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Request for Proposals
Northwest Hills Council of Governments
On-Call Engineering Services for the Torrington Transfer Station and Northwest Resource Recovery Authority (NRRA)

Purpose / Background:

The Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to support the operations of the Torrington Transfer Station (“Facility”). At a minimum, we are looking for a firm who specializes in the operations of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Recycling Transfer Stations to assist with site planning, facility and operational capacity analysis, evaluation of future programs and waste flows, and other engineering needs.

The Northwest Resource Recovery Authority (NRRA) assumed ownership of the Facility in July 2026. NRRA is currently developing a Strategic Plan to guide the long-term operation and growth of the Authority, including the future role of the Facility. Through a CT DEEP Sustainable Materials Management grant NHCOG is supporting the NRRA in developing this Strategic Plan. These Engineering Services work would complement and help guide the Strategic Plan.

The selected firm will coordinate with NHCOG, NRRA, and NRRA's Strategic Advisor/Strategic Planning Consultant. The engineering work is intended to support NRRA’s ongoing operation, planning, and future development of the Torrington Transfer Station, while also providing technical analysis to inform the NRRA Strategic Plan and future capital investment decisions.

Questions must be submitted to the Director of Economic & Community Development, Rista Malanca, at rmalanca@nhcogct.gov by November 18th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Please view the full RFP here.

Responses are due no later than 11:00 AM, Monday, November 30th, 2026, to the Northwest Hills Council of Governments, 355 Goshen Rd. PO Box 832, Litchfield, CT 06759.

Northwest Next 2037 is the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (RPOCD) for the Northwest Hills Region. The RPOCD will establish a long-range vision, goals, policies, and implementation strategies to guide coordinated regional growth, conservation, infrastructure investment, housing, transportation, economic development, climate resilience, and intermunicipal collaboration throughout the Northwest Hills Region. The plan will serve as both a statutory planning document and a strategic framework to support municipal planning efforts, state and federal funding competitiveness, and coordinated regional action. Northwest Next 2037 will be developed through an integrated planning process that combines technical analysis, broad stakeholder and public engagement, municipal coordination, and practical implementation guidance tailored to the unique rural, environmental, economic, and community contexts of Northwest Connecticut.

Request for Proposals: Safe Streets for All Action Plan

Purpose / Background:

The purpose of the SS4A Action Plan is to improve roadway safety through data-driven planning, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategies designed to significantly reduce or eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

The Action Plan shall incorporate the Safe System Approach and address the safety needs of all roadway users,
including:
• Motorists
• Pedestrians
• Bicyclists
• Transit users
• Micromobility users
• Commercial vehicle operators
NHCOG will establish a project advisory structure to oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of
the Action Plan. The NHCOG Board will formally endorse the final plan and establish safety goals and
timelines

The project seeks to:

· Please view the attached RFP document for more information.

Please view the full RFP here.

You can view RFP Questions and Answers here.

All questions or inquiries about this Request for Proposals must be received in writing by August 12th, 2026 and addressed to Erik Shortell, NHCOG Transportation Director at eshortell@nhcogct.gov.

To be considered, proposals must be submitted in electronic form by email to eshortell@nhcogct.gov and be received by the NHCOG by 2:00 pm on September 15, 2026.

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We want to hear from you! Northwest Next 2037 will reflect the needs, priorities, and values of those who live, work, and spend time in the Northwest Hills Region.

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