Morbark LLC, a US manufacturer of equipment for the forestry, recycling, tree care, landscaping, sawmill and biomass markets, has announced that the National Joint Power Alliance (NJPA) has awarded the company with a four-year contract to provide NJPA members with grounds maintenance equipment. The contract, which officially began August 18, also covers related attachments, accessories, and services.
The NJPA is a municipal contracting agency for government, education and non-profit organizations throughout the United States and Canada. According to a statement, Morbark’s contract with the NJPA includes the complete lines of Beever brush chippers, stump grinders, horizontal and tub grinders, and whole tree chippers, as well as Boxer mini-skid steers, attachments, and dedicated trenchers. Morbark has a network of approximately 300 dealer and distributor locations across North America.
We are extremely proud to hold this new contract and the partnership we have been able to cultivate with the NJPA since being awarded our first contract in 2015. This relationship allows us to supply NJPA member municipalities and non-profit organizations with the quality Morbark equipment they need at very competitive prices, said Kevin Cotter, Governmental Sales Manager.
The NJPA goes through a 12-step procurement process that includes identifying member needs, researching solutions, drafting and posting solicitations, evaluating proposals and awarding vendors. By consolidating the efforts of numerous individually prepared solicitations and contracts to one cooperative process, the NPJA can help members save time and offer access to a broad range of exceptional product and equipment options with aggressive and competitive pricing.
After examining the proposals the NJPA evaluation team received in response to our solicitation, it was evident that Morbark had all the qualities we were searching for. Their excellent products, sizeable dealer network, comprehensive marketing plan, and dedication will serve our members well. We’re excited to continue this mutually beneficial partnership with one of the world’s most widely respected equipment manufacturers, said Scott Carr, NJPA Contract Manager for Morbark’s award.
