Schulte FX-318, 18’ Flex Wing Rotary Mowers or Approval E

The Oregon Department of Transportation, Fleet Operations and Services is requesting bids on three Schulte FX-318, 18' Flex Wing Rotary Mowers or approved equal under ITB, with bids due October 28, 2026. A 5% Buy Oregon Preference applies for goods fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon, plus an additional 5% preference for resident bidders or those headquartered in Oregon.

The equipment must be new, unused, standard current production model mowers. Delivery is to 455 Airport Road SE, Building K, Salem, Oregon, and must be completed no later than 120 calendar days following purchase order issuance. All goods are supplied F.O.B. destination with transportation and handling paid by the contractor; contractor retains responsibility and liability for loss or damage until final inspection and acceptance.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience providing similar goods and provide at least three references for contracts completed in the last three years. The anticipated contract term is one year or upon completion of contractor obligations, whichever is sooner, with optional extensions of up to four additional years for a maximum term of five years. Compensation is fixed-price, paid upon completion of contractor obligations in conformance with agreement requirements and acceptance criteria.

Although one contractor is anticipated to be selected for award, ODOT reserves the right to select additional awardees from the second-lowest and subsequent bidders within nine months of solicitation closure if needed. A notice of intent to award will be posted within five business days after the bid opening date specified in the OregonBuys eProcurement system. Interested parties have seven calendar days from the intent to award notice to submit award protests. All required documentation, including a completed Bid Pricing Form, Bid Cover Sheet, and references, must be submitted through OregonBuys.