16561_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Willington, Connecticut, seeking qualified economic development consultants or interdisciplinary consulting teams to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan. The solicitation (Number 16561) is open from July 8, 2023, to July 31, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period from July 9, 2023, to July 21, 2023. The primary objective is to lead a strategic planning process that will help the town establish policy directions for encouraging appropriate development in targeted areas. Interested vendors must submit all questions and proposals via email to John Guszkowski at edc@willingtonct.gov by July 21, 2023.

The RFP is open to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified. No estimated total contract value is provided, and the solicitation has been designated as having no line items, suggesting a flexible approach to service delivery and pricing. The document does not mention any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondents. Consultants are expected to demonstrate expertise in economic development planning, strategic policy formulation, and community development strategies, with the ultimate goal of producing a strategic plan that provides policy guidance and development recommendations for the town.