24-30_Jun_30_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Norwich, Connecticut, for a Human Services Caseworker position funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The solicitation, numbered 24-30, seeks qualified vendors to administer basic needs, provide case management, and address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Norwich residents. The response period is from February 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST to March 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, with no scheduled vendor Q&A period or site visits. The contract is open to all vendors and requires the selected provider to deliver human services caseworker services within the specified jurisdiction.

The City of Norwich will allocate up to $75,000 in ARPA funds for this opportunity, with all funding to be utilized by December 2024. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and payment terms will be vendor-specified. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The primary point of contact is Kate Milde, Director of Human Services, located at 23 Union Street in Norwich. The contract is limited to the jurisdiction of New London County and is designed to provide targeted support to Norwich residents impacted by the pandemic.