24-35_Mar_31_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 24-35 is issued by the City of Norwich, Connecticut, seeking professional services for a comprehensive rewrite of the city's Zoning Regulations. The solicitation was released on April 19, 2024, with proposals due by May 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is established from April 19, 2024 at 11:45 AM EDT through May 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT, during which potential bidders can submit inquiries to the primary contact, Robert Castronova. The RFP is open to all vendors and requires a complete overhaul of the existing zoning regulatory framework, with no specific line items or quantities specified.

The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value and indicates that payment terms will be vendor-specified with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The opportunity appears to be broadly available to consulting firms, urban planning agencies, and legal consultants specializing in municipal regulations. The primary objective is to develop a comprehensive, legally sound, and modernized set of zoning regulations that address the current urban planning needs of the City of Norwich, with vendors expected to demonstrate expertise in municipal zoning law and regulatory documentation.