TRI-DECK FINISHING MOWER

The City of Mobile issued a sealed, all‑or‑none solicitation for a single tri‑deck finishing mower (Bush Hog TD1700 or equal) to be mounted on a city tractor for park maintenance. The contract was awarded to Toomey Equipment for $13,049.00. The mower must meet detailed specifications—including a 17‑ft cutting width, three hydraulically‑operated decks, and a 540 RPM PTO speed—and include a one‑year warranty on the mower and a five‑year warranty on the gearbox. Delivery is FOB destination to the city’s Purchasing Department, and warranty service must be performed within a 20‑mile radius. Bidders were required to submit sealed envelopes by the bid deadline of 22 Dec 2017 and provide a 5 % bid bond; the city may extend the contract for up to two additional one‑year periods.