TOW 2024-08_Jun_9_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut, soliciting proposals from qualified planning consultants to comprehensively update the town's 2013 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The solicitation, designated as TOW 2024-08, is open to all vendors and will be active from November 6, 2023, to December 11, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period from November 6 to November 17, 2023. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM EST on December 11, 2023, and must be submitted to Julie Gerace, the town's purchasing representative. The primary objective is to assist the Planning and Zoning Commission in developing a new POCD that fully complies with Connecticut General Statute 8-23, requiring consultants to demonstrate expertise in municipal planning and comprehensive land use strategy development.

The RFP provides minimal details on pricing, with payment terms specified as "Vendor Specified" and delivery terms set as "Free On Board Destination". No specific contract value, budget range, or funding source is disclosed in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a professional services engagement without apparent restrictions on business size, type, or prior experience with the town. Consultants will need to develop a comprehensive proposal that demonstrates their capability to update the POCD, understanding that the final deliverable must meet statutory requirements and provide a strategic planning document for the Town of Wethersfield. Contact information for inquiries is provided as Julie Gerace, located at 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109, with a contact telephone number of 860-721-2861 and email purchasing@wethersfieldct.gov.