Solar-power trash compactor bins and non-compacting bins

The Town of Groton, Connecticut, located in New London County, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) PW 26-08 seeking qualified vendors to supply and deliver solar-powered trash compactor bins and non-compacting bins for use in the Downtown Mystic area. The procurement requires vendors to provide both compacting and non-compacting bin units equipped with solar-powered technology, with delivery specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. Interested vendors must submit their bids by September 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, and should direct all inquiries to Karl Klein, Public Works Department, Town of Groton, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340, via telephone at 860-441-6681 or email at kklein@groton-ct.gov. No site visits or bidders' conferences have been scheduled for this procurement. The solicitation document references detailed line items and technical specifications contained in the supporting specification document titled "PW ITB 26-08 Solar-powered trash compactor bins.pdf," which potential bidders should consult for comprehensive requirements and guidance on pricing.

The solicitation document does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on eligible bidders, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor information or details regarding current contractors have been identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the solicitation does not identify specific funding sources or provide estimated contract values and budget ranges that would indicate the anticipated award amount. Vendors are required to specify their own payment terms as part of their bid submission. The contract award date and overall contract term length have not been detailed in the posted materials, and interested bidders should clarify these details directly with the contact provided at the Town of Groton Public Works Department.