AMP-039-040226_Mar_30_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 City 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 encompasses ten major tasks including 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. The solicitation period runs from February 26, 2026 to April 2, 2026, with a proposal deadline of 11:00 AM EDT on April 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by 12:00 PM EDT on March 16, 2026. The selected consultant will enter into an eighteen-month contract beginning immediately upon award, with a selection decision expected in May 2026. Proposals must be submitted in two sealed envelopes to the City of Torrington Purchasing Department; faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted, and bids cannot be withdrawn for 90 days.

The project is funded through a Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Planning Grant. No estimated contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery. The City of Torrington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Small Business Enterprises to apply; however, no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting eligible respondents have been identified. Successful bidders must provide proof of insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability with a minimum of $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. The consulting team must submit cost proposals using the provided Cost Proposal Form with hourly rates and an expense schedule, with rates remaining in effect for the duration of the project. The City reserves the right to award or reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and award the bid other than the lowest bid based on what best serves the public interest. The City also reserves the right to terminate the contract upon thirty days' notice. For additional information, interested parties should contact Pennie Zucco at the City of Torrington Purchasing Department, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790, by telephone at 860-489-2225 or email at pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org.