The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting authorization to purchase two (2) John Deere TS Gator ATVs under State contract (SWC#45197 line 6) for use at Crockett Park. Tri Green LLC. is the authorized dealer in Tennessee for this equipment under state contract (see attached state bid information). The State contract price for two units is $14,210.16 ($7,105.08 ea.) and is under the $15,000 budgeted for this purchase.
These ATVs will replace other aging ATVs currently used by the department. Staff also solicited informal price quotes from John Deere dealers, but after reviewing the quotes (attached), it was clear that the state contract price was lower than the City could expect to receive if bids were solicited for the ATVs directly.
A picture of the John Deere Gator, the state contract/quote, and other quotes are attached your review. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Director if you have any questions.
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