New Band Instruments for NPS High & Middle Schools

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, through Norwalk Public Schools, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure band instruments in support of the high school and middle school band programs. The solicitation was released on October 7, 2025, with a submission deadline of October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. Vendors were afforded a question-and-answer period from October 7, 2025, through October 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT to clarify requirements and specifications. An Addendum 1 was issued on October 20, 2025. Detailed project specifications and requirements are outlined in Section 2 of the solicitation documents available at https://norwalkct.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/205364. The procurement seeks proposals from reputable companies and dealers with the capability to supply and deliver band instruments meeting the specifications outlined in the solicitation. Proposals must specify delivery terms as Free On Board (FOB) Destination and include vendor-specified payment terms. The primary contact for this procurement is Christopher McCauley, Purchasing Department, Room 211, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851.

This solicitation is open to all reputable companies and dealers without set-asides, restrictions, or designations for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation documents. The total project budget allocated for this procurement is $300,000.00, which represents the available funding range for the band instrument acquisition. The solicitation does not specify award dates, contract term duration, or renewal options in the publicly available documentation. Interested vendors should review all solicitation documents thoroughly and submit comprehensive proposals that address the detailed scope of work and project specifications outlined in Section 2 of the RFP materials.