Commercial Mowers, B26102

The Cobb County School District (CCSD) in Marietta, Georgia, is conducting a competitive sealed bid solicitation (IFB B26102) for the purchase and delivery of commercial stand-on mowers for its Maintenance Services, Grounds Department. The procurement seeks new equipment only, specifically two primary mower models: a 48-inch stand-on commercial mower with a 23.5 HP Vanguard EFI engine and a 72-inch stand-on commercial mower with a 40 HP Vanguard EFI engine, along with related accessories such as dual wheel kits and trimmer holders. All pricing must include delivery, setup, safety and operational training, and detailed operation and care manuals, with equipment delivered uncrated, set up, and operational at 560 Glover Street, Marietta, Georgia. Qualified vendors must maintain current business licenses and provide proof of insurance including Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million, Commercial Auto Liability of at least $1 million, Umbrella Coverage of at least $2 million, and Statutory Workers' Compensation. The critical timeline includes a deadline for written questions on March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET, with responses posted by March 25, 2026, and bid responses due March 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal, with evaluation and award anticipated in April 2026. Vendors must submit all bids electronically, provide unit pricing for each mower model with available quantity discounts, establish a fee structure for additional related items and parts, and specify lead-time requirements following order receipt.

This procurement contains no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status. However, vendors are encouraged to indicate whether goods are manufactured in Georgia and provide written verification as required. All responding vendors must complete Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavits, including E-Verify registration and authorization documentation, and submit federal certifications regarding lobbying and debarment. Vendors must also provide an IRS W-9 form, a vendor questionnaire, company background information, delivery and setup capabilities documentation, and references from similar-sized and scoped projects. The contract award may be made to multiple vendors on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed quantities, and the agreement extends pricing, terms, and conditions to other Cobb County governmental entities including Cobb County Government, seven municipalities, and charter schools through the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Program. The estimated contract expenditure is approximately $100,000 during the contract term, with prices remaining firm for one year from the award date and standard payment terms of Net 30 days unless an early payment discount is submitted and accepted by the District.