Indianapolis Airport Authority PlanetBids #26-011

Indianapolis Airport Authority Solicits Tractor and Rotary Cutter Equivalent to CaseIH Puma 165 CVX and Schulte FX520

The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of a tractor and mowing unit for airport operations. - Government Buyer: - Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), 5770- Procurement office - OEMs and Vendors: - CaseIH (tractor OEM) - Schulte (rotary cutter OEM) - BKT (tire manufacturer) - Potential vendors include Allied Solutions, Bane-Welker Equipment LLC, BEC Enterprises LLC, CivicBridges, GSA Contract Services LLC, REYNOLDS FARM EQUIPMENT LLC, and TerraVerde Vegetation Solutions LLC - Products/Services Requested: - One tractor equivalent in function to the CaseIH Puma 165 CVX - One rotary cutter equivalent in function to the Schulte FX520, fitted with BKT Municipal tires - Documentation or demonstration required to prove equivalency to specified OEM models - All costs (transportation, freight, certifications) must be included; delivery to Indianapolis International Airport - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be functionally equivalent to specified OEM models; proof of equivalency required - Compliance with IAA terms, local participation, workforce and economic development policies - FOB destination shipping - Cooperative Purchasing Group (CPG) pricing encouraged - Submission of Business Information Document for all bidders and subcontractors - IAA may award to one or multiple vendors if beneficial - Three-year firm cost agreement with option to extend two additional years; pricing may adjust based on CPI

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) for the procurement of a tractor and mowing unit. The product specifications require a tractor equivalent to the CaseIH Puma 165 CVX and a rotary cutter equivalent to the Schulte FX520 with BKT Municipal tires. The procurement process includes submission of bids electronically and in paper format, with a response due date of July 31, 2026. The IAA intends to award the contract to one respondent but reserves the right to divide the award if beneficial. The contract includes terms such as FOB destination, termination for convenience, and compliance with nondiscrimination laws.

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