2022-015_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 2022-015) issued by the Town of Stonington, Connecticut, seeking vendors to provide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Grant Management services. The solicitation is open from September 23, 2022, at 7:00 AM EDT through October 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT, with proposals due by the latter date and time. The RFP is open to all vendors and focuses on comprehensive grant management services for the CDBG Small Cities program within New London County, with no predefined line items or specific service requirements.

The RFP provides minimal details about the contract, including no information about estimated total contract value, budget parameters, or potential award ranges. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, while payment terms are left to vendor discretion. The solicitation lacks specific set-aside designations, information about incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure. There are no defined evaluation criteria or minimum qualifications, suggesting the Town of Stonington is seeking flexible, vendor-driven approaches to grant management services. Potential respondents are encouraged to submit proposals demonstrating their capability to effectively manage and support the community development grant program, with questions to be directed to Susan Cullen, Director of Economic and Community Development.