RFP: Consulting Services for Town Plan Rewrite

The Town of Windsor in Vermont is seeking proposals from qualified planning consultants to conduct a comprehensive rewrite of the Town Plan through a Municipal Planning Grant from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development. This request for proposals (RFP) is specifically targeted at professional consultants with expertise in municipal planning and strategic document development. The primary objective is to create an actionable Town Plan that meets statutory requirements under 24 V.S.A. 4306 and effectively captures community priorities. The selected consultant will be expected to work collaboratively with the Planning Commission and municipal staff to develop a goal-oriented document that provides strategic guidance for the town's future development. The RFP was posted on January 14, 2026, with proposals due by February 13, 2026, providing potential respondents with a 30-day window to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available information, consultants will likely be assessed on their planning experience, understanding of municipal requirements, community engagement capabilities, and proposed methodology for developing the Town Plan.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified planning consultants without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is supported by a Municipal Planning Grant, suggesting some predetermined funding is available for the project. The scope of work implies a comprehensive planning document that will require detailed research, community input, and strategic analysis of Windsor's current and future municipal needs. Consultants responding to this RFP should be prepared to demonstrate significant experience in municipal planning, comprehensive plan development, and stakeholder engagement methodologies. The project's ultimate goal is to create a robust, actionable Town Plan that can guide Windsor's development strategies and meet Vermont's statutory planning requirements.