This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in North Pomfret, Vermont. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of Pomfret, Vermont, ("Town") is accepting proposals for written quotes for the ordering, from time to time, and purchasing of sand to be delivered to the Pomfret Town Garage and used by the Town's road crew for snow and ice traction control primarily on its class 3 unpaved roads. In prior years, the Town has purchased an average of about 3,500 tons per year and is expected to purchase a similar amount during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 snow and ice season. If prices are proposed in cubic yards, then the estimated price in tonnage should also be included in the bid. Although the Town is not seeking proposals for a guaranteed bulk purchase for a specific amount of material, it is willing to consider exceptions to the bid which requires purchasing a specific quantity. Please note in any submitted proposal whether or not the town is required to purchase a specific quantity of material. If not, please note whether or not availability of said materials is guaranteed. As required by the Town of Pomfret Purchasing Policy (see attached), all bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Town in care of the Selectboard, and plainly marked with the name of the bid and the time of the bid opening. Bid proposals will be dated stamped on the outside of the envelope immediately upon receipt. Any bid may be withdrawn in writing prior to the schedule time for the opening of bids. Any bids received after the time and date specified shall not be considered and shall be returned. Bidders shall bid to specifications and any exceptions must be noted. A bidder shall bid to specifications and any exceptions must be noted. A bidder submitting a bid thereby certifies that the bid is made in good faith without fraud, collusion, or any kind with any other bidder for the same work, and that the bidder is competing solely on his/her/its behalf without connection with or obligation to any undisclosed person or firm As provided in the Town's Purchasing Policy, if specification changes are made prior to the close of the bid process, the Request for Bids will be amended and notice shall be sent to any bidder who already submitted a bid and a new bid process will be initiated. Once a bid has been accepted, if changes to the specifications become necessary, the selectboard will prepare a change order specifying the scope of the change. Once approved, the contractor and an authorized agent of the Town must sign the change order. The sand shall be delivered to the Town Garage before September 1, 2022, 100 Labounty Road, Pomfret, Vermont. The Town may review the quality and suitability of the sand prior to approval of quotes. The Town reserves the right to refuse the sand if quality is unacceptable such as excessive fines.