Chemicals, Fertilizers, Grasses, Pesticides etc.

The City of New Britain, Connecticut has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #4078) seeking vendors to provide a comprehensive range of land management chemicals and supplies for the City's Stanly Golf Course and Recreation and Community Services Department during the 2022 calendar year. The procurement encompasses pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, chemicals, fertilizers, grasses, and sods, which will be purchased on an as-needed basis throughout the year. The solicitation opened on January 27, 2022, at 12:30 PM EST and will close on February 24, 2022, at 11:00 AM EST, with vendors required to specify the manufacturer or brand of items in their proposal. Delivery terms are set as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The bid allows for multiple proposals and alternatives, and vendors must submit detailed pricing for the various chemical and fertilizer line items, understanding that exact quantities are not predetermined and will be ordered based on the city's requirements.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The total estimated contract value is not specified in any of the attached documents, reflecting the as-needed nature of the procurement. Interested vendors can direct any questions to Jack Pieper, the procurement contact for the City of New Britain, who can be reached at 860-826-3443 or jpieper@newbritainct.gov. The bid is specific to Hartford County, Connecticut, and seeks to establish a flexible purchasing arrangement for land management supplies that can be adjusted based on the city's operational needs throughout the 2022 calendar year.