Intended Single Source Beard Equipment Company for OEM John Deere Construction (Yellow) Equipment, Parts and OEM Warranty Service/Repair Work

Alachua County is issuing a single‑source notice to award a contract to Beard Equipment Company (Ocala, FL) for the supply of OEM John Deere construction (yellow) equipment, parts, and warranty‑backed service/repair. The county owns and leases John Deere construction equipment and requires manufacturer‑authorized parts and service, which only Beard Equipment can provide in the local market. This notice is not a formal solicitation; responses are solely for determining whether a competitive procurement is needed. The deadline for electronic submission of the vendor questionnaire is November 4 2026 at 5:00 pm. • Commodity: OEM John Deere construction equipment, parts, and warranty service/repair • Procurement method: Single‑source (sole source) under Fla. Stat. 287.057(3)(c) • Vendor: Beard Equipment Company, the exclusive John Deere dealer for the area • Deadline: November 4 2026, 5:00 pm (electronic submission) • Contact: Mandy Mullins, Procurement Agent I, Fleet Management Division (mm [email protected], (352) 384‑3090) • No competitive bids or proposals required; this is a notice of intent only.