P-17012 - Landscape Mowers District-Wide: Purchase or Lease, Maintenance, and Repairs

The Chicago Park District has awarded a contract to Reinders, Inc. for the purchase or lease, maintenance, and repairs of landscape mowers district-wide. The contract has an initial term of two years, with options for three additional one-year extensions. The contract includes provisions for the purchase or lease of new mowers, maintenance and repair services, and training for Park District personnel. The total amount that will be paid to Reinders, Inc. shall not exceed $2,600,000 for the initial two-year term. Some key points of the contract include: • The purchase or lease of new mowers that meet Tier Four final Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards • Maintenance and repair services, including field maintenance and on-site repairs • Training for Park District personnel on the proper use, care, and maintenance of the mowers • A requirement for Reinders, Inc. to operate and/or own a manufacturer-authorized service center(s) for off-site maintenance and repairs • A provision for the conversion of dual-use mowers to snow plows prior to the beginning of winter and back to mowers after winter has ended • A requirement for Reinders, Inc. to provide loaner equipment at no additional cost to the Park District for at least 10% of each type of mower supplied under the Agreement