ITB 25-10_May_26_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-10) issued by the Town of Groton, Connecticut, specifically the Groton Police Department, for a marine engine replacement project. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for two new water craft marine engines, including associated equipment and installation labor, to be delivered on a Free on Board Destination basis. The bid solicitation period is open from October 15, 2024, at 9:15:00 AM EDT to November 4, 2024, at 2:30:00 PM EST, and is open to all vendors capable of providing the required marine engines and related services.

The procurement does not specify a total estimated value or include line-item specifications. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and the primary contact for questions is Karl Klein, who can be reached at 860-441-6681 or kklein@groton-ct.gov. No specific set-aside designations, vendor restrictions, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the solicitation. The bid appears to be a straightforward procurement seeking competitive pricing from vendors capable of supplying and installing two new marine engines for police patrol craft, with the expectation that the contract will likely be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.