Outdoor walk-in cooler

The City of Torrington is seeking qualified companies to supply and install an outdoor walk-in cooler for the Sullivan Senior Center through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered OWC-016-062023. The specific procurement involves a walk-in cooler with precise dimensions of 6'X8"X7'7", which must be delivered with comprehensive freight and delivery charges included. Vendors are required to deliver the unit to the site, offload it, uncrate it, and assemble it on an existing leveled concrete pad. The bid solicitation mandates sealed proposals be submitted to the City of Torrington Purchasing Agent located at City Hall, Room 206, 140 Main St., Torrington, CT by June 20, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. EDT. A vendor question and answer period is established from May 31, 2023, at 4:30 PM EDT through June 9, 2023, at 12:00 PM EDT, during which potential bidders can seek clarification. Proposals submitted must remain valid for 90 days, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals based on what best meets their needs and serves the City of Torrington's interests. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms set at Net 30 days.

The procurement is designated as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity contract, with explicit encouragement for participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). No specific incumbent vendors are identified, and no estimated total contract value is provided in the solicitation documents. The bid is open to all vendors, with no explicit restrictions beyond the technical specifications of the walk-in cooler. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of a specialized refrigeration unit for the Sullivan Senior Center. The City of Torrington, located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, will be the primary contracting agency for this opportunity. Potential bidders should note that no fax or email proposals will be accepted, and all submissions must be in sealed format to the specified purchasing agent's office.