14951_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families for Solicitation Number 14951, seeking a contractor to repair an outdoor inground swimming pool. The project involves removing the existing peeling coating from an approximately 80'x40' pool, filling any voids, and recoating the surface with gunite or a similar product. The bid solicitation is open to all vendors, with the bid period running from April 14, 2023, to May 8, 2023, and bids due by 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor Q&A period is available from April 14, 2023, at 7:15 AM EDT through May 3, 2023, at 3:00 PM EDT, allowing potential bidders to seek clarification about the project requirements.

The solicitation specifies delivery terms as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or bidder qualification restrictions are explicitly stated. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the documents. The primary contact for the solicitation is Jason Szczesniak from the Department of Children and Families, located at 505 Hudson Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Interested vendors are advised to review the attached "INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS AND CONDITIONS OF BID 23-YS-BID-02.pdf" for detailed submission requirements and expectations. The contract will be awarded to the most suitable bid that meets the technical specifications for pool coating removal and reapplication.