Water Valves

The City of New Britain, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking quotations for Gate and Wedge Water Valves through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for its Public Works Department, Utilities Division. The procurement is designed to acquire water valves of various sizes on an as-needed basis, with a contract period spanning from June 2, 2025 to May 29, 2026. The solicitation (No. 04195) is open to all vendors and will be conducted through a competitive bidding process. The bidding period is scheduled from March 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT to April 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT to April 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT. Interested vendors must submit their quotations during this timeframe and can contact Jack Pieper, the primary solicitation contact, at 860-826-3443 or jpieper@newbritainct.gov for additional information or clarification. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and vendors are expected to specify their payment terms in their response.

While the solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types, it appears to be an open procurement accessible to all qualifying vendors. The document does not list incumbent vendors, current contractors, or provide specific details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. No estimated total value or specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation. Vendors interested in responding to this bid will need to carefully review the full solicitation document and prepare their quotations accordingly. The procurement is specifically for water valves to be purchased on an as-needed basis by the New Britain Public Works Department, suggesting a potentially flexible contract structure that allows for variable purchasing volumes throughout the contract period. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing and specifications for water valves of various sizes to meet the city's utility infrastructure needs.