RFQ 24-09_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 24-09) issued by the Town of Groton, Connecticut, soliciting statements of qualifications from consulting firms to develop a Complete Streets and Trails Plan. The procurement seeks to improve the town's active transportation network and is open to all vendors from October 2, 2023, to October 27, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period running from October 2 to October 20, 2023. Interested firms must demonstrate expertise in bicycle, pedestrian, and trails transportation planning, Complete Streets design, community planning, and graphic design. Submissions are to be delivered to Karl Klein at 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340, with a submission deadline of October 27, 2023, at 2:30 PM EDT.

The RFQ does not specify a predetermined budget or award value, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified. There are no mentioned set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on responding organizations. The solicitation appears to be an open competition focused on selecting a firm based on qualifications, with the primary evaluation criteria centered on the firm's expertise, previous experience with municipal transportation planning projects, and proposed approach to developing the Complete Streets and Trails Plan. The ultimate goal is to select a consulting firm capable of creating a comprehensive strategy to enhance the town's active transportation infrastructure and connectivity.