10 Wheel Dump Truck

The City of Bristol, Connecticut, issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation on December 9, 2025, for the procurement of one 10-wheeled dump truck equipped with a reversible plow blade, hydraulic system, and all-season combination spreader body. The solicitation was released by the City of Bristol Department of Public Works and requires bid submissions by December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The specified vehicle must be constructed by approved chassis manufacturers (Peterbilt, Mack, Freightliner, or International) paired with approved body manufacturers (Duraclass or Heil), with all components delivered FOB Destination to 95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, Bristol, CT 06010. Required qualifications include submission of completed bid forms, promotional materials, non-collusion affidavits, employment information forms, and a guaranteed delivery date, with the City reserving the right to require vehicle demonstrations or provision of loaner units for performance analysis. Warranty requirements include a five-year warranty covering all repairs, parts, and labor for the body, and an engine warranty providing five years/500,000 miles of coverage with 100 percent parts and labor at no deductible. Three optional bid items are available: automatic conveyor chain tension, central lubricating system, and heated body. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible qualified bidder based on quality, specification conformance, delivery terms, price, and past performance, with payment terms of net 30 days following receipt of goods or properly executed invoice.

All vendors are eligible to respond to this procurement with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions identified in the solicitation documents. No bid or performance bonds are required, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced. The solicitation documents do not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range for this purchase. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Nancy Haynes, City of Bristol Department of Public Works, at 111 North Street, Bristol, CT 06010, by telephone at 860-584-6195 or email at nancyhaynes@bristolct.gov. Bidders must ensure that all pricing is submitted on a tax-exempt basis, excluding federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales taxes, as the City maintains tax-exempt status. General liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, naming the City as an additional insured, is required from the awarded contractor.