Maintenance and Repair of Landscape Mowers

The Chicago Park District awarded a contract to Shorewood Home and Auto, Inc. for the maintenance and repair of landscape mowers. The contract has a one-year initial term with four additional one-year extension options. The contractor will provide all required equipment, labor, materials, transportation, vehicles, and any/all other services necessary to service, maintain, and repair landscape mowers. The contractor must operate and/or own a John Deere authorized service center and have technicians who are fully equipped and certified by John Deere to maintain and repair John Deere mowers. The contractor will perform most maintenance and repair services during regular hours, with overtime service available as needed. The contract includes provisions for spring start-up maintenance, winterization, in-season maintenance, blade sharpening, conversion to snow plows, and storage of mowers and other equipment. Key points to consider when comparing this contract to similar contracts include: * The scope of work, including the types of mowers to be maintained and repaired * The contract term and extension options * The requirements for the contractor's service center and technicians * The provisions for regular and overtime service hours * The contract value and payment terms * The requirements for storage and transportation of mowers and equipment