REQUEST_FOR_EXPRESSION_OF_INTEREST_(RFEI)_FOR_18_MAIN_STREET_MANCHESTER.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

25/26-74

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEI) FOR 18 MAIN

STREET MANCHESTER

Town of Manchester

Lincoln Center

Manchester, CT 06040

RELEASE DATE: June 12, 2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: June 30, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: July 6, 2026, 11:00 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/townofmanchester https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

Town of Manchester

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

25/26-74

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEI) FOR 18 MAIN STREET

MANCHESTER

I. INTRODUCTION

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

III. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

IV. PROJECT DETAILS

V. EVALUATION CRITERIA

VI. VENDOR SUBMISSIONS

Request For Proposal #25/26-74 Title: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEI) FOR 18 MAIN STREET MANCHESTER

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Summary

The Town of Manchester is soliciting proposals for a Request for Expression of Interest in the historic Town-owned building located at 18 Main Street, Manchester. The Town seeks to explore interest in the Site from qualified individuals, entities or teams in acquiring the property for specific use.

Manchester is a forward-thinking community of nearly 60,0000 residents and the commercial, entertainment and residential hub of the east-of-the-river Greater Hartford region. This Request for Expression of Interest outlines important information regarding the site, the context for this project, the qualification documentation and other information to be submitted.

1.2. Background

The property for sale is a 0.85 acre parcel located at the north end of Main St. that previously served as administrative space for the 8th Utilities District. The site is zoned General Business (GB); a mixed-use district for general public shopping, services, entertainment and high-density residential development. In addition, the property sits on a major State road (Route 83) and is close to residential neighborhoods and small commercial developments.

1.3. Contact Information

Cora Narracci

Purchasing Agent

494 Main Street

Purchasing Division

Manchester, CT 06040

Email: cnarracci@manchesterct.gov

Phone: (860) 647-3033

Department:

Planning

Department Head:

Gary Anderson

Director

1.4. Timeline

Release Project Date June 12, 2026

Site Visit (Non-Mandatory) June 23, 2026, 9:00am

18 Main Street, Manchester mailto:cnarracci@manchesterct.gov tel:(860)647-3033

Question Submission Deadline June 30, 2026, 4:00pm

RFEI Opening Date and Time July 6, 2026, 11:00am

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2.1. ELECTRONIC BIDDING INFORMATION

Submitting Proposals

Specifications and proposal forms must be obtained online at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com). The exclusive means by which all prospective bidders may obtain proposal packages, direct inquiries, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit bids and proposals, shall be through the Town of Manchester’s OpenGov portal.

Proposals may be received up to the deadline date and time listed in the solicitation documents, via the

Town’s e-Procurement Portal. The Town e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The

Town of Manchester strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

Addenda Notification and Acknowledgement

Addenda Notification: Bidders are required to register for an account via the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, you will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com)

Submitting Questions and Receiving Responses

Proposers shall submit all inquiries regarding this RFP via the Town’s e-Procurement Portal. Please note any deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Town’s e-

Procurement Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this RFP to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

When applicable, state bids will be considered for this service.

The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any and all bids. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the

Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions and conditions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2.2. BID OPENING INFORMATION

Proposals must be received by the date and time indicated in the bid documents.

2.3. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING

These rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Town of Manchester pursuant to Section 5-22 of the Town Charter. They are standard for all competitive bidding proposals https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut for contracts of all types where labor, materials, and necessary equipment to complete work is to be furnished to the Town, where the Town is to purchase supplies, materials, and equipment, where the Town is to sell surplus materials and equipment, or where the Town is to sell real estate. These rules and regulations shall be binding upon all prospective bidders and the Town of Manchester.

2.4. GENERAL RULES

1. The Purchasing Authority may delete or modify any of the instructions to bidders for a particular proposal, indicating such change in the appropriate section of the proposal documents. The Purchasing

Authority may insert special instructions in any special contracts which are subject to competitive bidding.

2. The proposal is signed by the proposer with full knowledge of, and agreement with, the general specifications, conditions, and requirements of this proposal.

3. The town has transitioned to electronic bidding. Vendors should submit solicitation responses electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal. Vendors will be asked to register and should do so prior to submitting proposal documents.

4.This proposal and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the proposer to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER

WILL NOT MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO PROPOSERS. Failure of any proposer to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such proposer from any obligation under his RFP as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

5. Proposal prices may not be withdrawn by bidder for 90 days after bid opening.

6. Proposals received later than the time and date specified will not be considered. Amendments to, or withdrawals of proposals received later than the time and date set for submission deadline will not be considered.

7. All deliveries of commodities or services hereunder shall comply in every respect with all applicable laws of the Federal Government and/or the State of Connecticut.

