22532_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22532 is issued by the Town of Mansfield, Connecticut, seeking professional consulting services to develop the Mansfield 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The solicitation is open to all vendors and will run from April 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT through May 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM EDT. The project requires a comprehensive strategic planning document that will assess the town's current conditions, establish a forward-looking vision for municipal development, and create specific strategies and recommendations to guide the town's growth and conservation efforts. Proposals must be delivered FOB Destination to 4 South Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT 06268, and potential vendors may submit questions to Sandra Forand at the Department of Planning and Development.

The RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific evaluation criteria, indicating a flexible approach to vendor selection. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, with delivery set as FOB Destination. No set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned, and there is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The solicitation suggests the town is seeking a vendor with expertise in municipal strategic planning, urban development, and conservation strategy, but does not outline detailed qualifications or requirements for integrating existing infrastructure or technology.