Kubota Z400 Series Zero Turn Lawnmower

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CITY OF LACONIA
REQUEST FOR BIDS
BID No. 26-04-06B
Kubota Z400 Series Zero Turn Lawnmower
All Bids must be received by April 22, 2026, by 2:30pm

City of Laconia Date:04/08/2026
Purchasing Office Bid#:26-04-068
45 Beacon Street East Bid Due Date:04/22/2026
Laconia, NH 03246 Bid Due By (Opening): 2:30PM
Please direct any questions regarding this Bid Conditions to: Kelly Bullerwell at 603-524-3877 or by email to kbulkrnc:ll1irlaco11ia11h.gov
Kubota Z400 Series Zero turn Lawnmower
BID INVITATION FOR:
Unless specifically amended or deleted by the Purchasing Office, the following General Terms and Conditions apply to this Bid and any resulting
Purchase Order or Contract.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONITIONS:
BIDS. Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office before the date PERSONAL LIABILITY. The responding vendor agrees that in the
and time specified for the opening. Bids must be submitted on this preparation of this bid or the execution of any resulting contract or
bid form or exact copies and must be typed or clearly printed in ink. order, representatives of the City of Laconia shall incur no liability of
Corrections must be initialed. Bids are to be made less Federal Excise any kind.
Tax and no charge for handling unless required by law. Bids will be
made available to the public after the time of award. Bid results will PROOF OF COMPLIANCE. The responding vendor may be
be given by mail only if requested in writing and accompanied by a required to supply proof of compliance with bid/proposal
self-addressed, stamped business size envelope. specifications. When requested, the responding vendor must
immediately supply the Purchasing Office with certified test results
SPECIFICATIONS. Vendors must submit on items as specified. or certificates of compliance. Where none are available, the City of
Any changes in specifications must be noted on the "Specifications Laconia may require independent laboratory testing. All costs for
Exception Form". Vendors shall be notified in writing if any changes such testing, certified test results or certificates of compliance shall
to the specifications are made. be the responsibility of the responding vendor.
A WARD. The award will be made to the responsible vendor FORM OF CONTRACT. The terms and conditions set forth in any
submitting a conforming Bid meeting specifications at the lowest cost additional Terms and Conditions by the Purchasing Office are part of
unless other criteria are noted in the Request for Bid. Unless the bid and will apply to any contract awarded to the responding
otherwise noted, the award may be made by individual items. If there vendor unless specific exceptions are taken and accepted and will
is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit prevail over any contrary provisions in Terms and Conditions
price will prevail. When identical low bids are received the award submitted by the responding vendor.
will be made to the local vendor. If identical low bids are received by
local vendors, or non-local vendors, the award will be determined by OFFER. The undersigned hereby offers to sell to the City of Laconia
the toss of a coin. Discounts will not be considered in making award the commodities or services indicated in the following page(s) of this
but may be offered on the invoice for earlier payment and will be Bid at the price(s) quoted in complete accordance with all conditions
applicable on the date of completion of delivery or receipt of invoice, of this Bid.
whichever is later.
Company Name:
ASSIGNMENT PROVISION. The responding vendor hereby
agrees to assign all causes of action that it may acquire under the Address:
antitrust laws of New Hampshire and the United States as the result
of conspiracies, combinations, or contracts in restraint of trade which
materially affect the price of goods or services obtained by the city
under this contract if so requested by the City of Laconia. Phone#: E-mail#:
CITY'S OPTIONS. The City of Laconia reserves the right to reject Authorized Signature:
or accept all or any part of any bid, to determine what constitutes a
conforming bid, to award the bid solely as it deems to be in the best Printed Name:
interest of the City, and to waive irregularities that it considers not
material to the bid. This document must be signed by a person who is authorized to
legally obligate the responding vendor. A signature on this document
PUBLIC INFORMATION. The responding vendor hereby indicates that all City of Laconia terms and conditions are accepted
acknowledges that all information relating to this bid and any by the responding vendor and that any and all other terms and
resulting order (including but not limited to fees, contracts, conditions submitted by the responding vendor are null and void,
agreements, and prices) are subject to the laws of the State of New even if such terms and conditions have terminology to the contrary.
Hampshire regarding public information. The responding vendor shall also be subject to City of Laconia
contract and purchase order terms and conditions.

