4090_Jun_16_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of New Britain, Connecticut, solicitation number 4090, seeking proposals for Gate and Wedge Water Valves. The procurement aims to acquire various sizes of water valves, specifically Mueller or US Pipe models or approved equivalents, to be ordered on an as-needed basis. The solicitation was open from April 27, 2022, at 12:00:00 PM EDT to May 25, 2022, at 11:00:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period from April 28, 2022, at 8:00:00 AM EDT to May 25, 2022, at 10:45:00 AM EDT. The RFP is open to all vendors and does not specify predetermined quantities or line items.

The procurement features delivery terms of Free On Board Destination with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. No estimated total value is provided, suggesting flexibility in potential procurement volume. The primary contact is Jack Pieper from the City of New Britain, reachable at 860-826-3443 or jpieper@newbritainct.gov. The solicitation does not include specific requirements for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or detailed evaluation criteria. The document indicates the City of New Britain is seeking a flexible procurement approach to meet ongoing water infrastructure maintenance and replacement needs, with valves to be purchased on an as-needed basis.