8. Purchases made by the Town of Manchester are exempt from payment of Federal Excise Taxes and the Connecticut Sales Tax and such taxes must not be included in bid prices. Federal Excise Tax exemption certificates, if requested, will be furnished.

9. The Proposer, where applicable, shall insert/include the price per stated unit and extend a total price for each item. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern. The total cost shall be the sum of the extended prices.

10. Proposer shall, where applicable, submit terms for payment in spaces provided in the proposal form, showing the amount of cash discount which shall apply to proposal prices when paid within the stated number of days in the proposal.

11. All inquiries shall be submitted within the time limitations specified in the bid documents and shall be requested via the online portal Q&A. All information given by the Town other than through the

OpenGov Portal shall be informal and shall not be binding upon the Town nor shall it furnish a basis for legal action by any proposer or prospective proposer against the Town.

11A. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive technical defects, and to make such awards including accepting a proposal, although not the lowest cost, as it deems in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any proposal if the proposer, any officer of the proposer, or any other company owned in whole or in part by any officer(s) of the proposer, is delinquent in the payment of any taxes or fees owed to the Town. The

Town reserves the right to require a disclosure statement from the proposer listing the name(s) of all officers of the company.

11B. In the event the Town determines that a contractor is delinquent in any payment due the Town, then the Town may offset the delinquent amount due to the Town against the sums owed the contractor.

12. The Town of Manchester may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the proposer to discharge a contract. The proposer shall furnish the Town with all such information and data as may be required for that purpose. The Town reserves the right to reject any proposal if the proposer fails to satisfactorily convince the Town that he is properly qualified by experience and facilities to carry out the obligations of the contract and to satisfactorily complete the work called for herein, or if the proposal is conditional in nature.

13. Except where otherwise provided, a contract between the Town and a successful proposer shall consist of the Request for Proposal, Specifications, Plans, Proposal, and Acceptance by the Town and these Rules and Regulations. Acceptance by the Town may be by purchase order for the portion of the work awarded to a contractor.

14. All Requests for Proposal shall be publicly advertised in a newspaper having a general circulation within the Town of Manchester, Connecticut.

15. The Request for Proposal shall be made available on the Town of Manchester Purchasing Web Site via the OpenGov Portal.

16. Any act or acts of misrepresentation or collusion shall be a basis for disqualification of any proposal or proposals submitted by such persons guilty of said misrepresentation of collusion. In the event that the Town enters into a contract with any bidder who is guilty of misrepresentation or collusion and such conduct is discovered after the execution of said contract, the Town may cancel said contract without incurring liability, penalty, or damages.

17. In the event that any proposer wishes to protest the potential award of a proposal, the proposer must make it’s protest in writing, identify the protesting party, the RFP number, title and shall include a factual summary of the basis of the protest including any documents that shall be considered and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the Town of Manchester

Purchasing Office, within FIVE (5) business days after the award decision.

18. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Authority and shall be attended by the Purchasing Authority or their designee and such other persons as the Purchasing

Department and the Town Manager shall require attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The Town shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and notify protesting bidder.

19. In the event that any protesting proposer wishes to take legal action against the Town, they must first fully comply with all of these Rules and Regulations, including those which have been changed by the Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein.

20.Except for special instructions inserted in special contracts by the Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein, in the event of any conflicts between these Rules and Regulations and the terms and conditions of any document these Rules and Regulations shall prevail.

21. All Awards shall be made by the Purchasing Authority.

22. The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and requires an affirmative action policy for all of its Contractors and Vendors as a condition of doing business with the Town, as per Federal

Order 11246. By signing the Proposal form for this proposal, all vendors and contractors agree to this condition of doing business with the Town, and should the Town choose to audit their compliance, the vendor agrees to cooperate fully.

23. The contractor shall not transfer, sublet, or assign the contract by Power of Attorney or otherwise to any person, firm, or corporation, or in any way vary the terms of the contract without written permission from the Town. The Town has the right to terminate with a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time during the contract period. Such termination shall be effective immediately after giving written notice to the contractor that the Town is terminating the contract.

24. Tariff Increases:

The prices set forth in this bid shall be firm and not subject to increase due to any new or increased tariffs, duties, or trade restrictions imposed after the bid submission date, whether by domestic or foreign authorities. The Seller assumes all risk and liability for any such increases and shall not pass on any additional costs to the Buyer unless agreed to in writing in advance.

Should the Seller seek an adjustment due to a material tariff change, the Seller must notify the Buyer in writing within ten (10) business days of the change, providing detailed documentation of the impact.

The Buyer reserves the right to reject any proposed price adjustment or to seek alternative suppliers if an acceptable resolution is not reached.

