R. F. P. - Public/Private Partnership - Design, Build and Operate a Truck Wash

The Town of East Hartford, Connecticut is seeking proposals for a public-private partnership to design, build, and operate a truck wash facility through Request for Proposal (RFP) Bid No. 23-11. This solicitation is open to all vendors and aims to establish a comprehensive truck wash infrastructure within the municipality. The project requires a vendor to manage the entire lifecycle of the facility, including initial design, construction, and ongoing operational management. Proposals must be submitted by January 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST, with the procurement period running from November 4, 2022, through the submission deadline. The procurement contact is Michelle Enman, who can be reached at the Town of East Hartford, located at 740 Main Street. While the specific technical requirements and detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the available documents, the RFP indicates a preference for a collaborative public-private partnership approach to developing the truck wash facility.

The RFP documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned, and there are no details provided about existing infrastructure that might require integration. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or potential contract term length. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. Potential vendors are advised that this is an advertisement-only solicitation, and online bids are not being accepted. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Michelle Enman directly at 860-291-7271 or menman@easthartfordct.gov for additional information about the truck wash facility project and to obtain the complete RFP package.