Riding Front Deck Mowers

The City of Wichita, Kansas, Public Works & Utilities Department/Fleet Division issued Request for Bid (RFB) #260142 on May 19, 2026, seeking bids for two new, unused, current model riding front deck mowers. The specifications require diesel 4-cycle 3-cylinder engines with minimum 36 horsepower, 4-wheel drive, 72-inch cutting width front-mounted decks, hydrostatic transmissions with cruise control, and standard accessories including ROPS with canopy, hour meters, deluxe air ride seats, rear weights, and amber LED strobe lights. Bidders may also propose optional equipment including a 60-inch heavy duty rotary broom (Option 1) and a 60-inch snow blade (Option 2). Qualified vendors must demonstrate at least two years' experience providing similar services, understanding of industry standards, Kansas Secretary of State registration, and capacity to provide parts, service, and repair within the Wichita area or through factory-trained technicians within 24 hours. The successful bidder must furnish a two-year full machine warranty, deliver equipment with four sets of keys, provide two sets each of operators, maintenance, engine service, and parts manuals, and correct any deficiencies at no expense to the City. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. Critical deadlines include written questions due by June 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., addenda posting the week of June 8, 2026, sealed bids due June 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and tentative City Council approval scheduled for June 23, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) with delivery F.O.B. to 1801 S. McLean Boulevard, Wichita, Kansas 67213.

The solicitation document contains no information regarding set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted classifications. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration are identified in the available procurement materials. Pricing must be delivered prices and free of duties and taxes unless otherwise imposed by governmental body, with no dealer emblems or decals permitted on the equipment. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days following the bid opening. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and reserves the right to award all, some, or none of the goods to any proposer. No specific funding source, budget amount, or contract term is stated in the solicitation document.