04195_Jul_7_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 RFQ does not specify a set estimated total value or provide details about set-asides, incumbent vendors, or current infrastructure. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and the procurement is structured to allow flexible purchasing volumes throughout the contract period. Interested vendors must submit their quotations during the specified timeframe and can contact Jack Pieper, the primary solicitation contact, at 860-826-3443 or jpieper@newbritainct.gov for additional information or clarification. The document suggests a straightforward procurement process aimed at acquiring water valves to support the city's utility infrastructure needs.