040126_Apr_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Branford, Connecticut for the purchase of a 2026 Kubota SVL75-3 compact track loader for its Wastewater Treatment Plant. The procurement seeks one new unit equipped with a 74.3 horsepower Tier 4 engine, cab with air conditioning, hydraulic quick coupler, heated air rise seat, 15-inch wide rubber tracks, and specified accessories including a 74-inch heavy-duty low-profile bucket with cutting edge and side cutter, strobe light kit, hose stay, high-impact front window, and upgraded Camso tracks. All vendors are eligible to respond. The bid submission period opens April 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. EDT and closes April 15, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. EDT. Sealed proposals in two copies, marked "2026 Kubota SVL75-3," must be delivered to the Finance Department at 1019 Main Street, Branford, Connecticut 06405 by the submission deadline, with public bid opening immediately following in the basement conference room of Town Hall. Specifications and scope of services are available from the Branford Finance Department, the Town's website at www.branford-ct.gov, and the State of Connecticut DAS website.

Bidders must submit a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit with their proposals and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, naming the Town of Branford as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. Bid prices must remain valid for 60 days from bid opening, and bidders must state the delivery date on the bid form. The equipment includes a base warranty of two years or 2,000 hours with full machine coverage and five years or 3,000 hours emission coverage, with extended warranty and maintenance packages available through the dealer. The solicitation does not specify an estimated contract value or budget range. No set-aside designations, vendor type restrictions, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendors are identified. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Successful bidders may be required to furnish a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract sum, though no bid bond is required for submission. Daniel LaBanca, Water Pollution Control Facility Collections Supervisor, is the primary contact at (203) 488-3125 or dlabanca@branford-ct.gov.