Truck Replacement

The City of Bristol, Connecticut is soliciting bids for the purchase of a used heavy haul truck through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. This procurement is open to all vendors and prospective bidders must submit bids exclusively through the City's bid platform at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/connecticut/cityofbristol. The truck must meet the following specifications: 2016 model year or newer, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 80,000 pounds or greater, equipped with wet lines, and containing 300,000 or fewer miles on the engine and drivetrain. The bid period opened on January 14, 2026, with bids due by February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with payment terms of Net 30 Days. No bidder's conference, site visits, or vendor question and answer period has been scheduled. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Nancy Haynes, the City of Bristol's procurement contact, at 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010, by telephone at 860-584-6195, or by email at nancyhaynes@bristolct.gov.

The solicitation document does not specify any set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions limiting which types of organizations may respond to this opportunity. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractor details are identified in the procurement materials. Similarly, no estimated total contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation. The procurement does not require integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems, as this is a straightforward equipment purchase focused solely on the vehicle's mechanical specifications and condition.