Grounds Maintenance Equipment

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is seeking proposals for a statewide cooperative contract to provide a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, including tractors, tractor-towed implements, off-road utility vehicles, self-propelled riding mowers, turf maintenance equipment, wood/brush chippers, snow removal equipment, and compact excavators. Eligible users include state agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and municipalities across Utah. The purpose is to establish a contract that will allow these entities to purchase grounds maintenance equipment and related accessories and services. The RFP has a closing date of September 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM MDT. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria such as customer service, experience, warranty coverage, and product selection, with a minimum technical score required to advance to the cost evaluation stage. The contract will be awarded to any offeror that achieves a combined total score of at least 60% of all available points.

This is a solutions-based solicitation, and the resulting contract will have a term of five years. The current annual spend for this portfolio ranges from $4.4 million to $8.5 million. Offerors must provide a standard percentage discount off their published price lists, which will become the contractual pricing. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State of Utah has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this procurement.