Plowing senior center facility

The City of Torrington, located in Connecticut, is seeking proposals for snow plowing, sanding/salting, and shoveling services at the Edward E. Sullivan Senior Center for the winter period from November 2022 to April 2023. The primary objective is to ensure comprehensive snow removal services, with all work to be completed before 7:30 AM Monday through Friday, including additional clearing of parking lots and sidewalks prior to any special events on weekends. The contractor will be responsible for managing all snow removal activities, ensuring safe and timely access to the senior center facility. The solicitation, identified as Solicitation Number PSC-016-082622, requires interested vendors to submit sealed proposals by August 26, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with a vendor question and answer period running from August 9 to August 17, 2022. No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted, and all submitted bids must remain valid for 30 days after the opening date. The City of Torrington reserves the right to award the contract to the bid that best serves the public interest, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid, and maintains the ability to reject any or all proposals.

The procurement is designated as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer opportunity, with active encouragement for participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). The contract will be awarded with Net 30 Days payment terms and Free On Board Destination delivery conditions. While no specific estimated total contract value is provided in the documentation, the solicitation is open to all vendors without explicit set-aside requirements or mentions of incumbent contractors. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Pennie Zucco, who can be reached at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org. The City of Torrington maintains significant discretion in the procurement process, including the right to waive technicalities and select a bid that most effectively serves the public interest, regardless of price. Potential bidders should carefully review all solicitation documents and be prepared to meet the specific snow removal requirements for the senior center facility.