ITB 27-10_Nov_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document from the Town of Groton, Connecticut, for the procurement of one new commercial-duty diesel zero-turn riding mower for municipal grounds maintenance. The solicitation, numbered ITB 27-10, was issued on September 28, 2026, with bids due on October 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. A vendor question and answer period is available from September 28, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. EDT through October 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, with technical inquiries to be submitted via email to Joseph Ciriello at jciriello@groton-ct.gov. No bidders' conference or site visit is specified in the solicitation documents. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Purchasing Office located at Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road. The contract award date and term are not specified in the provided materials.

The equipment must meet or exceed specifications based on the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel Model LZS80TDYM72RW0, including a minimum 25 horsepower diesel engine, 72-inch rear-discharge cutting deck, 12-gallon fuel capacity, and zero-turn steering capability. All delivery, handling, insurance, training, and setup costs to the Highway Garage at 108 Groton Long Point Road must be included in the bid price, with prices quoted excluding taxes. Payment terms are Net 30 Days following 100% delivery and acceptance. A 5% local vendor preference applies to qualified vendors with a principal place of business within Groton who submit documentation verifying local status and agree to match the lowest price. All bids must remain firm for 90 days following bid opening. No bid bonds, performance bonds, or prepayment deposits are required. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and may award in whole or in part.