Town of Durham Public Works Garage Overhead Doors

The Town of Durham has issued a competitive sealed bid solicitation (No. 33855B) for the purchase, removal, and installation of overhead doors at its Public Works Garage located at 20 Cream Pot Road, Durham, CT. The procurement process is governed by municipal procedures and does not incorporate federal contract clauses or complex regulatory requirements. The project scope mandates the removal of existing overhead doors and installation of new ones in compliance with the Town's specifications, which are detailed in the referenced solicitation document titled "PW Overhead Doors Bid.pdf." A mandatory site walkthrough is scheduled for December 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to familiarize bidders with site conditions, a prerequisite for bid submission. Bids must be physically submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Overhead Doors – Public Works Garage” to the First Selectman’s Office at 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422, by 2:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026. No electronic submissions via fax or email are permitted. The solicitation process follows a firm-fixed-price model and appears structured around a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award approach, though no specific evaluation criteria or price estimates are disclosed. The contract emphasizes administrative compliance, with no requirements for socioeconomic certifications, federal entity registrations, or formal representations and certifications. Deliveries and installation will occur at the site with inspection performed there, and acceptance coordinated through the Town’s administrative office. Key contacts are provided for procurement and technical inquiries; however, no designated contracting officers or invoicing procedures are prescribed. Overall, this solicitation reflects a straightforward municipal procurement for physical goods and services with clear procedural guidelines and minimal regulatory complexity.