17792_Oct_7_24_solicitation_doc.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 17792
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- Hartford County, Connecticut
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This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Simsbury, Connecticut for the LEASE OF THE TOWN FARM, 73 WOLCOTT ROAD, SIMSBURY, CT 06070. The purpose is to establish an agreement with a qualified entity to operate and manage the Town-owned agricultural property. Interested parties are required to submit 3 copies and 1 flash drive of their proposals by 10:00 AM on October 5, 2023. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on-site on September 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM. The lease term is for 5 years with options to extend for two additional 5-year periods. The payment terms shall be specified in the proposal response, and the Town has historically accepted $1/year for this lease.
The RFP indicates that the Town of Simsbury will select the qualified entity that provides the best overall benefit to the Town through the use and management of the farm. There are no specific set-asides or funding requirements mentioned. The RFP also states that no oral interpretations will be made, and all questions must be submitted in writing at least 14 calendar days before the proposal due date.
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Solicitation Number: 17792
LEASE OF THE TOWN FARM, 73 WOLCOTT ROAD,
SIMSBURY, CT 06070
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Simsbury, Town of
September 12, 2023 - October 24, 2023
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17792
No. 17792 Title: LEASE OF THE TOWN FARM, 73 WOLCOTT ROAD, SIMSBURY, CT
06070 Start Date: September 12, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM EDT End Date: October 24, 2023 at 10:00:00 AM EDT Vendor Q&A Start Date: September 12, 2023 at 12:45:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A End Date: October 06, 2023 at 4:00:00 PM EDT Estimated Total Value:
Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: The purpose of this RFP is to establish an agreement with a qualified entity with appropriate experience and resources to operate and manage The Town Farm, a Town-owned agricultural property located at 73 Wolcott Road, Simsbury, CT 06070. The Town will select the qualified entity that will provide the best overall benefit to the Town of Simsbury through the use and management of the farm.
Delivery Terms: N/A: Not Applicable Payment Terms: Unspecified Contact Information: Simsbury, Town of
Ray Harris 66 Town Forest Road West Simsbury CT, 06092 United States Tel: 860 658-3222 Fax:
rharris@simsbury-ct.gov
Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:
Ray Harris 66 Town Forest Road West Simsbury CT, 06092 United States Tel: 860 658-3222 Fax:
rharris@simsbury-ct.gov
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Bid Instructions
Bid Submission Interested and qualified consultants are to submit three (3) copies and one flash drive of their proposals in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “RFP LEASE OF THE TOWN FARM, 73
WOLCOTT ROAD, SIMSBURY, CT 06790,” and addressed to Amy Meriwether, Director of
Finance, Town of Simsbury, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070. Proposals will be accepted until 10:00 AM on October 5, 2023. No Proposals will be accepted after the date and time specified. No fax or email submissions will be accepted.
Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting Pre-proposal Meeting (on site): Monday, September 18, 2023 at 9:30am
All interested parties are encouraged to inspect and walk the site during our pre-proposal meeting.
Parties shall not access the site at other times without receiving prior approval from the Town.
Parties are encouraged to inform themselves fully on the nature and conditions of the site.
Term of Lease:
The length of the lease shall be for a 5-year period, with the option to extend for two additional 5-year periods by mutual agreement.
The payment terms shall be specified in the proposal response. Provided the Operator offers a significant value to the Town of Simsbury, the Town has historically accepted a $1/year payment for the lease of this property.
Questions Any questions about this project should be directed to: Mr. Thomas J. Roy, PE, Director of Public
Works/Town Engineer via email at pubworks@simsbury-ct.gov or by mail to: Department of Public
Works, 66 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092. To receive consideration, such questions must be received at least 14 calendar days before the proposal due date. No oral interpretations shall be made to any respondent as to the meaning of any proposal documents. Every request for an interpretation shall be made in writing.
RFP Addendum
Addendum #1 ADDENDUM No. 1, changes the RFP due date and answers questions we have received to date.
The information provided in this Addendum is intended to supplement and clarify the existing information in the Request for Proposals and is not to replace any part of the specification unless clearly indicated as such.
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This bid has no questions defined.
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Documents:
Town Farm Lease RFP 09.12.2023.pdf
ADDENDUM NO. 1- Town Farm Lease.pdf
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