State government relations consulting services

The City of Torrington, Connecticut, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for state government relations consulting services to secure lobbying representation before the Connecticut General Assembly and Connecticut State agencies. The one-year contract will commence July 1, 2026, with two optional one-year renewals for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The selected consultant(s) will be responsible for preparing correspondence and testimony, scheduling appointments with state legislators and agency personnel, monitoring legislative activity, and providing monthly status reports to the City. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in municipal lobbying, comprehensive knowledge of Connecticut legislative processes and committee structures, and strong communication capabilities. Proposals must be submitted in one original and three copies to the Purchasing Department at 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790, no later than 11:00 AM on April 16, 2026, with written questions due by 12:00 noon on April 8, 2026. Respondents must provide detailed information on previous projects, committed staff with resumes, references, and organizational charts. Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum fee for each fiscal year with no hourly or cost-plus-expenses proposals accepted, and no public bid opening will be held.

The City of Torrington is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply. All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The City reserves the right to award to one or more respondents, reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and select a firm other than the lowest bidder based on what best serves the public interest. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. All contract awards are contingent upon annual appropriation of funds by the City Council, and the City retains the right to cancel the contract at any time. The specific contract value and budget range are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Pennie Zucco at the City of Torrington by telephone at 860-489-2225 or email at pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org.