Bid #2025-09 Purchase of Drum Set – Portland High School

Portland Public Schools is seeking bids for Bid #2025-09 to purchase a set of timpani for Portland High School, specifically requesting an Adams Professional Generation II Smooth Copper Timpani set of 4 (sizes 23"/26"/29"/32") or an equivalent Yamaha set. The procurement is located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, with bids due on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. EST at the Office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, located at 33 East Main Street. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids marked "Bid 2025-09 - Purchase of Drum Set - Portland High School - DO NOT OPEN" and use specific bid forms obtained from the Director of Finance's office. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The contact person for bid documents and inquiries is Tom Robinson, who can be reached at trobinson@portlandct.org or by phone at 860-342-6726. Bid documents can be obtained during normal town operating hours or by email.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, vendor restrictions, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The bid documents do not specify a total estimated value or budget range for the timpani purchase. All vendors appear eligible to submit bids, with no explicit limitations on company size, type, or geographic location. The procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of musical equipment for the high school's music program, focusing solely on the acquisition of a high-quality timpani set. Vendors will need to provide pricing, delivery details, and meet the specified product requirements for the Adams or Yamaha timpani set.