Cost_Formula-reward_average_cost_for_RFP.docx

This is a procurement solicitation document for the City of New Haven Parks Department in Connecticut regarding the purchase of a mobile stage trailer. The City seeks a towable mobile stage approximately 20 feet by 16 feet in dimension with a minimum wind resistance rating of 115 miles per hour. The stage must be capable of attachment to a Parks Department truck via hitch and require minimal to no manual assembly upon arrival at event sites. The equipment should feature a weather-resistant, rain-proof roof structure with high-power hydraulics for raising and lowering operations, rigging suitable for safely hanging banners, and user-friendly controls enabling straightforward operation and maneuverability within park locations.

The procurement includes delivery to the New Haven Parks Department facility at 180 Park Road, Hamden, Connecticut 06517, along with comprehensive certified and stamped technical documentation from a licensed professional. The vendor must also provide training instruction for four to six Parks Department technicians, with all associated training expenses included in the proposal cost. The solicitation utilizes a cost-based evaluation methodology, specifically employing a Reward Low Cost scoring formula whereby the lowest bidder receives maximum points and competing proposals receive proportionally reduced points based on the ratio of the lowest cost to their individual proposal cost, with points distributed across the available cost evaluation percentage.