# North Carolina eVP #73-IFB-00781

Lease of 13 Scag commercial mowers with maintenance and repair services

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 17, 2026
**Identifier:** 73-IFB-00781
**NAICS:** 532412, 423820

Western Carolina University is seeking a multi-year lease of 13 commercial Scag mowing units, with maintenance and repair support included.
- **Government buyer:** State of North Carolina — Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina.
- **OEMs:** **Scag** (mowing equipment) and **Vanguard** (engines).
- **Equipment requested:**
  - 4 Scag Turf Tiger II 72-inch mowers, part number STTII-72V-40BV-EFI, with 40 HP Vanguard engines.
  - 2 Scag V-Ride XL 52-inch mowers, part number SVRXL-52V-40BV-EFI, with 40 HP Vanguard engines.
  - 7 Scag V-Ride XL 61-inch mowers, part number SVRXL-61V-40BV-EFI, with 40 HP Vanguard engines.
- **Included services and notable requirements:** Preventive maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations; repairs throughout the lease; an authorized service facility within 50 miles; priority repairs during peak seasons; pickup and delivery for warranty and major repairs at no added cost; and loaner equipment if repairs cause more than 72 hours of downtime. The University may purchase the equipment at the end of the lease.
- **Term:** One initial year, with up to two additional one-year renewal options. Any further extension requires vendor agreement.

### Description

Western Carolina University is seeking to lease various mowing equipment. This is an Invitation for Bids, and bids will be publicly opened on November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Electronic bids are not permitted; submissions must follow the instructions in the attached solicitation document.

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