RO/DI Water System Maintenance and Repairs

The University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified organizations to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Deionizer (DI) water treatment systems located in Hartford County, Connecticut. The solicitation (Solicitation Number: UCHC4-192032540) requires vendors to furnish all necessary labor, parts, and materials to perform equipment maintenance and repair on specific system components, including valves, pressure regulators, gauges, jumper hoses, Quality Control lights, meters, and miscellaneous parts. The maintenance scope covers components ranging from the supply isolation valve through the output connection of the filters to the operating system isolation valve or piping. The RFP opens on October 21, 2024, at 8:00 AM EDT and closes on November 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, with a dedicated vendor Q&A period running from October 21, 2024, at 8:15 AM EDT until October 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their technical capability to perform the required maintenance and repair services. The primary contact for questions and submissions is Jonathan Wenger at UConn Health Center, located at 16 Munson Road, Farmington, CT.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation package includes multiple supporting documents such as a scope and response spreadsheet, standard contract, COVID-related documentation, and an addendum, which potential vendors must review and incorporate into their proposals. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be defined by the vendor. While the RFP does not provide a specific estimated total contract value or budget range, it suggests a comprehensive service contract for maintaining critical water treatment infrastructure. The documents indicate that the award may be made to multiple vendors, and no specific line items are specified, requiring vendors to provide holistic pricing for the entire scope of services.