RFP/ Development of a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments

The City of Norwalk, through the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, is seeking qualified consultants and planning professionals to develop a comprehensive Five-Year Consolidated Plan and update the Analysis of Impediments for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program covering Program Years 2025-2029. The primary objectives of this procurement include assessing housing and community development needs for Norwalk and its CDBG catchment area, with a strategic focus on three key outcomes: increasing the supply of affordable and supportive housing for low-income and special needs populations, creating suitable living environments through neighborhood revitalization and public facility improvements, and expanding economic opportunities for lower-income households. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation opened on March 22, 2024, at 3:30 PM EDT and will close on June 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period running from March 22, 2024, at 3:45 PM EDT through May 1, 2024, at 11:45 PM EDT. Interested consultants must demonstrate expertise in urban planning, housing policy, community development, and data analysis to effectively complete the comprehensive plan. The primary contact for this solicitation is Carly Kramer at the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, located at 3 Belden Avenue in Norwalk, Connecticut.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration. The estimated total contract value remains unspecified, and no specific budget range is provided in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are listed as unspecified, and the RFP instructs potential bidders to refer to the full RFP document for detailed delivery instructions and additional information. The project will be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, suggesting federal funding sources may be involved. While no specific evaluation criteria are explicitly outlined in the available documents, the complexity of the required deliverables implies that proposals will likely be assessed based on the consultant's demonstrated expertise, proposed methodology, understanding of community development principles, and ability to comprehensively analyze housing and economic needs in the Norwalk area.