Transformer purchases

The City of Groton, Connecticut Department of Utilities (located in New London County) has issued Request for Proposal solicitation GU-26-Q14 for transformer purchases, seeking competitive price and delivery quotes from qualified vendors. The procurement solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, and sealed proposals must be submitted to the Department of Utilities office at 295 Meridian Street, Groton, Connecticut 06340 by 2:00 PM EDT on May 27, 2026. Vendor questions regarding the bid specifications and requirements are accepted from May 8, 2026, at 8:45 AM through May 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT, allowing interested parties adequate time to clarify requirements before submitting proposals. Bid modifications and withdrawals are permitted until the time of bid opening. Contract documents are available through both the City of Groton and CTSource websites, with any modifications to contract documents issued only through written addenda posted no later than five calendar days prior to the bid opening date. Inquiries should be directed to Dominic Jengo, Department of Utilities contact, at 295 Meridian Street, Groton, Connecticut 06340, via telephone at 860-446-4117 or email at jengod@cityofgroton-ct.gov. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination.

The solicitation indicates that all vendors are eligible to respond to this transformer purchase bid, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types noted in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials provided. The estimated total contract value is not specified in the available solicitation document, and payment terms have not been detailed in the materials reviewed. Interested vendors should obtain complete contract documents from the City of Groton or CTSource websites to review all specifications, evaluation criteria, and additional terms and conditions governing this procurement opportunity.