New Haven Tree Truck

The City of New Haven Department of Parks and Public Works is conducting a commodity procurement for one new 70-foot rear-mounted Altec bucket tree truck or similar vehicle through Invitation to Bid #2024-IFB-060. The solicitation was released on June 20, 2024, with a bid response deadline of July 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm. The procured vehicle must meet comprehensive technical specifications including a 2025 Freightliner M2-106 Plus chassis with a Cummins B6.7 engine rated at 240 HP, Allison 3500 RDS automatic transmission, insulating lower and upper booms with continuous rotation capability, and a fiberglass platform with 400-pound capacity. Additional required features include white chassis coloring, primary and auxiliary A-frame outriggers, hydraulic and electrical systems meeting specifications, and optional accessories such as a lifting eye, backup camera system, and specific lighting configurations. Bidders must submit signature sheets, disclosure affidavits, current workforce certificates, and statements of qualifications as part of their response. The contract term is one year with potential renewals at the City's sole discretion, and the vehicle includes a one-year warranty for parts and labor, 90-day warranty for travel charges, and a limited lifetime structural warranty. The procurement is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and all inquiries should be directed to Annie Mixsell at 203-946-8092 or amixsell@newhavenct.gov.

The solicitation is classified as a standard commodity procurement with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small contractors, or minority-owned businesses noted in the available documentation. The procurement is not subject to local preference ordinances and is not classified as a small contractor development project. No pre-bid or pre-proposal meetings are scheduled, and no bonds are required since this is not a construction project exceeding $100,000. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available materials; instead, bidders are required to provide unit costs for model specifications, options, hydraulic accessories, body, chassis, and other itemized components, with the total bid calculated by multiplying unit prices by quantities specified in the detailed calculation sheet provided by the City of New Haven.