Grounds Maintenance Proposal Request

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Nov 3, 2025
Due:	Dec 17, 2025
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	1130-26-R-NBID-00006
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	1130-26-R-NBID-00006	Advertised Date	11/03/2025 12:00 AM
RFx #	3130002240	Submission Date	12/17/2025 3:00 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	COMMODITIES
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	EQUIPMENT - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Negotiated Bid
Agency
RFx Description	Grounds Maintenance Proposal Request Proposal Must Be Submitted By: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 before 3:00 p.m. CST. Manufacturers interested in entering into a nonexclusive, negotiated contract for the commodity listed above with the State of Mississip

Contact Information

Name	James Brabston	Email	JAMES.BRABSTON@DFA.MS.GOV
Phone	6013592007	Fax

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
02015	Ag Eqp & Acc Cutters
02016	Ag Eqp & Acc Shrdder
02065	Ag Eqp & Acc MwrMunt
02066	Ag Eqp & Acc MwrTrMt
02089	Ag Eqp & Acc WhTrctr
07153	AutoSchl-Motorscootr
51500	Lawn Maintenance Equ
65023	Golf Course Main

Awarded

VENDOR NAME

VENDOR NUMBER

AWARD DATE

AWARD AMOUNT

FUNDING SOURCE

Bid Attachments

Attachments Dealers List Excel Spreadsheet
Attachments General Conditions Negotiated_122017
Attachments Grounds MaintenancePFG2026
Attachments GroundsMaintenance_Sample Contract
Attachments Internal Catalog Spreadsheet
Attachments Purchase Summary Excel Spreadsheet

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STATE OF

MISSISSIPPI

PROPOSAL FORMAT AND GUIDELINES

GROUND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

RFX: 3130002240

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF PURCHASING AND TRAVEL

701 WOOLFOLK BUILDING, SUITE A

501 NORTH WEST STREET

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201

Effective Date: 11/01/21

Revised Date: 10/09/2024

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

PROPOSAL FORMAT AND GUIDELINES

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

RFx: 3130002240

Manufacturers interested in entering into a nonexclusive, negotiated contract for the commodity listed above with the

State of Mississippi, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management

may submit a proposal electronically through the State of Mississippi e-procurement system which must include all

information requested in this Proposal Format and Guidelines. No costs or expenses associated with providing this

information in the required format shall be charged to the State of Mississippi. All required documents must be

attached as separate documents as well as the required answered questions. It is the responsibility of the Manufacturer

to verify that all of the requirements for submitting the proposal have been fulfilled and that manufacturers are in

agreement with the attached General Conditions for Negotiated Contracts document dated December 2017.

I. Registration - State of Mississippi E-Procurement System

Please note: It shall be the responsibility of each manufacturer to ensure that your profile is current in our e-

procurement system. The website to register as a vendor with the State of Mississippi is:

http://www.dfa.ms.gov/dfa-offices/mmrs/mississippi-suppliers-vendors/. If you currently have a State Contract for

the commodity listed above and you are unsure of your vendor number, please contact James Brabston at

James.Brabston@dfa.ms.gov or 601-359-2007.

State contract vendors that do not have a MAGIC User Id and password, an email should be sent to

mash@dfa.ms.gov. Enter "Vendor ID Request" as the email Subject, and include the following information in

your email:

• MAGIC Vendor Number

• Vendor Name

• Contact Name

• Contact Email Address

• Contact Phone Number

Current information such as e-mail addresses, contact person(s), phone number(s), etc., must be updated whenever

there are any changes to your profile. Also it shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that all

dealers listed on your dealers’ list are registered with their current information. If a dealer is not registered, they

will not be listed in the State’s online ordering and will not receive any orders from State Agencies. All

Manufacturers/Vendors must verify that their registration and W9 tax ID information is correct and updated in

MAGIC. If Manufacturers/Vendors need to update their tax ID or send a verified current W9, please email W9

to OFMMagic@dfa.ms.gov.

For online learning instructions on submitting your Proposal electronically, select “Supplier Training” from the

link listed above. Select the LOG820 Supplier Self-Service Course link and then click “Launch Course” or follow

this link for instructions http://www.dfa.ms.gov/media/1690/index.pdf.

