Enclosed tandem axle trailer

The City of Torrington, Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of a new enclosed tandem axle trailer for the Parks Department. The solicitation seeks sealed proposals for the purchase of a 2025 or newer enclosed tandem axle trailer that must be new and unused. The proposal submission deadline is April 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT, with a question submission deadline of April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Only sealed proposals submitted in person will be accepted; faxed and emailed proposals are not permitted. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 90 days following submission. The City reserves the right to award or reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and select a bid other than the lowest price if doing so better serves the public interest. Delivery terms are structured as Free On Board (FOB) Destination with Net 30 Days payment terms. Questions and inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Pennie Zucco at the City of Torrington, 140 Main Street, Torrington, Connecticut 06790, by telephone at 860-489-2225 or by email at pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org.

The City of Torrington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. No estimated total value or budget range for this procurement has been specified in the solicitation documents. The evaluation criteria and award process will prioritize proposals that best serve the public interest, as determined by the City's judgment, rather than solely relying on price as the determining factor.