Bandit Wood Chipper bid TPM

The Town of North Kingstown is seeking a new, fully assembled, factory‑authorized Bandit Intimidator 18XP drum‑style wood chipper. The solicitation requires the equipment to meet detailed technical specifications (engine, chassis, feed system, safety features, etc.), include full documentation (manuals, extra knives), provide a performance and labor‑and‑material bond equal to 100 % of the contract price, and supply on‑site demonstration and operator training. Bids are evaluated on lowest responsive price, conformance to specs, delivery schedule, warranty, and any early‑payment discount offered. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder under Rhode Island competitive sealed bidding rules. • Equipment: Bandit Intimidator 18XP wood chipper with specific engine, chassis, hydraulic, and safety features; weight <10,000 lb; fully assembled and ready‑to‑operate. • Mandatory compliance: Performance & labor bonds (100 % of price), extensive insurance coverage, Davis‑Bacon Act, OSHA 10‑hour training, and other federal/state labor regulations. • Submission: Sealed bid envelope plus electronic thumb‑drive copy, bid form with price in words and figures, W‑9, insurance certificates, and a list of ten comparable projects. Deadline: 10 a.m. on September 16, 2026. • Additional requirements: Vendor must be a factory‑authorized dealer with an authorized service/parts center, provide extra knives, manuals, and on‑site training/demonstration.