Zero-Turn Mower w/Attch for Camp Keyes Augusta Maine

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for a zero-turn mower with attachments for Camp Keyes in Augusta, with quotations due September 26, 2014.

The scope includes a zero-degree radius turning mower with rear-mounted engine and front-mount implements featuring integral grass collection. The tractor must be equipped with a minimum 20.9-horsepower three-cylinder diesel engine with liquid cooling and electric radiator fan, shock-mounted instrument panel, 10.0 bushel clippings catcher, 10.5-inch clippings handling blower, 4.7-gallon fuel tank, and maximum ground speed of 7 miles per hour. The mower deck hangs from a flexible carrier frame with manual height adjustment and 52-inch cutting width with two-blade design and timed gear boxes. The procurement includes a 47-inch rotary broom, 36-inch snow blower, operator cab, drive wheel, and tire chains, all from the same manufacturer. The tractor must be capable of accepting all listed attachments.

Quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform, with closure at 2:00 p.m. local time on September 26. Award may be made on lowest price conforming to specifications or on best-value combination of factors including quality, conformity to specifications, delivery time, and cost, with price weighted at a minimum of 25 percent of total evaluation criteria. All deliveries are FOB Destination with transportation costs prepaid by the successful bidder. Standard payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice. Vendors must submit a completed Debarment Certification form prior to contract award affirming that neither the vendor nor its principals are debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal covered transactions, and have not been convicted of enumerated offenses or had public transactions terminated for cause within the preceding three years.