Complete streets and trails plan

The Town of Groton, located in New London County, Connecticut, is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 24-09) to develop a comprehensive Complete Streets and Trails Plan aimed at improving the municipality's active transportation network. The procurement seeks qualified consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in bicycle, pedestrian, and trails transportation planning, Complete Streets design, community planning, and graphic design. Respondents must submit detailed qualifications demonstrating their ability to develop a strategic plan that enhances transportation infrastructure and connectivity within the town. The solicitation is open from October 2, 2023, to October 27, 2023, with a specific vendor Q&A period running from October 2 to October 20, 2023. Interested firms must submit their qualifications by October 27, 2023, at 2:30 PM EDT, with all submissions directed to Karl Klein, the town's point of contact located at 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on the firm's demonstrated expertise, previous experience with similar municipal transportation planning projects, and the quality of their proposed approach to developing the Complete Streets and Trails Plan.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation appears to be an open competition for all qualified firms, with no predetermined budget range or award value disclosed. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The Town of Groton will select a firm based on the submitted qualifications, with the ultimate goal of developing a comprehensive plan to improve the town's active transportation network. While the exact financial scope is not defined, the project represents a significant opportunity for transportation planning and design consultants to contribute to the town's infrastructure development.