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Bid Title

ITB - Turf and Debris Maintenance Equipment - RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Issuing Agency

Brunswick County

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 17, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	ITB - Turf and Debris Maintenance Equipment - RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Category:	Parks & Recreation
Status:	Open

Description: This is a re-advertisement due to an insufficient number of bids received. Bidders who previously submitted a bid and who are interested in still being considered for this award must re-submit a sealed bid. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-129, Brunswick County is soliciting sealed bids from vendors for the procurement and delivery of new, current model year turf management and debris maintenance equipment, as more particularly set forth below. This purchase includes five (5) items (four distinct types) of tractor-driven and tow-behind implements essential for ground maintenance operations. Please see related document for specific details. Publication Date/Time: 2/16/2026 9:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/20/2026 2:00 PM Contact Person: Those interested should submit one (1) hard copy of the bid. Sealed bids may only be mailed or hand delivered to the following: Mail: Brian Moore Brunswick County Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 249 Bolivia, NC 28422 Hand Delivery: Brian Moore Brunswick County Parks and Recreation 20 Referendum Drive NE, Bldg. G Bolivia, NC 28422 Sealed bids must be received no later than March 02, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, at which time they will be opened publicly and read aloud in Building G, Parks and Recreation Conference Room, located at the Brunswick County Government Complex, 20 Referendum Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and must be marked “SEALED BID, DO NOT OPEN – TURF AND DEBRIS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT.” Bids not sealed and so marked will not be considered. Brunswick County will not be responsible for the failure of any mail or delivery service to deliver a bid prior to the stated date and time. Regardless of the manner of submission, any bid received after the stated date and time will not be considered. Incomplete bids or bids inconsistent with the required format may be disqualified from consideration. Related Documents: ITB - Turf and Debris Maintenance Equipment - RE-ADVERTISEMENT - final

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY

INVITATION TO BID

Turf and Debris Maintenance

Equipment

ISSUE DATE: February 16, 2026

DUE DATE: March 02, 2026

1. OVERVIEW

This is a re-advertisement due to an insufficient number of bids received. Bidders

who previously submitted a bid and who are interested in still being considered for

this award must re-submit a sealed bid.

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-129, Brunswick County is soliciting sealed bids from vendors

for the procurement and delivery of new, current model year turf management and debris

maintenance equipment, as more particularly set forth below. This purchase includes five

(5) items (four distinct types) of tractor-driven and tow-behind implements essential for

ground maintenance operations.

2. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Bidders must ensure that the products offered meet or exceed the minimum specifications

set forth below and are delivered, assembled, and PDI-completed (Pre-Delivery Inspected)

for immediate operation at the Brunswick County Government Complex with a location at

194 March 9, 1764 Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422.

Any changes to the specifications herein will be made in the form of an Addendum to this

Invitation to Bid and will be supplied to all known prospective bidders and posted on the

Brunswick County website. Notwithstanding the foregoing, bidders will be responsible for

ensuring that they have all addenda. Brunswick County may negotiate and refine final

specifications with the selected bidder.

The bidder must submit pricing and documentation for all items.

QTY

1

1

1

Product Type

Topdresser

Debris Maintenance

Dethatcher

Verticutter

Professional Debris

Vacuum

Minimum Specifications

6.5 cubic yard heaped capacity (5 struck),

featuring a 72” wide top hopper, 11-gauge steel

construction, two-wheel chassis option with

turf tires, and standard manual controls,

designed for spreading materials like sand or

soil with adjustable dual spinners for spreading

widths from 6 to 50 feet, powered by the

tractor’s hydraulics or PTO.

Heavy-duty, tractor-powered

dethatcher/verticutter with a 72-inch working

width, requiring 35-50 HP and a 540 RPM

PTO, featuring adjustable depth (0-1.5”) and

blade spacing, weighing approximately 494 lbs,

and designed for deep thatch removal on turf,

with precise depth control for versatile use on

fields and greens.

Self-Powered Engine (gas), Hopper Capacity

(Minimum 2 Cubic Yards), Vacuum Nozzle

Width (Inches), Requirement for Wireless

Remote Controls.

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2 Debris Blower

(High Output)

Blower Output (Minimum 8000 CFM), Engine

HP (Minimum 14 HP), Mount Type (Tow-

Behind Trailer), Required 360° Wireless

Remote Nozzle Control.

3. BID DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 All sealed bids must be received by Brunswick County no later than March 02,

2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, at which time they will be opened publicly and read aloud

as set forth herein.

3.2 All bids must include the following:

 The bid title and due date and time.

 A cover letter/letter of intent on bidder’s letterhead, signed by an authorized

representative of bidder, expressly agreeing to Brunswick County’s terms and

conditions contained in this Invitation to Bid and its attachments.

 The bidder’s name or company name, address, and telephone number.

