Deep Core Aerifier

Jackson County, Missouri is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of a deep core aerifier for use by the Parks and Recreation Department at Fred Arbanas Golf Course located at 11100 View High Dr., Kansas City, MO 64134. The solicitation, issued as Invitation to Bid No. 25-055, seeks equipment meeting the specifications of a Wiedenmann Model Terra Spike XF 6 aerifier or an equivalent product that performs core aeration of golf course fairways to improve air and nutrient penetration to the root zone and relieve soil compaction. The required equipment must meet detailed technical specifications including a 63-inch working width, maximum working depth of eight inches, rear three-point Category I and II mounting, 2,359-pound weight capacity, and compatibility with a minimum 32 HP tractor engine with 540 RPM PTO speed. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Jackson County Bonfire Portal by 2:00 p.m. CST on January 20, 2026, with an Intent to Bid deadline of 12:00 p.m. (noon) CST on the same date. The deadline for submitting questions through the Bonfire Portal is 5:00 p.m. CST on January 13, 2026, and all bids remain binding for 90 calendar days following the response deadline. Bidders not located in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area must submit documentation detailing how they would perform the work, and the successful bidder must provide a Certificate of Insurance within ten business days of award notification, a completed IRS W-9 Form, and evidence of current required Federal, State, and Local occupational licenses.

All bidders are required to obtain and submit a Certificate of Compliance from Jackson County's Office of the County Auditor Compliance Review Office at least five business days prior to the bid response deadline and must comply with Chapter 6 of the Jackson County Code regarding non-discriminatory practices and equal employment opportunity. Bidders may voluntarily designate themselves as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), or Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), though no set-aside percentages or preferences are specified in the solicitation documents. Bidders must also complete and submit an Affidavit certifying tax compliance, non-debarment status, federal work authorization enrollment, and the absence of collusion or unauthorized employment. Mandatory insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, Workers Compensation with statutory limits, and Excess/Umbrella Liability coverage of $1,000,000 each occurrence and aggregate with $10,000 retention, all from carriers rated A.M. Best "B+ V" or better. The solicitation documents do not specify a budget range or award value, and all deliveries are designated as F.O.B. Destination with payment to be remitted within thirty days of the latest of proper delivery, County acceptance, or receipt of a correct and complete invoice. Jackson County reserves the right to share awarded pricing with other public entities within the greater Kansas City Metropolitan Trade Area that hold membership in the Mid-America Council of Public Purchasing, though participation by member entities is voluntary.