This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Middletown, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

All bid submittals shall be received on the designated forms provided in a sealed envelope using the return label provided and marked as designated in the Information for Bidders. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan accordingly that bids are received by the set date and time. Bids received "late" or faxed will not be considered. The City of Middletown reserves the right to waive any defect or any irregularity in any bid and reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof. Bids, and amendments to bids received after the time set for the bid opening will not be considered. All bids must be completely filled out when submitted. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the City of Middletown's written consent. Withdrawal of any bid must be submitted in writing to the City of Middletown. All bids and proposals are subject to, and must comply with the equal opportunity and non-discriminatory provisions set forth in the Affirmative Action Plan of the City of Middletown. Contract Term - The term of this contract shall be for the period of twenty-four (24) months commencing on or after March 1, 2025 and terminating on February 28, 2027. It is estimated that approximately thirty (30) weeks of cuttings shall be required for each contract year or cutting season. Every request for an interpretation shall be made in writing, addressed and forwarded to the Supervisor of Purchases, Municipal Building, 245 DeKoven Drive, Middletown, Connecticut, 06457. Questions may be sent via facsimile to (860) 638-1995 or emailed at purchase@middletownct.gov To receive consideration, such questions shall be submitted in writing. Deadline for submission of questions is 12:00 PM, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (EST). If the question involves the equality or use of products or methods, it must be accompanied by drawings, specifications or other data in sufficient detail to enable the Supervisor of Purchases to determine the equality or suitability of the product or method. In general, the Supervisor of Purchases will neither approve nor disapprove particular products prior to the opening of the bids; such products will be considered when offered by the bidder for incorporation into the work.