Lovers Leap Bridge Painting Project

The Town of New Milford, located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, is soliciting proposals for the Lovers Leap Bridge Painting Project through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement seeks qualified professional firms licensed in the State of Connecticut to provide comprehensive bridge over coating (painting) services specifically for the Lovers Leap Bridge located in Lovers Leap State Park. Potential vendors must participate in a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the bridge site. The solicitation opens on November 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST, with sealed proposals due no later than December 12, 2024, at 3:30 PM EST through the Town's e-Procurement Portal. A vendor question and answer period is established from November 15, 2024, at 4:15 PM EST until December 2, 2024, at 8:00 AM EST, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the project requirements. Proposals will be opened in the E. Paul Martin Room by the Purchasing Authority, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be determined by the vendor.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, special enterprise qualifications, or restrictions on vendor participation beyond the requirement of being licensed in Connecticut. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors without preferential treatment for any specific business type or size. Notably, the RFP documents do not disclose an estimated total value for the project, budget range, or specific funding sources. The Town of New Milford explicitly reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Interested vendors must obtain proposal packages through the Town's e-Procurement Portal at www.newmilford.org/purchasing, and late submissions will not be accepted. For additional information, vendors can contact Tanya Pond at the Town of New Milford Purchasing Department via phone at 860-457-4189 or email at purchasing@newmilfordct.gov.