When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on March 25, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $30,000.

It was issued by City of Norwich. The work is located in Norwich, Connecticut, United States.

Community Outreach and Conceptual Park Design Services (Closed)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Norwich, Connecticut, United StatesPosted: February 26th, 2026Deadline: March 25th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor for community outreach and conceptual park design, including multilingual engagement and a plan addressing remediation and economic development in Connecticut.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Team must include a CT Licensed Landscape Architect
Team must include an AICP Planner
Meet all State and Federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices
Experience with public outreach
Experience with preparing conceptual designs for passive recreational facilities
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with creative methods to limit costs of when adaptively re-using brownfield sites for passive recreation
Good working relationship with the staff of Connecticut Departments of Energy and Environmental Protection and Economic and Community Development

BUDGET

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$30,000

CONTRACT DURATION

9 months

TIMELINE

RFQ/RFP Release Date: February 25th, 2026

Site Walk of Subject Site: March 11th, 2026

RFQ/RFP Questions Due to the City of Norwich: March 13th, 2026

Answers to Questions/Addendum Posted: March 17th, 2026

RFQ/RFP Submissions Due: March 25th, 2026

RFQ/RFP Evaluations: April 3rd, 2026

Begin work as directed by the City of Norwich on or about May 1st, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 13th, 2026

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Issuing Agency

City of Norwich

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a vendor to provide community outreach and conceptual park design services. The selected vendor will coordinate and facilitate outreach to community stakeholders to gather input on park amenities and programming, ensuring outreach is accessible through multiple reliable methods and offered in various languages, including Spanish, French Creole, and Mandarin. Engagements should include in-person discussions and charettes conducted at local community venues such as libraries and volunteer firehouses.

The conceptual plan must address issues such as brownfield soils remediation, and consider the site's historic, cultural, and scenic features, as well as its proximity to commercial corridors and residential areas. The plan should offer recommendations for programming in both the park and associated parking lot areas, aiming to create a vibrant neighborhood hub and a regional attraction that stimulates economic development and new opportunities for the city. The contract period for these services will be one year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on March 25, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $30,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Norwich. The work is located in Norwich, Connecticut, United States.

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