The intent of this bid specification is to request pricing for the rental of an Ag Tractor for road side mowing operations. The tractors shall be new or carry-over models with less than 300 hours and be of the current make and model. The contract rental period will be approximately 7 months. Tractors shall be delivered not later than May 1st of 2025 and returned by November 30th ± of 2026. All tractor serial numbers shall be provided to the lessee as soon as they become available to allow for adequate time for insurance processing. Two working days’ notice shall be given to on site DOT personnel prior to delivery and pickup. Dealer shall be responsible for delivery to and pickup from the District Headquarters at no additional cost to the department. Quantities and locations are shown below. Tractors are to be used for an estimated 250 engine hours during the rental period. Engine hours over 250 shall be invoiced at a separate rate filled out in the Bidder’s Overage Price Over Specified Engine Hours table. Minimum payment for each tractor shall be the hourly rate (hourly price for up to 250 hrs) times the estimated usage of 250 hours. ($Hourly Rate as bid x 250 hours = Minimum payment/tractor) Lessee will carry physical damage insurance on the tractors. Lessee will accept responsibility for any breakage due to negligence done by them. Lessor, or an authorized representative, shall provide 24-hour parts availability as feasible. Major repairs shall be done at the dealer’s service facility. Lessee personnel will be responsible for daily maintenance, greasing, checking fluids, and keeping the tractor clean. Tractors out of service for five working days or more shall require a replacement tractor of similar features and horsepower to be setup and delivered to the assigned location as mutually agreed upon by the specific delivery lessee. 110 PTO HP liquid cooled 6 cylinder diesel engine with MFWD; 16F/16R Powershift Transmission with power shuttle feature, CVT, IVT or Equal; 50 gallon fuel tank, minimum; Mounting bracket to mount furnished slow moving vehicle sign
