RFQRFP 1173 Town Center Revitalization Developer.pdf

TOWN OF BLOOMFIELD

LEGAL NOTICE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSAL (RFQ/RFP)

Bloomfield Town Center Revitalization Developer

Date: July 21, 2026

To: All Prospective Respondents

Subject: Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) No. 1173:

BLOOMFIELD TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION DEVELOPER

The Town of Bloomfield invites you to submit a proposal based on the requirements of the enclosed RFQ/RFP. The RFP and any addenda can be found on the Town of Bloomfield website, http://www.BloomfieldCT.gov, as well as the State of Connecticut Department of

Administrative Services website, https://portal.CT.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard, on and after July 21, 2026. The information contained herein outlines the intent and scope of the project; the guidelines governing the submission and evaluation of all proposals; and

IRS Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification which must be completed and submitted with your proposal.

We ask that your submission conform to our format request as closely as possible. The

Town may accept responses that have exceptions to any requirement in the RFQ/RFP. Any exception or alternative must be clearly delineated in a separate attachment to the submission. The RFQ/RFP and the statement of qualifications submitted by the Successful

Respondent will be made part of the resultant contract between the Town and http://www.bloomfieldct.gov/ https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard the Successful Respondent. The Town of Bloomfield reserves the right to terminate this RFP process at any time with or without notice to the prospective Respondent.

All proposals must be received in the office of the Purchasing Department by Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.

One Original (clearly identified as such), plus two (2) paper copies, as well as one read-only copy on a thumb drive, shall be submitted to the attention of:

Town of Bloomfield

Department of Purchasing

Town Hall, 2nd Floor

ATTN: Joseph A. Muraca, Jr., Purchasing Manager

800 Bloomfield Avenue

Bloomfield, CT 06002

The Package submitted containing proposals shall be sealed, bearing on the outside the firm's name and address and plainly marked "RFQ/RFP # 1173: BLOOMFIELD

TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION DEVELOPER”

Questions about the Scope of Services, submission, and other requirements may be directed to the Purchasing Department at JMuraca@BloomfieldCT.gov no later than

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Responses will be posted as an addendum to the RFP on the State and Town websites no later than Thursday, August

27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Respondents are requested to limit their contact with the

Town regarding this RFP to the department named herein.

Please note that Bloomfield Town Hall is open to the public Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am – 5 pm, Tuesdays from 8:30 am –

6 pm, and Fridays from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. In person delivery of proposals will be accommodated until Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.

All respondents should ensure that proposals are mailed in sufficient time to be received by the date and time specified herein. Responses that are late will not be considered for any reason. The Town reserves the right to cancel this

RFP at any time for any reason.

The Town of Bloomfield looks forward to receiving your response.

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1. INTENT

The purpose of the RFQ/RFP is to solicit Developer Qualifications and

Development Proposals from prospective developers. It is the intent of the RFQ/RFP to identify the party most likely to successfully develop the Town Center in alignment with the Town Center Economic Development Master Plan. The Town Center Master Plan can be found at: CT Bloomfield - Town Center Master Plan - 05.06.2025 - Compressed.pdf. All applicable Tax Incentives and TIF policy can be found at: - Tax Incentives | Bloomfield, CT .

2. SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE

2.1 One Original (clearly identified as such), plus two (2) paper copies, as well as one read-only electronic copy on a thumb drive, shall be submitted to the attention of:

Town of Bloomfield

Department of Purchasing

Town Hall, 2nd Floor

ATTN: Joseph A. Muraca, Jr., Purchasing Manager

800 Bloomfield Avenue

Bloomfield, CT 06002

Please note that Bloomfield Town Hall is open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am – 5 pm, Tuesdays from 8:30 am

– 6 pm, and Fridays from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. In person delivery of proposals will be accommodated until Friday, April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

EST. All respondents should ensure that proposals are mailed in sufficient time to be received by the date and time specified herein. Responses that are late will not be considered for any reason.

2.2 Packages containing proposals must be sealed, bearing on the outside the

Developer’s name and address and plainly marked “RFQ/RFP # 1173: BLOOMFIELD

TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION DEVELOPER.”

2.3 Questions about the Scope of Services, submission and other requirements may be directed to the Purchasing Department at JMuraca@BloomfieldCT.gov no later than Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Responses will be posted as an https://www.bloomfieldct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6325/5625---Town-Center-Master-Plan https://www.bloomfieldct.gov/162/Tax-Incentives mailto:JMuraca@BloomfieldCT.gov addendum to the RFQ/RFP on the State and Town websites no later than Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.

