King's Highway Elementary School Shade Pavilion

Westport Public Schools, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is seeking bids for the construction of a shade pavilion at King's Highway Elementary School through a Request for Proposal (RFP) designated as Solicitation Number 24-004-BOE. The procurement is specifically for designing and constructing a shade structure for the school's play area, with interested vendors required to submit comprehensive bid packages. Bids will be received until 10:00 AM on August 24, 2023, at the office of the Chief Financial Officer, located at 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880, with a public bid opening and reading scheduled for the same day in Room 307. Vendors must submit two copies of their bid package, clearly marked with the solicitation number and project name. The complete bid documents, including a bid set for the play area, shade pavilion specifications, and a proposal form, are available on the Westport Public Schools website. Technical questions regarding the project can be directed to Ted Hunyadi at 203-341-1271 or thunyadi@westportps.org.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The RFP does not specify an estimated total value for the project or provide detailed budget ranges. Delivery terms are specified as Free on Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The procurement documents include standard proposal forms and technical specifications, suggesting a straightforward construction project for the shade pavilion. Vendors are expected to provide comprehensive proposals that address the technical requirements outlined in the bid set and specifications, with the ultimate goal of constructing a functional shade structure for the elementary school's play area.