John Deere Tractor 6 Series

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of a John Deere 6 Series tractor by Early County, Georgia. The bid solicitation requests bids for a new tractor with a minimum 120 net horsepower engine, R1 ag tires, a minimum 3-hydraulic remote set, third function valve for a front grapple, 4-wheel drive, an enclosed cab with air conditioning, heat, and an air suspension seat. The tractor must also include additional features such as a Bluetooth radio, loader ready with front loader attachment, and minimum 2 front and 2 rear LED work lights. Bids must be submitted by the bid meeting date of Monday, September 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Evans County Commissioners Office. The selected contractor must be able to provide the tractor within 30 days, and if unable, must provide a like loaner machine at no cost. A minimum 5-year warranty is required, and the bid price must be for delivery to the Evans County Maintenance Facility. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The bid solicitation does not provide any details on set-asides, incumbent vendors, or award value ranges. It is also unclear if this procurement is part of a broader Sourcewell contract or if it is a standalone county-level procurement. Without additional information, it is difficult to determine if there are any restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond or the availability of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.