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Bush Hog, Inc. Awarded Sourcewell Contract

Bush Hog, Inc., the leading North American manufacturer for rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools and tractor mounted implements, has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Road Right-of-Way Maintenance Equipment category at Sourcewell.

Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization offering a cooperative purchasing program with more than 400 competitively solicited contracts to government, education, and nonprofit entities throughout North America. By utilizing Sourcewell contracts, participating agencies save time and money by capturing the buying power of more than 50,000 organizations.

Bush Hog, Inc. was awarded a Sourcewell contract covering their complete product line following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed, local procurement requirements.

“Bush Hog is very excited about being awarded the Sourcewell Road Right-of-Way Maintenance Equipment contract,” said Bush Hog Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Kerry Meacham. “Sourcewell digs deep to understand how their potential suppliers can add value for their clients.  It’s very satisfying to know that we’ve been selected.  We look forward to working with Sourcewell over the next four years.”

Learn more about Sourcewell and its contract with Bush Hog, Inc. at sourcewell-mn.gov

Source : Bush Hog, Inc.

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