Farmington Town Granicus #2028_POCD_RFP

Consulting Services for 2028-2038 Plan of Conservation and Development – Town of Farmington, CT

The Town of Farmington, CT is seeking consulting services to update its 2028-2038 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). - Government Buyer: - Town of Farmington, CT Finance Department - Town Plan and Zoning Commission, Planning Division - Scope of Services: - Update the current POCD and addendum - Facilitate community engagement, including a statistically valid survey - Conduct data analysis on population, demographics, land use, housing (including affordable and middle housing), transportation, economic development, and environmental stewardship - Review facility needs and identify valuable resources - Prepare actionable goals, objectives, and deliverables (reports, maps, GIS-compatible data, and presentations) - Prepare a clear, concise, and accessible plan in both paper and electronic formats - Optional: Develop a separate Housing Growth Plan if the Town opts out of the regional plan - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in municipal planning, zoning, and public input facilitation - Submission of eight proposal sets (one original, seven copies) and a thumb drive - Robust insurance coverage and compliance with anti-discrimination laws - Separate sealed cost proposals for the POCD and, if applicable, the Housing Growth Plan - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms specializing in municipal planning - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Town of Farmington, 20 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 - Period of Performance: - Project expected to start in summer and conclude by November of the following year, covering approximately 1.5 years with a ten-year planning horizon for the POCD

Description

The Town of Farmington is seeking proposals from qualified firms to assist the Planning and Zoning Commission in preparing and adopting the 2028 Farmington Plan of Conservation and Development. The scope includes updating the current plan with community engagement, data analysis, and development of actionable goals and objectives covering land use, housing, transportation, economic development, and environmental stewardship. The consultant will facilitate public input, prepare necessary documents, and deliver the final plan by November 2027. Proposals must include a separate sealed cost proposal and be submitted by May 1, 2026.

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