RC Mowers Model R-60 Remote-Operated Robotic Mower

Sarasota County is seeking to procure one RC Mowers Model R-60 Remote-Operated Robotic Mower through an Invitation for Quotes (IFQ) #252719MKM. The procurement is specifically for a specialized robotic mower designed for challenging terrain maintenance, including hillsides, wetlands, retention ponds, dam and levee environments, landfill slopes, roadside areas, and fire fuel reduction zones. The mower must be delivered to Twin Lakes Park at 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL within 30 days of the purchase order issuance. Key specifications include a 60-inch cutting width, capability to operate on slopes up to 50 degrees, remote connectivity up to 1,000 feet, and powered by a Vanguard commercial engine. Vendors must submit quotes through the OpenGov Procurement electronic portal, provide one reference demonstrating equipment sales within the past seven years, and complete a Vendor Questionnaire and Pricing Table. The county will award the purchase order to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total bid price, with a maximum quote limit of $150,000 per project or contract year.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and local or American business preferences will not apply due to grant funding requirements. The successful vendor must provide a fully assembled new mower and conduct a basic demonstration of usage and maintenance upon delivery, with a minimum one-year warranty included. Insurance requirements are specified, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability with defined minimum coverage limits. The total procurement budget is implicitly capped at $150,000, though the exact estimated value for the specific RC Mowers Model R-60 is not explicitly stated in the documents. Delivery is expected within 30 calendar days of the purchase order, and the vendor must submit an invoice within 30 calendar days of product acceptance. The mower's specifications suggest it is intended for municipal and county-level maintenance operations, offering reduced labor needs and improved workplace safety.