RFP 1174 - three (3) complete mower units (fairway mowers)

The Town of Bloomfield, Connecticut is requesting proposals for three complete fairway mower units for Wintonbury Hills Golf Course under RFP 1174, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

All equipment must be new, minimum full-grade commercial or better, with preference for name-brand equipment. Each unit must include five plex cutting units with 22-inch widths, diesel engines with no less than 36.5 horsepower, electronically controlled hydrostatic pumps with individual wheel motors, headlights, and a roof attached to a two-post ROPS system. Front tires must be 26.5 x 14-12 and rear tires 20 x 10-10. Each mower requires dual precision adjustment for bed-knife to reel and 5-inch universal groomer drives. All units must meet federal, state of Connecticut, OSHA, and DOT safety, noise, lighting, and health standards at delivery and be accompanied by manufacturer's certificates of origin and service manuals.

Pricing must include complete units with delivery, FOB Destination. The Town is exempt from state sales taxes. Respondents must provide two printed hardcopies of all operational, parts, and service manuals plus a full-color product brochure with specifications. Proposals must be submitted as one original and two copies, plus a read-only copy on a thumb drive, in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Manager at 800 Bloomfield Avenue.

Evaluation criteria include equipment meeting or exceeding all specifications, cost competitiveness, three positive references for similar equipment provided within the past three years, complete proposal documentation with authorized signatures, and compliance with all RFP terms and conditions. The Town reserves the right to conduct a visual inspection and test drive prior to final award. Questions are due September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time; responses will be provided by addendum by September 17 at 4:00 p.m. Proposals must remain valid for 120 days following opening.