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ZF. Purchase ofLawnmower from Vero Lawnmower - Bid Waived The Board reviewed Memoranda of February 23, 1999 and March 1, 1999: DATE: February 23, 1999 TO: Tom Frame, Director Department of General SZge�, s FROM: Fran Powell, Purchasing SUBJECT: Mower for Building and Grounds Division Per your request, the Snapper Zero Turn Mower (Model Z2205K) for Building and Grounds is a model that Snapper Mowers has discontinued from their product line. This unit has a 20 hp Kohler engine with a 48" deck and hydro drive joystick steering system. This model number has been replaced with a 22hp Kohler engine with a 52" deck. Vero Lawnmower Center has successfully located one of the remaining units through his distributor and can have the unit delivered within a few days. The suggested retail list for this unit is $6,500.00 and the County's price is $5,599.00. Commercial mower units are available on State Contract but the unit most closely meeting the specifications is a SCAG Zero -Turn Rider (STT52B-22KA) with a 52" deck for $6,980.00. The new Snapper model with a 22 hp motor and a 52" deck would cost the County $5,865.00 from our local Snapper dealer. With Board approval, the Building and Grounds Division has standardized on Snapper mowers to cut down on cost to inventory parts and be able to interchange parts from one unit to the another. Even with this model being discontinued by Snapper, availability of parts, will not be a problem from the manufacturer. The warranty on this unit is one (1) year on the machine and two (2) years on the engine. In closing, I recommend staff prepare an agenda item for Board approval requesting the waiver of the bidding requirements and authorize the direct purchase of the Snapper discontinued model from Vero Lawnmower at $5,599.00. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to call. MARCH 9, 1999 15 600K iW Ft�GE ��