The Town of Avon, Connecticut is soliciting proposals from qualified professional planning consultants to conduct a ten-year review and update of its Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The selected consultant will lead a comprehensive, community-driven planning process. Key responsibilities include project initiation, management, community engagement, data collection and analysis, review of existing plans, vision and goal setting, draft plan development, public review and revision, and final plan adoption. Deliverables include presentation materials, editable digital copies of documents, a community engagement summary report, an executive summary, and GIS data. Proposals must be submitted by May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to the Avon Town Hall, Office of the Town Manager. The RFP documents are available on the town's website: www. ***. *. * are responsible for checking the website for any addenda. Proposals must be held firm for 90 calendar days after the opening date. The town reserves the right to amend or terminate the RFP, accept or reject any part of a proposal, and award to the lowest responsible and qualified proposer in the best interest of the town. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed via email to Grace Tiezi (***@***. *. *) no later than ten business days before the proposal closing time. Questions concerning specifications should be directed in writing (email or fax) to Hiram Peck (***@***. *. *, fax: ****). The town will answer all relevant written questions by issuing addenda posted on the website at least five calendar days prior to the proposal closing time.
The proposal closing date and time is May 6, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Proposals must be received by this date and time.
The selected proposer shall bill the town for services on a monthly basis. All payments are to be made 30 days after the appropriate town employee receives and approves the invoice, unless otherwise specified in the specifications.
The town will select, if at all, the lowest, responsible and qualified proposal that meets the criteria set forth in the RFP and is in the best interests of the town, meaning that, in addition to price, due consideration will be given to factors such as a proposer's experience, references, capabilities, past performance, state of Connecticut prequalification if applicable, and other relevant criteria.
The town is seeking proposals from qualified professional planning consultants. Proposals must clearly demonstrate the proposer's qualifications, understanding of the project, and ability to complete the work within the required timeframe and budget.
If the contractor fails to perform this contract in accordance with its terms, the town shall have the right to declare the contract in default and enter into an agreement with another person to perform the work. In that event, the contractor shall pay the town, as liquidated damages, the amount of any excess of the new price over the price in the contract documents, both prorated to the period of time covered by the unexpired term of the contract at the time of default, plus any legal or other costs incurred by the town in terminating the contract and securing a new contractor.
The RFP states, If applicable, each proposer shall visit the site, examine the areas and thoroughly familiarize itself with all conditions of the property before preparing its proposal. However, there is no specific mention of a mandatory or optional site visit event being scheduled by the town.