24PSX0002_Mar_24_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement for a footwear contract. The solicitation will be conducted through a two-phase online reverse auction process managed by EASiBuy, LLC, with Phase 1 requiring respondents to submit all required documentation without pricing on April 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and Phase 2 involving a pricing submission on April 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Qualified respondents will be evaluated and selected to participate in the pricing phase, with the contract ultimately awarded to the lowest responsible qualified bidder. The contract will replace a previous contract (20PSX0159) and is open to all vendors.

Bidders must provide manufacturer reseller authorization letters, catalogs/price lists, product specifications, and physical footwear samples for each market basket line item they intend to bid on. The samples must be mailed to the Department of Corrections and Connecticut Valley Hospital by the bid due date. Evaluation criteria will be based on pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, and delivery terms, in descending order of importance. Respondents must also complete various certifications regarding campaign contributions, criminal convictions, OSHA violations, consulting agreements, and other legal compliance requirements. The solicitation includes standard terms and conditions typical of state government procurement processes, with provisions for potential contract award, performance, and ethical standards.