Route 1 City of Norwalk Corridor Master Plan Study

The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a comprehensive Route 1 City of Norwalk Corridor Master Plan Study, seeking professional planning and engineering services to develop an integrated transportation and land-use strategy. The study will focus on Connecticut Avenue and Van Buren Avenue, with the primary objectives of improving mobility, safety, and accessibility for all transportation users and modes within the corridor. Consultants will be required to provide detailed planning and engineering expertise to create a comprehensive plan that addresses transportation infrastructure, land use, and multi-modal connectivity. The solicitation requires interested firms to submit statements of qualifications that demonstrate their technical capabilities, relevant experience, and professional competence in transportation planning and engineering. The RFQ was released on June 16, 2023, with a firm submission deadline of July 28, 2023, at 12:00 PM EDT, and any responses received after this time will not be considered. Interested parties must submit their qualifications through the WestCOG website at westcog.org/about/rfps-grant-opportunities/, and any questions should be directed in writing to Cricket Carpenter, the designated contact at WestCOG's Sandy Hook office.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating that the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range, with payment terms listed as "vendor specified." While the RFQ includes a preliminary scope of work and consulting firm requirements, it does not outline specific evaluation criteria or scoring mechanisms for assessing submitted qualifications. The project covers Fairfield County in Connecticut and is focused on developing a strategic planning document for the Route 1 corridor, suggesting that the ultimate goal is to create a comprehensive blueprint for transportation and urban development that can guide future infrastructure and land use decisions.