This is for contract modification no. 1 for additional mowers with John Deere c/o Beard Equipment Company (formally Greenville Turf & Tractor) in an amount not to Exceed $177,972. This modification is for 14 additional mowers as part of the 2023 Back to Basics budget enhancement program for the Park and Tree Department. The new mowers will consist of three (3) John Deere 60” zero turn mowers, one (1) 54” zero turn mower, two (2) 48” zero turn mowers, two (2) 54” zero turn mowers with material collection systems, five (5) 7.5’ pull behind finishing mowers, and one (1) 10.5’ pull behind finishing mower. John Deere mowers are manufactured for heavy commercial usage. Total savings to lease all 14 mowers for two years is $35,685 instead of purchasing the 14 mowers for $197,520.54. The original contract was approved by City Council on August 11, 2022, in the amount of $246,458. The total amount of this contract to date, including this modification, is $424,430.

Per section 2-4152 of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, the City may purchase goods or services using a cooperative contract. The Sourcewell contract used for this procurement is John Deere c/o Beard Equipment Company (formally Greenville Turf & Tractor) contract# 032119-JDC for the procurement of Heavy Construction Equipment with Related Accessories, Attachments, and Supplies. This contract has an expiration date of May 13, 2024. Delivery: As requested. Terms: Net 30 days.

The vendor is:

C.C. John Deere c/o Beard Equipment Company (Piedmont, SC) (D) $177,972

(D) indicates a non-local, non-DBE owned business

Approval