RFQ#24-019 fire hoses

The Town of Waterford, located in New London County, Connecticut, is seeking sealed proposals through a Request for Quotation (RFQ #24-019) for the procurement of fire hoses. The solicitation is being conducted through the Town's e-Procurement Portal, with all interested vendors invited to submit electronic proposals by November 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period is open from October 29, 2024, at 7:00 AM EDT through November 7, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the procurement. Complete bid packages can be downloaded from the procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/waterfordct/projects/126573. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. While the specific technical specifications and quantities of fire hoses are not detailed in the available documents, vendors are expected to provide comprehensive proposals that meet the Town of Waterford's fire equipment needs.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFQ appears to be open to all vendors without preferential treatment or limitations based on business size, ownership, or classification. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or existing fire hose contracts. Similarly, the documents do not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or funding source for this procurement. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Brandishea Davy, who can be reached at 860-444-5842 or bdavy@waterfordct.org, located at 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06378. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete bid package available on the e-Procurement Portal and prepare their proposals in accordance with the town's requirements.