Rebuilt, Repair, or Replacement of Hydraulic Cylinders & Components

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Solicitation Number 23PSX0227 for the rebuilt, repair, or replacement of remanufactured hydraulic cylinders and components for mobile and industrial equipment. This procurement opportunity is open to all vendors and will replace the existing contract 18PSX0244, either in part or in total. The solicitation seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive services for rebuilding, repairing, and replacing hydraulic cylinders and related components used in state agency equipment. Evaluation criteria will prioritize the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on factors including pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, delivery terms, and life-cycle costs. The solicitation period runs from December 18, 2023, to January 9, 2024, with a specific vendor Q&A period from December 18 to December 22, 2023. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the CTsource system by January 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, and are required to provide three business references from organizations outside of Connecticut state agencies. The contract will feature Free On Board (FOB) destination delivery terms and Net 45 days payment terms.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, though one version of the document suggests potential preferences for micro-businesses and veteran-owned micro-businesses. No specific incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation. The contract will be funded through the State of Connecticut's procurement authority under Connecticut General Statutes 4a-2, 4a-52, and 4d-2, though no specific contract value or budget range is provided. Vendors must comply with various statutory requirements, including disclosures related to consulting agreements, campaign contributions, criminal convictions, OSHA violations, and nondiscrimination policies. The state reserves the right to seek additional discounts or contract separately if quantities are sufficiently large to enable cost savings. Respondents must maintain required documentation in their CTsource account and be prepared to provide comprehensive information about their capabilities, past performance, and compliance with state contracting regulations.