Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments
About
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) is a public agency with representatives from twenty-two towns, cities, and boroughs, formed to provide a basis for intergovernmental cooperation in dealing with a wide range of issues. SCCOG was organized in October of 1992, taking over the mission of the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (SCRPA), which had been in existence since January 1961. SCCOG is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation within southeastern Connecticut. SCCOG membership also includes the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket-Pequot Tribes (affiliate, non-voting members), CT Department of Transportation (non-voting), and Southeast Area Transit (SEAT, votes on MPO matters).
Primary focus areas of SCCOG are regional planning, which includes producing studies and plans that affect the responsible development of the region; transportation planning and prioritization of State and Federal transportation funding, as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); and providing regional services, which include staffing assistance to local land use commissions and exploring additional avenues for cost savings and inter-municipal cooperation.
Regional Planning
Duties assigned to Councils of Governments in Connecticut include establishing a plan of conservation and development for the region, assisting member municipalities, as well as State and other public and private agencies, and performing a variety of advisory review functions. SCCOG undertakes numerous of studies and initiatives each year, under the guidance of member municipalities.
Transportation Planning
Under Federal transportation law, SCCOG functions as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), responsible for coordinating transportation planning in southeastern Connecticut.
Regional and Other Services
In addition to its statutorily assigned duties, SCCOG’s functions include providing a basis for intergovernmental cooperation, aiding in the solution of regional issues, serving as a technical resource to its member municipalities, and providing a collective voice for the region.
News
SCCOG Kicks Off Chelsea Harbor/Downtown Norwich Mobility Study:
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) has received a CTDOT grant to conduct a Corridor Study of downtown Norwich. SCCOG has selected the consulting firm VHB to conduct the study, who will work with their subconsultant VN Engineers, to prepare a plan that will provide streets that are safe and accessible for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users of all ages and abilities. The study goals include improvements to livability, mobility, access to essential services, safe routes to the waterfront and Howard T. Brown Park, the Intermodal Transportation Center, the Norwich Marina and other downtown destinations. This will be accomplished through expanded bicycle facilities, sidewalk network improvements, and the reconfiguration of multi-lane, high-speed through streets that currently exist as a barrier between downtown proper and the City’s waterfront area, East, and West Side neighborhoods. The study will develop alternatives to the current configuration and traffic flows of the study area with the above goals in mind. The study process includes a number of opportunities for public engagement and input; to learn of these events and more about the study, please visit the study website at: https://www.downtownnorwichmobilitystudy.com/
RFQs – On-call Transportation Engineering Services:
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments is seeking the services of an on-call transportation engineers or transportation engineering firms. Requests for Qualifications, including preliminary scope of work, consulting requirements, and submission instructions may be found below or at www.seccog.org/rfpq. Concurrent RFQ solicitations are being run for two contracts, LOTCIP and PL, please label submitted qualification statements clearly.
PL
SCCOG is seeking the services of an on-call transportation engineer or transportation engineering firm to assist SCCOG’s staff with PL funded tasks carried out in support of regional transportation planning. The selected firm will provide services in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, not to exceed $486,995. Qualification Statements must be received by SCCOG no later than 3:30 p.m. on September 8, 2023.
PL funded Transportation Engineering Services FY24-FY25
LOTCIP
SCCOG is seeking the services of an on-call transportation engineer or transportation engineering firm to assist in administering SCCOG’s Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). The selected firm/individual will assist the SCCOG staff in administering the allocation of LOTCIP funds for municipal transportation projects within the Southeastern Connecticut COG(SCCOG). The selected firm will provide services in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, not to exceed $200,000. Qualification Statements must be received by SCCOG no later than 3:30 p.m. on September 8, 2023.