4104_May_19_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Request for Proposal (RFP), Solicitation Number 4104, is issued by the Town of Westbrook, Connecticut, in collaboration with the neighboring municipalities of Clinton, Old Saybrook, and the Borough of Fenwick. The solicitation seeks a Consulting Planning/Engineering firm to develop a Multi-Town Coastal Resiliency Plan (CRP), with proposals accepted from April 17, 2023, at 2:30 PM EDT to May 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. The project aims to create a comprehensive strategic document addressing coastal resilience for the region, leveraging a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Long Island Sound Futures Fund (NFWF LISFF). The solicitation is open to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The RFP does not specify a total estimated contract value or include specific line items, providing flexibility for respondents in pricing and scope. The project is funded through a grant, suggesting an emphasis on environmental sustainability and community preparedness. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, and the primary contact is Peter Gillespie from the Town of Westbrook. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit requirements regarding disadvantaged business enterprises or set-aside designations. The multi-town nature of the project and the environmental grant funding indicate a significant opportunity for consulting firms with expertise in coastal resilience planning and environmental engineering.