1120_May_5_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 1120 issued by the Town of Bloomfield, Connecticut, soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Disparity Study. The RFP is open to all vendors and seeks a consultant to conduct an in-depth analysis of the town's procurement processes to determine and support the establishment of a supplier diversity program. The solicitation period runs from May 13, 2022, to June 3, 2022, with a vendor Q&A period from May 13, 2022, at 1:15 AM EDT to May 23, 2022, at 4:00 PM EDT. Proposals are due by June 3, 2022, at 1:00 PM EDT, and the project will be awarded with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The RFP does not specify a total estimated contract value or include any line items. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days, and there are no mentioned incumbent vendors or specific set-aside requirements. The primary point of contact is Nancy Haynes from the Town of Bloomfield, reachable at 860-769-3534 or nhaynes@bloomfieldct.org. The goal of the study is to provide a comprehensive analysis that will help the town develop a compelling interest and framework for a supplier diversity program, with no additional integration requirements or existing infrastructure constraints noted in the documentation.