Boom Flail Mower
| Location: | Maine |
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| Posted: | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Bangor |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | P26-24 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
P26-24
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| Bid Title: |
Boom Flail Mower
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| Category: | Vehicles |
| Status: | Open |
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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:
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