Bid: Open

The City of Torrington is issuing this Request for Qualifications & Proposals (RFQ/RFP) to retain a consultant or consulting team to develop a comprehensive safety action plan, which will be funded by a US Department for Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All planning grant.

The selected consultant will craft a plan with a holistic, well-defined strategy to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries in the City of Torrington.

The Proposals shall be delivered to the Purchasing Department, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790 during normal office hours by no later than 11:00 AM,  November 2, 2023.  Submittals received after this date and time will not be accepted. Sealed envelope(s) should be clearly marked: ”RFQ/RFP CSS-013-110223, COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN – TORRINGTON (with the fee proposal submitted in a separate sealed envelope and clearly marked).

All questions must be submitted by email to pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org by October 25, 2023 by 12:00 noon. Questions will be answered through an addendum which will be posted on the City of Torrington website. Interested firms should check the website 48 hours before the closing date. Firms mailing proposals should allow for normal delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their proposals. Proposals may not be submitted by e-mail or fax.

The City of Torrington reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals; to waive any informalities; to negotiate and award a contract that it determines best meets their needs and best serve the interests of the City of Torrington.

The City will not be liable for any costs incurred  by a firm in the preparation or submission of a proposal.

The information provided herein is not intended to and shall not bind the City of Torrington to any of the statements or assumptions set forth herein.

All proposals will be considered valid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening. The ninety-day period may be extended upon written mutual agreement.

There will not be a public opening of this bid

MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER