0419028870_May_26_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of New Britain, Connecticut, for the procurement of various size water meters. The solicitation (No. 0419028870) seeks water meters for the City's Public Works Department, Utilities Division on an as-needed basis from June 02, 2025, to May 29, 2026. The proposal period runs from March 17, 2025, to April 15, 2025, with a vendor Q&A period from March 17, 2025, at 12:30 PM EDT to April 14, 2025, at 9:30 AM EDT. The procurement is open to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The solicitation does not provide specific details about pricing, set-asides, or incumbent vendors. The contact person for this RFP is Jack Pieper, located at 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, who can be reached at 860-826-3443 or jpieper@newbritainct.gov. The document indicates an open and flexible procurement approach, allowing vendors to submit proposals for water meters of various sizes. While no explicit budget range or total contract value is listed, the as-needed procurement model suggests potential variability in order volumes and financial scope. The procurement appears to be a strategic infrastructure investment aimed at maintaining or expanding the city's water metering system.