Zero Turn Lawnmower

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking to procure three commercial-grade zero turn lawnmowers through Request for Bid (RFB) 13-26, with specific delivery requirements for Bear Brook State Park and Franconia Notch State Park. The procurement involves two 48-inch cutting deck mowers and one 52-inch cutting deck mower, with detailed technical specifications mandating commercial-use equipment featuring minimum 23 HP gasoline engines, 700cc displacement, and speeds up to 11 mph forward and 6 mph reverse. Required specifications include floating-style cutting decks with side discharge capability, cutting height adjustability between 1.5" and 5.5", operator presence control systems, rollover protection systems with seatbelts, and welded steel frames designed for commercial durability. The bid solicitation was distributed on August 4, 2025, with critical deadlines including questions due by August 20, 2025, state responses to questions by August 26, 2025, and final bid submissions due on August 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Vendors must provide a minimum 2-year commercial warranty with parts and service support available within 75 miles of delivery locations, and comparable models include Exmark Lazer Z E-Series, Toro Z Master Series, Ferris ISX800, Scag Patriot, and Gravely Pro-Turn models.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will make awards based on the lowest cost meeting specifications, with payment terms of 30 days after delivery, inspection, and acceptance. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement requires delivery within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the specified state park locations, with all delivery costs included in pricing and delivered F.O.B. to designated destinations. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process focused on acquiring high-quality commercial lawnmowing equipment for state park maintenance. Potential vendors must demonstrate compliance with comprehensive technical specifications, warranty requirements, and service capabilities to be considered for the contract. The one-time purchase order represents a strategic equipment acquisition for New Hampshire's state park infrastructure maintenance operations.