Town of Newtown Irrigation Control System Replacement - #2027-03 (2026)
Town of NewtownCity · Newtown, CT- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 4 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kerri Mubarek
The 30-second brief
The Town of Newtown is seeking competitive proposals from licensed and certified irrigation contractors for the complete turnkey deployment of a comprehensive Rain Bird Centralized Irrigation Control System across 14 municipal park and school facilities, including Dickinson Park, Newtown High School, and Newtown Middle School. The project involves phasing out antiquated Weathermatic controllers and replacing them with Rain Bird ESP-LXME2 Series and ESP-LXIVM Two-Wire Series commercial-grade controllers, Rain Bird IQ4 Cloud Platform central control software integration, flow sensors, master valves, weather-based smart adjustments, and necessary field hardware replacements with UV resistant HDPE piping. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Finance Director. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was held on November 6, 2026. Bidders must provide bid bonds, performance bonds, and meet Connecticut insurance and licensing requirements.
Technical approach and capability to deliver the full Rain Bird IQ4 scope (30%), Total cost of the project (30%), Contractor qualifications, local presence, and CT references (20%), Proposed timeline and minimal disruption to public park access (20%)
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Summary
The Town of Newtown is seeking competitive proposals from licensed and certified irrigation contractors for the complete turnkey deployment of a comprehensive Rain Bird Centralized Irrigation Control System across 14 municipal park and school facilities, including Dickinson Park, Newtown High School, and Newtown Middle School.
The project involves phasing out antiquated Weathermatic controllers and replacing them with Rain Bird ESP-LXME2 Series and ESP-LXIVM Two-Wire Series commercial-grade controllers, Rain Bird IQ4 Cloud Platform central control software integration, flow sensors, master valves, weather-based smart adjustments, and necessary field hardware replacements with UV resistant HDPE piping. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Finance Director. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was held on November 6, 2026. Bidders must provide bid bonds, performance bonds, and meet Connecticut insurance and licensing requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Technical approach and capability to deliver the full Rain Bird IQ4 scope (30%), Total cost of the project (30%), Contractor qualifications, local presence, and CT references (20%), Proposed timeline and minimal disruption to public park access (20%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bid bond
- Performance Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Addendum Acknowledgement Form
- Statement of Non-Collusion
- Attestation of Bid Submission
- References
- Submit to
- Office of the Finance Director, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470
- Scope location
- Newtown, CT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Newtown?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the Finance Director, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470. For questions, contact Kerri Mubarek.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Newtown in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kerri Mubarek. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical approach and capability to deliver the full Rain Bird IQ4 scope (30%), Total cost of the project (30%), Contractor qualifications, local presence, and CT references (20%), Proposed timeline..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Newtown?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Newtown are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Newtown regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid bond, Performance Bond, Certificate of Insurance, Addendum Acknowledgement Form, Statement of Non-Collusion, Attestation of Bid Submission, references. Review the full document from Town of Newtown for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Newtown, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
