Electric Walkie Adjustable Straddle Stacker

The Consolidated School District of New Britain is accepting sealed bid proposals for the purchase of one new, fully assembled electric walk-behind forklift, specifically an Electric Walkie Adjustable Straddle Stacker. The procurement is open to all vendors and requires delivery of equipment meeting detailed specifications including a heavy-gauge steel frame, 2-stage mast with 143-inch maximum lift height, 24-volt electrical system, 3.6 mph travel speed, and 41 fpm lift speed, along with a carriage, 42-inch pallet forks, 40-inch load backrest, screen guard, battery and charger pack, and amber strobe. The equipment must be delivered fully assembled and tested in person to 140 Production Court, New Britain, Connecticut 06052. The District will evaluate proposals based on firm qualifications, experience with public school projects, ability to meet the work schedule, and total project cost. Interested vendors must submit written questions and inquiries to Robert Smedley at Smedley@csdnb.org by December 5, 2025, and sealed bid submissions are due Friday, December 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 250 John Downey Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06051, where bids will be opened publicly. All proposal forms, certifications, conditions, and specifications are available at www.csdnb.org/bids, and proposals remain valid for ninety days from the signed date.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on bidder type beyond standard compliance requirements. Bidders must comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements, non-discrimination and affirmative action provisions under Connecticut law, and must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of New Britain and the Consolidated School District of New Britain as additional insureds, with minimum general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. No incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the bid documents. The estimated project value is not explicitly stated in the available materials; however, prevailing wage requirements under Federal Davis Bacon standards would apply only if the total project amount exceeds $100,000, suggesting the bid may fall below that threshold. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, is not obligated to select the lowest-priced vendor, and award of the contract is contingent upon Board of Education approval and execution of a written contract by both parties. Bidders failing to meet delivery schedules may be subject to penalties of $500 per day for extensive delays.