IFB 11082023MT Forward Auction Bid - Snapper 200XP Riding Zero-Turn Mowers - REBID 2

The Shelby County Board of Education is conducting a forward‑auction sale of 87 brand‑new Snapper 200XP riding zero‑turn mowers. Bids must meet a reserve price of $5,750 per unit; the highest qualified bidder(s) will receive the equipment “as‑is, where‑is” and must provide payment (cashier’s check or ACH) before pickup at the Farmville Warehouse. The solicitation requires a full set of compliance forms, proof of insurance, and adherence to local‑preference rules (5 % evaluation advantage for Shelby‑County businesses). No advance funding is provided; the buyer pays after winning and before moving the mowers. • 87 new Snapper 200XP mowers (2021 model) sold via forward auction – reserve $5,750 each. • Mandatory pre‑view of equipment on 2 Nov 2023; questions due 3 Nov 2023; bids due 8 Nov 2023, 11 AM CST. • Requires extensive paperwork (non‑collusion, debarment, insurance, local‑preference, etc.) and payment prior to pickup. • Local‑preference policy can give a 5 % evaluation boost to qualified Shelby‑County vendors. • Sale is “as‑is, where‑is”; no warranties or returns; buyer assumes transport and ownership.