Request for Proposal (RFP)
RFP #COK 26-018
Purchase of Two (2) Commercial-Grade Zero Turn Lawn
Mowers
Issued by:
City of Kingsland, Georgia
Proposals must be submitted
No later than
2:00PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
To:
City of Kingsland
Mailing Address
City of Kingsland
Finance Department
Attn: Hannah Smith, Purchasing Director
P.O. Box 250
Kingsland, Georgia 31548
Delivery Address
City of Kingsland
Finance Department
Attn: Hannah Smith, Purchasing Director
105 West William Avenue
Kingsland, Georgia 31548
LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE REJECTED
Issued: 3/16/2026
CITY OF KINGSLAND, GEORGIA
WWW.KINGSLANDGEORGIA.COM
RFP #COK26-018
PURCHASE OF ZERO TURN LAWN MOWERS
Purpose
The City of Kingsland is seeking proposals to purchase of two (2) Commercial-grade Zero Turn Lawn
Mowers.
Invitation
You are hereby invited to submit a sealed proposal by providing all information requested in the
attached “Specifications” to the Finance Department to either address listed below:
Mailing Address:
City of Kingsland
Finance Department
Attn: Hannah Smith, Purchasing Director
P.O. Box 250
Kingsland, Georgia 31548
Delivery Address:
City of Kingsland
Finance Department
Attn: Hannah Smith, Purchasing Director
105 West William Avenue
Kingsland, Georgia 31548
Proposal Submission Process
All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope. The Request for Proposal (RFP) number, title,
opening date and name of bidder shall be clearly displayed on the outside of the sealed envelope. The
delivery of said proposal to the prescribed delivery point on or before the specified opening date and time
is solely and strictly the responsibility of the Proposer. Any proposal received at the prescribed delivery
point after the specified date and time will NOT be accepted. Proposals must be submitted in writing and
as prescribed by the City. No other forms will be accepted. No Proposal may be modified after opening.
All Responders shall submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of their documents in a SEALED envelope
or package. Responders must submit their proposal no later than Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Any
proposal received after the time and date specified will NOT be considered. The bid opening will be held
in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 107 South Lee St., Kingsland, GA.
Pre-Proposal Meeting
There will not be a pre-proposal meeting.
City of Kingsland, Georgia
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CITY OF KINGSLAND, GEORGIA
WWW.KINGSLANDGEORGIA.COM
RFP #COK26-018
PURCHASE OF ZERO TURN LAWN MOWERS
Specifications
The commercial grade mower shall be standard equipped except for additional requirements listed
below. Please provide spec sheets and warranties.
Quotes for Scag, Exmark, or equivalent commercial-grade mowers meeting or exceeding the
specifications below will be accepted. Heavy-duty commercial-grade zero-turn riding mower
Minimum 60-inch cutting deck or comparable mower deck
25–30 HP commercial-grade gasoline engine (Kawasaki or equivalent)Side Discharge
ROPS
Commercial grade only
Standard seat with seatbelt
Heaviest gauge deck available
Electric start
Vendor shall provide manufacturer warranty information with proposal. Minimum one (1) year
commercial warranty required.
Award
The City of Kingsland reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or any part of any proposal, to award
in part or in whole, to waive any informality in any submission, and to award a contract deemed to be in
the best interest of the City of Kingsland. City of Kingsland reserves the right to accept or reject any and
all responses, to waive irregularities, and to re-advertise as may be determined to be in the best interest
of the City.
The City of Kingsland reserves the right, at any time, to modify, waive, or otherwise vary the terms and
conditions of this RFP including, but not limited to, the deadlines for submissions and submission
requirements. The City further reserves the right to cancel or withdraw this RFP at any time. The City
also reserves the right to negotiate mutually acceptable contract terms with the successful proposer. (City
Purchasing Ordinance, Article IV, Division 2, Section 2-99).
Local Vendor Preference
For purchases, bids, proposals or contracts less than $100,000 the local vendor may be given an
opportunity to match the lowest price proposal, if the quotation or bid of the local vendor is within 10%
of the lowest price proposal by a non-local vendor. In the event a local vendor matches the lowest price
proposal, including all other terms, quality, service and conditions, then the local vendor shall be
awarded the contract. (See City of Kingsland Purchasing Ordinance for complete guidance.)
City of Kingsland, Georgia
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CITY OF KINGSLAND, GEORGIA
WWW.KINGSLANDGEORGIA.COM
RFP #COK26-018
PURCHASE OF ZERO TURN LAWN MOWERS
Hold Harmless
The Vendor will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Kingsland from loss for all suits,
actions, or claims of any kind brought as a consequence of any negligent act or omission by the Vendor.
The Vendor agrees that this clause shall include claims involving infringement of patent or copyright.
For purposes of this document, “City” and “Vendor” includes their employees, officials, agents and
representatives.
Payment
Unless otherwise stated, payment will be made within thirty (30) days of the completion of the Scope of
Work and acceptance by the City of Kingsland. Bidder shall compute pricing less sales tax, of which the
City of Kingsland is exempt, and documentation will be provided upon request.
General Instructions
Proposal must contain a manual signature of an authorized representative. Proposals must be typed or
printed in ink. Use of erasable ink is not permitted. All corrections by Proposer to any Proposal entry
must be initialed.
Any questions shall be directed as follows:
Dallas Hodges, Fleet Director
PH: (912) 729-5148
Email: dhodges@kingslandgeorgia.com
Ron Knox, Assistant Works Director
PH: (912) 552-4061
Email: rknox@kingslandgeorgia.com
All submission questions regarding this request shall be directed to:
Hannah Smith, Purchasing Director
PH: (912) 729-8113
Email: hsmith@kingslandgeorgia.com
City of Kingsland, Georgia
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CITY OF KINGSLAND, GEORGIA
WWW.KINGSLANDGEORGIA.COM
RFP #COK26-018
PURCHASE OF ZERO TURN LAWN MOWERS
Required Documents to Be Submitted
One (1) original and one (2) copies of documents which must include the following information:
1. Bid Proposal Form
2. Bid Proposal Signature Page
3. Acknowledgement of Addenda
4. W-9
Delivery shall be made to the City of Kingsland Public Works Department, Kingsland, Georgia. Delivery
charges shall be included in the proposal price.
City of Kingsland, Georgia
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