John Deere Equipment

The City of Madison Finance Department Purchasing Services is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ #5502-0-2026-TJ) for John Deere equipment on behalf of the Parks Division. The procurement seeks quotations for seven mowers with specific configurations: three John Deere 1550 TerrainCut 4-wheel drive units with 60" side discharge mower decks, one 4-wheel drive unit with a 72" side discharge deck, two 4-wheel drive units with 62" rear discharge decks (including two sets of Tweel Tires), and one 2-wheel drive unit with a 60" side discharge deck. All units must include Comfort Adjust Suspension Seats with Armrests, rear weight brackets with four suitcase weights, and single spool auxiliary hydraulics. No substitutes are permitted for the specified equipment. The quotation due date is February 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with submissions required via email to bids@cityofmadison.com. Pricing must reflect delivered prices only, including all shipping charges with FOB Madison delivery. Evaluation criteria include cost, quality, warranty, delivery, past performance, service reputation, and service capability. Quotes may not be withdrawn for 90 days following the due date.

The City of Madison has adopted a local vendor preference policy that grants scoring preference to suppliers registered as of the bid due date. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documentation. Prospective bidders must register with either the State of Wisconsin VendorNet System or DemandStar by Onvia to receive notification of bid opportunities, addenda, and awards. The RFQ was posted on January 29, 2026. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget range information is provided in the available procurement documents.