Fire Training Burn Building

The Town of New Milford, Connecticut is seeking a qualified firm to provide a fire training burn building for the Water Witch Hose Company through Solicitation Number 6035. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is a procurement for a complete fire training structure designed to support professional firefighter training purposes. The solicitation was posted on January 25, 2022, with a bid submission deadline of March 10, 2022, at 3:30 PM EST, to be submitted electronically through the Town's e-Procurement Portal. Vendors have a designated question and answer period from January 26, 2022, at 2:45 PM EST through February 26, 2022, at 8:00 AM EST to seek clarification on bid specifications. Detailed specifications and bid forms must be obtained online through newmilford.org/purchasing, and bids will be opened and read aloud in the E. Paul Martin Room on the submission date. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms, and the solicitation is open to all vendors, with state bids being considered when applicable.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. There is no information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not list an estimated total value for the contract, and no specific budget range is indicated. Bidders must be current on town taxes and sewer use charges to be eligible for consideration, and all submissions are subject to the New Milford "Municipal Purchases" Ordinance. The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Interested vendors must carefully review the full solicitation documents and ensure compliance with all specified requirements and terms.