37209_Jun_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Consolidated School District of New Britain, Connecticut, for the procurement of a Kubota utility vehicle designated for Holmes Elementary School. The school district is soliciting sealed bids for a single new, unused Kubota GZ520-E3F-UV utility vehicle configured for grounds maintenance and snow operations. The bid period opens June 1, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT, with sealed submissions due by 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Public opening of bids will occur at 250 John Downey Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06051. Vendor questions are accepted through 9:45 a.m. EDT on June 10, 2026. The vehicle shall be delivered turnkey to Holmes Elementary School at 2150 Stanley Street, New Britain, Connecticut 06052, attention Robert Smedley, Manager of Technology and Special Projects.

The contractor must furnish all new and unused equipment with specified accessories including a full cab, heater kit, wiper kit, front heavy load strut, backup beeper, front LED work lights, strobe light kit, 60-inch front straight blade, snow deflector, and heavy-duty cutting edge. Pricing must be submitted as a total price excluding sales tax, excise tax, or other taxes for which the school district is not liable. FOB Destination delivery terms apply, with the contractor bearing all delivery costs and liability for damage. Payment is made upon delivery by check following issuance of an approved purchase order. Bids must remain firm for 90 days following bid opening. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance throughout the contract term, including Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 limits, and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, naming the City of New Britain and Consolidated School District as additional insured parties. The school district reserves the right to reject all bids, make multiple awards, and select the most responsible bidder. Complete bid documents and any addenda are available at www.csdnb.org/bids.