2.4 Respondent(s) / Developer(s) are requested to limit their contact with the

Town regarding this RFQ/RFP to the person named herein.

2.5 The Town may entertain the submission of proposals from a team of developers. The submission of any such proposal shall clearly spell out roles and responsibilities between the parties and identify the lead developer with whom the Town will contract and who will coordinate the activities of any sub-Developers.

2.6 The Town may accept proposals which take exception to any requirements in this RFQ/RFP, or which offer any alternative to a requirement herein. Any exception or alternative must be clearly delineated and cannot materially affect the substance of this

RFP.

2.7 The Town of Bloomfield reserves the right to cancel this RFQ/RFP or refuse any and all submitted proposals for any reason deemed to be in the Town's best interest.

Prior to submitting its proposal, the respondent firm is responsible to bring to the Town's attention any ambiguity in this RFP. Failure to do so shall result in the respondent firm forfeiting any claim for adjustment based on such ambiguity.

3. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Developers responding to this RFQ/RFP are hereby notified that all proposals submitted and information contained therein and attached thereto will not become public information until the Town has awarded a contract to the Successful

Respondent.

3.2 Developers responding to this RFQ/RFP must have sufficient staff and expertise to complete the project. The Developer must agree that the company, and all personnel and subcontractors assigned to this project are qualified for this type of work and a project of this scope.

3.3 Cone of Silence - Developers and their employees, agents, contractors, and representatives are prohibited from communicating (whether oral, written, or electronic) with any (past or present) member of Town Council, the Mayor, Town staff, boards or commission members, any member of the selection committee, or any Town project consultants related to the competitive solicitation beginning upon the date on which a competitive solicitation is first advertised and continuing until the later of (1) the final contract of the competitive solicitation, (2) the date of rejection of all bids or responses to the competitive solicitation, or (3) the date of final disposition of any protest of the competitive solicitation.

4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

The Town of Bloomfield is a municipal government located in Hartford County, Connecticut. Incorporated in 1835, Bloomfield operates under a Council-Manager form of government pursuant to its Charter, with a nine-member Town Council responsible for legislative functions and the appointment of a Town Manager to oversee day-to-day operations. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are selected from among the Council members.

Town Hall is located at 800 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002, and more information is available on the Town’s official website at https://www.BloomfieldCT.gov/.

The Town encompasses approximately 26.9 square miles and had a population of 21,535 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. The community has a median age of approximately 47.8 and a median household income of $97,436. Bloomfield is a regional employment center and home to several major employers, including the headquarters of Cigna. The local economy is supported by a diverse mix of industries, including finance and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics.

Bloomfield is development-friendly, with experienced staff who stand ready to provide guidance and assistance related to the development of this site. The current mill rate is set at 35.64, assessed at 70% of appraised market value. The Town is a member of the 29-town Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) and works regionally on many projects with other central Connecticut municipalities. It is a member of the Metropolitan

District Commission (MDC) from which it derives its water services.

Municipal services include full-time Police and Fire Departments, garbage pick-up including single-stream recycling. The Town also offers a range of recreational amenities, including a municipal golf course and access to regional trail systems and nearby state parks. Bloomfield is committed to responsible governance and community development and actively supports initiatives that enhance quality of life for residents and promote sustainable economic growth.

Recently, the Town has embarked on several projects aimed at revitalization, including the

Prosser Library redevelopment and multiple residential community redevelopments. The

Town was awarded a Community Investment Fund planning grant by the State through

DECD to develop a Master Plan for the Town Center. That plan was recently completed.

These efforts illustrate Bloomfield’s continuing commitment to a diversified redevelopment strategy, spanning cultural and civic upgrades, a range of housing options, and strategic economic drivers.

Concerning the acquisition of property, to ensure that long-term revitalization and development goals are met and key redevelopment areas are not excluded, the Town may consider the use of a wide range of available municipal tools, consistent with State and federal law, to support the acquisition of priority sites.

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5. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Developer shall assist the Town in advancing the vision and goals of the Town Center Economic Development Master Plan and maximizing both fiscal and community benefits to the Town.

The developer’s scope shall include at a minimum, (some of which was included in the

Master Plan document and may need to be expanded for the Developer’s proposed site design):

5.1 Financial modeling/proformas, and land use analysis.

5.2 Infrastructure capacity, site constraints, and regulatory considerations.

5.3 Recommended phasing strategies and funding approaches.

5.4 Preparation of conceptual site plans, design schemes, and development programs based on the Master Plan.

5.5 Propose development models, including public-private partnerships, joint ventures, or disposition strategies.

5.6 Identify private and public funding sources (e.g., tax credits, grants, , etc.);

Recommend incentives and risk-sharing frameworks.

