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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT

RFP for: Purchase of 18 Highland Street (parcel 06600-0004) – Per Bid No. 23-145 RFP for: Purchase of 26-28 Terrence Street (parcel 11465-0006) – Per Bid No. 23-146

RFP for: Purchase and redevelopment of 524 Union Street (parcel 11750-0121) – Per Bid No. 23-147

RFPs will be received until 2:00 P.M. (EST) on: April 28, 2023 by: Chief Procurement Officer, Lauren Stabilo at the Office of Procurement in City Hall, 36 Court Street, Room 307 Springfield MA 01103.

Bid documents and specifications will be available at no charge beginning Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM by requesting a copy on the City’s website www.springfieldcityhall.com or email to lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com Purchase and Redevelopment Opportunities:

Bid 23-145 - 18 Highland Street: The City is most interested in proposals that will renovate 18 Highland Street to an owner- occupied, single-family, house. The City envisions a restoration that maintains the character of the home. Alternately, the City will consider proposals to demolish the existing structure and build a new owner-occupied single-family home that fits the character of the neighborhood and surrounding homes. Assessed value: $182,100.

Site Visit: property will be open on the following date and times for interested proposers: April 5, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

Bid 23-146 - 26-28 Terrence Street: Lot that includes a 2 story, vacant, 2-family residential property. The lot is zoned Residence B. The City is most interested in proposals that will demolish the existing structure and build a new owner-occupied single-family or two-family home. Assessed value: $22,940.

Site Visit: property will be open on the following date and times for interested proposers: April 5, 2023 @ 11:00 AM Bid 23-147 – 524 Union Street: This is a City-owned, tax-foreclosed property that consists of a 3,854 square foo lot that includes a 1.5 story, vacant, residential structure. The City is most interested in proposals that will demolish the existing structure and build a new owner-occupied single-family home. Assessed value: $21,030 Site Visit: property will be open on the following date and times for interested proposers: April 5, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Additional access to properties may be requested and will be granted at the sole discretion of the City of Springfield by contacting Vanessa Adorno at 413-886-5197 or emailing vadorno@springfieldcityhall.com.

Bid questions: In order to provide prompt answers to questions, the Chief Procurement Officer requests that all proposers submit written questions to the Office of Procurement, not later than April 18, 2023. Questions may be faxed or e-mailed, fax number is (413) 787-6295 or email lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com and vadorno@springfieldcityhall.com The Procurement Office will compile written answers which will be emailed back to all Proposers who requested a copy of the RFP by 4 pm on April 21, 2023.

The Chief Procurement Officer may, in its sole and absolute discretion, reject any and all, or parts of any and all proposals; may re-advertise this RFP if so inclined; postpone or cancel at any time this RFP process; change, adjust, or modify the anticipated schedule of events.

Note: to newspaper: Insert the above advertisement in the Springfield Union-News ONLY under the heading “Legal Notice” on the following two dates: March 30, 2023 and April 6, 2023 Phone: 787-6285 REFERENCE: 4137836285 per bid number: 23-145, 23-146 and 23-147