3 - 18' Flex Wing Rotary Mowers

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Fleet Operations and Services is soliciting bids for the purchase of three new, unused Schulte FX-318 18-foot Flex Wing Rotary mowers or an approved equal. These units are intended for statewide highway maintenance across all weather conditions and elevations up to 8,000 feet. Required specifications include a 1000 rpm drive, eight forklift-type tires, double safety chains on the front and rear of the decks, and a Pro Level hitch. The contractor must provide all necessary hardware, fluids, and components for full operation and submit monthly written manufacturing status reports by the 15th of each month. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5% preference applied for goods fabricated in Oregon and an additional 5% for resident bidders. Delivery is required within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed to the ODOT facility in Salem, Oregon, on an F.O.B. destination basis. ODOT reserves the right to conduct pre-delivery inspections at the contractor's location and has 14 calendar days following delivery to accept or reject the goods. Payment is based on full completion, with a potential 5% retainage withheld from invoices. Bidders must be registered in OregonBuys and provide at least three references for similar goods completed within the last three years.