Self Loading Reel Trailer

The City of Norwich, through its Department of Finance Purchasing Agent and on behalf of Norwich Public Utilities, is soliciting bids for a self-loading reel trailer to replace the existing T-09 Roose manual self-loading trailer with an 11,000 lb GVW rating. The new trailer must be capable of handling both steel and wood cable or wire reels with a maximum width of 60 inches and a maximum diameter of 96 inches, and must support a minimum reel weight of 8,000 pounds. The trailer must be hydraulically self-loading, feature either clamp-style or arbor-style reel mounting with adapter plates to accommodate arbors up to 5 inches in diameter, and include hydraulic payout and take-up mechanisms along with a reel brake. Bids must be submitted for both self-driving and tow-behind configurations, with a 2½-inch or 3-inch lunette eye and an RV-style trailer connection. Other mandatory features include electric brakes with a safety breakaway system, wheel chocks and holders, outrigger pads, and lug nut indicators. A hydraulic or manual tongue jack is permitted, and vendors must provide separate quotes with and without a level wind option. The trailer must comply with the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances §7-46 regarding delinquent tax setoffs, and awardees must certify they are not on any federal or state debarment or suspension lists and adhere to non-discrimination requirements covering race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, disability, and blindness. A certificate of insurance is required prior to purchase order issuance. The solicitation number is 27-18, posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by 2:00 P.M. on August 18, 2026. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City of Norwich Procurement Portal, and awards will go to the lowest, responsible, qualified bidder; however, the City reserves the right to award to a different vendor if it is deemed in the best interest of Norwich Public Utilities. The ability of the bidder to deliver within a reasonable timeframe will be considered during evaluation. The procurement follows a purchase order model following bid acceptance, with no predefined pricing structure or CLINs provided. The lead point of contact is Karl Klein at the provided email and phone number, and the place of performance is in Connecticut. No specific delivery location, FOB terms