RE-Bid # 2026-18R: Welding Supplies

The City of Shelton, Connecticut has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for welding supplies under RE-Bid #2026-18R (Solicitation Number 35774). The bidding period runs from March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT through April 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT, with all bids required to be submitted electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal. The solicitation document does not specify detailed item quantities, line items, or comprehensive product specifications; however, vendors are expected to provide welding supplies to meet the City's operational needs. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid, and prospective bidders must register through the OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofshelton to participate, as the City no longer accepts paper bids. All communications, questions, and submissions will occur exclusively through the OpenGov platform, and vendors are responsible for monitoring their email, including spam folders, for OpenGov communications. The procurement contact is Elizabeth Saint John at the City of Shelton, 54 Hill Street, Shelton, Connecticut 06484, telephone 203-924-1555, email e.saintjohn@cityofshelton.org.

The solicitation document does not contain information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No estimated total value, budget range, or award value has been provided in the available documentation. The City of Shelton's transition to the OpenGov electronic bidding platform requires all interested vendors to possess capability for electronic bid submission; technical support for registration issues is available through OpenGov Support at 1-650-336-7167 (option 1, then option 3 for Procurement). Vendors should ensure they have registered and are familiar with the OpenGov portal prior to the bid deadline to avoid submission delays or complications.