Commercial Grade Zero Turn Lawn Mower with Bagger

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is soliciting quotations on behalf of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for a Commercial Grade Zero Turn Lawn Mower with Bagger. The specific procurement requires a Walker Model T23 with a 23 HP Kohler Command Pro CH680 engine, featuring a vacuum-assisted grass handling system with a minimum 75-gallon collection capacity and a deck size between 48" and 64". Potential vendors must submit responses by January 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with all questions due by January 12, 2025. The delivery location is 634 Main Street Suite 1, Springvale, ME 04083, with pricing to be submitted as FOB-Destination, including all shipping charges. Evaluation criteria will include delivery timeframe (ARO), as the equipment is needed immediately, and the state intends to make a single award. While the initial purchase is for one unit, the state reserves the right to negotiate additional units at the bid price for six months following the award.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The state will accept standard commercial proposals for this equipment procurement. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of an accurate invoice, and there is no guaranteed award associated with this bid opportunity. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the detailed specifications suggest this is a professional-grade equipment investment. The procurement allows for potential future unit purchases at the same bid price within six months of the initial award, providing flexibility for additional equipment needs. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology were outlined in the procurement documents.