RFB for Tractor Purchase

NICE Community Schools
Office of the Superintendent
300 Westwood Drive
Ishpeming, MI 49849
( 9 0 6 ) 4 8 5 - 1 0 2 1
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May 19, 2026
To Whom it concerns:
NICE Community School District Request For Bids
The NICE Community School District is seeking bids on a John Deere 4052R Compact Utility
Tractor 40hp, or equivalent, equipped with an 80-inch, front-mounted snowblower, snow cab
with air ride seat, factory installed loader bucket, a fixed pallet fork option and a 6 year
comprehensive warranty plan.
Complete bid specifications are available on the district website at www.nice.k12.mi.us under
the Public tab or by calling the Business Office at 906-485-1021. All bids are due no later than
2:00 PM on June 10, 2026. We retain the right to waive any informalities and to accept or
reject any or all bids in whole or in part in the best interest of the NICE Community School
District.
A 2021 Kubota B2650 tractor with accessories will be turned in as trade.

Complete Bid Specifications:
John Deere 4052R Compact Utility Tractor 40hp, or equivalent, equipped with an 80-inch,
front-mounted snowblower, snow cab with air ride seat, factory installed loader bucket, a
fixed pallet fork option and a 6 year comprehensive warranty plan.
Fully isolated cab ROPs structure
Rear exterior CAN connection with 30amp power supply
Electrohydraulic rear hitch control (EH hitch)
Electrohydraulic auxiliary hitch control on left rear fender
Tilt steering
Premium heat and air conditioning system
Radio preparation (antenna, speakers, wiring, and single DIN media player mounting location)
4 marker lights with turn signal and flasher function (2 front & 2 rear)
Molded rubber floormat
Rearview mirror
Front sun visor
Swing out rear window
Left console cupholder and storage tray
Left console RAM mount ready (10mm threaded boss)
Left console USB 12V DC charger
Right front cab A-post & both rear C-post RAM mount ready (10mm threaded bosses)
Removable plug located at rear of cab for auxiliary routing
*Additional features over the Standard Cab:
Premium fabric seat with arm rests and fully adjustable air ride seat suspension
Dual rear hydraulic SCVs (4th & 5th SCV)
License plate bracket
Engine block coolant heater (120V A/C input)
LED beacon light
Rear return to home wiper
Two Rear LED work lights
Requires Transmission option code 1520 (eHydro(TM)).
Requires Loader option 1717 or 1795 (Factory Installed Loader with Bucket/Less Loader)