The Weyauwega-Fremont School District is seeking proposals for a District Tractor purchase.

The Weyauwega-Fremont School District is soliciting sealed bid proposals for the purchase of a new tractor and multiple attachments through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The district specifically seeks a Case-IH Farmall 55C tractor with 55 horsepower, featuring a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, 4WD capability, and a cab with heating and air conditioning. Additional required attachments include a Case-IH L360A loader with quick attach design, a Case-IH BS174H snow blower (74" wide), and a Case-IH BR172 sweeper (74" wide with hydraulic angle). The RFP stipulates that compatible tractors with up to 500 hours of use will be considered, and compatibility with a LandPride Model AFM40133 Batwing lawn mower attachment is mandatory. Proposals must be submitted by 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018, to the District's Central Office at 410 Ann Street, Weyauwega, WI 54983, with bid opening scheduled for approximately 1:45 p.m. the same day. The district will evaluate proposals based on "best value" criteria, which include price, conformance to specifications, past performance, and vendor financial stability.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The district plans to apply a trade-in credit for their current system, a Kubota 4700 Model with Turf Tires, 2WD, and approximately 2,500 hours of use, along with an MB-Broom 8-foot wide broom and powerpack. Vendors must provide itemized equipment costs, including any hidden expenses, and the district retains the right to accept or reject any proposal in whole or part. No specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, and email submissions are not permitted. The district will not be liable for any costs incurred by vendors prior to issuing formal agreements or purchase orders, emphasizing the competitive and potentially selective nature of this procurement opportunity.