II. Proposal Letter

Submit a signed letter with the proposal from an authorized representative of the Manufacturer indicating the

Manufacturer's interest in entering into a state contract for the items being proposed. This letter should include

Manufacturer’s name, location address, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, email address,

website address, (if applicable) and name of authorized representative submitting proposal. By signing this

letter, the Manufacturer is certifying that it is authorized to do business in the State of Mississippi, that neither

the Manufacturer nor any potential subcontractors are debarred or suspended from submitting bids for

contracts issued by any political subdivision or agency of the State of Mississippi, and that it is not an agent of

a person or entity that is currently debarred from submitting bids for contracts issued by any political

subdivision or agency of the State of Mississippi.

III. Price List Spreadsheet and Product Information

Manufacturers are required to complete the attached Price List Spreadsheet in its entirety. Items in each of the

categories listed below should be included on individual spreadsheets per category. All items listed on the

Price List Spreadsheet are required to have a discount off the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)

to be considered for a state contract. All options on the Price List Spreadsheet must have stated discount off

list price.

Items that can be included in this agreement are listed below with the appropriate NIGP code to the right of

each bullet:

• Category 1: Tractors and applicable attachments and options

o Minimum 130 engine horsepower - 02089

o Minimum 90 engine horsepower, Maximum 129 engine horsepower - 02089

o Minimum 60 engine horsepower, Maximum 89 engine horsepower - 02089

o Minimum 30 engine horsepower, Maximum 59 engine horsepower - 02089

o Maximum 29 engine horsepower - 02089

• Category 2: Landscape Maintenance equipment and applicable attachments and options (Reel

Mowers Listed Under Golf Maintenance)

o Comm. Zero-Turn mowers and equipment – 51556

o Comm. Walk-Behind and Stand-On mowers and equipment – 51545

o Push mowers and equipment – 51555

o Rotary mowers – 02016; 51545

o Boom Mowers - 02065; 02066

o Flail Mowers – 51535; 02015

o Comm. Front-Mount mowers and equipment – 51556

o Turf-Renovation (aerators, seeders, sprayers) – 51505; 51575

o Hand-Held equipment (trimmers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, edgers, blowers, chainsaws, pole

saws, vacuums, etc.) – 51585; 51583; 51510; 51507; 54509

• Category 3: Golf Maintenance equipment and applicable attachments and options (Everything

minus golf carts)

o Reel mowers and equipment – 65023

o Bunker Rakes – 65023

o Debris Maintenance (blowers, sweepers, vacuums) – 65023

o Specialty equipment – 65023

• Category 4: Golf Carts and Utility Transport Vehicles and applicable attachments and options

o Golf Carts Electric Powered – 07020

o Golf Carts Gas Powered – 07153

o Golf Carts Extended Seating (4 or more passengers) – 07153

o Utility Transport Vehicles 2WD – 07153

o Utility Transport Vehicles 4WD – 07153

Street legal vehicles will NOT be allowed. Pricing shall be competitive with the Manufacturers’ current GSA

prices and/or contracts with other states.

If a Manufacturer is listed on a GSA contract, a copy of your current price list must be submitted as an

attachment. Discounts shall be competitive when compared to prices and discounts received by the GSA, other

state governments, and large volume commercial customers.

Entities making purchases over $75,000 may consider obtaining two competitive quotes from the authorized

dealers’ list on a manufacturer’s contract. When requested, those manufactures that do not have dealers’ list

should be prepared to submit a quote.

IV. Literature

Product literature must be furnished on all models and options being proposed for contract. If product

information is available on a website, please include the URL.

V. Length of Price Guarantee

Pricing shall be firm for a 12-month period. Price increases are not allowed during the term of the contract.

VI. Transportation Terms

All freight and shipping costs are the responsibility of the Vendor and are not reimbursable. All items must be

transported F.O.B. Destination.

VII. Payment Terms and Invoices

Manufacturer must list applicable payment terms. MS Code Section 31-7-305(3) allows a state entity to pay

invoices within 45 days without penalty.

The State requires the Contractor to submit invoices electronically throughout the term of the agreement.

Manufacturer or Vendor invoices shall be submitted to the state agency using the processes and procedures

identified by the State. Payments by state agencies shall be made and remittance information provided

electronically as directed by the State. These payments shall be deposited into the bank account of the

Contractor’s choice. Contractor understands and agrees that the State is exempt from the payment of taxes. All

payments shall be in United States currency.

VIII. Distribution

The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management prefers to have these contracts established with the

Manufacturer. All authorized distributors shall be listed on the provided Excel distributor’s list. It is the

Manufacturer’s responsibility to keep this list updated during the contract period. Dealers/Distributors must be

registered in the State’s e-procurement system.

