Riding Mower and Attachments

Strafford County, through the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, is seeking to procure a Ventrac 4520N Kubota riding mower with multiple specialized attachments via Request for Bid (RFB) 179-25. The procurement involves a one-time order for a single unit to be delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt to 19 Austin Care Drive, Strafford, NH. The comprehensive bid requires the mower to include an extensive array of attachments such as a dual wheel kit, all-weather cab, LED strobe kit, exterior mirrors defrost kit, 52" snowblower, 48" power bucket, 84" contour mower deck, 95" wide area mower, and hydraulic flip-up kits. The bid solicitation was distributed on 4/29/2025, with the final day for vendor questions set for 5/7/2025, and the bid response deadline is 5/14/2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest cost while meeting all specified technical requirements, with the state reserving the right to award the contract based on comprehensive compliance with bid specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid does not indicate any incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. While a precise award value is not specified, the procurement appears to be a targeted, single-unit purchase with comprehensive attachment requirements. Payment terms are standard, with net 30 days allowed after invoice receipt or item delivery and acceptance. Vendors are required to submit material safety data sheets and are encouraged to offer environmentally friendly products. The technical specifications suggest a preference for high-performance, multi-purpose equipment suitable for municipal maintenance and landscaping operations, with the Ventrac 4520N serving as the baseline model for comparison.