B024-31_May_5_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut, for the procurement of a Kitchen Hood and Ansul System using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The solicitation, identified as B024-31, was released on November 27, 2023, with a bid submission deadline of December 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from November 27, 2023, at 11:30 AM EST through December 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST. The procurement is open to all vendors and involves the purchase of a kitchen safety and ventilation system with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination.

The solicitation does not specify a detailed estimated total contract value or provide extensive line-item specifications for the Kitchen Hood and Ansul System. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and there are no apparent restrictions on business classifications or set-asides for specific types of businesses. The primary contact for this procurement is Susan Martel from the City of Meriden Purchasing Department, who can be reached at 203-630-4115 or smartel@meridenct.gov. Interested vendors are advised to review the attached "B024-31 - Bid.pdf" for complete technical specifications and requirements. The ARPA funding suggests this procurement is part of broader municipal infrastructure or safety improvement efforts.