Joplin Civicplus #2027-RFP-01

Joplin seeks one subcompact tractor with mounted ice resurfacer

The City of Joplin Parks Department is seeking one tractor-and-ice-resurfacer package for municipal park operations, including ice maintenance at Ewert Park. - Buyer: City of Joplin, Missouri — Parks Department. - Quantity: One new subcompact tractor with a mounted ice resurfacer; no OEM, manufacturer, or vendor is named. - Tractor requirements: - Diesel-powered, four-wheel drive, with hydraulic capacity of 5–8 (unit not specified). - Studded front and rear tires, front-mounted counterbalancing ballast, liquid tire ballast, and sway bars. - Modifications needed to mount and operate the resurfacer must be completed before delivery. A factory warranty and parts and service availability within 25 miles are required. - Ice resurfacer requirements: - One-person cleaning, scraping, and resurfacing, with accessible controls and quick-connect mounting. - Elevator-chain paddle system to transfer snow into the tank; rear-access snow bins, galvanized-steel flood pipes, and a towel bar. - Compatible with a three-point tractor hitch and suitable for an approximately 5,000-square-foot ice surface. - Dimensions: 57 in. high × 58.5 in. wide × 43 in. long; 50-imperial-gallon water tank; 21-cu.-ft. snow bin; 56 × 5 × 1/2-in. shaver blade. - Bidders must identify the proposed equipment, provide manufacturer information, and disclose any specification variances.

Description

The City of Joplin Parks Department is seeking bids to purchase one new subcompact, four-wheel-drive diesel tractor equipped with a mounted ice resurfacer for year-round municipal park operations, including winter maintenance at the Ewert Park Ice Ribbon. The tractor must include modifications needed to mount and operate the resurfacer, such as studded tires, ballast, and sway bars, and service and parts must be available within 25 miles. The resurfacer must support one-person operation, be compatible with a three-point tractor hitch, and meet the listed size and capacity specifications for an approximately 5,000-square-foot ice surface. Bids must include verification of specifications and identify any variances; the City may reject bids, rebid, or award in its best interests.

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