4090_Mar_31_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of New Britain, Connecticut, for Gate and Wedge Water Valves, solicitation number 4090. The procurement seeks 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 delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. No estimated total value is provided, suggesting a flexible procurement approach for ongoing water infrastructure maintenance and replacement needs. The primary contact is Jack Pieper, who can be reached 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 an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity procurement strategy, allowing the City of New Britain to purchase water valves as needed without committing to a fixed quantity or value.