BARONESS FS900 RIDING SWEEPER and CORE COLLECTOR

The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking bids for a Baroness FS900 Riding Sweeper and Core Collector, a versatile and efficient piece of equipment designed for maintaining turf surfaces. The unit features a Vanguard 356447 engine with 13.2 KW power, capable of reaching speeds up to 9.9 mph, and has a working width of approximately 32 inches. It boasts a lightweight design at around 1552 pounds, with adjustable components such as a 31-inch compaction roller and offset brushes that enhance surface smoothness and cleanliness while minimizing turf damage. The sweeper includes user-friendly features like accessible brush adjustments from the operator's seat, a high-reaching dump height of nearly 59 inches, and a full alarm system for hopper status. Its construction incorporates durable rubber pneumatic tires and a three-wheel design for excellent mobility, with a total length of about 101 inches and width of nearly 70 inches, ensuring ease of operation in various terrains. The contract stipulates that the unit must be delivered within seven days of purchase order issuance, emphasizing prompt availability. The equipment's specifications include a 109-gallon bucket capacity, a 4.2-gallon gas tank, and an efficiency rate of approximately 1.25 acres per hour at a speed of 5 mph, making it suitable for large-scale turf maintenance tasks. The solicitation, posted on July 20, 2024, with a response deadline of July 31, 2024, is part of a procurement process managed by the County of Fairfax, Virginia, with a contract value estimated between $15,000 and $25,000. Interested vendors can contact Bushra Mirza via email or phone for further details.