Automatic Irrigation System For Simsbury Farms Golf Course

The Town of Simsbury, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive automatic irrigation system project at the Simsbury Farms Golf Course. The procurement involves supplying and fully installing a new automatic irrigation system, with the complete project scope detailed in accompanying bid documents. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Finance Department at 933 Hopmeadow St. by March 9, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST, at which time they will be publicly opened by the Director of Finance. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for February 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with all attendees meeting in the parking lot of the Simsbury Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department located at 76-80 Hop Brook Road. The vendor question period runs from February 16, 2023, to March 2, 2023, allowing potential bidders to seek clarification about the project specifications. Interested vendors can obtain all solicitation documents electronically through the Town's official website, with two key reference documents available: "Simsbury Farms GC Automatic Irrigation System.pdf" and "Simsbury Farms GC Irrig-Bid Plans.pdf".

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing irrigation infrastructure that might require integration. The documents do not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or funding source, though it is understood the project will be funded by the Town of Simsbury. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The procurement process allows for vendor-specified pricing and does not outline detailed evaluation criteria beyond the basic technical requirements for the irrigation system installation. Thomas Tyburski, who can be contacted at 860-408-4682 or ttyburski@simsbury-ct.gov, serves as the primary point of contact for potential bidders seeking additional information about this contract opportunity.