2023-147 Kiln Replacement-Fairfield Public Schools

The Town of Fairfield, Connecticut, on behalf of Fairfield Public Schools (FPS), has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2023-147 for a kiln replacement project spanning three school locations in Fairfield County. The procurement seeks qualified companies to supply, deliver, and install three kilns, with one kiln to be placed at Timothy Dwight Elementary School, another at North Stratfield Elementary School, and the third at Fairfield Woods Middle School. Additionally, the project requires the installation of a venting system specifically at North Stratfield Elementary School. The solicitation opened on April 28, 2023, with a bid submission deadline of May 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from April 28 at 7:15 AM EDT to May 4 at 11:00 AM EDT, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the project requirements. The procurement specifies delivery terms as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Prospective bidders are expected to have the capability to provide comprehensive kiln supply, delivery, and installation services across multiple school sites.

The ITB appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total value for the project, leaving pricing and budgetary considerations to be determined through the competitive bidding process. No disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences are outlined in the available documents. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Pru O'Brien from the Town of Fairfield, located at 725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. The solicitation package includes the main bid document and at least one addendum, suggesting potential modifications to the original requirements. Interested vendors are expected to carefully review all provided documentation and submit comprehensive proposals that meet the technical and logistical requirements of supplying and installing kilns for the Fairfield Public Schools.