Mulcher Heads

The Texas Military Department (TMD) is procuring four (4) Loftness 71BSS44A2 Mulchers or four (4) Bradco MM 72 Series Mulchers (equivalent or better) that are compatible with existing Bobcat 770 Skid Steers. The mulchers must be delivered FOB Destination to four specified training sites in Texas. Responses to the Invitation for Bid (IFB) are due by 2:00 PM CST on 08/12/2024, and the anticipated award date is 08/02/2024. Pricing must be firm fixed price for the mulchers requested and authorized by TMD. Respondents must submit a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan as part of their response, and the contractor must provide proof of the required insurance coverage within five business days of notice of award. TMD will evaluate responses based on best value factors including price, compliance with specifications, delivery timeframe, performance indicators, and other relevant factors.

The contract opportunity is open to all interested and qualified vendors, with no specific set-asides or restrictions mentioned. The HUB participation goal is 21.1% for commodities contracts. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the budget or award value range is not specified. The initial contract term is effective on the date of the notice of award, but the continuation of the contract is subject to the availability of TMD's funding source.