Electric Vehicle

The City of Groton, located in New London County, Connecticut, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of one (1) new electric vehicle for its Building and Zoning Department. The solicitation, numbered 12-9-22, was released on December 12, 2022, with proposals due by 3:30 PM EST on January 16, 2023. Potential vendors are invited to submit proposals for a comparable electric vehicle to be delivered to 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340. A vendor question and answer period is established from December 13, 2022, at 4:15 PM EST through December 30, 2022, at 4:00 PM EST, during which interested parties can seek clarification about the procurement. The RFP requires vendors to review specifications for comparable vehicles and submit comprehensive proposals that meet the city's requirements. Payment terms are set at net 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle, and the solicitation includes two primary documents: the main RFP and an accompanying EV addendum.

The RFP is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements for disadvantaged enterprise participation. The solicitation does not specify an estimated total value for the procurement, leaving pricing flexibility for respondents. No details are provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The contact for any questions is Joseph Summers from the City of Groton, who can be reached at 860-446-4134 or summersj@cityofgroton-ct.gov. The procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of a single electric vehicle for municipal use, with the primary evaluation likely focused on meeting the city's vehicle specifications, pricing, and delivery terms. The lack of specific pricing guidance suggests that vendors will have significant latitude in presenting their proposals.