John Deere 2400 PrecisionCut Triplex Mowers with John Deere Quick-Adjust 5 Cutting Units/Reels

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking bids for a specific procurement of golf course maintenance equipment through Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-288) located in Pinellas County, Florida. The solicitation specifically requests two John Deere 2400 PrecisionCut Triplex Mowers with two additional sets of John Deere Quick-Adjust 5 Cutting Units/Reels, which will directly replace two existing 2012 Toro Greensmaster 3150-Q Triplex Mowers at the Mangrove Bay Golf Course. The procurement has critical specifications, including NO SUBSTITUTIONS and a requirement that vendors have been in the commercial turf equipment business for at least five years. Key deadlines include a September 9, 2025 deadline for questions and a final bid response deadline of September 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Vendors must deliver the equipment to 875 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, with an expected delivery timeline of six months after receiving the purchase order. Minimum vendor qualifications include being able to obtain required insurance and demonstrating commercial turf equipment expertise.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement will utilize the Florida Ag & Lawn Equipment contract (25101900-21-STC), with Beard Equipment Company in Ocala, FL serving as the equipment provider. The total quote value for the procurement is $124,080.88, which breaks down to $102,280.64 for the two triplex mowers and $21,800.24 for the cutting units, reflecting a 23% discount from suggested list prices. The base agreement establishes a non-exclusive contract with payment terms of thirty calendar days from invoice receipt, contingent on the City's acceptance of goods. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and provide warranties that the goods will conform to specifications and function properly for twelve months after acceptance. The contract requires vendor compliance with E-Verify requirements, nondiscrimination policies, and public records laws.