RFP# 925012 Amusement Vendor – Potato and Corn Festival

The Town of North Branford, Connecticut is seeking proposals for an Amusement Vendor to provide services for the annual Potato and Corn Festival (POCO) scheduled for August 2025. This Request for Proposal (RFP #925012) is specifically targeting vendors who can supply amusement services for the festival, which will run from August 27, 2024, to September 18, 2024. The procurement process includes a vendor question and answer period from August 27, 2024, at 7:15 AM EDT through September 11, 2024, at 10:45 AM EDT, with proposals due by September 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT. Interested vendors must download the complete specifications from the town's website at https://northbranfordct.gov/bids.aspx. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The primary contact for this opportunity is Michael Fumiatti, who can be reached at 203-484-6005 or mfumiatti@northbranfordct.gov.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation is open to all vendors capable of providing amusement services for the festival. The RFP currently has no defined line items and does not provide an estimated total value for the contract. Potential vendors are advised that the complete bid specifications, which may contain additional details about qualifications, evaluation criteria, and specific service requirements, must be obtained directly from the town's website. The lack of specific financial information suggests that pricing and contract value will be negotiated based on the proposals received during the bidding process.