Invitation to bid - fire apparatus chassis

The Town of Middlefield and Middlefield Fire Company have issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of one (1) Spartan FC-94 fire apparatus chassis for refurbishment and modifications. The solicitation requires sealed bids to be submitted by December 21, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST, with a subsequent bid opening scheduled for 6:30 PM the same day at the Middlefield Fire House, located at 406 Jackson Hill Road. Interested vendors must submit their bids to the Office of the First Selectman at Middlefield Town Hall, clearly marking the envelope with "PROPOSAL - FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS" on both sides, including the opening date and time. Bid specifications and documents can be obtained from the Town Hall, the town's website (www.middlefieldct.org/bids.aspx), or by calling 860-349-7114. The chassis will be delivered to the Middlefield Fire Company or an agreed-upon location between the bidder and the fire company, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The solicitation is open to all vendors and includes two supporting documents: "Middlefield Bid Instructions 11-30-2023.doc" and "Chassis Specifications Rescue Truck.rtf," which provide detailed requirements and specifications.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that would require integration. The ITB does not specify an estimated total value for the contract or provide a budget range for the chassis procurement. Additionally, there are no mentioned evaluation criteria beyond the basic specifications outlined in the supporting documents. The primary contact for this procurement is Beth Moncata, who can be reached at the Middlefield Town Hall. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items and does not include a defined vendor question and answer period. Potential bidders are encouraged to carefully review the provided specifications and bid instructions to ensure compliance with the Town of Middlefield and Middlefield Fire Company's requirements.