Planning & Consulting Services for a Village Master Plan

The Norwich Planning Commission is soliciting qualified consultants to provide planning and consulting services for the development of a Village Master Plan under a Municipal Planning Grant awarded to the Town in January 2026. The request for proposals is open with a submission deadline of August 27, 2026, and is managed by the Vermont Department of Economic Development under solicitation number 75026. Consultants are expected to deliver a comprehensive master plan tailored to the village’s long-term growth, infrastructure, land use, and community needs, aligned with state and local planning goals. All work must be performed in Vermont, and proposals must be submitted through the official Vermont Business Registry portal. Primary point of contact for questions and clarifications is Stephanie True, reachable via email at strue@norwich.vt.us or by phone at 802-649-1419. The solicitation is open to all eligible firms without set-aside restrictions, and interested parties are advised to review the full RFP document on the provided link to understand scope, evaluation criteria, deliverables, and contractual obligations. The contract will support the Town’s strategic planning efforts to enhance livability, economic vitality, and community resilience through evidence-based, inclusive, and implementable planning recommendations.