FAC116- Northboro Facilities-Purchase of two commercial zero-turn lawn mowers for DCAMM Central Regi

The Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is conducting a procurement for two commercial zero-turn lawn mowers for the DCAMM Central Region under solicitation BD-25-1019-DCP03-OFA01-112635. The procurement covers the purchase of lawn mowers with specific technical requirements, including a minimum 30HP diesel liquid-cooled engine, 72" side discharge deck, and air-ride suspension seat. The existing mowers are ten years old and experiencing ongoing maintenance challenges, necessitating replacement to support landscaping maintenance at surplus properties and landfills. Evaluation criteria for the procurement include pricing (40 points), SDP commitment percentage (20 points), and service distance (40 points), with a total possible score of 100 points. Key dates include a February 21, 2025 deadline for submitting questions, and a proposal due date of February 28, 2025 at 11:00am, with all mowers required to be received by June 30, 2025. The procurement covers Worcester County and New Bedford City jurisdictions, with Jeff Walsh serving as the Central Region Facility Manager and point of contact.

The solicitation appears to be conducted through the Massachusetts Office of State Procurement (OSD) State Contract FAC116, which may include provisions for disadvantaged business enterprise participation. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the evaluation sheet indicates consideration of SDP (Supplier Diversity Program) commitment percentage as part of the scoring criteria. The procurement documents reveal multiple bidders, including Ahearn Finch Turf (winning bidder with a 97.2 point score and a bid of $44,978.26), Morgan Power Turf Products (79 points, $53,319.87 bid), and MB Tractor Boston Lawnmower (75 points, $42,058.00 bid). The total procurement value appears to be within the range of $42,000 to $54,000, depending on the selected vendor. No specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned, and the procurement seems focused on direct equipment replacement for the DCAMM Central Region's facilities maintenance operations.