

WestCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) invites Statements of Qualification from consultants for a study to identify and mitigate traffic congestion at various locations through region. More details in the full RFQ above.
Deadline. Proposals are due by the end of the application period, April 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET. Respondents must submit one (1) original and five (5) hard copies and one (1) digital PDF copy on a flash drive or compact disc (CD) of their Statements of Qualification to:
Cricket Carpenter
Office Manager
Western Connecticut Council of Governments
1 Riverside Road
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Inquiries. Proposers may submit questions on this RFQ by Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET. Questions should be directed to Mr. Francis R. Pickering, Executive Director at ccarpenter@westcog.org. No questions will be accepted by other forms of communication. Questions and answers will be posted by 4/22/2022.
The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (“WestCOG”) has initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to identify and procure a qualified vendor to evaluate the economics of and strategies for financing the creation of affordable housing.
Deadline. Proposals are due by the end of the application period, April 6th, 2022 at 11:45 PM ET. Submissions should be directed to: Mr. Francis R. Pickering, Executive Director at ccarpenter@westcog.org.
Pre-bid meeting (Time Changed). A pre-bid meeting will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET 2:30 PM ET. The meeting will be held by videoconference. Parties interested in attending should e-mail ccarpenter@westcog.org for an invitation link. Attendance, by phone or in person, is optional and is not required in order to respond to this RFQ.
Inquiries. Proposers may submit questions on this RFQ by Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 11:45 PM ET. Questions should be directed to Mr. Francis R. Pickering, Executive Director at ccarpenter@westcog.org. No questions will be accepted by other forms of communication.
Clarification: Diversity in the supply, demand, cost, and physical characteristics, etc. of buildings and land may exist throughout the region and may affect the local applicability of various housing financing strategies. Differences in financing applicability may be accounted for through the use of a housing typology (e.g. what strategies may work for adaptive reuse of industrial buildings vs. new exurban construction without public water or sewer), through a matrix of communities/locations/opportunities, or through another means. The RFQ is intended to result in a study that covers all common housing opportunities in the region. It is not expected that a separate analysis be provided for each municipality in the region.
A Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is a required document outlining transportation planning activities performed in accordance with United States Code (23 CFR Part 450.308). The work program serves as a guide to develop and advance the implementation of plans, programs, and projects that seek to address the ten planning factors identified in §450.306(b)). Such factors include, but are not limited to: preserving and improving the transportation system, enhancing mobility and connectivity, supporting economic vitality, safety and security, as well as environmental considerations.
The UPWP process provides the SWRMPO and HVMPO technical and support services which assist in selecting transportation investments and setting priorities in the region.
The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) provides assistance in regional planning, transportation, environmental management, emergency preparedness, economic development, and municipal shared services to a region of 18 municipalities and 610,000 residents.
WestCOG seeks three seasonal mapping technicians, in coordination with participating municipalities, to map storm drain and underground stormwater infrastructure using a mapping process developed and tested by WestCOG staff.
Field technicians would inspect catch basins utilizing a mobile device (with functioning camera and GPS), measuring tape, flashlight, safety equipment, and a WestCOG developed app to log what pipes are present which includes the size, material, and relative direction of the pipes.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis or until April 14th; Interested applicants can send resume to tbeckett@westcog.org, cover letter optional. Selected candidates may be asked to provide additional information or to appear for a video interview.
A Council of Governments serves as a forum to promote cooperation among its member municipalities. WestCOG can initiate and implement services and programs as authorized by its municipalities. WestCOG also advises the region on land use, economic, emergency, and environmental planning.
WestCOG is governed by a council composed of Chief Elected Officials — mayors and first selectmen. Each WestCOG member municipality is entitled to one representative and one vote on the council.
Chairman
Rudolph Marconi
First Selectman
Town of Ridgefield
Vice Chairman
Julia Pemberton
First Selectwoman
Town of Redding
Treasurer
Lynne Vanderslice
First Selectwoman
Town of Wilton
Secretary
Kevin Moynihan
First Selectman
Town of New Canaan
Monica McNally
First Selectman
Town of Darien
Richard Straiton
First Selectman
Town of Bethel
Curtis Read
First Selectman
Town of Bridgewater
Tara Carr
First Selectman
Town of Brookfield
Dean Esposito
Mayor
City of Danbury
Fred Camillo
First Selectman
Town of Greenwich
Pat Del Monaco
First Selectman
Town of New Fairfield
Peter Bass
Mayor
Town of New Milford
Daniel Rosenthal
First Selectman
Town of Newtown
Harry Rilling
Mayor
City of Norwalk
Don Lowe
First Selectman
Town of Sherman
Caroline Simmons
Mayor
City of Stamford
Samantha Nestor
First Selectwoman
Town of Weston
Jennifer Tooker
First Selectwoman
Town of Westport
WestCOG MPO and Council Meetings are now held in person. Meeting locations and times are found on the WestCOG Calendar
TAG, WCEDD, Planner’s Lunch are available through Zoom Webinar. Zoom meetings require attendees to register.
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1 Riverside Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Phone: 475-323-2060
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