TOW 2024-08_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut, soliciting proposals for a comprehensive update to their 2013 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The procurement, identified as Solicitation Number TOW 2024-08, is open to all vendors and seeks qualified planning consultants to assist the Planning and Zoning Commission in developing an updated municipal strategic plan. The solicitation was released on November 6, 2023, with a proposal submission deadline of December 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from November 6 to November 17, 2023, during which potential bidders can seek clarification. The final plan must be consistent with Connecticut General Statute 8-23 and will serve as a comprehensive guide for the town's future development and conservation efforts.

The RFP provides minimal financial details, with no specified estimated total value or explicit budget range mentioned. The delivery terms are set as "Free On Board Destination" with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The contact person for this solicitation is Julie Gerace, who can be reached at purchasing@wethersfieldct.gov or by telephone at 860-721-2861. The procurement appears to be a professional services engagement without specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. Interested consultants will need to submit proposals demonstrating their capability to develop a strategic planning document that meets all statutory requirements and provides a forward-looking approach to municipal land use and conservation planning.