Specifications include, but are not limited to: James Madison University expects this solicitation to result in a comprehensive contract for facilities/grounds related equipment of various types, including vehicle (pick-up trucks, vans, trash trucks, utility) accessories, and installation and repair of the equipment/accessories. Offerors shall submit items/manufacturers they can provide, with the detailed information requested in the describe statements below. It is not required that a specific offeror be able to provide all items in order to participate. JMU does not guarantee any designated amount of orders from this contract. Purchases between contractors awarded will be at the discretion of the University. The university specifically seeks contractors to provide: small parts (pins and repair parts), mowers, shredders, chain saws, blowers, edgers, sod cutters, trimmers, tow behind trailers (variety of sizes, open/enclosed), small utility vehicles, tool boxes, ladder racks, lift gates, shelving, bulk heads, dump beds, snow blowers, snow plows, and salt spreaders; however, additional items should be discussed in the proposal as appropriate for the offeror. Items may be independent equipment or equipment that is installed on existing/future JMU vehicles. Products are expected to be of a commercial/industrial grade appropriate for heavy usage. Examples of manufacturers are (not intended to be a full listing): Meyer, Western, Air-Flo, Henderson, Husqvarna, John Deere, Toro, Stihl, exMark, Ingersoll-Rand, TruckCraft, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, and E-Z Dumper.