25. The Town reserves the right to reject proposals from companies that have on two or more occasions withdrawn their bids after bids have been opened.

2.5. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

Proposers shall create a FREE account with Open Gov Procurement by signing up at https://secure.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester and click on

"Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

2.6. Instructions to Bidders

In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, sealed proposals will be received through the

OpenGov Portal, not later than the date and time set forth above, for furnishing the commodities and/or services listed herein. Proposals must be executed in accordance with and subject to instructions and specifications contained herein.

3. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Materials or Construction

3.1. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – SUPPLIES, MATERIALS &

EQUIPMENT

These instructions are standard for all proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, for the purchase of all supplies, materials, and equipment. The Town of Manchester may delete, supersede, or modify any of these standard instructions for a proposal by indicating such change in the section headed

“Special Instructions to Bidders.”

1. Unless otherwise stated, deliveries must consist of new merchandise.

2. Prices quoted shall be net delivered prices to the Town.

3. The Town may withhold acceptance of, or reject any merchandise which found, upon examination, not to meet the specifications’ requirements. When rejected, it shall be removed by the Contractor

(vendor) within ten (10) days after notification of rejection.

4. When the schedule indicates that an item to be purchased is to be specified, or equal, the bidder may offer an article which is certified to be equal in quality, performance, and in other essential characteristics to the bid standard. Bidder must furnish any information, such as specifications, test results, etc., which will help in determining whether an item is equal or superior to the Town’s bid standard. If a bidder fails to name a substitute, the specified item must be furnished.

5. Bidders agree to comply with all of the latest Federal and State safety standards and regulations and certify that all items furnished in this bid will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations. Bidder further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town for all damages assessed against the Town as a result of the bidder’s failure to comply with said Standards and/or Regulations.

6. The Town reserves the right to make an award by item, total or by group, as may be in the best interest of the Town. If a Bidder desires to bid on an “all or nothing” basis, he shall so indicate on the bid schedule and the Town reserves the right to make an award as may be in the best interest of the Town.

7. The Bidder shall pay all royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the Town of Manchester harmless from loss on account thereof except that the Town of Manchester shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular manufacturer, product, or process is specified by the Town of Manchester.

3.2. Description of Project:

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEI) FOR 18 MAIN STREET MANCHESTER

3.3. Qualification Requirements:

1. Firm Description – Provide a description and brief history of the firm. Name firms, location of principal and branch offices; length of time in business; and firm ownership structure.

2. Related Experience – Please provide a list of all projects currently in progress and completed over the last five years. The description should at a minimum provide the project name, location, year of completion, type of contract, renovation cost, size, owner name and reference with telephone number.

3. Organization and Staffing – Provide an organization chart for staff proposed for this project which clearly identifies your proposed management staff for the project (Project Executive, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, etc.). Also include detailed resumes for each person identified.

4. Typical Project Approach – Provide description of services your firm will utilize during each phase of the project to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget.

5. Litigation/Arbitration – List information on (a) any involvement in litigation or arbitration with municipal clients; and (b) all clients that have terminated your services prior to completion of any project within the past ten (10) years. Explain circumstances that led to it and describe the resolution.

4. PROJECT DETAILS

4.1. Project Requirements

The following are required in any proposed repurposing of the building:

• Any proposed use or uses meet the requirements of the Town's Zoning Regulations (GB Zone)

• The existing building should be occupied and maintained

• No nuisance uses will be considered

4.2. Financial Structure

The following are the basic guidelines for the transfer or sale of any real property:

• If the Town decides to sell the property the chosen entity will be required to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with the Town of Manchester, which may include but not be limited to provisions regarding building design standards, investment commitments, implementation schedule and reversion of title for failure to perform. Any agreement will be filed on the land records of the Town of Manchester. The chosen entity shall complete the purchase of the Town-owned building in accordance with an agreed upon development plan and schedule.

• Any proposal should include an approximate financial outline on how the organization plans to implement its proposed purchase and/or project.

4.3. Submission Requirements

Respondents should provide information on the Project Team, including:

• Organization/Entity and lead team member

• Structure of organization

• Principal or CEO

• Authorized contact person(s) & title

• Other project team members and responsibilities

• Telephone, physical and e-mail address and website

A. APPROACH AND PROPOSED TIMELINE

In order to better understand and appreciate each respondents’ approach to the project the Town requests a narrative statement conveying specifics regarding how the parcel and/or building will be used. The purpose of this statement is to better understand the qualities the respondents bring to the project and provide insight into the differences between and among teams. A general timeline for the project should be included.

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B. FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES

Present evidence that the organization has the financial capability to carry out the purchase.

This information may be submitted confidentially and under separate cover.

