SGR-011-041626_Apr_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Torrington, Connecticut, for state government relations consulting services. The City seeks lobbying representation before the Connecticut General Assembly and Connecticut State agencies. The one-year contract will commence on July 1, 2026, with two optional one-year renewal periods available for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The selected consultant(s) will be responsible for preparing correspondence and testimony, scheduling appointments with state legislators and agency personnel, monitoring legislative activity, and providing monthly status reports to the City. The RFP submission deadline is April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with written questions due by April 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon. No public bid opening will be held, and no faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted. Proposals must be submitted in one original and three copies to the Purchasing Department at 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, Connecticut 06790.

Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum fee for each fiscal year, with hourly rates and cost-plus-expenses proposals explicitly prohibited. The specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. All vendors are eligible to respond, and the City actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply. Respondents must provide detailed information on previous projects, committed staff with resumes, references, and organizational charts, and demonstrate experience in municipal lobbying and comprehensive knowledge of Connecticut legislative processes. The City reserves the right to award to one or more respondents, reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and select a firm other than the lowest bidder based on what best serves the public interest. All contract awards are contingent upon annual appropriation of funds by the City Council, and the City retains the right to cancel the contract at any time. Questions should be directed to Pennie Zucco at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org.