Trail Map Inventory Update Services

The South Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency, located in North Haven, Connecticut, is seeking trail map inventory update services to modernize its regional recreational data. The agency needs to incorporate updated municipal trail information, GIS datasets, stakeholder input, and regional planning priorities into a cohesive mapping project. This initiative aims to solve the problem of fragmented trail data by emphasizing regional coordination, recreational connectivity, environmental stewardship, and data consistency to support future municipal and regional decision-making. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to verify existing inventory information, incorporate updated GPS and GIS mapping data, and identify newly acquired open space resources and trail systems. The project covers the development of GIS mapping resources, the analysis of regional open space, and the creation of a comprehensive, maintainable regional GIS inventory framework. The agency requires all GIS data to be delivered in a file geodatabase format with comprehensive metadata and written documentation describing data sources, methodologies, attribute fields, assumptions, limitations, and maintenance considerations. Bidders must propose the format or platform for the viewer or presentation tool, though the agency strongly prefers compatibility with ArcGIS Online or other Esri software. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency will allow the selected contractor to perform all work offsite, and bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or through an online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals from bidders to establish the project funding. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 2, 2026.