27-09_Aug_17_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the City of Norwich, Connecticut Department of Finance-Purchasing Agent on behalf of Norwich Public Utilities for equipment procurement. The City is requesting formal bids for a GEM 1.25 cubic yard Side Dump Bucket with bolt-on equipment (BOE) configured for E-series female backhoes, specifically designed for a 2022 John Deere backhoe loader model 310SL (VIN 1T0310SLPNF430050). The solicitation opened on July 29, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. EDT with a bid submission deadline of August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The vendor question and answer period runs from July 29, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. EDT through August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All vendors are eligible to respond to this procurement. Bids must be submitted through the City of Norwich Procurement Portal, and potential bidders should review for any issued addenda prior to submission.

Vendors are required to provide a formal quote that includes detailed specifications, product information, and approximate lead time for the equipment. Pricing must include delivery, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor. No bid may be withdrawn within sixty days of the bid opening date. Bidders must certify non-debarment status at both state and federal levels and compliance with non-discrimination employment practices. The City reserves the right to reject all bids in whole or in part, waive minor irregularities, and award to other than the low bidder if deemed in the best interest of the City. All awards must comply with the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances 7-46 regarding delinquent tax setoff provisions. Primary contact for this procurement is Karl Klein, City of Norwich Procurement, at 100 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut 06360; telephone 860-823-3706 or kklein@cityofnorwich.org.