Remote Mower

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is procuring new Green Climber remote-controlled mowing equipment for Clackamas County through a competitive bid process. The procurement involves furnishing two Green Climber LV-600 PRO remote-controlled machines with tracks and flail mowers, two electric recover winches, two forestry flail heads, and two finish mowers. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) number S-73000-00011200 requires delivery of the equipment by December 31, 2024, with an additional requirement of one-time training to be conducted within two weeks of delivery to the ODOT Project Manager. The bid opening date is August 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with electronic submissions required through the OregonBuys eProcurement system. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing, company references, and demonstrate capability to meet the specified equipment and delivery requirements. Protest deadlines for the solicitation were set for August 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., with a 7-calendar-day protest period following the intent to award.

The solicitation does not include specific small business set-aside requirements, but does incorporate certified small business aspirational target provisions. The intent to award was issued to Brim Tractor Company, Inc., with a total bid price of $307,697.00, which was lower than the competing bid from Green Climber of North America, Inc. at $336,340.00. The contract allows for potential award to additional bidders for up to 9 months following the initial award, with a contract term of one year or until all contractor obligations are completed. The procurement includes comprehensive warranty requirements and provisions for equipment recall. Payment terms are structured with net 30 days, including potential retainage and withholding for pay equity compliance. The contract does not specify a specific funding source or include explicit restrictions on responding organizations beyond standard state procurement guidelines.