Purchase of Stand On Blower via Sourcewell Cooperative

The City of Linwood, New Jersey, has initiated the procurement of a Stand On Blower, a specialized piece of grounds and landscape maintenance equipment, through participation in the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program. This acquisition leverages Sourcewell RFP #112624-SCG, with the intent to award the contract to Scag Power Equipment, specifically via Progressive Power Equipment DBA Cody’s Power Equipment, who is the pre-approved awardee under the aforementioned Sourcewell contract. The complete scope of work involves the acquisition of this essential machinery to support municipal property maintenance operations, ensuring efficient and effective upkeep of city grounds and public spaces. This strategic procurement method allows the City of Linwood to benefit from competitive pricing and streamlined purchasing processes established by a national cooperative. This specific public notice is an announcement of an intent to award a contract, utilizing an existing cooperative purchasing agreement rather than issuing a new, open solicitation for bids. Consequently, there are no specific contractor qualifications, licenses such as NJ Public Works Contractor Registration requirements, or experience mandates directly imposed by the City of Linwood for this particular notification. Progressive Power Equipment DBA Cody’s Power Equipment, as the Sourcewell contract awardee for grounds and landscape equipment, has already met the rigorous pre-qualification and vetting standards established by Sourcewell through their RFP #112624-SCG. Furthermore, no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are associated with this award notice, as the selection process was completed at the cooperative level. As this document signifies an intent to award a contract through a cooperative purchasing mechanism, traditional submission instructions, specific bid deadlines, or requirements for bid security/bonds are not applicable for direct vendor submission to the City of Linwood. The City's action is an internal notification of its intent to utilize the Sourcewell contract. Comprehensive information regarding this contract, including its terms and conditions, is publicly available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, located at 400 Poplar Avenue, Linwood, New Jersey 08221, and can also be accessed online at https://sourcewell-mn.gov/cooperative-purchasing/112624-SCG. The Sourcewell contract with Scag Power Equipment is active from February 5, 2025, through January 31, 2029. For inquiries related to this award notice, Leigh Ann Napoli, the Municipal Clerk for the City of Linwood, serves as the point of contact, with her email provided as lnapoli@linwoodcity.org. UNLOCK