City of Torrington State Government Relations Consulting Services RFP 2026
City of TorringtonCity · Torrington, CT- Due
- Apr 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Pennie Zucco
The 30-second brief
The City of Torrington is seeking proposals for lobbying services to represent the City before the Connecticut General Assembly and state agencies for a period of one fiscal year, with two one-year options. Services include preparing correspondence and testimony, monitoring legislative activity, communicating with officials, and providing monthly status reports.
Monthly status reports, Correspondence, Testimony, Legislative monitoring, Communication with officials, Advocacy activities.
Experience and qualification of the firm and individuals, comprehensive responses to the scope of services, interview performance.
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Summary
The City of Torrington is seeking proposals for lobbying services to represent the City before the Connecticut General Assembly and state agencies for a period of one fiscal year, with two one-year options.
Services include preparing correspondence and testimony, monitoring legislative activity, communicating with officials, and providing monthly status reports.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Experience and qualification of the firm and individuals
- Comprehensive responses to the scope of services
- Interview performance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Monthly status reports
- Correspondence
- Testimony
- Legislative monitoring
- Communication with officials
- Advocacy activities
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Letter of Interest
- Technical Response/Corporate Experience and Capacity
- Committed Staff and Project Organization
- References
- Fee Proposal
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Submit to
- 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Connecticut
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Torrington?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790. For questions, contact Pennie Zucco.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Torrington in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Pennie Zucco. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Monthly status reports, Correspondence, Testimony, Legislative monitoring, Communication with officials, Advocacy activities.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience and qualification of the firm and individuals, comprehensive responses to the scope of services, interview performance." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Torrington?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Torrington are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Torrington regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Letter of Interest, Technical Response/Corporate Experience and Capacity, Committed Staff and Project Organization, References, Fee Proposal, Non-Collusion Affidavit.. Review the full document from City of Torrington for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Connecticut. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.