Planning & Consulting Services for a Village Master Plan

The Town of Norwich, Vermont, through its Planning Commission and under the auspices of the Vermont Department of Economic Development, is seeking qualified consultants to develop a Village Master Plan using a $28,777 Municipal Planning Grant awarded in January 2026. Proposals are due by August 27, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to two designated town officials with the email subject line labeled “TON - Planning Services.” The solicitation requires four core components: a signed cover letter, a Statement of Capability detailing firm qualifications and resumes of key staff, a detailed Methodology outlining the approach and research plan, and a Proposed Schedule demonstrating alignment with key milestones including community charrettes in late October 2026 and a draft plan due by January 2027. All deliverables, including drafts and working materials, become the exclusive property of the Town upon creation or submission, and the Town reserves broad discretion to reject any or all proposals without explanation. Evaluation will be based on technical merit, demonstrated experience through similar past projects, feasibility of the proposed methodology, and overall value, with price explicitly not being the sole determinant, indicating a best-value trade-off process rather than a lowest-price approach. There is no requirement for federal certifications such as UEI or CAGE codes, nor are socioeconomic categories solicited, and no formal contract clauses or standardized inspection procedures are specified. The work must be performed within Norwich, Vermont, with no FOB or packaging requirements applicable, and proposers bear all costs related to submission. Key personnel resumes must be included, and the Town will retain full ownership over all intellectual property developed under the contract, including maps, reports, and public engagement materials. The sole funding source is the municipal grant, with no option periods, extensions, or additional funding anticipated, and no formal COR, COTR, or PCO roles have been officially designated, though the Director of Planning & Zoning and Town Manager serve as primary points of contact for inquiries.