39054_Sep_28_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Haddam, Connecticut for chipping and removal of brush and wood pile services. The project involves a single grinding and removal operation of the entire brush and wood pile currently located at the Transfer Station, 750 Saybrook Road, Haddam, Connecticut. All brush and wood materials must be chipped regardless of size, with wood chips loaded into trailers and disposed of at an approved site, and the work area regraded and cleaned to the Town's satisfaction. The solicitation opened September 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EDT with sealed bids due October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Prospective bidders may view the brush and wood pile during normal Transfer Station hours on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to bid submission. The Town requires work completion within two weeks of bid award, with operations restricted to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Additionally, any additional brush received between October 2 through the completion date must be chipped and removed at no additional cost to the Town.

Bidders must submit a single lump sum price covering both chipping and removal services on a Free On Board Destination basis with vendor-specified payment terms. Sealed bids must be clearly marked "Chip Bid" and delivered to the Selectmen's Office, 30 Field Park Drive, Haddam, CT 06438. All bidders are required to provide proof of liability and worker's compensation insurance along with a list of references. The Town of Haddam reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Christopher Corsa, Assistant Director of Public Works, at (860) 345-2110.