22532_Jun_16_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22532 is issued by the Town of Mansfield, Connecticut for the Mansfield 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The solicitation seeks professional consulting services to develop a comprehensive strategic planning document, with proposals accepted from April 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT through May 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM EDT. The project requires a vendor to conduct a thorough assessment of the town's current conditions, establish a forward-looking vision for future municipal development, and create specific strategies and recommendations to guide the town's growth and conservation efforts. The RFP is open to all vendors, with proposals to be delivered FOB Destination to 4 South Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT 06268.

The solicitation notably lacks specific financial details, including an estimated total contract value, budget range, or potential award values. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and delivery will be FOB Destination. No set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are specified, and there is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contact person for potential questions is Sandra Forand from the Department of Planning and Development, reachable at 860-429-3330 or FORANDS@MANSFIELDCT.ORG. The flexible approach suggests the town is seeking a wide range of professional consulting firms with expertise in municipal strategic planning, urban development, and conservation strategy.