RFP - Update of Plan of Conservation and Development

Description

TOWN OF LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS UPDATE OF PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (POCD) The Town of Litchfield, CT is accepting proposals for the updating of the Town’s 2017 Plan of Conservation and Development. Proposals submitted must include the consultants’ qualifications and a generalized scope of services to be provided. The proposal will include the requisite documents, plans and maps required for compliance with CGS Section 8-23. A major aspect of the process will include community meetings that engage residents from all areas and demographic groups within the town. In addition to knowledge of the Statutory requirements for the updating of the Plan, interested consultants must have excellent communication skills in guiding discussions with residents with the goal of achieving community consensus. The final document will include recommendations in the areas of long-term community planning, environmental management, economic development, conservation and recreation, culture and history, transportation, housing, education and government. The selected consultant should be well versed in State Statutes and all on-going legislative changes, particularly regarding housing. The current POCD is available for review on the Town of Litchfield Website at the following link: https://www.townoflitchfieldct.gov/entities/land-use. Scope of Services The work program and final scope of the project, including deliverables, is anticipated to be clarified once a consultant is selected, however, the project will include at least the following components and any additional tasks necessary to meet the statutory requirements: a. Data update and Assessment: the updating of all relevant data including, but not limited to, demographics, economic development, housing, land use, transportation, town facilities, municipal infrastructure, and preservation of historic and natural resources. Included is the updating of existing maps, tables and graphs. The final product must be consistent with the Regional and State POCDs. b. Stakeholder Participatory Process: In combination with the PZC Steering Committee, the consultant will create and manage an efficient and effective stakeholder participation process within the project timeframe and budget. The process shall employ effective methods that lead to consensus among agencies and residents regarding long-term planning for the community. c.