SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF ARLINGTON
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City of Arlington seeks bids for two fully autonomous, all-electric rotary mowers to maintain large sports turf areas efficiently and sustainably. Electronic submission via Bonfire is encouraged. Key dates: open May 13, 2026; questions due May 21, 2026; close May 28, 2026.
The intent of this solicitation is to procure two (2) fully autonomous, all-electric rotary mower systems capable of efficiently maintaining large acreage sports turf while minimizing environmental impact and operational costs. The City is seeking a solution that:• Eliminates risk of fuel or hydraulic leaks on turf • Improves operational efficiency across large complexes • Supports consistent and reliable maintenance schedulesThe City of Arlington strongly encourages bidders to submit their response to this bid electronically. If submitting a paper bid, it must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package and labeled with the company name, solicitation number and title. Late bids will not be accepted.The City of Arlington exclusively uses Bonfire for the notification and dissemination of all solicitations. The receipt of solicitations through any other means may result in your receipt of incomplete specifications and/or addendums which could ultimately render your bid/proposal non-compliant. The City of Arlington accepts no responsibility for the receipt and/or notification of solicitations through any other means.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 13th 2026, 7:30 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | May 21st 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 28th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9 Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Insurance ACORD Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| 1. Instruction to Vendors | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| 2. Standard Terms and Conditions | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| 3. Authorized Signature and Contact Detail | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| 4. Reference Sheet | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| 5. Conflict of Interest Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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