We will not enter into more than one contract for any single brand. An authorized dealer/sales representative

may enter into a contract on behalf of the manufacturer by submitting a letter from the Manufacturer

authorizing them to do so. This letter must be on the Manufacturer’s official stationary, signed by the

Manufacturer’s appropriate personnel or his/her designee stating that the authorized dealer/sales representative

has permission to enter into a contract with the State of Mississippi on behalf of the Manufacturer. The letter

should include the name of the authorized representative, location address, mailing address, telephone number,

toll free number (if applicable), fax number and e-mail address.

Minority Vendor Status - Vendors should indicate if they or any of the distributors they list are

considered Minority Vendors by placing “MV”, for Minority Vendor, in the appropriate column on the

spreadsheet. Minority Vendor means a business concern that (1) is at least 51% minority-owned by one or

more individuals, or minority business enterprises that are both socially and economically disadvantaged, and

(2) have its management and daily business controlled by one or more such individuals as ascribed under the

Minority Business Enterprise Act 57-69 and the Small Business Act 15 USCS, Section 637(a). MINORITY

as used in this provision means a person who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and

who is: Black Americans - racial groups of Africa; Hispanic Americans - of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban,

Central/South America, Spanish or Portuguese culture or origin; Native Americans - origin in any of the

original peoples of North America; Asian Pacific Americans - origins of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the

Indian subcontinent; or a Woman.

IX. Purchase Summary

If Manufacturer currently has a contract with the State of Mississippi, a purchase summary is required. The

summary should only include sales to State agencies and governing authorities. Please do not include sales to

nongovernmental entities. Complete the attached excel spreadsheet for the current contract period starting

March 1, 2025. This purchase summary must be attached with the proposal.

Please Note: Because of the expense associated with the maintenance of this type of contract, it has been

determined that a lack of sales activity under $25,000 for two consecutive years will be cause for

rejection of a new contract for a period of two years.

X. Award of Contract

New contracts will be awarded to all Manufacturers that submit proposals that are in compliance with this

format and are proposing competitive prices. Any requested information not submitted may be cause for the

proposal request to be denied.

If you currently have a State Contract and your renewal information is not received by the required submission

date, the contract will expire and you will be denied a new contract for a period of one year.

XI. E-Verify Compliance

If applicable, Contractor/Seller represents and warrants that it will ensure its compliance with the Mississippi

Employment Protection Act of 2008, and will register and participate in the status verification for all newly

hired employees. Miss. Code Ann. §§ 71-11-1 et seq. (1972, as amended). The term “employee” as used

herein means any person that is hired to perform work within the State of Mississippi. As used herein, “status

verification system” means the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 that is

operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, also known as the E-Verify Program, or any

other successor electronic verification system replacing the E-Verify Program. Contractor/Seller agrees to

maintain records of such compliance. Upon request of the State, and after approval of the Social Security

Administration or Department of Homeland Security when required, Vendor agrees to provide a copy of each

such verification. Contractor/Seller further represents and warrants that any person assigned to perform

services hereafter meets the employment eligibility requirements of all immigration laws. The breach of this

agreement may subject Contractor/Seller to the following: (1) termination of this Agreement and ineligibility

for any state or public contract in Mississippi for up to three (3) years with notice of such

cancellation/termination being made public; (2) the loss of any license, permit, certification or other document

granted to Contractor/Seller by an agency, department or governmental entity for the right to do business in

Mississippi for up to one (1) year; or (3) both. In the event of such termination/cancellation, Contractor/Seller

would also be liable for any additional costs incurred by the State due to contract cancellation or loss of license

or permit to do business in the State.

XII. New and Discontinued Products, Substitutions and/or Replacements

All new products must first be approved by the OPTFM contract administrator in writing prior to being offered

by the Manufacturer to customers. Approval is not automatic and OPTFM reserves the right to reject any new

product offerings.

Manufacturer shall report all discontinued products to the OPTFM contract administrator in writing

immediately along with the Manufacturer’s recommendation as to an appropriate replacement product that

meets or exceeds the required specifications of the discontinued product. (The replacement product is

required to be offered at the same or lesser price of the discontinued product). Manufacturer should notify

OPTFM in advance of products expected to be discontinued so that OPTFM can approve new products prior to

the Manufacturer’s stock of the discontinued product being exhausted. Manufacturer must actively work to

ensure there are no gaps in product coverage.

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