Invitation to submit a bid for a new backhoe

The Regional Refuse Disposal District #1 (RRDD1) in Connecticut is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of a new backhoe to serve the municipal transfer station that serves the towns of Barkhamsted, New Hartford, and Winchester. The solicitation is posted by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement office and is open to all vendors. The equipment falls under the “Heavy construction machinery and equipment” category and will be delivered FOB‑Destination. No specific pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question‑deadline dates are provided. Vendors must submit their proposals according to the schedule indicated in the official PDF attachment. • Equipment required: one new backhoe (construction/earth‑moving machinery). • Delivery term: Free On Board Destination (FOB‑D). • Location of use: Municipal transfer station in Barkhamsted, CT. • Procurement method: Open competitive RFP (all vendors may submit). • Contact for inquiries: Todd Arcelaschi ([email protected], (860) 379‑1972). • Bid number/reference: 39392 (internal bid ID 146205). • Posting date: 2024‑04‑11; open for bidding as of 2024‑04‑21.