Self-Contained Boom Axe Mower

Burnet County is soliciting sealed bids for a self-contained boom axe mower under solicitation number 26-6110-01, with bids due by June 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 333112 and is administered by the county’s Purchasing Office located at 133 E. Jackson, Burnet, Texas. Bidders must submit original signed documents, including a completed bid form, certificate of eligibility, insurance certificates naming Burnet County as an additional insured, Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, vendor references from non-county entities, articles of incorporation, and acknowledgments of all addenda. All pricing must be submitted exclusive of sales tax due to the county’s tax-exempt status. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all requirements, with evaluation factors including purchase price, vendor experience and reputation, quality of equipment, conformity to county needs, past performance with governmental entities, compliance with the Historically Underutilized Business program, total long-term cost, safety record, and proposed personnel. Bidders must affirm compliance with multiple legal certifications, including no debarment or suspension, no business relationships with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations, adherence to Texas firearm discrimination laws, and full transparency of ownership with disclosure of Social Security Numbers for owners holding 25% or more equity. Non-collusion and antitrust affidavits are mandatory, and failure to sign renders the bid void. The vendor must be able to begin work within ten calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed, with performance expected to occur in Burnet County. No FOB terms, specific delivery address, packaging specifications, or military standards are stated, and no detailed technical specifications for the mower are included in the provided documentation, implying that bidders must rely on the full bid package for equipment requirements. Addenda and updates are published on the Burnet County Auditor’s bids webpage, and failure to acknowledge receipt of any addendum results in automatic bid rejection.