DOC Farm Equipment Lease

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the leasing of farm equipment, including agricultural tractors, combines, and sprayers, for the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC). The contract is being procured through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP). The IFB requests pricing on 8 different equipment items in varying horsepower ranges, with quantities ranging from 1 to 6 units per item. The initial lease term is for 24 months, with the possibility of a 24-month renewal. Pricing must remain firm for the entire lease term, and payment will be made once per 12-month cycle, with the first payment due 30 days after receipt of the equipment. Contractors must bid on all items in the bid price sheet to be considered for award, and the contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total cost for all new equipment. The bid response packet and pricing sheet are due by August 17, 2022 at 3:00 PM Central Time.

The IFB does not specify any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or provide information on current contractors. The IFB allows for the bidding of optional used equipment, but this pricing will not be considered in the low-cost determination. The total value of the contract is not specified, and funding sources and amounts are also not provided in the available documents.