5.7 Recommend zoning amendments or overlay districts as necessary for the Developer’s plan; Obtaining zoning, permitting, and approvals processes.

5.8 Provide a proposed implementation timeline and identify key milestones, responsibilities, and performance benchmarks.

5.9 Participate in public workshops, Town meetings, and stakeholder briefings.

5.10 Incorporate Master Plan concepts, community and Town feedback into development planning.

6. PROGRESS REPORTING

The Developer and the Town's Project Manager shall hold progress meetings as often as necessary, via phone or video call or on location, but no less than once per month until the project has been completed. The Developer shall supply the Project Manager (via email in .pdf format) with all completed or partially completed designs, forecasts, maps, or plans at least three (3) working days before each progress meeting. The Project Manager shall schedule the advisory committee meetings and other meetings, as necessary, at key times during all phases of the development.

7. SCHEDULE

The proposal should include a detailed projected timeline for this project.

8. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

8.1 The Successful Respondent will communicate with the Bloomfield Town

Manager or his designee.

8.2 The Successful Respondent will assign one qualified individual, who will be the firm's day-to-day contact person/Project Manager, who will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of the firm's personnel and all subcontractors in all aspects of the project.

9. EVALUATION AND AWARD

9.1 Selection Criteria

A Selection Committee will be formed to evaluate proposals using the criteria below. The Selection Committee will create and utilize a scoring rubric to ensure fair and consistent evaluation in line with the enumerated criteria. Each member of the Selection

Committee will affirm that he or she has no conflict of interest, and if a conflict of interest arises, that person(s) will recuse themselves from evaluating any proposal. A conflict of interest shall be deemed to exist when any member of the Selection Committee has, or reasonably appears to have, a personal or professional interest that would result in a direct financial or other tangible benefit to such member as a consequence of the selection of a particular vendor.

The following criteria will be used in evaluating proposals and determining the most responsive Developer:

9.1 a The Developer’s technical understanding of the project scope as evidenced by the proposal submitted and how the Developer’s response reflects the vision and planning summarized in the Bloomfield Town Center Master Plan.

9.1 b The background, experience. and the financial capability of the Developer in similar projects (especially with other municipalities or projects of this scope) as well as the specific background, education, qualifications, and relevant experience of key personnel to be assigned to this contract.

9.1 c Proposals in response to this RFQ/RFP will be reviewed and scored against the criteria listed above, and recommendations for award will be made in accordance with the scoring rubric and standard purchasing procedures.

9.1 d Proposer shall demonstrate, to the Town’s satisfaction, that it will have ready and immediate access to up to $15MM USD in available capital upon selection as the successful bidder.

9.2 Selection Procedures

The Town intends to enter into a contract with the most responsible and qualified

Developer whose proposal is determined to be in the best interest of the Town.

9.2 a The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or parts thereof for any reason, to negotiate changes to proposal terms, to waive minor inconsistencies with the RFQ/RFP, and to negotiate a contract with the Successful Respondent.

9.2 b It is anticipated that several Developers whom the Town determines to have submitted the most responsive proposals will be invited to interview and make a detailed presentation before the Town.

9.2 c The Town shall, after a thorough review of the proposals received, and after conclusion of the interview process if needed, award the contract to the Developer whom the Town deems best qualified to perform under this contract.

9.2 d The Town reserves the right to cancel this RFQ/RFP at any time for any reason.

10. PROPOSALS

The Town will not be liable for costs incurred in the preparation of the response to this RFQ/RFP or in connection with any presentation before the Town. Proposals submitted must be bound, paginated, indexed, and numbered consecutively. The original proposal must be clearly marked as such. Developers shall submit as their proposal the following:

10.1 Letter of Transmittal: A letter of transmittal addressed to The

Purchasing Manager, which includes a statement by the respondent accepting all terms and conditions and requirements contained in this RFQ/RFP. The letter should also include a brief discussion of the Developer’s background, experience, and ability to perform this contract in accordance with the Scope of Services. Also to be included is a listing of clients for whom similar services were performed.

10.2 Detailed Proposal, which includes the following sections:

10.2a Brief statement as to the developer’s particular abilities and qualifications related to this project.

10.2b List of municipalities in Connecticut for which the developer has provided similar services during the last three years. Please also include the name and contact information for these references.

10.2c Resumes of key personnel who would be assigned to this project. The

Successful Respondent shall not employ any subcontractor to fulfill any of the duties herein specified without express, prior written approval of the Town of Bloomfield or its designated agent.

