RFQ - Tractor

Location:	Tennessee
Posted:	Mar 24, 2026
Due:	Apr 21, 2026
Agency:	Tennessee Tech University
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	24 - Tractors
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Department: Ag & Human Ecology

Description: Shipley Farm Tractor

Deliver Completed Bid to:

Tennessee Tech University

Purchasing and Contracts Office

Derryberry Hall, Suite 301

Box 5144, 1 William L. Jones Dr.

Cookeville, TN 38505-0001

www.tntech.edu/purchasing

Date: March 23, 2026

RFQ Coordinator: Tina Girdley

Phone: 931.372.6350

Email: tgirdley@tntech.edu

Fax: 931.372.3727

Bids must be received in the Purchasing and Contracts Office by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on

April 21, 2026.

Bid is subject to the RFQ – Standard Terms and Conditions. By submittal of a bid, bidder certifies its

agreement to these terms and conditions, which cannot be waived.

Special Bid Instructions:

1. Bid prices are to include all necessary shipping/handling charges to make delivery F.O.B. Cookeville, TN 38501.

2. To view a bid tabulation after intent to award, please visit this link: https://www.tntech.edu/purchasing/bidawards.php

Results are listed according to fiscal year then by date of bid opening.

3. Bid may be electronically signed and electronically submitted to RFQ Coordinator above.

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Tennessee Technological University (TTU) is seeking bids for the purchase of one (1) new farm tractor,

including trade-in of existing equipment.

The use of a manufacturer name and/or model is for the purpose of establishing minimum performance

standards and does not restrict bidders to a specific manufacturer. Equivalent products will be

considered. All specifications listed are minimum requirements unless otherwise noted.

Instructions to Bidders:

Please mark with an “X” to the left of specifications if equipment meets such specifications. If it does not

meet the specifications, leave the line blank. If it exceeds what is specified put “exceeds” in the blank

and indicate the capabilities to the right of the specifications.

Specifications:

Quantity: One (1) New Farm Tractor

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Department: Ag & Human Ecology

Description: Shipley Farm Tractor

_____ Minimum 130 gross engine horsepower

_____ Minimum 115 PTO horsepower

_____ Electric power reverser or equivalent (directional change without clutching)

_____ Minimum 12-speed transmission

_____ Minimum 4-cylinder diesel engine

_____ Climate controlled cab

_____ MFWD (4X4)

_____ Independent 540 PTO

_____ Minimum of three (3) rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)

_____ Front-end loader with bucket and hay spear, joystick controlled

_____ Three-point hitch lifting system, adjustable and telescopic

_____ Minimum ballasted weight of 12,000 lbs

Misc.

_____ Must include warranty

_____ Must include delivery to Tennessee Tech Shipley Farm (2390 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville,

TN 38501)

Trade-In Equipment:

Tennessee Tech intends to trade in the following equipment:

• 1998 New Holland TS90 2WD Tractor

• Property Tag Number: 072882

• Condition: Fair

Trade-In Allowance $__________________

Note: TTU reserves the right to accept or reject the trade-in value.

Trade in equipment can be inspected at TTU Shipley Farm, 2390 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN

38501. Please contact Mr. Rusty Chilcutt at 931-267-9336, for questions about trade-ins and/or

appointments to view trade-ins ONLY.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Department: Ag & Human Ecology

Description: Shipley Farm Tractor

Please bid the following:

One (1) – New Farm Tractor:

Year Quoted: __________________

Make Quoted: __________________

Model Quoted: __________________

Terms and duration of warranty: ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Pricing:

Total Bid Price for One (1) Farm Tractor

$_____________________________

Less Trade-In Allowance

$_____________________________

Net Total Bid Price

$ _____________________________

Delivery: Specify delivery time: _______________ days after receipt of order.

General Terms and Conditions:

• TTU reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

• TTU reserves the right to award based on best value, not solely lowest price.

• Pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days from the bid opening date.

• All equipment must be new and unused.

RFQ Communications. Interested parties must direct all communication regarding this RFQ by email to the RFQ

Coordinator, Tina Girdley, who is Tennessee Tech’s only official point of contact for this RFQ. Unauthorized contact

regarding this RFQ with employees or officials of Tennessee Tech other than the RFQ Coordinator named above

may result in disqualification from this procurement process.

NOTE: Failure to provide all requested signatures, initials, references, certifications, licenses, records, or other

information OR providing records deemed to be unsatisfactory, at Tennessee Tech’s sole discretion, could result in

rejection of bid.

Sales and Use Tax. Before the Purchase Order/Contract, resulting from this RFQ, is signed, the apparent successful

bidder must be registered or exempted from registration with the Department of Revenue for the collection of

Tennessee sales and use tax. The State shall not approve a contract unless the Bidder provides proof of such

registration or exemption. The foregoing is a mandatory requirement of an award of a contract pursuant to this

solicitation.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Department: Ag & Human Ecology

Description: Shipley Farm Tractor

Termination for Convenience. Tennessee Tech may terminate this Contract without cause for any reason by

providing the Contractor at least thirty (30) days written notice before the effective termination date. The Contractor

shall be entitled to receive compensation for satisfactory, authorized services completed as of the termination date,

but in no event shall Tennessee Tech be liable to the Contractor for compensation for any service which has not

been rendered.

Illegal Immigrants. Successful Bidder attests that the Bidder will not knowingly utilize the services of illegal

immigrants in the performance of the Contract and will not knowingly utilize the services of any subcontractor who

will utilize the services of illegal immigrants in the performance of the Contract.

Debarment. Bidder certifies, by signature below and submission of this bid, that neither Bidder nor its principals are

presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from

participation in this transaction by any State or Federal department or agency.

Tennessee Tech reserves the right to initiate negotiations with the next ranked Bidder should the University cease

doing business with the Bidder selected via this RFQ process.

COMPLETE INFORMATION AND SIGN BID BELOW.

________________________________________________

Bidding Entity’s Name

________________________________________________

Address

________________________________________________

City, State, Zip

________________________________________________

Authorized Signature of Bidder

____________________________________

Name of Contact Person (Printed)

____________________________________

Phone/Fax

____________________________________

Date

Name & Title of Signatory (printed): _____________________________________________________

Tennessee Tech University is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Due Date	Description	Purchasing Contact
4/21/2026	RFQ - Tractor	Tina Girdley