Remanufactured Transmission

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued a solicitation (No. 23PSX0244) for remanufactured transmissions to be used by the Department of Transportation and all other state using agencies. The procurement specifically seeks Eaton-Fuller and Allison Remanufactured Transmissions and New OEM Replacement parts, with strict requirements that bidders must be authorized distributors and/or rebuilders for the brands they are proposing. The solicitation period runs from January 26, 2024, to February 15, 2024, with a vendor question and answer period from January 26 to January 31, 2024. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the CTsource system, with pricing to be publicly available within 24 hours after the due date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on multiple evaluation criteria, including pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, and delivery terms. Bidders must have a physical location in Connecticut and be able to provide the services outlined in Exhibit A of the solicitation documents.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or micro-businesses. The contract will replace the previous contract (18PSX0002) in part or in total, and there are no indications of incumbent vendors being automatically considered. Pricing must be submitted on a free on board (FOB) destination basis with net 45-day payment terms, and no estimated total contract value is provided in the solicitation documents. Contractors are required to maintain their authorized distributor/rebuilder status throughout the contract term, including any potential extensions. The state is exempt from federal and state excise, transportation, and sales taxes, and bidders are prohibited from including these taxes in their pricing. Respondents must provide complete documentation on product specifications and quality levels, and will be subject to rejection if documentation is incomplete or insufficient.