State government relations consulting services

The City of Torrington, Connecticut, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide state government relations consulting services, specifically lobbying services to represent the municipality before the Connecticut General Assembly and Connecticut State agencies. This Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on February 20, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is available from February 20, 2026, through March 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, allowing interested parties to submit inquiries regarding the solicitation. Proposals must be submitted in person at the City of Torrington, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790; faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. All bids submitted are non-withdrawable for 90 days following submission. The City of Torrington reserves the right to award or reject any or all bids and to select the proposal that best serves the public interest rather than automatically awarding to the lowest bidder. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Pennie Zucco at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org.

The City of Torrington actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply and operates as an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, nor are specific existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements noted. The estimated total contract value is not specified in the available solicitation materials, and no site visits or bidder conferences have been scheduled. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery. Prospective vendors interested in this opportunity should obtain complete solicitation documents and specifications from the City of Torrington to ensure full compliance with all submission requirements and evaluation criteria.