Purchase of Landscaping Tools for City of Yonkers Parks Department

The City of Yonkers Parks Maintenance Department is seeking to procure landscaping tools through a Request for Quotation (RFQ 2025-3503) issued by the Bureau of Purchasing. The procurement involves the purchase of 30 units each of six specific landscaping tools, including standard grade round point long handle shovels, landscape rakes, sidewalk ice scrapers, poly scoop shovels, snow shovels, and graphite pusher shovels. Vendors must submit fixed, firm pricing for each item, with all unit costs inclusive of shipping and inside delivery to the Parks Maintenance Department located at 285 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers, NY 10701. The quote submission deadline is October 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with all responses required to be emailed directly to Joan Heslop at joan.heslop@yonkersny.gov. Evaluation criteria include pricing, lead time for availability, and compliance with the RFQ specifications. Vendors must provide complete unit pricing, total pricing, and specified delivery information with their quotation.

The procurement opportunity allows for participation by New York State Certified Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprises, with vendors required to certify non-collusion as part of their submission. The City of Yonkers is tax-exempt, and payment terms are set at Net 30 Days. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 30 units of six different types of landscaping tools, suggesting a moderate-value contract. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit restrictions on vendor participation beyond the standard certification requirements. The procurement is specifically focused on the Parks Maintenance Department's equipment needs, with a clear emphasis on obtaining high-quality landscaping tools through a competitive quotation process. Vendors should be prepared to meet the city's specific requirements for tool quality, delivery, and pricing.