27-17_Aug_24_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by the City of Norwich, Connecticut for Laurel Hill Spacer Cable Conversion Installation and Cutover subcontractor services under solicitation number 27-17. The City of Norwich, in coordination with Burns & McDonnell as the procurement administrator on behalf of Norwich Public Utilities, is soliciting proposals for installation and cutover services related to spacer cable conversion work. This access notice was issued on August 10, 2026, with an initial proposal deadline of August 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT; however, the formal RFP will be issued on August 27, 2026 following nondisclosure agreement execution. Interested bidders must request and execute an NDA with Burns & McDonnell prior to August 26, 2026, after which the RFP package will be distributed through Procore. A site walkthrough is scheduled for the week of August 31 through September 4, 2026. Written bidder questions are due September 9, 2026, with final proposals due September 23, 2026. The primary contact is Karl Klein at the City of Norwich, 100 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut 06360, telephone 860-823-3706 or email kklein@cityofnorwich.org.

The solicitation does not disclose an estimated contract value, incumbent contractor information, or evaluation criteria weighting. Payment terms are vendor-specified under Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Registration and maintenance of current status in Burns & McDonnell's Supplier Registration system is a condition of award consideration. No information regarding set-aside programs, preference programs, or specific funding sources and amounts is provided in the available solicitation documents. Technical inquiries may be directed to Ryan Charette at Burns & McDonnell, (475) 273-1893 or rlcharette@burnsmcd.com, located at 108 Leigus Road, Wallingford, Connecticut 06492.