5% subject to agency approval. Freight terms are FOB Destination with prepaid shipping via common carrier, and all components must be new and unused. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid allows for comprehensive pricing on the base mower and multiple optional attachments, suggesting flexibility in potential contract value. The procurement will be conducted through the State of Kansas SMART Strategic Sourcing System, with bidders required to submit responses through the PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing platform.