FY26_BWD_gravely_mowers

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is soliciting two Gravely Pro-Turn 372-31HP Kawasaki Zero Turn Mowers with FX921V engines, 72-inch FA B decks, and model number 992525 for use at the Brownwood secure facility. This procurement is issued as an Invitation for Bids under solicitation number FY26_BWD_gravely_mowers, with bids due by June 23, 2026. All items must be new, unused, and of current production with no substitutions allowed without prior written approval from TJJD. The manufacturer’s standard warranty applies unless otherwise noted, and pricing must remain firm for 120 days after the bid deadline. Delivery is expected to be made during standard working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the default delivery window set at 14 calendar days if not specified. Each shipment must include a packing slip and be clearly marked with the agency purchase order number and destination address. The contract requires strict adherence to timelines, with liquidated damages of 2% of the total cost per calendar day for delays. Force majeure events, including acts of God, pandemics, or transportation failures, may extend performance deadlines if documented in writing within three business days. All bidders must comply with extensive legal and regulatory requirements, including adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Federal Occupational Safety and Health standards, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and prohibitions under Sections 889 and 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act. Respondents must certify they are not listed on SAM.gov as ineligible, do not have ties to foreign adversaries including China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, and do not boycott energy companies or discriminate against firearm entities. Compliance with Texas state statutes is mandatory, including provisions on human trafficking, child support obligations, public information transparency, and executive head conflicts of interest. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via email with the bid opening date and requisition number in the subject line, and failure to sign the bid form or include required certifications will result in disqualification. Invoices must include the vendor’s Texas Payee ID Number, derived from a Federal Employer Identification Number, along with purchase order details and shipment information. The award will be based on best value as defined by Texas Government Code Section 2155.074, considering factors such as low line-item