Viper G70 GV3 truck mounted air compressor or equivalent

The City of Torrington, Connecticut, located in Middlesex County, is seeking competitive bids for a Viper G70 GV3 gas air compressor or equivalent for its Water Pollution Control department. The procurement requires vendors to supply one new truck-mounted air compressor with electric start, with a mandatory submission of manufacturer specifications. Vendors must provide a brand new unit, as used or open-box equipment will not be accepted. The solicitation, identified as ITB number TMC-030-070825, is open from June 24, 2025, to July 8, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of July 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Vendor questions will be accepted until June 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM, and the city reserves the right to award or reject any bids, with the intention of selecting the proposal that best serves the public interest. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and payment terms are Net 30 Days.

The procurement is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity initiative that specifically encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). No specific budget range or estimated contract value was disclosed in the solicitation documents. Bidders are required to maintain their proposals for 90 days and are prohibited from submitting bids via fax or email. The primary contact for this procurement is Pennie Zucco, who can be reached at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org. While no incumbent vendor was mentioned, the procurement suggests the city is seeking to replace or supplement existing equipment for its Water Pollution Control department. The open and competitive nature of the solicitation indicates that any qualified vendor meeting the specifications can submit a bid, with a particular emphasis on supporting diverse business enterprises.