New Band Instruments for Elementary Schools

The City of Norwalk and Norwalk Public Schools are seeking proposals for approximately $270,000 of new band and string instruments, accessories, delivery, installation, warranty, and repair support for elementary school programs.

City of Norwalk > Norwalk Public Schools


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Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 07, 2026 08:00 PM
$270,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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cmccauley@norwalkct.gov
+12038547712
125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, USA
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Description

The City of Norwalk, through Norwalk Public Schools, is seeking proposals from companies or dealers to supply certified new instruments and equipment for elementary school programs. The bid sheet identifies a broad range of flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, French horns, baritones, oboes, percussion equipment, violins, violas, cellos, basses, bows, strings, reeds, mouthpieces, rosin, and other accessories for multiple schools. The specified brands and models are preferred, but equivalent substitutions may be proposed with supporting documentation. The awarded vendor or vendors must provide inside delivery, assembly, installation, inspection by a certified repair technician, play testing, and verification that all items are functional and defect-free. Proposals must also address service-center coverage, repair response and turnaround, warranties, maintenance, qualifications, staffing, references, and pricing. The estimated project budget is $270,000, and the City may make multiple awards.

Classification Codes
NAICS339992Musical Instrument Manufacturing
PSC7710Musical Instruments
Smart Codes
band instrumentsstring instrumentsmusical instrument repair
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 7, 2026-Publication Date
Oct 16, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM-RFP Opening
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Within the last 4 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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