Upgrade of Refuse Truck

The City of Bristol, Connecticut is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the upgrade of a refuse truck through a competitive procurement process open to all eligible vendors. The project scope encompasses the removal and disposal of an existing Loadmaster automated refuse body currently mounted on a 2014 Peterbilt 320 chassis, followed by the installation of a new Leach 2R III 32 cubic yard rear packer refuse body equipped with two Perkins Tuckaway lifters. The solicitation opened on August 12, 2025, at 12:00 AM EDT, with bids due by September 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM EDT. No vendor question and answer period, site visit opportunities, or bidders' conference have been designated in the solicitation documentation. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment to be made within Net 30 days of delivery. Interested vendors should direct all inquiries to Nancy Haynes at the City of Bristol, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut 06010, by telephone at 860-584-6195 or by email at nancyhaynes@bristolct.gov.

The solicitation document does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for specific organizational types, indicating that the procurement is open to all qualified vendors without categorical limitations. No incumbent contractor information has been disclosed in the available documentation, nor have specific vendor qualifications or technical certifications been outlined as mandatory requirements for participation. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials, preventing potential bidders from obtaining advance knowledge of the anticipated award amount or budget allocation for this project. Integration with existing infrastructure appears limited, as the project involves complete removal of the current refuse body and installation of new equipment on the existing Peterbilt 320 chassis. Vendors should review the complete solicitation document for any additional technical specifications, insurance requirements, or performance standards that may apply to this municipal equipment upgrade.