Grounds Maintenance Proposal Request Proposal Must Be Submitted By: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 before 3:00 p.m. CST. Manufacturers interested in entering into a nonexclusive, negotiated contract for the commodity listed above with the State of Mississip

The State of Mississippi, through the Department of Finance and Administration, is seeking proposals for a nonexclusive, negotiated contract for grounds maintenance commodities under solicitation number 3130002400. The scope includes a variety of agricultural and lawn maintenance equipment such as mowers, cutters, farm wheel-type tractors, golf carts, utility transport vehicles, and grass seeders. Heavy equipment and street legal vehicles are expressly excluded. The contract is scheduled to be effective from March 1, 2027, through February 29, 2028, with no additional renewal periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 3:00 p.m. CST on December 16, 2026. To be eligible, manufacturers must provide a signed proposal letter, an authorized dealers list, and product literature in a zip file. Pricing must be submitted via Excel spreadsheets and must reflect a discount from the manufacturer's suggested retail price. For those on GSA contracts, pricing must be competitive with other government and large volume commercial customers. All items must be transported F.O.B. Destination, with shipping costs borne by the contractor. Payment for undisputed invoices is generally made within 45 calendar days via the state's electronic payment system. The agreement is governed by Mississippi law and is subject to the appropriation of funds by the State Legislature, with a termination clause allowing either party to end the contract with 30 days' written notice.