Specifications include, but are not limited to: Distributor Requirements▪The successful bidder shallbe a licensed dealer / distributor of the proposed equipment. ▪The successful bidder shallmaintain a store front and be located within 20 miles of Seaford. ▪The successful bidder shall maintain an inventory of common replacement parts for the proposed equipment including belts, filters, cutting blades, and othercommon wear parts.▪The successful bidder shalloffer full on-site repair and maintenance services of the proposed equipmentwith a 72-hourturn-around time on most repairs.Equipment General(the description is for eachmower)▪The proposed equipment shallbe a new2020modelyear.▪The proposed equipment shall be a John Deere Z930M Mower (or approved equal). ▪The proposed equipment shall be a Mid-mount deck, rear engine configuration.▪The proposed equipment shall be a Zero-turn radius machine operated by levercontrols. ▪The proposed equipment shall be equipped with hydraulically dampened lever controls for smoother speed and steering control.▪The proposed equipment shall be equipped with a high back full suspension seatwith arm rests to reduce operator fatigue.▪The proposed equipment rear drive tiresshall beof a non-aggressive turf tire tread design.▪The proposed equipment shall have a minimum factory rated travelspeed of 10mph.▪The proposed equipment shall have a minimum fuel tank capacity of 9.5 gallonsand be capable of 8 hours of continuous cutting operation.▪The proposed equipment shall be equipped with removable front spindle / caster armswhich are easily replaced when damaged.▪The equipment’s hydraulic pumps and wheel motors shall be separate components. The pumps shall have a minimum ratedcapacity of 12cc.▪The proposed equipment shall have a large capacity hydraulic oil cooler.▪The proposed equipment shall be provided with a minimum two-year factory warranty.▪The proposed equipment shall have the option to hold a trash receptacle kit. Cutting Deck(the description is for eachmower)▪The mower deck shall have a cutting width of 60+/-inches andthe rated acres per hour cutting capacity shall be provided with the submittal.▪The mower deck shalleither have a stamped deck or welded deck. ▪The mower deck shall,at a minimum, be constructedof10-gauge steeltop and 7-gauge steel skirts.▪The mower deck shall be of a mediumlift or side discharge design.▪The mower deck shall have mulch-on-demand capabilities. ▪The mower deck shall have a minimum blade tip speed of 18,000 feet per second.▪The mower deck shall be equipped with multiple rollers to prevent “scalping” of the turf.▪The equipment shall be equipped with a flip up footrestwhich allows immediate,easy access to the mower deck drive belts for cleaning and maintenance.▪The blade spindles shall be greaseable spindles and not sealed spindles.
