1120_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Town of Bloomfield, Connecticut, Solicitation Number 1120, seeking a comprehensive Disparity Study to determine and support a compelling interest for a supplier diversity program. The RFP was issued on May 13, 2022, with a proposal submission deadline of June 3, 2022, at 1:00 PM EDT. A vendor Q&A period was available from May 13, 2022, at 1:15 AM EDT to May 23, 2022, at 4:00 PM EDT, allowing potential bidders to seek clarification on the project requirements. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with no specific line items or restrictions noted.

The procurement includes delivery terms of Free On Board Destination and payment terms of Net 30 Days. No estimated total contract value was specified in the documents. The primary contact for this RFP is Nancy Haynes from the Town of Bloomfield, who can be reached at 860-769-3534 or nhaynes@bloomfieldct.org. The study aims to analyze potential disparities in the town's procurement processes and develop a framework for promoting supplier diversity. Two documents are associated with this solicitation: the main RFP document and an Addendum 1, which interested vendors should carefully review when preparing their proposals.