10.2d Additional information or documentation that may be useful and applicable to this project. Provide samples of innovative changes made to plans of current clients .

10.2e Prior to contract, the Successful Respondent will be required to provide insurance coverage as specified in Section 11.1.

10.2f Information concerning (a) any suits filed, judgments entered, or claims made against the developer during the last five years with respect to employee assistance program services provided by the firm or (b) any declaration of default or termination for cause against the developer with respect to such services. In addition, state whether during the past five years the developer has been suspended from bidding or entering into any government contract.

10.2g Developer’s confidentiality policy, including methods of sharing confidential information.

10.2h Services/Performance Expected of the Town: Define the nature and scope of all performance/services to be provided by the Town.

10.2i References- at least three (3) professional references; however, no (past or present) member of Town Council, the Mayor, Town staff, boards or commission members, any member of the selection committee, or any Town project consultants related to the competitive solicitation may be used as a reference

10.2j All Proposals must be signed by the developer’s authorized official. The proposal must also provide name, title, address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers for 1) the individual with authority to negotiate and contractually bind the firm, and 2) for those who may be contacted for the purpose of clarifying any information provided therein.

11. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Insurance:

The Successful Respondent shall be required to furnish proof of the following insurance coverage within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of Selection. Insurance shall be issued by an insurance company licensed to conduct business in the State of

Connecticut with a Best’s Key Rating of A-, VIII or better. Any and all exceptions must be approved by the Town Manager. Insurance coverage shall remain in full force for the duration of the Contract term including any and all extensions or renewal thereof. Each insurance certificate shall contain a (30) day notice of cancellation. All renewal certificates shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to policy expiration. Any and all deductibles are the sole responsibility of the Successful Respondent to pay and/or indemnify.

Minimum

Limits

General Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000

Products/Completed, Aggregate

Operations $2,000,000

General Aggregate $2,000,000

Auto Liability Combined Single Limit $2,000,000

Worker’s Compensation WC Statutory Limits

Employer’s Liability EL each accident $100,000

EL disease policy $500,000

Disease accident limit $1,000,000

Umbrella Per Occurrence, following form $5,000,000

Professional Liability Per claim/aggregate $5,000,000

11.1.a The Town of Bloomfield is to be included as Additional Insured, ATIMA under the Commercial General Liability and Employer’s Liability Insurance Policies. THE

UNDERLINED WORDING MUST BE SHOWN IN THE SPACE PROVIDED FOR

“COMMENTS” ON THE ACORD INSURANCE CERTIFICATE. Coverage is to be provided on a primary, noncontributory basis. Waiver of subrogation to be provided.

11.1.b Each insurance coverage named above shall provide not less than a 30-day notice of cancellation to the Town. All policies shall be on the occurrence form. Any and all exceptions shall be reviewed by the Town Manager.

11.1.c Cancellation or other termination of insurance policies required by this

Agreement without immediate replacement thereof may be considered a default in the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Provider agrees that such default may be cured by procurement of insurance on behalf of Developer, at the Developer’s expense, at

Town’s option.

11.2 Hold Harmless Agreement:

The Developer, its agents and assigns shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Bloomfield and their respective consultants, agents, employees, elected officials, and officers, ("the Town") from any and all claims made against the Town, including but not limited to, damages, awards, costs, losses and expenses, direct, indirect or consequential

(including but not limited to reasonable fees and charges of engineers, attorneys and other professionals and court and arbitration costs), to the extent any such claim directly and proximately results from the wrongful, willful or negligent performance of services by the

Respondent during the Respondent’s performance of the Agreement or any other agreements of the Respondent entered into by reason thereof. The Town agrees to give the

Respondent prompt notice of any such claim and absent a conflict of interest, an opportunity to control the defense thereof.

The Selected Firm, its agents and assigns, shall, at all times, save, indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Bloomfield, its officers, agents, employees and servants from liability of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses for or on account of, any patented or copy righted equipment, materials, articles, or processes used in the performance of the resulting contract, or on account of any and all claims, damages, losses, litigation expense and counsel fees arising out of loss or injuries (including death) sustained by or alleged to have been sustained by the public or any persons affected by the Selected

Firm, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them while engaged in the performance of their duties in connection with the Agreement.

As to any and all claims against the Town or any of its consultants, agents or employees by any employee of Respondent, by any person or organization directly or indirectly employed by Respondent to perform or furnish any of the work, or by anyone for whose acts Respondent may be liable, the indemnification obligation under this Section 12 shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount of type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for Respondent under worker’s or workman’s compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.

