23-65_May_5_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Document from the City of Norwich, Connecticut, for Norwich Public Utilities, solicitation number 23-65, seeking water meters. The procurement is open to all vendors and focuses on purchasing water meters, with the solicitation released on May 11, 2023, and responses due by June 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. The bid has no predefined line items and offers flexible delivery terms of Free On Board Destination, allowing vendors to specify their own payment terms. The procurement does not specify quantities or provide detailed technical specifications, suggesting a broad, adaptable approach to acquiring water meters.

The contact person for this solicitation is Robert Castronova, located at Norwich City Hall (100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich CT 06360), who can be reached at 860-823-3770 or rcastronova@cityofnorwich.org. No specific funding sources, set-asides, or incumbent vendor information are disclosed in the documentation. The estimated total contract value is not specified, and there are no apparent restrictions on vendor participation. The solicitation indicates a straightforward procurement process with minimal qualification requirements, giving vendors significant flexibility in proposing water meter solutions that meet the utility's general needs.