Explanation
Background:
Funding for the vehicle purchase was previously established via Ordinance 2053-2013 and is available per Auditor’s Certificate #034494 and #035554 Ordinance #2140-2013.
SA005195 was advertised on City of Columbus Vendor Services seeking a request for information on mowers similar to the product needs and specifications required by the Sports Office. The Recration and Parks Sports Office believes that no product was proposed as part of this process that would better serve the need of the Sports Office than the Lastec 3300 Zero Turn Mower as provided by Reynolds Farm Equipment.
The Lastec 3300 Zero Turn Mower is a product, sold and distributed exclusively in the State of Ohio by Reynolds Farm Equipment - Golf and Turf Division.
There is no product that meets the needs of the Sports Office as much as the Lastec 3300 Zero Turn Mower. After demonstrations and product testing of models with similar, but not exactly matching specifications, the department determined the Lastec 3300 Zero Turn Mower to be the best performing machine and the highest value for the quoted price. The ability to maneuver in small, tight areas around ball diamonds and fenced areas without damaging the ground was a necessary characteristic. The ability to turn and reverse direction without driving on the synthetic surface due the potential damage from the mower is a very important attribute that this machine demonstrated over others that were reviewed. This aspect of maneuverability is of particular importance as this mower will be primarily responsible for mowing the prime fields in the park, including those with synthetic turf infields. Moreover, the productivity and efficiency of a zero-turn machine allows the department to accomplish more mowing in less time than other mowers of similar specifications.
Because of exclusive distribution rights of Reynolds Farm Equipment - Golf and Turf Division for the Lastec product line, there is only one price for the ...
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