Fertilizing athletic fields in city parks
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- FCP-032-020923
- State
- Connecticut
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- 70131600 Land and soil preparation
- 70141702 Fertilizer services
- 10171600 Chemical fertilizers and plant nutrients
- 70111700 Parks and gardens and orchards
- 10170000 Fertilizers and plant nutrients and herbicides
- 70130000 Land and soil preparation and management and protection
- 70131601 Fertilizer application services
- Point of contact
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- Pennie Zucco pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org (860) 489-2225
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About this opportunity
The City of Torrington Public Works Department is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive athletic field maintenance contract through a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. The procurement involves supplying and applying fertilizer, seed, and related services for city athletic fields, including specific requirements for fertilizer applications, slice seeding, and core aeration. All services must strictly adhere to an established agronomic calendar, indicating a professional and scientifically-driven approach to field maintenance. Key deliverables include comprehensive field treatment services that will improve and maintain the quality of municipal athletic fields. The RFP (FCP-032-020923) was posted on January 13, 2023, with sealed bids due by February 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST at City Hall, Room 206. A vendor question and answer period is available from January 13 to January 26, 2023, with all questions due by 2:00 PM EST on January 26. Proposals submitted must remain valid for 90 days, and delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with Net 30 payment terms.
The City of Torrington has designated this contract as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity procurement, specifically encouraging participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). No specific set-aside percentages or mandatory participation requirements are listed in the documentation. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and to negotiate contract terms that best serve their interests. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no estimated total contract value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. While the RFP does not specify precise evaluation criteria, it suggests that the award will be made to the vendor that best meets the city's needs and demonstrates the most comprehensive approach to athletic field maintenance. The contract appears designed to establish a service relationship for ongoing field maintenance rather than a one-time project, indicating potential for longer-term engagement with the selected vendor.
Opportunity text
The City of Torrington Public Works Department is seeking competitive bids from qualified companies to supply products and materials and place fertilizer on City athletic fields The City of Torrington is looking for Fertilizer, seed, fertilizer applications, slice seeding, and core aeration. These applications shall strictly follow an agronomic calendar Sealed bids will be received by the City of Torrington Purchasing Agent, City Hall, Room 206, 140 Main St., Torrington, CT by Feb. 9, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. No fax or e-mail proposal will be accepted. All questions due: Jan. 26, 2023 by 2:00 PM Proposals valid for a period of ninety (90) days The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals; to waive any informalities; to negotiate and award a contract that it determines best meets their needs and best serve the interests of the City of Torrington AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MBEs WBEs AND SBEs ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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