Purchase and Delivery of Zero Turn Mowers

The City of Clermont is accepting bids from qualified bidders for the purchase and delivery of six (6) new commercial zero-turn mowers for the Public Services Department, consisting of one (1) Hustler Super 104 or approved equivalent, three (3) SCAG Turf Tiger II 61-inch side-discharge mowers, and two (2) SCAG Cheetah II 61-inch rear-discharge mowers.

All equipment shall be furnished and delivered in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of this solicitation. No substitutions or equivalents will be accepted for the specified SCAG models.

The City of Clermont is requesting bids for the purchase and delivery of six (6) new commercial zero-turn riding mowers for the Public Services Department, as follows:

• Hustler Super 104: One (1) commercial zero-turn mower with a 104-inch rear-discharge cutting deck, or approved equivalent.
• SCAG Turf Tiger II: Three (3) commercial zero-turn mowers, Model STTII-61V-40BV-EFI, with 61-inch side-discharge cutting decks.
• SCAG Cheetah II: Two (2) commercial zero-turn mowers, Model SCZII-61RD-38FX-EFI, with 61-inch rear-discharge cutting decks.

Approved equivalents will be considered for the Hustler Super 104 only. **No substitutions or equivalents will be accepted for either SCAG model.**

All equipment shall be new, unused, and of current manufacture. Used, demonstration, leased, reconditioned, rebuilt, or repossessed equipment will not be accepted. All mowers shall be delivered fully assembled, serviced, inspected, and ready for immediate operation, with all required equipment and accessories installed.

**Delivery Location:** City of Clermont – Public Services Department, 12824 Hancock Road, Clermont, FL 34711. All deliveries shall be F.O.B. Destination and shall occur Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding City-observed holidays. Deliveries must be coordinated in advance with the Public Services Department.

Delivery and Acceptance Requirements

• Delivery Timeframe: All mowers shall be delivered within forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days from the date of Purchase Order issuance, unless otherwise approved by the City in writing.
• Documentation: Each mower shall be delivered with the applicable manufacturer's operator's manual, parts manual, service manual, and warranty information.
• Training: The successful bidder shall provide on-site training to designated City personnel covering proper equipment operation, safety procedures, and routine maintenance.
• Service and Support: The successful bidder shall have access to a service facility capable of providing replacement parts, maintenance, and warranty repairs.
• Inspection and Acceptance: Any deficiencies shall be corrected within ten (10) business days of notification, at no additional cost to the City.

**Submission:** Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov Portal by the date and time specified in this solicitation. Bids will not be accepted by email, fax, or any method other than the Portal. All Bids must remain valid for at least ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.

**Award:** The City reserves the right to make an award based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bid by individual item, group of items, all items, or any combination thereof. The City may make an award to one or more Bidders, reject any or all Bids, and waive minor irregularities or technicalities.

**Insurance:** Bidder(s) must provide proof of insurance with the Bid using a standard ACORD certificate showing coverage in amounts no less than those required below.

• Commercial General Liability: Per Occurrence: **$500,000**; General Aggregate: **$1,000,000**
• Automobile Liability: Per Occurrence (Combined Single Limit): **$500,000**
• Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: As required by Florida Statutes, Chapter 440, including Each Accident: **$500,000**

**Contract Period:** The performance period under the resulting Contract will commence on the date specified in the Purchase Order or Notice to Proceed, as applicable, and will remain in effect until all commodities, equipment, and/or services have been delivered or completed and accepted by the City's authorized representative. Prices submitted in the Bid will remain firm for the duration of the Contract.