Mad River Watershed Based Plan

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) is seeking a qualified organization to develop a Watershed Based Plan (WBP) for the Mad River Watershed, which encompasses areas in Bristol, Wolcott, and Waterbury, Connecticut. The primary objective of this procurement is to comprehensively characterize nonpoint source pollution, bacteria, and nutrient-loading impacting the watershed, with a focus on developing priority pollution reduction strategies. The selected firm will be required to evaluate cost-effectiveness, pollutant load reductions, and local community benefits while identifying specific implementation locations for these strategies. Key deliverables include a detailed watershed analysis, a prioritized list of pollution reduction interventions, and recommendations for targeted improvement sites. The RFP was released on April 25, 2025, with a vendor Q&A period running from April 25 to May 12, 2025, and proposals are due by June 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors can access the full RFP at http://nvcogct.gov/for-vendors, and the primary contact is Christine O'Neill from NVCOG, reachable at 203-489-0351 or coneill@nvcogct.gov.

The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions based on the available documentation. A Steering Committee will collaborate with the selected firm throughout the project, with the intent of transitioning into a long-term stewardship organization for plan implementation. While the solicitation does not specify a total estimated contract value or budget range, the comprehensive nature of the watershed planning project suggests a significant scope of work. The project will require technical expertise in environmental assessment, pollution mitigation strategies, and watershed management. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. Vendors will be expected to demonstrate capabilities in environmental analysis, strategic planning, and community-focused pollution reduction approaches. The ultimate goal is to develop a robust, actionable plan that can meaningfully improve water quality in the Mad River Watershed region.