Grader Blade Attachment - Parks & Rec

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is conducting a procurement process for a specialized Grader Blade attachment for its Parks & Recreation Department's Fleet Management division. The specific procurement is for a grader blade attachment compatible with a John Deere Skid Steer model 325G, which includes a Model GB108 with ROT CONTR & POLES, an END PLATE KIT F/GB SERIES, and a HARNESS, DEERE G-SERIES F/PD. The solicitation was released on June 3, 2024, with a deadline for questions on June 7, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of June 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the city's online procurement portal, with delivery of the attachment to be made to Fleet Management at 1800 7th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. The city will award the contract to the lowest and best responsive quote, contingent on the vendor meeting minimum qualifications. Evaluation criteria include price, compliance with specifications, and meeting insurance and regulatory requirements.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. A quote from Lengemann Corporation in Altoona, FL, dated February 16, 2024, provides a total quote of $36,050.00, which includes the grader blade attachment, end plate kit, and harness, plus $1,500.00 for shipping. The solicitation requires vendors to maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1 million, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. The contract includes provisions for compliance with non-discrimination policies, environmentally preferable purchasing, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The quote is valid until April 1, 2024, with payment terms specified as "DUE UPON RECEIPT" and shipping to be billed to the customer. The final contract will be contingent upon signatures from both parties and include provisions for termination, renewal, and dispute resolution.