SGR-011-041626_Apr_6_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Torrington, Connecticut, for state government relations consulting services to provide lobbying representation before the Connecticut General Assembly and Connecticut State agencies. The City seeks a consultant to prepare correspondence and testimony, schedule appointments with state legislators and agency personnel, monitor legislative activity, and provide monthly status reports. The one-year contract will commence July 1, 2026, with two optional one-year renewals available for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The RFP solicitation period runs from April 2, 2026, through April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT, with written questions accepted through April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Proposals must be submitted in one original and three copies to the Purchasing Department at 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790. No public bid opening will be held, and no faxed or emailed proposals are accepted.

Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum annual fee for each fiscal year; hourly rates and cost-plus-expenses proposals are not acceptable. The specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in municipal lobbying, comprehensive knowledge of Connecticut legislative processes and committee structures, and strong communication capabilities. Respondents must provide detailed information on previous projects, committed staff with resumes, references, and organizational charts. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. All contract awards are contingent upon annual appropriation of funds by the City Council, and 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. The City of Torrington is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply. Inquiries should be directed to Pennie Zucco at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org.