Redistricting Consultant

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, through its Common Council, is seeking a Redistricting Consultant to evaluate and potentially redraw the city's Common Council district boundaries. The primary objective is to ensure that district boundaries comply with legal requirements as outlined in City Ordinance 9-26. Qualified firms or individuals are expected to thoroughly review existing district boundaries and, if necessary, develop new boundary configurations that meet all applicable legal standards. The solicitation requires respondents to demonstrate expertise in geographic redistricting, municipal boundary analysis, and legal compliance with local ordinances. The procurement process is structured with a specific timeline: the solicitation was posted on March 25, 2024, with proposals due by April 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from March 25, 2024, at 4:15 PM EDT to April 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT, during which interested parties can seek clarification through the designated contact, Sharon Conners. All solicitation documents and detailed specifications are available exclusively through the City of Norwalk's Bonfire procurement platform.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information was provided about disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences. Similarly, no details were disclosed regarding incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated contract value, budget range, or anticipated project duration. Interested firms are advised to thoroughly review City Ordinance 9-26 and the complete solicitation package available on the Bonfire platform to understand the full scope of requirements. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Sharon Conners, who can be reached at 203-854-7712 or sconners@norwalkct.gov, and who is located at 125 East Avenue, Room 211, Norwalk, CT 06851. Potential respondents should note that questions posted on the general notification website will not be answered, and all formal communications must be channeled through the specified procurement platform.