Motor vehicle tax compliance assessor's office

The City of Torrington, Connecticut is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Motor Vehicle Tax Compliance Assessor's Office services, specifically targeting the identification and capture of lost revenue from motor vehicles not currently registered for local tax. The procurement, identified as solicitation MVC-001-092223, seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive tax compliance assessment services. The solicitation was released on September 12, 2023, with proposals due by September 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM EDT. Potential vendors are allowed to submit questions between September 12, 2023, at 4:15 PM EDT and September 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM EDT. The city reserves the right to award the contract to the bid that best serves the public interest, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted, and all submitted bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following the submission deadline. The payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, with delivery requirements specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination.

The RFP is designated as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity initiative, with explicit encouragement for participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). While no specific set-aside percentages are outlined, the city demonstrates a clear commitment to diverse vendor participation. The solicitation does not disclose the estimated total contract value, incumbent vendors, or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The City of Torrington maintains significant discretion in the procurement process, including the ability to reject any or all bids and waive technical irregularities. The contract will be awarded based on the proposal that demonstrates the greatest potential to serve the public interest, with an emphasis on the vendor's capability to effectively identify and recover lost motor vehicle tax revenue. Interested vendors must carefully review the full RFP documentation and ensure compliance with all specified requirements and submission guidelines.