Special Events Coordinator

The City of Norwalk, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Special Events Coordinator services under Solicitation Number 4190. The city is seeking qualified individuals or firms to provide comprehensive special event coordination services, with detailed requirements outlined in Section 2 of the Scope of Work/Project Specifications. Potential vendors are expected to demonstrate expertise in planning, managing, and executing special events for the city. The solicitation period runs from February 28, 2022, to March 21, 2022, with a vendor Q&A period from February 28 to March 15, 2022. Interested parties must submit their proposals by March 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT through the Bonfire procurement platform at https://norwalkct.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/61971. An Addendum 1 was issued on March 16, 2022, which vendors should review before submission. The primary contact for this procurement is Sharon Conners, who can be reached at 203-854-7712 or sconners@norwalkct.org.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on vendor types, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The solicitation documents do not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific pricing terms. The RFP is open to all vendors, with no apparent limitations on company size, location, or business type. While the documents do not outline specific evaluation criteria, interested parties are advised to carefully review the full RFP and Scope of Work to understand the detailed requirements for special event coordination services. The lack of specific financial details suggests that pricing and contract value will be determined through the competitive proposal process, with the city selecting the most qualified and cost-effective vendor to meet their special events coordination needs.