RIDOT: Remote controlled Slope Mower with Trailer

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of two remote-controlled slope mowers, each accompanied by a specified trailer. The solicitation seeks manufacturer current production models such as the Slope Pro High Drive Mower paired with a Cross Country 6852 trailer or approved equivalents that meet or exceed minimum specifications outlined in the technical requirements document. Units must be of standard design, complete with all standard equipment, special tools, and manufacturer warranties. The solicitation opened May 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT and closes June 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period extending from May 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM EDT through May 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is included in the solicitation. Delivery shall be provided on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures (OSP) at webprocure.perfect.com by the specified deadline; proposals submitted by any other method will not be accepted. The State reserves the right to make one or multiple awards or reject any or all bids at its sole discretion.

This procurement includes a mandatory Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation requirement, with a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the dollar value of the procurement to be awarded to minority and women-owned business enterprises in accordance with Rhode Island General Law 37-14.1. The awarded vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Workers Compensation ($100,000 per accident), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Vendor registration with Ocean State Procures is mandatory prior to bid submission. Pricing terms are vendor-specified, and payment shall occur upon invoice approval with a 0.33% contract administrative fee withheld by the State effective January 1, 2026. The solicitation document does not specify an estimated award value or budget range for this procurement.