Notice to Bidders: Request for Bid WCSD-25-060 Toro Rider Mowers

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	May 7, 2026
Due:	May 15, 2026
Agency:	Waukee Community School District
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
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Bid Deadline:
May 15 2026 at 2:00 PM CST

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Request for Bid

The Waukee Community School District (Waukee CSD) is seeking qualified Bidders to provide two (2) each Toro Mowers for the Operations Department.

Waukee CSD intends to award one bidder.

RFB Schedule

Event Open: 05/07/2026 8:30 PM CST
Question Submission Close: 05/12/202X 2:00 PM CST
Event Close: 05/15/2026 2:00 PM CST
Board Notification and Approval: 05/26/2026
Purchase Order Finalized and Signed: 05/27/2026
Questions and Answers All questions regarding this solicitation shall be received via email to jjanssen@waukeescho ols.org by May 12, 2026 2:00 PM CST. The Waukee CSD will provide responses to those questions deemed appropriate at: https://www.waukeeschools.org/district/departments/business-services/notice-to-bidders/ . Answers will not be provided on an individual basis. Communication
Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the Purchasing Agent listed in the event. NOTE: Large files delivered via email may be spammed. Please confirm receipt of any digital files.

Notification of Intent to Award

After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be sent via email of the Waukee CSD’s decision to all suppliers.

Bid Submission:

Bids are due May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST . Bids shall be submitted electronically via email to jjanssen@waukeeschools.org as outlined below, prior to the Bid deadline. Bids should be signed by an authorized individual to bind the firm, and shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days.

Please mark your email bids: “RFB WCSD-25-060 for Toro Rider Mowers”. The school district reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the school district in its sole and absolute discretion.

Request for Bid WCSD 25 060 Toro Mowers

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Request for Bid

WCSD-25-060 for Toro Rider Mowers

1. Request for Bid

The Waukee Community School District (Waukee CSD) is seeking qualified Bidders to provide

two (2) each Toro Mowers for the Operations Department.

Waukee CSD intends to award one bidder.

2. Contract Term

Final award is contingent upon approval by the Waukee CSD Board of Education and the

District’s legal counsel.

After selection, Waukee CSD will meet with the Bidder for the purpose of negotiating an

Agreement that is acceptable to both parties. In the event that the parties do not achieve an

acceptable agreement, Waukee CSD reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to negotiate with

other Bidders. Should the above process not result in a contract, Waukee CSD will re-evaluate

relevant issues and take appropriate follow-up action.

The awarded contract shall be a Purchase Order.

3. Notice to Suppliers

3.1 RFB Schedule

● Event Open: 05/07/2026 8:30 PM CST

● Question Submission Close: 05/12/202X 2:00 PM CST

● Event Close: 05/15/2026 2:00 PM CST

● Board Notification and Approval: 05/26/2026

● Purchase Order Finalized and Signed: 05/27/2026

3.2 Questions and Answers

All questions regarding this solicitation shall be received via email to

jjanssen@waukeeschools.org by May 12, 2026 2:00 PM CST. The Waukee CSD will

provide responses to those questions deemed appropriate at:

https://www.waukeeschools.org/district/departments/business-services/notice-to-bidd

ers/. Answers will not be provided on an individual basis.

3.3 Communication

Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the

Purchasing Agent listed in the event.

NOTE: Large files delivered via email may be spammed. Please confirm receipt of any

digital files.

RFB WCSD-25-060 for Toro Rider Mowers

3.4 Notification of Intent to Award

After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid

tabulation will be sent via email of the Waukee CSD’s decision to all suppliers.

3.5 Bid Submission:

Bids are due May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. Bids shall be submitted electronically via

email to jjanssen@waukeeschools.org as outlined below, prior to the Bid deadline. Bids

should be signed by an authorized individual to bind the firm, and shall be valid for at

least sixty (60) days.

