Ultra-Violet Light Disinfection Equipment

The City of Norwich, Connecticut, located in New London County, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 22-06 for Ultra-Violet Light Disinfection Equipment, seeking competitive proposals from eligible vendors. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2021, with responses due by August 30, 2021, at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is established from July 26, 2021, at 3:15 PM EDT through August 16, 2021, at 4:00 PM EDT, during which potential bidders can submit inquiries to the primary contact, Robert Castronova, located at 100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich CT 06360. The RFP requires vendors to provide Free On Board (FOB) Destination delivery terms with vendor-specified payment terms. While the solicitation seeks UV disinfection equipment, the documentation does not provide specific technical specifications, required quantities, or detailed performance expectations for the equipment.

After a comprehensive review of the provided documentation, no set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or specific requirements for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the RFP. The solicitation appears to be open to all eligible vendors without predefined limitations. Additionally, the documents do not disclose information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require technological integration. Critically, the RFP does not specify an estimated total value, contract budget range, or funding sources for this procurement. The lack of detailed specifications and financial parameters suggests that the City of Norwich is seeking broad, flexible proposals for UV disinfection equipment that will allow vendors significant latitude in their responses.