Coventry Lake SBL Floating Docks

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Coventry Lake State Boat Launch (SBL) Floating Docks project, seeking a manufacturer with specialized experience in designing, fabricating, and installing floating dock systems. The solicitation, identified by the number DEEP02022022CM, is specifically targeting vendors who can provide comprehensive design, fabrication, and installation services for floating docks at the Coventry Lake location in Tolland County. The project requires vendors to demonstrate prior expertise in floating dock system development and installation, with a focus on delivering high-quality, functional dock infrastructure. Key procurement dates include a bid posting on February 2, 2022, a vendor question period from February 2 to February 9, 2022, and a bid opening scheduled for February 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST. The project has a defined completion date of April 8, 2022, and requires vendors to submit bids with vendor-specified payment terms and adhere to Free On Board Destination delivery specifications.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the documentation provides no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The ITB does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving financial details to be determined through the competitive bidding process. The project contact is Nacho Casal, a Civil Engineer I in the Engineering Unit of the Engineering & Field Support Services Division, located at 163 Great Hill Road in Portland, CT. Interested manufacturers are invited to submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to design, fabricate, and install floating dock systems meeting the project's requirements, with the understanding that the selection will be based on the merits of their technical approach and experience.