Enclosed cargo hauler trailer for police UTV

The City of Torrington, Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered CTU-023-092925 for the procurement of a new 2025 or newer enclosed cargo hauler trailer specifically designed for use with the Police Department UTV. The solicitation seeks proposals for brand new equipment only, with delivery on a Free On Board Destination basis and vendor-specified payment terms. Interested vendors must submit sealed proposals by September 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question submission deadline of September 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. The question and answer period is open from September 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM EDT through September 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted, and all bids are subject to a 90-day withdrawal restriction. The City of Torrington reserves the right to award or reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and select the vendor whose proposal best serves the public interest rather than automatically awarding to the lowest bidder. Primary contact for inquiries is Pennie Zucco at the City of Torrington, 140 Main Street, Torrington, Connecticut 06790, telephone 860-489-2225.

This solicitation is open to all vendors and is not subject to set-aside restrictions; however, the City of Torrington actively encourages Minority-Owned Enterprises (MBEs), Women-Owned Businesses (WBEs), and Small Businesses (SBEs) to apply. The municipality is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The RFP does not specify an estimated award value or budget range for the enclosed cargo hauler trailer procurement. Vendors interested in responding should direct all questions and proposals to the designated contact at the City of Torrington during the specified submission periods.