04195_Apr_28_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the City of New Britain, Connecticut, for the procurement of Gate and Wedge Water Valves for its Public Works Department, Utilities Division. The solicitation (No. 04195) seeks water valves of various sizes to be purchased on an as-needed basis from June 2, 2025, to May 29, 2026. The bidding period is open from March 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT to April 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT to April 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The document does not specify a set estimated total value or provide details about specific budget allocations. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, and there are no apparent set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. Interested vendors can contact Jack Pieper, the primary solicitation contact, at 860-826-3443 or jpieper@newbritainct.gov for additional information. The procurement appears to be a flexible contract structure allowing for variable purchasing volumes of water valves throughout the contract period, designed to meet the New Britain Public Works Department's utility infrastructure needs.