Roadside Mowing Equipment

Dane County, Wisconsin, specifically through the Mattoon Village jurisdiction, is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB #2025-RFB-037) for Roadside Mowing Equipment, seeking to procure three pan mowers with specific technical specifications. The primary equipment being sought is a Bush Hog Mower 2815 Legend Rotary Cutter with a 180-inch cutting width, requiring hydraulic cutting height adjustment and meeting various technical requirements. The solicitation was released on May 28, 2025, with a vendor question deadline of June 18, 2025, and a final response deadline of June 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will include cost, past performance, service capability, and overall value to the county. Vendors must submit unit costs for new mowers and provide trade-in values for three existing 2017 Bush Hog model 2815 mowers, which will be credited toward the final purchase cost. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and will award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement appears to have local vendor preference provisions, potentially offering advantages to vendors based in Dane County, adjacent counties, or Wisconsin. Vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance, comply with safety standards, and adhere to non-discrimination policies. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid suggests a preference for local and state-based businesses. No incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned beyond the county's current 2017 Bush Hog mowers being offered for trade-in. The solicitation does not provide a precise budget range, but vendors will be evaluated based on their proposed unit costs and trade-in values for the existing equipment. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical compliance with the specified mower requirements, provide comprehensive pricing information, and showcase their capability to meet the county's operational needs for roadside mowing equipment.