West Haven Civicplus #2027-12

West Haven sale and removal of approximately 3,000 cubic yards of municipal leaf compost

The City of West Haven is seeking a purchaser for its municipal leaf compost stockpile. - Buyer: City of West Haven, Department of Public Works. - Product for sale: - Approximately 3,000 cubic yards of finely screened municipal leaf compost; the actual available quantity may vary. - The successful bidder must purchase and remove the entire available quantity. - Pricing and award: - Bidders submit a price per cubic yard; the bid form provides self-loading and City-loading options, each with a 500-cubic-yard minimum. - The City intends to award to the highest responsive and responsible bidder. - Removal requirements: - The purchaser supplies all labor, equipment, trucks, loading, transportation, fuel, permits, and related resources. - Remove the compost within 14 calendar days after bid opening unless the City grants a written extension; execute the purchase-and-removal agreement within five business days after award notification. - Secure loads, prevent material from falling or blowing from vehicles, clean roadway spills, maintain safe access, and leave the loading area clean and orderly. - Other notable terms: A bid bond equal to 10% of the estimated total purchase price is required. Payment is generally due before removal; the compost is sold as-is, where-is, and applicable insurance, transportation, and environmental requirements apply. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs or vendors are identified; the City is selling its municipal compost.

Description

The City of West Haven, through its Department of Public Works, is seeking sealed bids from qualified purchasers for the purchase and complete removal of approximately 3,000 cubic yards of finely screened municipal leaf compost stockpiled at its facility at 1 Kimberly Avenue. The successful bidder must purchase and remove the entire available quantity; the City intends to award to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest price per cubic yard. Removal must be completed within 14 calendar days after bid opening, and the bidder is responsible for all labor, equipment, transportation, permits, and related costs. The compost is sold “as is, where is,” and bids must include a bid bond equal to 10% of the bidder’s estimated total purchase price.

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