State of CT · Norwalk, CT

New Band Instruments for NPS Elementary Schools

Norwalk, City ofIssuing agency·Norwalk, CT·via the CT DAS CTsource BidBoard (WebProcure)

17days left

Due Oct 27, 2026·Posted Oct 7, 2026

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AI takeaways

The City of Norwalk is requesting proposals to purchase band instruments for Norwalk Elementary School band programs, with work performed in Norwalk, CT.
Key dates: posted October 7, 2026, due October 27, 2026, with vendor Q&A from October 7 to October 16, 2026.
The estimated budget for this project is $270,000.00.
The procurement method is Request for Proposal (RFP).
The City reserves the right to award one or multiple entities.
Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and payment terms are Vendor Specified.

Est. value: $270,000.00
Method: Request for Proposal
Documents: 1 file

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Christopher McCauley

cmccauley@norwalkct.govEmail 203-854-7712Phone

Location:

Norwalk, CT

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Bid

146140

4542 Norwalk

Method

Request for Proposal

Posted

Oct 7, 2026

Source

State of Connecticut (CTsource)

Documents

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solicitation_document.pdfPDF

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What this bid is asking for

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Submit a proposal to supply band instruments for Norwalk Elementary School band programs.
Deliver the instruments with Free On Board Destination terms.
Specify payment terms as Vendor Specified.
Be prepared for the possibility of award to one or multiple entities.

Requirements

From the documents

Estimated value: $270,000.00

Posted Scope of Work

The City of Norwalk - Norwalk Public Schools is requesting Proposals from reputable companies/dealers to purchase band instruments to support the Norwalk Elementary School band programs. The budget for this project is $270,000.00. The City and Norwalk Public Schools reserves the right to award one or multiple entities to fulfill the purpose of this Request for Proposal based upon best interest of the City. The requirements of this project are outlined in greater detail under Section 2 Scope of Work/Project Specifications.

URL to RFP and info: https://norwalkct.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/257554

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Questions & answers

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What is the budget for this project?

The budget for this project is $270,000.00.

What is the due date for proposals?

The due date is October 27, 2026 at 2:00:00 PM EDT.

Who is the contact for this solicitation?

The contact is Christopher McCauley, reachable at 203-854-7712 or cmccauley@norwalkct.gov.

What is the procurement method?

The procurement method is Request for Proposal (RFP).

Full source recordEvery field State of Connecticut (CTsource) published, untouched

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State of CT · Norwalk, CT

New Band Instruments for NPS Elementary Schools

Norwalk, City ofIssuing agency·Norwalk, CT·via the CT DAS CTsource BidBoard (WebProcure)

17days left

Due Oct 27, 2026·Posted Oct 7, 2026

Prequalify For BondingBonding Prequal

AI takeaways

The City of Norwalk is requesting proposals to purchase band instruments for Norwalk Elementary School band programs, with work performed in Norwalk, CT.
Key dates: posted October 7, 2026, due October 27, 2026, with vendor Q&A from October 7 to October 16, 2026.
The estimated budget for this project is $270,000.00.
The procurement method is Request for Proposal (RFP).
The City reserves the right to award one or multiple entities.
Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and payment terms are Vendor Specified.

Est. value: $270,000.00
Method: Request for Proposal
Documents: 1 file

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Want to know if you can be bonded for this project? Get prequalified.Estimated at $270K. One free application, soft pull — sized to your work.

Know you can be bonded before you spend a week on the bid
No scramble for a bond at the deadline — it becomes a request form
A good guy letter to show an agency

Prequalify For Bonding →

Contact the buyer

Christopher McCauley

cmccauley@norwalkct.govEmail 203-854-7712Phone

Location:

Norwalk, CT

Open in Maps ↗

Bid

146140

4542 Norwalk

Method

Request for Proposal

Posted

Oct 7, 2026

Source

State of Connecticut (CTsource)

Documents

Download zip

solicitation_document.pdfPDF

Preview Download

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit a proposal to supply band instruments for Norwalk Elementary School band programs.
Deliver the instruments with Free On Board Destination terms.
Specify payment terms as Vendor Specified.
Be prepared for the possibility of award to one or multiple entities.

Requirements

From the documents

Estimated value: $270,000.00

Posted Scope of Work

URL to RFP and info: https://norwalkct.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/257554

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We post new goods & materials opportunities in Connecticut as agencies publish them. Get them in one email — free, and unsubscribe whenever.

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the budget for this project?

The budget for this project is $270,000.00.

What is the due date for proposals?

The due date is October 27, 2026 at 2:00:00 PM EDT.

Who is the contact for this solicitation?

The contact is Christopher McCauley, reachable at 203-854-7712 or cmccauley@norwalkct.gov.

What is the procurement method?

The procurement method is Request for Proposal (RFP).

Full source recordEvery field State of Connecticut (CTsource) published, untouched

Bidid

146140

Cdate

1791400881000

Title

New Band Instruments for NPS Elementary Schools

Score

100

Userid

655326

Bid Type

Open Date

1793124000000

Owner Org

Oid

149300

Name

State of CT - DAS Procurement

Cdate

1578956198000

Home Url

https://ct.gov/das

Org Type

Org Addrs

Seqno: 1
Org Oid: 149300
Addr Type: 1

Zip

06103

City

Hartford

Addr1

450 Columbus Boulevard

Addr2

Suite 1202

State

Country

United States

Seqno: 1
Org Oid: 149300
Addr Type: 5

Zip

06103

City

Hartford

Addr1

450 Columbus Boulevard

Addr2

Suite 1202

State

Country

United States

Time Zone

US/Eastern

Nisbic Url

/state/ct

Org Status

Graphic Url

690947

Start Job

1812817

Allow Scan

Bid Number

4542 Norwalk

Other Data

Contract Id: -1

Start Date

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Creator Org

Oid: 164189
Name: Norwalk, City of
Cdate: 1604502214000
Org Type: 1
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Status Date

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Bid Contacts

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Contactid: 77790
Contact Type: main

Bid Contact Detail

Contactid: 77790
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Bid Workflow

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Catid: 1239279

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Enable Scoring

No Line Item Bid

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Bid Payment Term

Bidid

146140

Ct Payment Term

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Payment Term Id: 1

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Is Large Item Bid

Prtcp Begin Date

1791400881000

Bid Delivery Term

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146140

Ct Delivery Term

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Description: Free On Board Destination
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1791404100000

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User Restricted Bid

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Collab Send Mail To Buyer

View official postingOpens the original State of Connecticut (CTsource) listing in a new tab

Surety · through Light RFPprequal free · bid bond free · p&p 3%

Need a bond for this one? Get prequalified once.

Most Connecticut work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.

Bid BondUsually 5–10% of your bid

Due with your bid

FreeGet this one →

Performance & Payment BondUsually 100% of the contract

Due after award

Flat 3%Get this one →

$0, forever48-hr responseA-ratedSoft pull

What’s a good guy letter?

A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what an agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.

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What this bid is asking for

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Posted Scope of Work

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