The City of West Haven invites sealed bids for the purchase and complete removal of approximately **** cubic yards of finely screened municipal leaf compost. The award will go to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest price per cubic yard. A prebid meeting is required on **** at 12:00 pm. The solicitation closing date is **** at 12:00 pm. Bidders must purchase and remove the entire available quantity. The minimum acceptable bid is **** per cubic yard. Removal must be completed within fourteen calendar days following the bid opening.
The successful bidder agrees to purchase and remove the entire available quantity of municipal leaf compost within fourteen 14 calendar days following the bid opening, unless the city provides a written extension.
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the city, payment for the estimated purchase price shall be made before removal begins.
The compost is sold as is, where is, without warranty, except as expressly stated in the agreement.
Award will be made to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest price per cubic yard.
The city will not award the lease to any respondent who is not qualified under applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Failure of the successful bidder to execute the agreement, make required payment, or comply with the purchase and removal requirements may result in forfeiture of the bid bond to the extent permitted by law.
Bidders shall have the opportunity to inspect the municipal leaf compost before submitting a bid.
Proposals which do not incorporate our requested format, including quoting items as described, will not be considered.