Holmes School Grounds Equipment

The Consolidated School District of New Britain is soliciting bids for the turnkey supply and delivery of specific lawn care and grounds maintenance equipment to Holmes Elementary School at 2150 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06053, with a mandatory delivery deadline of July 1, 2026. The equipment list includes exact manufacturer models: one STIHL BR600 backpack leaf blower, one FSA 120 R brush trimmer with AP300S battery and AL501S charger, one STIHL HAS 100 hedge trimmer with matching battery and charger, one Hustler FastTrak Kawasaki FT691 48” zero-turn mower, one Toro 21” heavy-duty self-propelled mower, four STIHL AP300S battery packs, and two STIHL AL501S battery chargers. No substitutions, alternatives, or “equal or better” replacements are permitted under any circumstances. The vendor must deliver all items fully assembled, ready for immediate use, and provide warranty documentation, technical specifications, and up to four hours of on-site operator training. Bids must be submitted by Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in a sealed envelope labeled “Holmes Grounds Equipment Bid,” and delivered physically to the CSDNB Facilities Office at 250 John Downey Drive, New Britain, CT 06052; no electronic, faxed, or emailed submissions will be accepted. The bid must include a completed, signed official form, proof of insurance with minimum coverage of $2 million commercial general liability, $1 million automobile liability, $1 million umbrella liability, and Workers’ Compensation as required by Connecticut law, with CSDNB named as an additional insured and coverage including a two-year extended reporting period. Contractors must also indemnify and hold harmless the district from all claims, except those caused solely by its own negligence, and must hold a valid Connecticut license and a BEST Publications “A-VIII” rating. Payment will be made via check upon delivery and approval of the purchase order, with no electronic invoicing or federal procurement codes involved. The district reserves the right to reject any bid for non-compliance, evaluate based on responsiveness and bidder responsibility, and impose penalties or terminate the contract for failure to meet requirements after a 30-day cure period. The solicitation number is 36496