Bulkeley high school_central FFE

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation, issued by the City of Hartford, Connecticut (solicitation number 064_0313_064_0134_), seeks qualified vendors to supply custodial equipment for the Bulkeley High School and Central Administration renovation project. The procurement encompasses the purchase of equipment and supplies necessary to support custodial operations at the school and central administration facilities upon project completion. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids electronically to Amanda Hastings at ahastings@slamcoll.com of the SLAM Collaborative with the subject line "Bulkeley High School - FF&E BID - CATEGORY E" by 2:00 PM EST on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The bid period opened on October 30, 2025, at 3:45 PM EDT, and bids received after the closing deadline will not be accepted. Following the bid deadline, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Microsoft Teams video conference. Pricing should be submitted on an item-by-item basis according to specifications outlined in the detailed bid documents, with delivery terms established as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be specified by the vendor. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the state.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent contractor information. No estimated total contract value or budget range has been provided in the available procurement documents. Prospective bidders should note that this procurement may be subject to prevailing wage requirements and other statutory obligations applicable to public works projects in Connecticut. The complete scope of work and detailed item listings with quantities and specifications are contained in the supplemental bid specification document titled "BHS_Bobcat Invitation to Bid_064_0313_064_0314BE.pdf," which vendors must review prior to submitting proposals. No site visits or bidders' conferences have been scheduled for this opportunity. The solicitation is open to all vendors meeting the responsive and responsible criteria established by the City of Hartford and State of Connecticut procurement standards.