Stump Grinder

The City of Bristol, Connecticut is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation for the procurement of an all-wheel-drive, self-propelled stump grinder that meets detailed specifications outlined in the supporting documentation. The bidding period opened on July 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM EDT, with proposal submissions due by August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. Interested vendors must submit one original copy of their proposal via digital media (email, shared file service, or USB drive) to Nancy Haynes, Purchasing Agent, with the City disclaiming responsibility for submissions not received by the stated deadline. The solicitation does not include a defined vendors' questions and answers period, site visits, or bidders' conference. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, while payment terms are to be determined by the vendor's proposal. The successful contractor must comply with non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements, ensuring no discrimination against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.

The solicitation does not establish specific set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to designated disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types; all vendors are eligible to submit proposals. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractors are identified in the available documentation, nor are there references to required integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. The solicitation documentation does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, contract award date, or contract term. These financial and scheduling details will likely be determined following the bid evaluation and selection process, with pricing to be established based on vendor proposals and the City's assessment of value and compliance with the stated equipment specifications.