Update of Plan of Conservation & Development

The City of Bristol, Connecticut, is issuing an RFP to engage a qualified land‑use planning firm or team to update the City’s 2028 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) as required by Conn. Gen. Stat. §8‑23. The scope includes reviewing the existing POCD, conducting community outreach, analyzing land‑use trends, and delivering a revised comprehensive plan with supporting maps and implementation recommendations. The project will be managed through the City’s bid platform (BidNet Direct) and the estimated total budget is $255,000. • Location: Bristol, CT (statewide) • Contract type: Fixed‑price RFP (no line‑item bid) • Estimated value: $255,000 • Expected deliverables: Updated POCD document, GIS maps, stakeholder engagement report, implementation schedule • Required qualifications: Demonstrated experience in municipal land‑use planning, familiarity with Connecticut planning statutes, ability to conduct public outreach, and capacity to produce technical reports and GIS products.