2025 RFB-17 RIGHT OF WAY MOWER

Benton County Government issued a competitive solicitation for a single, purpose‑built right‑of‑way boom mower to support road and utility corridor maintenance. The RFB requires a hard‑copy and electronic copy of the bid, includes detailed mechanical, safety, and operator‑comfort specifications, and outlines a five‑criteria evaluation process that emphasizes technical competence, capacity, past performance, local familiarity, and cost. The county awarded the contract to ATMAX Equipment, though no award date or contract value was disclosed. This contract illustrates a typical municipal equipment acquisition with strict technical requirements and an open‑competition procurement approach. • Procurement of one heavy‑duty boom mower with ≥150 hp engine, 4‑WD/4‑WD steering, 175° boom swing, 60‑in. deck, and fully enclosed cab. • Submission required: sealed hard‑copy bid + USB containing identical PDF; required attachments include a completed specification sheet and current W‑9. • Evaluation criteria: experience/competence, schedule capacity, past performance, local familiarity, and overall cost. • Awarded to ATMAX Equipment; no disclosed contract price or start/end dates.