Grounds Maintenance Equipment - Purchase

The City of Mesa issued a Request for Bid (RFB‑F420‑2024171‑1) to procure a wide array of grounds‑maintenance equipment for its parks, recreation, and community facilities. After an open competition, the city announced its intent to award on August 7 2024 and formally awarded the contract on August 20 2024 to Bingham Equipment Company and Horizon Distributors Inc. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year agreement valued at $610 K per year, with optional renewals. Equipment categories include mowers, utility carts, tractors, spreaders, rakes, and related accessories, each required to carry a minimum two‑year warranty and be delivered within 30 days of purchase order issuance. The procurement follows standard municipal requirements for insurance, debarment disclosures, and anti‑forced‑labor certifications. • Scope: Purchase of dozens of specific grounds‑maintenance machines (e.g., Toro mowers, Kubota tractors, Smithco spray rigs). • Award: Two vendors, total annual value $610 K, firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year term with up‑to‑two‑year renewal options. • Requirements: 30‑day delivery, 2‑year warranty, insurance, compliance with Arizona procurement statutes.