RFP - Towable Commercial Woodchippers Parts and Services

The State of Vermont is seeking a qualified vendor to provide parts, repair, preventive maintenance, and new‑equipment sales for its fleet of towable commercial woodchippers (Bandit, Altec, Vermeer, Morbark, and other brands). The contract will be a two‑year fixed‑price agreement with options to extend up to three additional one‑year periods, requiring the vendor to deliver parts on‑site or via shipment, perform on‑site repairs in Vermont or neighboring states, and submit quarterly sales reports. Pricing must be expressed as discounts off MSRP, include FOB delivery, and be firm for the base term. Preference is given to Vermont‑resident bidders and to products made in‑state or the U.S., with additional credit for climate‑friendly practices. • Scope covers preventive maintenance, warranty/non‑warranty repairs, parts replacement, and new woodchipper sales for multiple brands. • Vendor must provide hourly labor rates, travel/service‑call charges, and minimum one‑year commercial warranty on all items. • Submission is electronic only (email or VTBuys) by April 16 2026; questions due by April 2 2026. • Contract value is not capped; the State expects a multi‑year partnership with quarterly reporting and compliance certifications (cybersecurity, climate‑change, domestic‑source).