RIDOT Commercial Duty Zero Turn Grass Mowers with Rear Discharge

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ23002413) seeking to procure fourteen (14) Commercial Duty Zero Turn Grass Mowers with Rear Discharge. The solicitation was posted on February 15, 2023, with responses due by March 22, 2023, at 11:30:00 AM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 22, 2023, at 10:30 AM, located at 360 Lincoln Ave in Warwick, RI. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive specifications with their bid proposals and must register in the Ocean State Procures (OSP) system to participate. The procurement mandates specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage per occurrence, $100,000 in workers' compensation coverage, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance. The delivery terms are FOB Destination to the DOT Maintenance Business Office, with vendors expected to provide detailed product information and comply with all state procurement regulations. The vendor question and answer period runs from February 15, 2023, through March 1, 2023, at 3:00 PM EST.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirement for the total contract value. Vendors must submit an MBE Utilization Plan to the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for review and approval, demonstrating their commitment to supporting disadvantaged business enterprises. The State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the submissions received. While the estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is specifically for fourteen grass mowers, suggesting a focused and targeted acquisition. Vendors must complete a vendor certification questionnaire and disclose any potential conflicts of interest, criminal history, or environmental violations. All bid submissions must be made electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, and vendors are required to provide comprehensive documentation including affirmative action policy statements and complete product specifications. The state's procurement process emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and opportunities for diverse business participation.