Please mark your email bids: "RFB WCSD-25-060 for Toro Rider Mowers”. The school

district reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in

the best interest of the school district in its sole and absolute discretion.

3.6 Public Records and Requests for Confidential Treatment

Waukee CSD shall treat all information submitted by Bidder as public records unless the

Bidder properly requests that specific parts of the Bid be treated as confidential at the

time of submitting the Bid AND the information is confidential under Iowa or other

applicable law. Waukee CSD’s release of public records is governed by Iowa Code

Chapter 22. Bidders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Chapter 22 before

submitting a Bid. Waukee CSD will copy and produce public records as required to

comply with Chapter 22 or other applicable laws.

3.7 No Minimum Guaranteed

Waukee CSD anticipates that the awarded Bidder will provide services as requested by

Waukee CSD. Waukee CSD will not guarantee any minimum compensation will be paid to

the Respondent or any minimum usage of the Bidders services.

RFB WCSD-25-060 for Toro Rider Mowers

4. Scope of Work

4.1 Product/Item Specifications

● 2 Each Toro model number 72968.

● Accessories to be included:

● 2 Each Operator-controlled discharge chute kit part # 117-3600

● 2 Each Roller striping kit part #115-7480

● 2 Each Trimmer Mount kit part # 137-9769

● 2 Each Bucket Kit part # 137-9216

● 2 Each Airless tweel if available part # 139-7891

● 2 Each Airless front tweel part # 147-6295

● Delivery and installation of the parts listed above must be included along

with any onsite training that would be necessary to operate the machines

properly.

4.1.1 There must be no minimum quantity or minimum total cost amount

4.1.2 Must guarantee all items are in new condition and free of any defects or

damages.

4.1.3 Must be a single point of contact for all returns and replacements.

4.1.4 Must provide and honor manufacturer warranty.

4.2 The District is not considering equivalents or alternates at this time.

4.3 Bid Response

Please include the following in the Bid Response:

4.3.1 Complete Attachment A - RFB WCSD-25-060 for Toro Rider Mowers Pricing

Form.

4.3.2 Complete Attachment B - Bid Certification Sheet.

4.3.3 Complete Attachment C - Conflict of Interest Form

4.3.4 Complete Attachment D - Sex Offender Acknowledgement Form

4.3.5 All Warranty Information.

RFB WCSD-25-060 for Toro Rider Mowers

5. Terms and Conditions

Bidder agrees to all terms and conditions listed below:

5.1. Laws

The laws of the State of Iowa must apply in all disputes.

5.2. Background Check

The Bidder must certify that all employees employed in support of this contract who

have direct contact with students, which is defined to mean being in the presence of

students during regular school hours or during school-sponsored activities, have not

been convicted of;

1. A felony;

2. Any offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse of a child

3. A crime of moral turpitude.

Bidder must provide documentation when requested by Waukee CSD.

5.3 Proper Conduct

5.3.1

Bidder and all employees must adhere to proper conduct at all times. Proper

conduct includes, but must not be limited to the following: There must be no

weapons, drugs or alcohol on the premises. No employee of the Bidder must be

permitted to carry weapons or use these substances when performing work

under the resulting Contract on Waukee CSD owned property.

5.3.2 Bidder and their employees must conduct business in a professional manner at

all times.

5.3.3 No secured doors left open or unlocked.

5.3.4 Bidder may be asked to remove an employee it deems careless whose continued

employment on Waukee CSD property is not in the best interest of the Waukee

CSD.

5.4 Damages

5.4.1 Bidder must report and repair any damage or injury caused in the performance

of their work to existing facilities, structures, grounds, systems, equipment,

parts or buildings to Waukee CSD Operations immediately.

5.4.2

Bidder must replace, repair, or otherwise remedy to its original condition any

damages made to the existing structures, grounds, systems, equipment, parts or

buildings by the Bidder in the performance of their work at their sole expense

and no cost to Waukee CSD.

RFB WCSD-25-060 for Toro Rider Mowers

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