C. PROPOSED OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND REQUESTED INCENTIVES

Describe in general the team’s proposed financial structure of any agreement. Please include a proposed purchase price. Include a description of what, if any, financial or other assistance would be required of the municipality. At a minimum, please submit:

• Outline for any capital improvements to the building

• Any proposed funds to be raised and plans for doing so

• Proposed financial structure and amounts for proposed lease or purchase

• Any assistance or participation being requested of the Town

4.4. Review Procedure

Responses to the RFEI will be reviewed by a project review committee. Following the review of responses, the Committee may elect to interview some or all the respondents or may otherwise seek clarification or amplification of the materials. Upon completion of the review, the Review Committee will make its recommendation to the full Board of Directors, Manchester’s legislative body. The recommendation may include:

1. Rejection of all submittals

2. Invitation to one or more respondents to an interview with the full Board

3. Selection of one or more respondents to enter into exclusive negotiations

This RFEI is intended for informational purposes only and the Town is under no obligation to sell the property.

4.5. Site Visit

All interested parties are welcome to participate in a walk through and tour of the building at 9am on

Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

5. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Town will evaluate all proposals deemed responsive to this request by a committee selected by the

Town of Manchester. Proposals will be evaluated by the Town based on the criteria listed below.

If deemed necessary by the committee, the Town of Manchester reserves the right to shortlist the proposals received and arrange for interviews/ oral presentations to the committee as part of the selection process. Discussions, requests for additional information and negotiations may take place with the short list vendors to ensure clarification and to obtain a system that meets the requirements of this

RFEI.

The Town of Manchester shall select the responsible and responsive Proposal which is determined by the Town to be the best suited, most advantageous, and provides the greatest overall benefit to the

Town on the basis of the criteria and evaluation factors included in this Request for Expression of

Interest. Purchase price shall be only one factor in the award decision. The Town expressly reserves the right to negotiate with the selected vendor prior to an award of any contract pursuant to this RFEI.

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Development Plan 0-100 Points 40 (40% of Total)

2. Financial Capability 0-100 Points 30 (30% of Total)

3. Purchase Price 0-100 Points 30 (30% of Total)

6. VENDOR SUBMISSIONS

6.1. Proposal Requirements*

Please confirm that you have read and agreed with the entire RFEI and related attachments (if any) including

A. General Conditions, if applicable

B. Special Provisions and Specifications, if applicable

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

6.2. Firm Description*

Provide a description and brief history of the firm. Name of firm, location of principal and branch offices;

length of time in business; and firm ownership structure.

*Response required

6.3. Related Experience*

Please provide a list of all projects currently in progress and completed over the last five years. The description should at a minimum provide the project name, location, year of completion, type of contract, renovation cost, size, owner name and reference with telephone number.

*Response required

6.4. Organization and Staffing*

Provide an organization chart for staff proposed for this project which clearly identifies your proposed management staff for the project (Project Executive, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, etc.).

Also include detailed resumes for each person identified if applicable.

*Response required

6.5. Typical Project Approach*

Provide description of services your firm will utilize during each phase of the project to ensure the project is completed on schedule.

*Response required

6.6. Litigation/Arbitration*

List information on (a) any involvement in litigation or arbitration with municipal clients; and (b) all clients that have terminated your services prior to completion of any project within the past ten (10) years. Explain circumstances that led to it and describe the resolution.

*Response required

6.7. Financial Capabilities*

You may upload documentation here.

*Response required

6.8. Separate Cost Proposal*

Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.

*Response required

6.9. Addenda *

This bid and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER WILL NOT

MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO BIDDERS. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.10. Please provide the full name of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful respondent.*

*Response required

6.11. Please provide the email address of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful respondent.*

*Response required

6.12. Please provide your company's FEIN Number or EIN Number.* *Response required

6.13. IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Indentification Number and Certification. Please provide a current Form W-9. You may also use the fillable Form W-9 attached here.*

Please download the document below, complete, sign and upload.

In order to collect your official tax identity, a current Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and

Certification, is required before engaging in any business with the Town of Manchester.

Please ensure that you have completed all necessary fields on the form, specifically Part I, Taxpayer Identification

Number (TIN) and Part II, Certification.

Payments to the vendor may be delayed if Form W-9 is not received.

Please download Form W-9 from the IRS website or use the fillable form below.

Complete, sign and include it with your submission.

Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw9.pdf

Form W-9 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

Complete, sign and upload.

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*Response required

6.14. Do you conduct regular security testing on both customer-facing and internal systems?*

Please answer YES or NO and in addition Pleas explain at What types of testing and at what intervals?

*Response required https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw9.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/23777/c35d2976-8ead-4347-809e-1b6737a96167_BLANK_IRS_FORM_W-9_FILLABLE_FORM.pdf