CITY OF LACONIA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Bid No. 26-04-06B
Kubota Z400 Series Zero-Turn Lawnmower
The City of Laconia Public Works Department Sewer Division is requesting Proposals for a
zero-turn riding lawnmower. The specified unit must be a Kubota Z400 Series. Detail
specifications are included herein and describe the following general requirements:
Features
Specifications include but are not limited to:
GASOLINE ENGINE Air-cooled V -Twin Vertical Shaft KAW A SAKI, Model FS65 l V 22 hp
@ 3,600 RPM Displacement 726 cc Kubota Model GH7302V
TRANSMISSION Hydro-Gear ZT-3600 Integrated 12cc pump and 16cc motor Internal Parking
Brake Forward Speeds O - 10 mph Reverse Speeds O - 5 mph
STEERING/ MOTION CONTROL (2) Hand Levers Hydraulically Damped (3) Position
Damper Adjustment
FLUID CAPACITY Fuel Tank 6.8 gal Oil 2.1 qts Transaxle 2.4 qts
DIMENSIONS Height 69.8" Length 80.9" Width w/o deck 48.1" Wheelbase 49.4" Weight 856
lbs.* Manufacturer's estimate.
OPERATING FEATURES Zero Turn Radius Foot Controlled Brake Adjustable Levers and
Mower Deck Lift Pedal Cup Holder & Storage Compartments Pneumatic, Smooth, Front Tires
Deluxe Adjustable Suspension Seat w/ Kubota Exclusive Seat Design
SAFETY EQUIPMENT Seat Safety Switch Control Lever Safety Switch Parking Brake Safety
Switch Foldable ROPS
PTO SYSTEM Belt Driven Dynamo-Electric clutch
MOWER DECK 48" Cutting Width 1.5-5" Cut Height, Adjustable 1/4" Increments Flexible
Discharge Cover Fabricated 10 Gauge Steel Debris Guard on Deck Spindle Bearing Cups 5"
Deep Design 3 Blades 18,800 fpm Blade Tip Speed Maintenance-Free Sealed Spindles
TIRES AND WHEELS
Front Casters 13 x 6.5 - 6 Pneumatic Rear 24 x 9.5 -14 Turf - Low profile
Accessories:
Suspension Seat Kit for Z400
Maintenance Lift Kit PNF
Submissions

Interested firms are encouraged to submit proposals to the City of Laconia Purchasing
Department, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246 by 2:30pm on 04/22/2026 to be
considered. Submissions must be labeled "RFB No. 26-04-06B Kubota Z400 Series Zero
Turn Lawnmower"
The City of Laconia reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or any part
thereof, to waive any formality in the process, and to accept the proposal considered to be in the
best interest of the City. Failure to submit all information called for may be sufficient grounds
for disqualification. The City of Laconia reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposals at
any time for any reason.
Insurance
The selected firm will be expected to provide a Certificate of Insurance General Liability,
naming the City of Laconia as an Additional Insured. Acceptable GL limits are $1 m General
Liability and $2m General Aggregate.
Proposal Requirements
Three (3) copies of a proposal should be delivered to the City of Laconia Purchasing Office, 45
Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246 by 2:30pm 04/22/2026. The proposal should include the
following:
1. A description of the firm and its related experience. Include appropriate summaries of
recent local equipment supply as well as names and telephone numbers of references that
may be contacted.
2. A not to exceed cost for the supply per unit. Certificate of Compliance unit meets the
specifications listed above.
3. A copy of the manufacturer's specification sheets for the proposed equipment.
Compatibility of the proposed equipment will be verified and approved by the City's
electrical consultant.
4. Other information you deem appropriate.
Selection Criteria
The city will use the following criteria equally in evaluating the firms for this project:
A. Relevant experience.
B. References.
C. Technical approach of the proposal response to meet or exceed the specifications
and requirements of the city.
D. Proposed Fee.
Questions regarding this proposal request may be directed to:

Jake McLaughlin or Kelly Bullerwell
Sewer System Manager Purchasing Specialist
27 Bisson Ave. 45 Beacon Street East
Laconia, NH 03246 Laconia, NH 03246
603-528-6379 603-524-3877 X 151(phone)
JMcLaughlin@laconianh.gov kbullerwell@laconianh.gov

Description of Services/Equipment
RFP No 26-04-06B
Bid price sheet
Kubota Z400 Series Zero Turn Lawnmower
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