San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013434

San Diego County RFQ for one diesel-configured John Deere zero-turn mower

San Diego County is seeking a quote for one new or unused John Deere commercial zero-turn mower, with a diesel configuration and specified accessories. - Government buyer: County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting. - Solicitation: RFQ 13434 (BPM013434); the opportunity is a request for quotes, not an award. - Primary OEMs: John Deere for the mower and Michelin for the specified TWEEL tires. - Requested equipment: One 2026-or-newer, unused John Deere 970R zero-turn mower. - Required configuration: diesel powertrain; green exterior and yellow interior; federal and California emissions compliance; 72-inch deck; Michelin TWEEL Turf airless radial tires; Fast Back PRO rear discharge with mulch kit; suspension seat with optional padded armrests; string trimmer mounts; cargo tray; and yard tool kit. - The addendum identifies the Z994R as the diesel equivalent of the gasoline Z970R and asks vendors to quote a Z997R if that is the intended model. The RFQ also mentions the Z997M, so the model specification is not fully clear. - Delivery and pricing: Delivery is required within 90 days after receipt of the purchase order or executed contract. The quote must include shipping and fees; the contractor must provide a delivery date within 30 days and status updates at 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120-day intervals. - Eligibility and evaluation: Reserved for businesses meeting the County’s local-business definition. Evaluation considers price, experience and qualifications, technical approach, agreement acceptance, specifications, physical availability, and delivery lead time.

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking quotations to provide one 2026 or newer/unused John Deere 970R zero-turn mower. The RFQ is reserved for local businesses as defined in the solicitation. Submittals will be evaluated based on price and performance factors, including offeror experience, qualifications, technical approach, acceptance of the County's draft agreement, vehicle availability and specifications, and delivery lead time. The RFQ lists October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM as the quotation deadline.

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