Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #26-06
Lewis County Solicits Bids for Tracked Side by Side Vehicle (Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Premium or Equivalent)
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
26-06
NAICS
423860
Lewis County, New York, is seeking bids for the purchase of one tracked side by side vehicle for use in county operations. - Government Buyer: - Lewis County Purchasing Department, Office of the Clerk of the Board - OEMs and Vendors: - Polaris (explicitly specified as the reference OEM) - Equivalent vehicles from other manufacturers are permitted - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) 2026 or newer Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Premium or equivalent tracked side by side vehicle - Key specifications: 82 HP engine, 65-inch width, 14-inch ground clearance, 999 cc liquid-cooled engine, selectable on-demand AWD, 4-stroke twin-cylinder DOHC, Gen 2 Automatic PVT transmission, 1000 lbs box capacity, 6-person capacity, 2500 lbs towing capacity, 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, powered doors - Includes plow package (frame, blade, angle system, control, lift winch, extension) and track system (mount and tracks) - Price must include installation of all accessories - Delivery to Lowville, NY required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bids must remain valid for 30 days after opening - Contract term is four months or until final delivery and acceptance - MWBE/SDVOB participation goals: 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, 15% Minority Business Enterprise, 12% Women Business Enterprise - Compliance with all legal and procedural requirements - No prior awards for similar procurements in the past five years
Description
Lewis County is soliciting bids for the purchase of one 2026 or newer Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Premium or an equivalent vehicle. The contract term is 4 months, and bids are due by July 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The solicitation encourages submission via the County's PlanetBids Portal and requires bids to remain valid for 30 days after opening. The procurement includes goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (6%), Minority Business Enterprise (15%), and Women Business Enterprise (12%).