Project Information

Bid Title

Airfield Maintenance Rotary Mower

Issuing Agency

City of Bangor

Location

Maine

Published Date

Mar 4, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

P26-41

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Project Description

Bid Number:	P26-41
Bid Title:	Airfield Maintenance Rotary Mower
Category:	Equipment Services & Purchase
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Bangor (City) requests proposals to furnish and deliver one (1) airfield maintenance rotary mower FOB Destination to the City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481 Maine Avenue. Publication Date/Time: 3/2/2026 12:00 PM Publication Information: Public Closing Date/Time: 3/25/2026 2:00 PM Submittal Information: Email bids@bangormaine.gov; Mailing 73 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401 Bid Opening Information: Public Addendum Date/Time: 3/20/2026 Related Documents: P26-41 Airfield Maintenance Rotary Mower RFP

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Request for Proposals

Airfield Maintenance Rotary Mower

Proposal No. P26-42

Purchasing Department

73 Harlow Street

Bangor, ME 04401

207-992-4282

Issue Date:

March 2, 2026

I. Introduction

The City of Bangor (City) requests proposals to furnish and deliver one (1) airfield maintenance

rotary mower FOB Destination to the City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481 Maine

Avenue. The mower shall be a new, current-year mower furnished and delivered in

accordance with the attached specifications. The City will consider alternate proposals for the

purchase of an unsold previous-year model if it meets or exceeds the requested

specifications.

II. General Information

Available at the following web address: www.bangormaine.gov/proposals on the City’s website.

By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Proposer accepts the responsibility for

downloading, reading, and bidding by the terms and conditions set forth in the City’s “General

Information for Vendors”.

In your proposal, please specify whether you currently have or are in the process of

developing a domestic violence policy. If you do not have such a policy, let us know if you

would like to receive a copy of the City of Bangor's policy as a reference.

III. Submission

For consideration, submit the proposal Bid Form and pages four (4), and five (5) of this request

in an envelope marked "Proposal No. P26-42 Airfield Maintenance Rotary Mower" by 2:00

P.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Submission of documents can be completed by:

A. Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov ; or

B. Hand Deliver to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or

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C. US Post Office addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow Street,

Bangor, ME 04401; or

D. All Other Delivery Services addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73

Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.

All submissions should reference “Proposal No. P26-42 Airfield Maintenance Rotary

Mower”. Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Paul Bunyan Room

(first floor near the side elevator), 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.

A tabulation of all received proposals will be posted on the City's website as soon as possible

after the opening. Visit www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs for results.

IV. Questions

Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30 P.M.,

Friday, March 13, 2026.

The City will provide a response by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026. This response will

be in the form of an addendum, accessible on the City's website. Notifications will be sent

when new addenda are released. To receive these updates, the City strongly encourages all

potential bidders to register as vendors at www.bangormaine.gov/vendorregistration.

V. Late Proposals

It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their proposals have sufficient time to be

received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any proposal, portion

of a proposal, or requested proposal revision received at the City Purchasing Department

after the time and date specified, will be returned to the Proposer unopened.

VI. Withdrawal of Proposals

No Proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of

opening. All proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.

To withdraw a proposal prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal in

writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the

Proposer.

VII. Rejection

The City reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive any informalities or defects in

proposals, or accept a higher cost proposal if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City.

The City also reserves the right to request clarification, of any details, from the successful

Proposer.

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VIII. Information for Proposers

A. All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the proposal price. Upon request, a

tax exemption certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to the successful

Proposer.

B. The Bid Form, included with this request must be completed and returned for a proposal

to be considered.

C. The vehicle must be thoroughly inspected, serviced, and ready for use upon delivery. All

work performed must meet established industry standards of quality to be acceptable.

Any unacceptable work must be corrected before payment is issued.

D. Any exception to the provisions in section X. Specifications must be itemized on a

separate page titled “Exceptions,” referenced by section, subsection, and number, along

with a detailed explanation of the exceptions.

E. Pages four (4) and five (5) of this request must be completed and returned within the

proposal to be considered.

IX. Award

The award will be based on one or more of the following:

A. Quality and performance of the vehicle offered.

B. Availability of vehicle.

C. Prior history and experience with the Proposer and/or prior history and experience with

the vehicle offered. If there is no history or experience, references may be requested of

the successful Proposer.

D. Cost.

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X. Specifications

Vehicle: (AFM)

ONE (1) 20FT FLEX WING ROTARY CUTTER SUCH AS JOHN DEERE FC20R OR APPROVED

EQUAL

A. General:

1. Torsional suspension

2. Eight (8) foam filled severe duty tires

3. Two (2) spare tires

4. 540 RPM Cat-6 driveline

5. Clevis hitch

6. Rigid casting tongue

7. Three (3) function independent control valve for separate wings and center.

8. Lift controls with hoses and mounting bracket

9. Two (2) - owner, user, service, and parts manuals included

10. Parts for first blade change including all needed blades, bolts, other misc.

hardware.

11. Domed shaped deck with rounded corners

12. Walking tandem axels

B. Warranty:

1. Full factory warranty as nationally advertised.

Does the Bidder comply with Mower? If no, please attach a complete list of all exceptions

including your proposed specifications, if applicable.

_____ Yes _____ No ________ Initials

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Bid Form

Airfield Maintenance Rotary Mower

Proposal No. P26-42

Bid Deadline:

2:00 P.M., Wednesday,

March 25,2026

Notes: The proposal must include this Bid Form along with page four (4). A detailed

explanation of ALL exceptions must be included. Failure to comply will result in

disqualification.

Business Name:

Contact Name/Title:

Street Address:

City, State Zip:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Item

Description

Airfield Maintenance Rotary Mower

Year:

1 Make:

Model:

Qty. Unit

Total Price

1 EA $

Total Bid Price: $

Price must include all miscellaneous charges: fuel, transportation etc.

No other charges will be accepted.

Estimated delivery after receipt of order:

Warranty terms in years:

Address where vehicle will be serviced:

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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