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Technical Specifications
Contents
2.01 Additional Definitions
2.02 Scope and Classification
2.03 Lawn Equipment Assembly
2.04 Current Model
2.05 Preparation for Delivery
2.06 Delivery Requirements
2.07 Sampling and Inspection
2.08 Warranty
2.09 Factory Service Requirements
2.10 Product Information
2.11 Recycled Content
2.01 Ac tion*I Definitions: The following definitions supplement those contained in the General
Conditions.
"Manufacturer" means the person or company in the business of manufacturing, processing or refining
products.
"Manufacturer's Representative" means a person engaged by the Manufacturer to sell or promote sales
of the Manufacturer's products.
"Servicing Dealer" means a sales establishment that maintains a relationship with the Manufacturer, and
promotes, sells, installs, and maintains products for the Manufacturer.
2.02 Scope and Classification: This specification covers lawn equipment with gasoline or diesel
engine power driven devices, which are hand-held, hand -pushed or self-propelled, and includes the
following types of equipment: lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, vacuums, and
chipper -shredders. This specification does not include farm tractors, industrial tractors or their
attachments, chain saws, and forestry equipment, nor does it include all varieties of equipment that are
commercially available. It is intended to cover only those items generally used by the State of Florida.
Lawn equipment covered by this specification shall be classified in accordance with the requirements of
this specification and the Manufacturers and brand names listed on the Price Sheets.
Commodity Numbers: The commodity numbers and descriptions are listed below:
Commodity Number
515-630-240
515-630-280
515-630-320
515-630-360
515-630-400
515-630-440
515-630-480
515-630-520
Description
Lawn Mower,
Lawn Mower,
Lawn Mower,
Lawn Mower,
Lawn Mower,
Lawn Mower,
Lawn Mower,
Lawn Mower,
Hand Pushed, 2-Cycle
Hand Pushed, 4-Cycle
Hand Pushed, High Wheel
Self -Propelled, High Wheel
Self -Propelled, 2-Cycle
Self -Propelled, 4-Cycle
Walk Behind Tractor
Riding, Front Cutting
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515-630-530 Lawn Mower, Riding, Front Cutting
Rear Engine Tractor
515-630-560 Lawn Mower, Riding, Front Cutting,
Air and Liquid Cooled Engine
515-630-580 Lawn Mower, Riding, Front Cutting, Caster
Type Deck Supports Chassis From Front
515-630-585 Lawn Mower, Riding, Front Cutting, Hand
Levers or Joystick Steering
515-630-620 Lawn Mower, Riding, Rear Engine Mower
515-630-720 Lawn Mower, Riding, Lawn or Garden
Tractor
515-630-740 Lawn Mower, Riding, Flail, Front Cutting
515-630-800 Lawn Mower, Riding, Zero Turning Radius
515-350-600 Edgers and Trimmers
515-140-420 Blowers, Back Pack
515-140-440 Blowers, Hand Held
515-140-460 Blowers, Wheel Mounted
515-140-480 Vacuum, Wheel Mounted
515-490-760 Chipper -Shredders
2.03 LawnJqWpment Assembly: The equipment shall be fully assembled except that parts
vulnerable to damage, pilferage and loss or that would otherwise increase cubage, such as controls,
control rods, levers and handles may be packed separately. Printed assembly instructions along with all
bolts, nuts, pins and washers necessary to assemble removed parts shall be securely packaged with
equipment. Commercial walk behind and riding mowers shall be delivered, unloaded, uncrated,
assembled ready to mow. Equipment shall be free from rust and imperfections which may affect
appearance or serviceability of the equipment.
2.04 Current Model: The lawn equipment furnished under this contract shall be the manufacturer's
current year model, standard industrial product, except for those modifications or changes required in
the standard product in order to comply with the requirements of this specification. All accessories and
components normally furnished with the standard product offered commercially shall be furnished with
each unit.
2.05 Preparation_for Delivery: All product shall be packed to insure safe delivery to destination at
lowest rates. Packaging shall comply with the requirements of Section 403.7191 of the Florida Statutes.
Each container shall be marked to include a description of the product, the name of vendor, and the
State's contract and purchase order numbers.
2.06 Delivery Requirements: Prices bid shall include delivery to the Customer within 21 days after
receipt of purchase order. Prices bid shall include delivery to the Customer for orders totaling $100 or
more. Orders of less than $100 will be shipped prepaid with transportation charges added to the invoice
as a separate item. Orders of less than $25 will not be processed. NOTE: This provision shall not be
used by a Customer to circumvent the intent of the Contract.
2.07 Sampling and Inspection: Samples of delivered products may be selected at random and tested
for compliance with these specifications. Failure to comply with the specifications shall be grounds for
Contract termination.
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2.08 Warranty: The Contractor shall provide the Customer at the time of delivery, a warranty for any
and all goods against defective material, workmanship, and failure to perform in accordance with
required performance criteria, for a period of no less than one (1) year from the date of delivery. The
Contractor agrees that all parts of the goods found defective shall be replaced without any cost or
expense to the Customer including all labor, materials and costs of transportation. In addition, the
Contractor agrees that if said repair of defective goods will exceed ten (10) working days, the Contractor
shall supply loaner goods, upon written request of the Customer, in a timely and prompt fashion, at no
cost or expense to the Customer.
2.09 Factory Service Requirements: Contractor shall maintain at least one factory -authorized service
station and/or servicing dealer within Florida to perform warranty repairs and adjustments throughout
the Contract term. Contractor shall maintain the Servicing Dealer List submitted with the bid
throughout the Contract term, and shall promptly notify the Department of any changes thereto;
however, changes to the Servicing Dealer List shall not be Contract amendments and not require a
formal written agreement. This arrangement does not relieve the Contractor of its duty to maintain at
least one authorized service location within Florida. The Contractor may offer the Customer "after
warranty" service agreements for the maintenance and repair of goods after the initial warranty expires.
The Contractor shall indicate this additional service as a separate item on the invoice and the Purchase
Order.
2.10 Product Information: Requests by Customers for product literature, specifications, and technical
information must be provided within five (5) working days after receipt of written request, at no charge
to Customers.
2.11 Recycled Content: The State encourages the use of commodities containing recycled content.
Bidders are encouraged to report such availabilities to State Purchasing. To report this information,
submit with the bid the form Recycled Content Information Report included in section 4.0 of the
solicitation documents.
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