26BRS040_Aug_24_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation issued by the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, for vehicle modification services in Weatogue, Connecticut. The solicitation (26BRS040) seeks bids for a complete Braun conversion on a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica E2 (ESMC #8115) to accommodate a person with disabilities. The RFQ was released on August 18, 2026, with bids due by September 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. All vendors are eligible to respond; however, bidders must be NMEDA/QAP certified in good standing, provide in-state service, and have the vehicle on hand at the time of bid submission due to current supply and demand constraints. Material delivery is required within 60 days of bid award. Vendors must submit written explanations for any items, devices, or systems that differ from specifications but are considered equivalent alternatives.

Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination with clearly specified unit prices, amounts, and totals, with incomplete bids subject to rejection. The State of Connecticut is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and Connecticut Sales Tax, which should not be included in bid pricing. Payment terms are Net 45 days unless otherwise negotiated. No estimated contract value is provided in the solicitation. Quotations must be submitted via email to DORS.quotes@ct.gov with the bid number referenced in the subject line and directed to Torrey Morse, Education Consultant, at (860) 424-4865 or (860) 876-9602. Vendors are required to maintain records of standardized service provision and customer service satisfaction with agency staff, subcontractors, and consumers. The state reserves the right to terminate services in whole or in part if deemed in the best interest of the consumer and state.