New Band Instruments for NPS High & Middle Schools Rebid

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, through Norwalk Public Schools, is soliciting proposals from reputable companies and dealers to supply band instruments for its high school and middle school band programs under Request for Proposal 4471R Norwalk. The procurement encompasses the purchase of band instruments to support and enhance music education at both the secondary and middle school levels, with specific instrument requirements and project specifications detailed in Section 2 of the solicitation document. The City reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple vendors based on the best interests of the City and Norwalk Public Schools. The solicitation was released on February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST with a proposal submission deadline of February 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period is available from the release date through February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, allowing interested parties to seek clarification on project requirements. All vendors are eligible to submit proposals, and inquiries should be directed to Christopher McCauley, Purchasing Department, at 125 East Avenue, Room 211, Norwalk, CT 06851, via telephone at 203-854-7712 or email at cmccauley@norwalkct.gov. Complete solicitation details and opportunity documentation are available through the Norwalk portal at https://norwalkct.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/221081.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, indicating that all vendor categories, including small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, and women-owned enterprises, may participate in this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, nor are specific technology integration requirements detailed in the provided summary. Delivery terms are structured as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the selected vendor(s) following award. The total budget allocation for this procurement is $300,000.00, representing the maximum available funding for the band instrument purchase and related deliverables.