Hillsborough County Bonfire #SS-26-00415

Procurement of GR Manufacturing Forestry Packages for John Deere 5120M Tractors

Hillsborough County Fleet Management is seeking to enhance the safety of its John Deere 5120M tractors with specialized forestry protection packages. - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County Fleet Management Department - OEMs and Vendors: - John Deere (tractor manufacturer) - GR Manufacturing (forestry package manufacturer) - EFE, INC. (authorized dealer and sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) GR Manufacturing Forestry Packages for John Deere 5120M Tractors - Includes cab guard, upper structure, perimeter guard, limb risers, universal rear screen, side (back section) screens, heavy duty grille guard - Factory freight and installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Packages must be compatible with John Deere 5120M tractors - Installation required for all three units - Sole source procurement from EFE, INC., but open to challenges from vendors able to provide all proprietary parts and maintenance - Focus on operator safety in forested and brush-filled environments

Description

Hillsborough County intends to recommend the award of a sole source procurement to EFE, INC. for a one-time purchase and installation of three (3) GR Manufacturing Forestry Packages for John Deere 5120M Tractors. These packages provide protection for operators in heavily forested areas and include various guards and screens, factory freight, and installation. The procurement is made under the County's Procurement Policy as EFE, INC. is the sole source provider for these parts and services. Challenges to the intended award must be submitted by the close date, after which an award will likely be made.

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