Bid 9-2425 Harvesting of Hay-Potter Parcel

The Town of Guilford, Connecticut, in collaboration with its Agricultural Commission, is seeking bids for Bid #9-2425 Harvesting of Hay-Potter Parcel, a procurement opportunity located in New Haven County. This solicitation invites vendors to submit sealed bids for a license to harvest hay at a specified price per acre on the Potter Parcel. The bid documents require submissions to be delivered to the Office of the First Selectman at 31 Park St, Guilford, CT by 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The vendor question and answer period is scheduled from April 24, 2025, at 7:15 a.m. to May 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the hay harvesting opportunity. The primary contact for this solicitation is Darlene Minore, who can be reached at 203-453-8027 or minored@guilfordct.gov. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The bid does not specify a total estimated value or budget range for the hay harvesting license. The procurement process seems designed to be competitive, allowing any interested party to submit a bid for the hay harvesting rights. No specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are outlined in the solicitation documents. The primary objective appears to be selecting a vendor to harvest hay on the Potter Parcel under a license agreement with the Town of Guilford, with the specific terms and pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process.