RFP LISD Utility Tractor

This Request for Bids (RFB) was issued by the Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) in Adrian, Michigan, for the procurement of one new compact utility tractor through purchase or lease. The solicitation was posted on June 21, 2021, with bids due by 11:00 AM on July 9, 2021. The tractor must meet specific minimum specifications including 38+ horsepower, automatic transmission with forward and reverse capabilities, Category 1 hitch, closed cab with heating and air conditioning, and a factory-installed front loader with bucket featuring a minimum 2,000+ pound lift capacity. Respondents are required to submit specification sheets and product marketing materials with their bids, and delivery must occur no later than September 1, 2021, with delivery costs being the responsibility of the selected respondent under FOB destination terms. The LISD staff planned to recommend acceptance of the preferred bid to the Board of Education on August 2, 2021, followed by execution of a sales agreement. The selected vendor must provide the manufacturer's standard warranty with a minimum three-year, bumper-to-bumper coverage on the tractor and all alternate equipment, and bid prices must remain effective for at least 90 days from the bid opening date.

The LISD is exempt from sales and service taxes, and respondents should exclude such taxes from their proposals. Michigan-based businesses receive a preference in bid evaluation in the form of a reduction equal to the lesser of 5 percent or $10,000 for award purposes. All respondents must submit completed compliance documentation including certifications under the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, confirmation of non-debarred status, conflict of interest disclosures, and notarized familial disclosure statements. The RFB also includes a provision for a rearview camera system as an alternate option, requiring respondents to itemize all associated costs and provide detailed lists of goods to be supplied. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in this procurement.