Raising & Replacing - Manhole Frames & Covers

The Town of Shelton, Connecticut, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Solicitation #23374, seeking vendors to raise and replace manhole frames and covers within Fairfield County. The procurement involves comprehensive delivery and installation services for new manhole frames and covers, with all deliveries specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. The bid solicitation period opens on June 11, 2024, at 8:30 AM EDT and closes on June 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT, with bids due by the closing time. Vendors are required to provide a complete quote for the entire project scope, as the solicitation has been designated with no line items, meaning bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal covering all aspects of the work. The primary contact for this procurement is Gene Sullivan, who can be reached at 203-924-1555 x1305 or g.sullivan@cityofshelton.org, and interested parties can direct any questions to him during the bidding process. No pre-bid meetings, site visits, or technical qualification requirements have been specified in the documentation. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendors themselves as part of their bid submission.

The contract opportunity is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participation. No information has been provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The solicitation documents do not specify an estimated total value or budget range for the project, leaving potential bidders to develop their own pricing strategies. There are no apparent limitations based on business size, minority status, or other potential vendor classifications. The procurement appears to be a straightforward, competitive bidding process seeking vendors capable of delivering and installing manhole frames and covers in Fairfield County. Interested vendors should carefully review all provided documentation, including the referenced "Opengov instructions for DAS and all others" document, to ensure full compliance with the bid requirements.