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RIDOT: Remote controlled Slope Mower with Trailer
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is soliciting bids for two remote-controlled slope mowers with attached trailers under solicitation RFQ26006626, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026. Each mower must have a 52-inch cutting width, hydrostatic drive, and operate remotely up to 300 feet, while each trailer must be an 82-inch wide, 5,842 lb GVW unit equipped with LED lighting, a 7-pin plug, electric brakes, four D-rings for securement, and a minimum of four tiedowns when transporting the mower. All equipment must be the manufacturer’s current production model, such as the SLOPE PRO HIGH DRIVE MOWER and CROSS COUNTRY 6852 trailer, or an approved equal with documented justification. The contract requires full delivery of each unit including spare parts like blades, batteries, chargers, a 3A:40B:C fire extinguisher, and complete operator, shop, parts, wiring, and troubleshooting manuals in both hardcopy and electronic formats, with digital access to service manuals via a QR code installed on the unit. The trailers must be delivered fully assembled and ready for immediate use. All equipment must comply with OSHA, ANSI, and FMVSS standards, and the Certificate of Origin must name the State of Rhode Island/Fleet Operations as the owner. Bidders must submit an Exception, Clarification, or Enhancement Sheet on company letterhead for any deviations, and must guarantee that all wiring is waterproof and consistent across units, with anti-skid treatment on all walkways and OSHA-compliant access points. Delivery must occur to RIDOT’s facility at 360 Lincoln Ave, Warwick, RI 02888, where units will undergo inspection and acceptance after testing compatibility with existing tow vehicles. A mandatory training session for 24 RIDOT personnel must be conducted approximately three weeks after delivery of the first unit, and bidders are required to provide a delivery schedule and submit weekly progress updates during fabrication. The solicitation, issued on May 7, 2026, with an addendum released on May 15, 2026, mandates electronic submission via the WebProcure portal, and a pre-bid meeting was held on May 21, 2026. While no formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, or pricing structure are included in the solicitation, the emphasis
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