AMP-039-040226_Mar_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals issued by the City of Torrington, Connecticut, for the Activate Main Street Brownfield Planning Project. The procurement seeks a qualified consulting team to conduct a comprehensive brownfield planning study focused on downtown Torrington and the North End of Main Street area. The project scope includes ten major tasks: developing a 2030-2040 Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment Strategy, conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for two properties, performing market analysis, analyzing transit-oriented development opportunities related to the Naugatuck Rail Line, facilitating public engagement, analyzing recreational and mobility enhancements, and preparing a comprehensive final report integrated with the City's Plan of Conservation and Development. Proposals must be submitted in two sealed envelopes to the City of Torrington Purchasing Department by 11:00 AM EDT on April 2, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 12:00 PM EDT on March 16, 2026, with addenda posted no later than 48 hours before the due date. The selected consultant will enter into an eighteen-month contract beginning immediately upon award, with a selection decision expected in May 2026. No faxed or emailed proposals are accepted.

The project is funded through a Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization (BAR) Planning Grant, with no estimated contract value or budget range disclosed. Payment terms are Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery. The City of Torrington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply, though no specific set-asides have been identified. Successful bidders must provide proof of insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability with minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Umbrella Liability, and Vehicle Insurance, with the City of Torrington and State of Connecticut listed as additional insureds. Cost proposals must be submitted using the provided Cost Proposal Form with hourly rates and an expense schedule, with rates remaining fixed for the duration of the project contract. The City reserves the right to award or reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to award other than the lowest bid based on what best serves the public interest. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 90 days.