Student Graduation Banners

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut, through its Board of Education, is seeking competitive bids for BID 2023-32, a procurement to furnish and deliver student graduation banners that will be installed on street lampposts throughout the municipality. The solicitation is specifically targeting qualified suppliers who can provide graduation banners that meet the Town's specifications. The bid period is open from February 9, 2023, at 1:30 PM EST to February 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST, with a vendor Q&A period running from February 9 at 1:45 PM EST until February 14 at 12:00 PM EST. Vendors are required to submit physical bids and are prohibited from electronic submissions. The award will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of meeting specifications, availability, competitive pricing, and the broadest range of materials and services offered. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to Phillip Ryan in the Purchasing Department, with no verbal communications permitted.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid documents do not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the graduation banner procurement. Delivery terms are established as Free On Board Destination, with explicit instructions that no additional shipping, freight, or delivery charges will be accepted. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and the Town will handle the installation of the banners on street lampposts. The contract opportunity is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and is limited to the Town of Stratford's Board of Education's requirements.