Specifications include, but are not limited to: Distributor Requirements ▪ The successful bidder shall be a licensed dealer / distributor of the proposed equipment. ▪ The successful bidder shall maintain a store front and be located within 20 miles of Seaford. ▪ The successful bidder shall maintain an inventory of common replacement parts for the proposed equipment including belts, filters, cutting blades, and other common wear parts. ▪ The successful bidder shall offer full on-site repair and maintenance services of the proposed equipment with a 72-hour turn-around time on most repairs. Equipment General ▪ The proposed equipment shall be a new 2023 model year. ▪ The proposed equipment shall be a John Deere 1550 TerrainCut 4wd Mower (or approved equal). ▪ The proposed equipment shall be a Front-mount deck, rear engine configuration. ▪ The proposed equipment shall be equipped with internal wet disk brakes with a standard locking master brake. ▪ The proposed equipment shall be equipped with hydraulic cylinder controls for smoother speed and steering control. ▪ The proposed equipment shall be equipped with a high back full suspension seat with arm rests to reduce operator fatigue. ▪ The proposed equipment drive tires shall be of a non-aggressive turf tire tread design. ▪ The proposed equipment shall have a minimum factory rated travel speed of 12 mph forward and 5mph reverse. ▪ The proposed equipment shall have a minimum fuel tank capacity of 16 gallons and be capable of 8 hours of continuous cutting operation. ▪ The proposed equipment shall be equipped with removable front caster arms with flat free tires which are easily replaced when damaged. ▪ The equipment’s hydraulic pumps and wheel motors shall be separate components. The pumps shall have a minimum rated capacity of 5.1 gpm. ▪ The proposed equipment shall have a large capacity hydraulic oil cooler. ▪ The proposed equipment shall be provided with a minimum two-year factory warranty. ▪ The proposed equipment shall have the option to hold a trash receptacle kit. Cutting Deck ▪ The mower deck shall have a cutting width of 72+/- inches and the rated acres per hour cutting capacity shall be provided with the submittal. ▪ The mower deck shall either have a stamped deck or welded deck. ▪ The mower deck shall, at a minimum, be constructed of 10-gauge steel top and 7-gauge steel skirts. ▪ The mower deck shall have a capable cutting height from 1 to 6 inches. ▪ The mower deck shall be of a medium lift side discharge design. ▪ The mower deck shall have a minimum blade tip speed of 18,000 feet per minute. ▪ The mower deck shall be equipped with front and rear rollers to prevent “scalping” of the turf. ▪ The blade spindles shall be greaseable spindles and not sealed spindles. Engine (the description is for each mower) ▪ The engine shall be a diesel-powered engine rated at a minimum of 25-hp ▪ The engine shall be equipped with a canister dual element air filter. ▪ The engine shall be equipped with a Run Time Hour meter. Snowblower Attachment ▪ The snowblower shall be compatible to mount to the John Deere 1550 (or approved equal) ▪ The snowblower shall have a minimum clearing width of 47 inches. ▪ The snowblower shall be a two- stage design
