Acquisition of Daikin/McQuay Water Source Pump Heaters

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered WCSU-2022-RFQ-009 seeking experienced and qualified companies to furnish Daikin/McQuay Water Source Pump Heaters for installation in campus residence halls located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The procurement is specifically targeting water source pump heaters, which will be used to upgrade or replace existing heating infrastructure in university residential facilities. The RFQ was released on January 28, 2022, with a firm quotation submission deadline of February 11, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST. Vendors were permitted to submit questions via email to lopeza@wcsu.edu until February 3, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST, with the university committed to publishing answers and any clarifications as an addendum by February 7, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST. The solicitation specifies delivery terms as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Quotations must be submitted electronically to procurement@wcsu.edu with the RFQ number and contractor name clearly indicated in the subject line.

The RFQ does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure integration requirements. The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without preferential treatment or specific qualification constraints beyond being an experienced and qualified company capable of furnishing the specified water source pump heaters. The RFQ notably does not provide an estimated total value, specific quantities required, or a defined contract duration. Furthermore, no information was included regarding potential budget ranges or funding sources for this procurement. Interested vendors are expected to provide comprehensive pricing for the entire scope of the water source pump heater acquisition based on the university's requirements.