Town of Plattsburgh Advertisement for Bids
Use Boom Mower Bidders Specifications
The Town of Plattsburgh is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) used boom mower for use by the Town of Plattsburgh Highway Department. Specifications for the boom mower are as follows:
2017 John Deere 6120E 4wd Cab tractor Less
than 3,100 hours
24F/12R power reverser transmission Dual rear
SCV’s
Rotating safety beacon
Telescopic draft links Sway bar
Mechanical suspension seat Front
tires: 340/85R 24
Rear tires: 460/85R 34
Left rear tire loaded with liquid ballast
Lexan safety glass on right door and side panel
Equipped with a 22ft Diamond mid-mount boom mower- no exceptions
Rear cradle stowage
Electronic/hydraulic lock for boom transport
Hydraulic actuator for 180-degree boom swing- no exceptions
The use of a hydraulic cylinder for boom swing is not acceptable.
Tractor engine driven hydraulic system to operate the boom and the rotary mowing head to
include an auxiliary oil cooler, electric cooling fan, pump and grill guard
Hydraulic reservoir to be mounted at the left rear of the tractor
4-function proportional joystick controls for boom and mowing head functions 50″
rotary mowing head equipped with (3) swing blades – no exceptions
Fixed mowing blade heads will not be accepted
Include a wheel weight to be mounted on the left rear rim
Any exceptions to these specifications must be noted on a separate document.
RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS:
The Town of Plattsburgh will accept sealed bids on or before 10:00 AM on Monday, March 9, 2026, at which time all received bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids shall be delivered, in person, in a sealed envelope with their company name, labeled: “Bids for Used Boom Mower for Highway Department” and must be dated. Sealed bids should be delivered to:
Town Clerk’s Office
Town of Plattsburgh
151 Banker Road
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
The Town of Plattsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all bids offered. The Town of Plattsburgh will accept the bid that is deemed in the best interest of the Town.
The Town reserves the right to inspect the tractor that is bid for compliance.
Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office at (518) 562-6832 or by visiting the Town of Plattsburgh website at: www.townofplattsburghny.gov.
BY ORDER OF OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF PLATTSBURGH
Jonathan J. White, Town Clerk
Download a copy of the notice: Town of Plattsburgh Advertisement for Bids Highway Mower 2-9-26