Invitation to submit a bid for a new backhoe

Regional Refuse Disposal District 1, serving the towns of Barkhamsted, New Hartford, and Winchester, is soliciting bids for the purchase of a new backhoe for its Municipal Transfer Station. The required equipment must feature four-wheel drive with four foam-filled tires, live hydraulics on the front to support attachments like snowplows, a general-purpose front bucket with a quick-disconnect JRB coupler, and a rear backhoe bucket equipped with either a thumb option or a Wayne Roy jaw-type bucket. Bidders must provide a firm total price with an itemized breakdown covering the machine, attachments, delivery, and setup, along with a specification sheet demonstrating full compliance with all requirements. Proposals will be evaluated based on the overall value to the District, considering factors such as total price, equipment suitability, compliance with specifications, delivery schedule, warranty coverage, and service support. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including details on the manufacturer, model year, and authorized service locations, by October 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Administrator Todd Arcelaschi, located in Barkhamsted, Connecticut.