FAC116 Lawns and Grounds Equipment, Parts and Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Operational Services Division (OSD), is issuing a solicitation for contract FAC116 Lawns and Grounds Equipment, Parts and Services. The contract will cover the procurement of a wide range of lawn and grounds equipment, including agricultural tractors, lawnmowers, utility vehicles, handheld power equipment, snowblowers, specialty wheeled equipment, utility trailers, and commercial grade battery electric lawn equipment. Bidders may respond to one or multiple equipment categories and must provide details such as manufacturer discounts, availability of extended warranties, and any additional volume, tiered, or dock delivery discounts. The contract term is anticipated to be six years, with potential renewals at the discretion of the Office of the State Procurement (OSD). Bidders must meet certain qualifications, including having been in the business of providing lawn and grounds equipment for at least the two most recent consecutive years prior to the bid response deadline. The Commonwealth will evaluate bids based on pricing, prompt payment discounts, the supplier diversity plan, and environmentally preferable products and practices.

The FAC116 contract will include set-aside provisions and bidders must comply with the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program requirements. The contract is expected to be awarded to multiple vendors across the various equipment categories, allowing for a competitive marketplace and diverse set of suppliers to meet the Commonwealth's needs. Pricing will be based on percentage discounts off MSRP or list price, with all products requiring a minimum 1-year factory warranty. Bidders may also offer equipment leasing options. While incumbent vendor information is not provided, the anticipated contract value or budget range is also not disclosed in the available documents.