Remote Control Mower

The Town of New Milford, Connecticut is seeking to procure a remote control mower through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13830, targeting municipal landscaping and maintenance operations. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors who can supply a remote controlled mower for use within the municipality. The procurement process is structured with a solicitation period running from February 18, 2023, to March 23, 2023, during which potential bidders can submit questions through a designated vendor Q&A period from February 18 to March 13, 2023. Sealed bids must be submitted through the town's e-Procurement Portal by March 23, 2023, at 3:30 PM EDT, with bids to be opened and read aloud in the E. Paul Martin Room at that time. Specifications and bid forms are available online through newmilford.org/purchasing, and the delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. Late bids will be rejected, and the Purchasing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The town has not provided information about existing infrastructure or technology that might require integration with the new remote control mower. Additionally, no estimated total value or specific budget range for the procurement is disclosed in the documentation. Bidders must be current on town taxes and sewer use charges to be eligible for consideration, and state bids will be considered when applicable. The primary contact for this procurement is Valerie Douglass from the Town of New Milford Purchasing Department, who can be reached at 860-457-4189 or purchasing@newmilford.org. The solicitation appears to be a straightforward procurement seeking to replace or supplement the town's current landscaping equipment with a remote control mower.