New sub compact tractor

Comstock Public Schools in Kalamazoo County, Michigan is issuing a Request for Proposal for the procurement of one new sub-compact tractor. The equipment must have a production year of 2016 or newer and include a minimum of 22 gross horsepower diesel motor, hydrostatic transmission with 2 forward and 2 reverse gears, loader and backhoe attachments, industrial tires, and Category 1 3-point hitch with mid and rear PTO. All units must have new and clear titles showing near-zero hours at delivery. Proposals must include detailed costing with separate line items for the base unit and optional attachments, including a mid-mount or rear finish mower, 3-point post hole digger, pallet forks, rear grader blade, and root rake grapple, along with warranty information and availability details. The District will evaluate proposals based on which offering best fits its operational needs, with final evaluation including an inspection of the new tractors to determine equal quality, and the District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Proposals are due by August 30, 2018, at 4:00 PM and should be submitted to Mr. Ken Greenwood, Business Manager, at 3010 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Sean Gillette, Director of Facilities, at (269) 250-8923 or gillettes@comstockps.org.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified in this procurement. The RFP does indicate that the District will consider alternate proposals that meet or exceed the specified requirements, allowing for some flexibility in vendor responses. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation, though pricing is expected to be a component of the evaluation process as proposals must include detailed cost breakdowns.