 The name, address, and telephone number of company representatives with the

authority to answer questions or provide clarification regarding the bid’s

contents.

 A detailed Bid Proposal Form in substantially the form attached hereto and

incorporated herein by reference.

 Any assistance requirements from Brunswick County.

 A detailed company description and history, including the areas of expertise

related to the project.

 The name and telephone number of a contact person for at least three (3)

references.

 Certificate of Insurance as evidence that bidder meets the County’s Minimum

Insurance Requirements attached hereto.

Bidders shall provide documentation sufficient to clearly demonstrate that their company

meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in this Invitation to Bid. Failure to provide such

documentation may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

In addition to the foregoing, Brunswick County reserves the right to request financial

information for any bidder, in order to support the viability of the bidder.

Those interested should submit one (1) hard copy of the bid. Sealed bids may only be

mailed or hand delivered to the following:

Mail:

Brian Moore

Brunswick County Parks and Recreation

P.O. Box 249

Bolivia, NC 28422

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Hand Delivery:

Brian Moore

Brunswick County Parks and Recreation

20 Referendum Drive NE, Bldg. G

Bolivia, NC 28422

Sealed bids must be received no later than March 02, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, at which

time they will be opened publicly and read aloud in Building G, Parks and Recreation

Conference Room, located at the Brunswick County Government Complex, 20

Referendum Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and must

be marked “SEALED BID, DO NOT OPEN – TURF AND DEBRIS

MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT.” Bids not sealed and so marked will not be

considered.

Brunswick County will not be responsible for the failure of any mail or delivery

service to deliver a bid prior to the stated date and time. Regardless of the manner

of submission, any bid received after the stated date and time will not be considered.

Incomplete bids or bids inconsistent with the required format may be disqualified

from consideration.

4. EXPENSES

Brunswick County will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the bidder

in submitting a bid or for any other activities associated with this procurement. Further,

Brunswick County reserves the right to cancel the procurement described herein prior to

issuance and acceptance of any contractual agreement even if the Board of Commissioners

has formally accepted the recommendation.

5. RIGHT TO SUBMITTED BIDS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

All written correspondence, bids and supporting documents received by Brunswick County

in connection with this Invitation to Bid will become the property of Brunswick County.

Brunswick County reserves the right to use any ideas in a bid or supporting documents

regardless of whether the bid is selected.

6. QUESTIONS/ADDENDA

Questions or requests for further information regarding this Invitation to Bid shall be

submitted in writing to the attention of Brian Moore at

brian.moore@brunswickcountync.gov no later than February 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. A

copy of all questions, further clarifications and answers will be made in the form of an

Addendum to this Invitation to Bid and will be provided to all known bidders and posted

on the County’s website. Notwithstanding the foregoing, bidders will be responsible for

ensuring that they have all addenda.

Bidders are expressly prohibited from contacting any Brunswick County official or

employee regarding this Invitation to Bid, except in the manner noted in this section.

A violation of this provision is grounds for the immediate disqualification of the

bidder.

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7. FORM OF AGREEMENT

In addition to the terms and conditions contained in this Invitation to Bid, by submitting a

bid, bidder, if selected, agrees to enter into and be bound by the provisions of a Supplier

Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

To the extent that any of the terms of this Invitation to Bid and the terms of the Supplier

Agreement conflict, the terms of the Supplier Agreement shall prevail. No agreement will

be valid and no work may commence until the agreement has been fully executed by the

parties.

8. INSURANCE

To the extent applicable, bidder must procure and maintain in full force and effect during

the term of any agreement with Brunswick County, or the renewal of any agreement with

Brunswick County, the insurance coverage set forth in the Minimum Insurance

Requirements attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

In the event bidder fails to maintain any required insurance as outlined herein, Brunswick

County may, at its option, obtain the required insurance at the expense of the bidder.

9. BID CONDITIONS

9.1 Submission of a bid indicates explicit acceptance by the bidder of the terms and

conditions contained in this Invitation to Bid and any attachments hereto.

Brunswick County reserves the right to reject, without prejudice or explanation,

any or all bids. Brunswick County reserves the right to waive informalities or to

amend the specifications of this Invitation to Bid and request new bids at any time

prior to the award of a contract. All decisions of Brunswick County shall be final

and binding.

9.2 The bidder shall supply a single point of contact through bid acceptance. Brunswick

County will communicate solely through this contact regarding all issues relating

to the bid through acceptance.

10. CONSIDERATION OF WITHDRAWAL AND/OR REJECTION OF BID

10.1 Withdrawal

After submission, no bid may be withdrawn by the bidder for a period of ninety

(90) days following the opening date. Until that time, the bid will remain firm and

irrevocable.

10.2 Rejection

A bid may be rejected if the bidder fails to:

 Submit the bid in the format specified.

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