R126 Rhino 12' Roller Turf Mower with Galvanized Deck - Parks and Rec

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is conducting a procurement for one R126 Rhino 12' Roller Turf Mower with a galvanized deck for its Parks and Recreation department. This is a one-time purchase solicitation requiring vendors to deliver the equipment to Fleet Management at 1800 7th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. The procurement process includes a specific timeline with key dates: the solicitation was released on June 5, 2024, with questions due by June 12, 2024, and proposal submissions required by June 18, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State and provide comprehensive documentation including a complete cost proposal and warranty information. Evaluation criteria include meeting technical specifications, insurance requirements, and compliance with local governmental procurement regulations. Mandatory insurance requirements include commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or restrict participation to particular types of organizations. Based on the attached quote from Everglades Farm Equipment, the estimated contract value is approximately $44,500.00, which represents a significant discount from the retail price of $61,250.00. The City reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor based on meeting all outlined requirements and qualifications. There are no mentions of incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment purchase with standard municipal contracting provisions, including E-Verify compliance, public records law adherence, and 30-day termination rights. Vendors will be expected to provide comprehensive warranty documentation and meet all technical specifications for the Rhino 12' Roller Turf Mower with a galvanized deck.