Project Information

Bid Title

Boom Flail Mower

Issuing Agency

City of Bangor

Location

Maine

Published Date

Dec 19, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

P26-24

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Project Description

Bid Number:	P26-24
Bid Title:	Boom Flail Mower
Category:	Vehicles
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Bangor (City) requests proposals to furnish and deliver one (1) Boom Flail Mower – Front Mount for a Trackless MT7 Sidewalk Tractor FOB Destination to the City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481 Maine Avenue. The attachment shall be a new, current-year, furnished and delivered in accordance with the attached specifications. The City will consider alternate proposals for the purchase of an unsold previous-year model if it meets or exceeds the requested specifications. Publication Date/Time: 12/18/2025 12:00 AM Publication Information: Public Closing Date/Time: 1/21/2026 2:00 PM Submittal Information: Email bids@bangormaine.gov; Mailing 73 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401 Bid Opening Information: Public Addendum Date/Time: 01/02/2025 Related Documents: P26-24 Boom Flail Mower-RFP

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Request for Proposals

Boom Flail Mower

Proposal No. P26-24

Purchasing Department

73 Harlow Street

Bangor, ME 04401

207-992-4282

Issue Date: December 18, 2025

I. Introduction

The City of Bangor (City) requests proposals to furnish and deliver one (1) Boom Flail

Mower – Front Mount for a Trackless MT7 Sidewalk Tractor FOB Destination to the

City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481 Maine Avenue. The attachment shall

be a new, current-year, furnished and delivered in accordance with the attached

specifications. The City will consider alternate proposals for the purchase of an unsold

previous-year model if it meets or exceeds the requested specifications.

II. General Information

Available at the following web address: www.bangormaine.gov/proposals on the City’s

website. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Proposer accepts the

responsibility for downloading, reading, and bidding by the terms and conditions set

forth in the City’s “General Information for Vendors”.

In your proposal, please specify whether you currently have or are in the process of

developing a domestic violence policy. If you do not have such a policy, let us know

if you would like to receive a copy of the City of Bangor's policy as a reference.

III. Submission

For consideration, submit the proposal Bid Form and pages four (4), and five (5) of

this request via email or in an envelope marked "Proposal No. P26-24 Boom Flail

Mower" by 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Submission of documents can be completed by:

A. Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov ; or

B. Hand Deliver to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or

C. US Post Office addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow

Street, Bangor, ME 04401; or

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D. All Other Delivery Services addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing

Department, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.

All submissions should reference "Proposal No. P26-24 Boom Flail Mower".

Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Paul Bunyan Room

(first floor near the side elevator), 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.

A tabulation of all received proposals will be posted on the City's website as soon as

possible after the bid opening. Visit www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs for results.

IV. Questions

Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30

P.M., Friday, January 2, 2026.

The City will provide a response by 4:30 P.M. on Friday January 9, 2026. This

response will be in the form of an addendum, accessible on the City's website.

Notifications will be sent to the Registered Vendor List when new addenda are

released. To receive these updates, the City strongly encourages all potential bidders

to register as vendors at www.bangormaine.gov/vendorregistration.

V. Late Proposals

It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their proposals have sufficient

time to be received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any

proposal, portion of a proposal, or requested proposal revision received at the City

Purchasing Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the

Proposer unopened.

VI. Withdrawal of Proposals

No Proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the

date of opening. All proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this

period.

To withdraw a proposal prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal

in writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by

the Proposer.

VII. Rejection

The City reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive any informalities or defects

in proposals, or accept a higher cost proposal if it is deemed to be in the best interest

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of the City. The City also reserves the right to request clarification, of any details, from

the successful Proposer.

VIII. Information for Proposers

A. All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the proposal price. Upon

request, a tax exemption certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to

the successful Proposer.

B. The Bid Form, included with this request must be completed and returned for a

proposal to be considered.

C. The vehicle must be thoroughly inspected, serviced, and ready for use upon

delivery. All work performed must meet established industry standards of quality

to be acceptable. Any unacceptable work must be corrected before payment is

issued.

D. Any exception to the provisions in section X. Specifications must itemized on a

separate page titled “Exceptions,” referenced by section, subsection, and

number, along with a detailed explanation of the exceptions.

E. Pages four (4) and five (5) of this request must be completed and returned within

the proposal to be considered.

IX. Award

The award will be based on one or more of the following:

A. Quality and performance of the vehicle offered.

B. Availability of attachment.

C. Prior history and experience with the Proposer and/or prior history and

experience with the vehicle offered. If there is no history or experience,

references may be requested of the successful Proposer.

D. Cost.

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X. Specifications

One (1) Boom Flail Mower to fit on the front of a Trackless MT7 Sidewalk Tractor.

A. Boom Flail Mower

 Width of cut forty-three and a half inches (43.5”).

 Overall width of head fifty-three and a half inches (53.5”).

 Horizontal reach thirteen and a half feet (13.5’) from the center of the

MT to the outside cut.

 Below grade cut Fifty-three inches (53”).

 Vertical reach: Thirteen and a half feet (13.5’).

 Overall ground cutting coverage: Eleven feet (11’), starting five inches

(5”) inside of the outer tire.

 Six-inch (6”) diameter gauge.

 Thirty-two (32) cutting blades.

 Front mount.

B. Warranty:

 Full factory warranty as nationally advertised.

Does the Bidder comply with this attachment? If no, please attach a complete list of

all exceptions including your proposed specifications, if applicable.

____ Yes _____ No ________ Initials

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Bid Form

Boom Flail Mower

Proposal No. P26-24

Bid Deadline:

2:00 P.M., Wednesday,

January 21, 2026

Notes: The proposal must include this Bid Form along with page four (4). A detailed

explanation of ALL exceptions must be included. Failure to comply will result in

disqualification.

Business Name:

Contact Name/Title:

Street Address:

City, State Zip:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Item

1

Description

Boom Flail Mower – Front Mount

Qty. Unit

1 EA $

Total Bid Price: $

Total Price

Price must include all miscellaneous charges: fuel, transportation etc.

No other charges will be accepted.

Estimated delivery after receipt of order:

Warranty terms in years:

Address where vehicle will be serviced:

Proposal No. PXXXX

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 333112Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing

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