Furnish and Install Reciprocating Air Compressors and Related Equipment at Vari

The Town of Glastonbury, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is soliciting bids for solicitation GL-2025-34 to purchase and install four reciprocating air compressors and associated equipment across the town's four Fire Stations. This procurement is a comprehensive equipment replacement project requiring vendors to furnish and install complete air compression systems at each fire station location. Bidders must submit proposals through a secure e-Procurement portal at https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com/ by May 6, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection is scheduled for Friday, April 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM, beginning at Fire Station Co. 1 located at 2825 Main St, Glastonbury, with attendance required for bid consideration. Vendors must include a bid security in the form of a Bid Bond covering at least 10% of the base bid, and the successful bidder will be required to provide performance and labor and material payment bonds for the total contract price. Primary procurement contact is Nicole Melquist, reachable at 860-652-7588 or Nicole.Melquist@glastonbury-ct.gov.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment replacement project without complex integration requirements. While no specific budget range is provided, the requirement for bid bonds and performance bonds suggests a significant capital investment. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The project involves technical equipment procurement and installation, implying that bidders should have demonstrable expertise in fire station air compression system design, installation, and maintenance.