DESPP- Fire Rescue Equipment

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is issuing a request for quotations (RFQ) numbered DESPP-31750 for fire rescue equipment and tools. The solicitation seeks pricing for three specific line items: one cutter tool with battery and charger, one hydraulic spreader, and one ram tool, with each item quoted as a single unit. The procurement is open to all vendors without restrictions. The solicitation period began on August 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT and closes on September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. No vendor question and answer period, bidders' conference, or site visits have been scheduled. Inquiries should be directed to Erika Alexander at the DESPP office located at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, Connecticut 06457. Delivery must be made free on board destination, and payment terms are net 45 days. Vendors must submit quotations addressing each of the three rescue equipment items by the September 3rd deadline to be considered for award.

The solicitation documentation does not identify any set-aside provisions, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions limiting organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent contractor information or current vendor details are provided in the available materials. The documentation does not specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology systems. Similarly, no estimated total contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Interested vendors should submit complete pricing proposals for all three line items to meet the procurement requirements.