Zoning Regulations Update / Rewrite - Consulting Services

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 2023-34) seeking qualified consulting firms to assist in a comprehensive review and update of the Town's Zoning Regulations. The primary objective is to engage a consulting firm with demonstrated expertise in municipal planning and zoning, specifically requiring candidates with proven experience in writing and updating zoning regulations within Connecticut. Qualified firms must submit statements of qualifications, detailed scope of services, and comprehensive cost estimates by March 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM EDT. The RFP includes a vendor Q&A period from February 21 to March 7, 2023, during which potential respondents can submit written inquiries to Purchasing Agent Phillip Ryan. Interested consulting firms must have substantial knowledge of statutory and local requirements related to zoning regulation development and must submit their proposals in hard copy format, with electronic submissions explicitly prohibited. The successful consultant will be expected to provide a thorough and professional update to the existing zoning regulations, ensuring compliance with current legal standards and municipal needs.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no details provided about existing infrastructure or technology that might require integration. The solicitation is open to all vendors and does not outline any preferential treatment for specific types of consulting firms. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, but the total estimated value of the contract is not disclosed in any of the provided documents. While the RFP provides comprehensive details about the project's scope and submission requirements, it does not include specific budget ranges or award values, leaving potential respondents to develop their own cost estimates based on the project's comprehensive review and update requirements for the Town's Zoning Regulations.