Double Wall Container Vertical Tanks for the Dept. of Transportation

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Solicitation 21PSX0184 for the procurement of Double Wall Container Vertical Tanks for the Department of Transportation, replacing an existing contract (15PSX0129). The solicitation follows a two-phase reverse auction process managed by EASiBuy, LLC, with Phase 1 requiring vendors to submit all non-pricing documents by March 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST, and Phase 2 involving a reverse auction for pricing on March 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including warranty information, operator and parts manuals, and optional tank level gauge specifications. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible qualified bidder, considering factors such as quality, conformance to specifications, delivery terms, price, administrative costs, past performance, and financial responsibility. Delivery terms are FOB Destination with Net 45 payment terms, and vendors can submit questions between February 21 and February 25, 2022. Respondents must comply with various state requirements, including nondiscrimination provisions, debarment certifications, and OSHA compliance.

The solicitation mandates contract extension to political subdivisions, schools, and not-for-profit organizations in Connecticut, effectively broadening the potential user base. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents. The solicitation does not provide a specific contract value or budget range, and quantities are described as estimated and not guaranteed, with actual purchases to be made through individual purchase orders as needed. The contract allows for brand name or equivalent products, provided they meet the specified quality and purpose requirements. Successful bidders will be required to pay a transaction fee to EASiBuy according to their agreement terms. The state reserves the right to seek additional discounts or contract separately for large quantity purchases if cost savings can be realized. Respondents must provide three references for similar contracts performed within the last three years and disclose any potential conflicts, criminal convictions, or OSHA violations.