As a municipal agency of the State of Connecticut, the Town will NOT defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the Successful Respondent.

11.3 Conditions

Developers responding to this RFP will be expected to adhere to the following conditions in an agreement with the Town and must make a positive statement to that effect in its proposal submitted:

11.3 a. The Successful Respondent has sufficient personnel to assure service continuity and project completion, and agrees to maintain adequate qualified personnel for the full duration of the contract.

11.3 b. All interested respondents (or their representatives) may attend a virtual project presentation on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

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11.3 c. Agree to provide the insurance coverage herein specified for the full duration of the contract's term, including any and all extensions.

11.3 d. Agree to conform to all applicable laws and ordinances and policies of the

Federal Government, State of Connecticut, and Town of Bloomfield.

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11.3 e. Agree that if the Town cannot in good faith negotiate a written contract within a reasonable time with the Successful Respondent, the Town may unilaterally cancel its selection of the Successful Respondent.

11.4 f. Agree that the contract between the Town and the Successful Respondent shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut and the ordinances of the Town of Bloomfield.

11.3 g. Agree that no conflict of interest exists. Identify the nature of any potential conflict of interest your firm might have in providing services to the Town under this

RFQ/RFP. Discuss fully any conflicts of interest, actual or perceived, which might arise in connection with your firm’s performance of the proposed agreement. If conflicts do or might exist, describe how your firm would resolve them.

11.3 h. Agree to protect and safeguard Town confidential information. If there is a security breach that affects Town confidential information while that information is in the possession of your firm, your firm will pay for any and all costs incurred with that security breach.

11.4. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

As a condition of award and performance of the development agreement, the Selected

Respondent must agree to the following provisions, which shall be incorporated into the final contract:

11.4 a. The Selected Respondent will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical disability. The Selected Respondent will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical disability. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

11.4 b. The Selected Respondent will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Selected Respondent, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical disability.

11.5 c. The Selected Respondent will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has either a collective bargaining agreement, or other understanding, a notice to be provided by the town, advising the labor union or worker's representative of the Selected Respondent's commitment under this article and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

11.3 d. The Selected Respondent will comply with all provisions of C.G.S. 4a-60(a) and of the relevant rules, regulations and orders of the town manager.

11.4 e. The Selected Respondent will furnish all information and reports required by the rules, regulations and orders of the town manager issued pursuant to this article, and will permit access to the Selected Respondent's books, records and accounts by the town manager or his designee for the purpose of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders. Any such inspection of the Selected Respondent's books, records and accounts by the town manager or his designee shall be made at a reasonable hour, upon reasonable notice to such Selected Respondent, and shall be limited in scope to information pertaining to the subject matter of the proposed contract.

11.4 f. In the event of the Selected Respondent's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of such rules, regulations or orders, this contract shall be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the

Selected Respondent shall be declared ineligible for further town contract, and such other sanctions shall be imposed and remedies invoked as provided by law.

11.4 g. The Selected Respondent shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) of this section in every subcontract or purchase order, and such provisions shall be binding on a subcontractor, vendor or manufacturer, unless exempted by regulations or orders of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

11.4 h. Within ten (10) calendar days following the town manager's decision to award or fail to award a contract or the determination of compliance or noncompliance with the terms of the agreement, any person claiming to be aggrieved by the decision may file with the town manager a written notice of appeal requesting a hearing before the human relations commission.

11.4 i. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice of appeal the human relations commission shall provide the aggrieved party with a hearing and issue its decision. During the pendency of such appeal, the decision of the town manager shall remain in full force and effect, unless the human relations commission issues a stay of the decision by unanimous vote.

11.4 j. At all times during such proceedings, the burden of proof shall be on the party appealing the town manager's decision.

12. ANTI-COLLUSION STATEMENT

Proposers and their employees, officers, advisers, agents or sub-contractors must not engage in any collusive bidding or other anti-competitive conduct, or any other similar conduct, in relation to:

• the preparation or submission of Proposals;

• the clarification of Proposals; and

• the conduct and content of negotiations, including final contract negotiations, in respect of this RFQ/RFP or procurement process, or any other procurement process being conducted by the Town in respect of any of its requirements.

13. TAXPAYER'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Each Developer, whether an individual, proprietor, partnership, or a non-profit corporation or organization, must obtain, complete and include, with the proposal submitted, an Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, "Request for Taxpayer Identification

Number and Certification".

14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REVISIONS TO PROPOSALS

Information may be provided to potential respondents for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to the Request for

Proposals requirements. Prospective respondents shall be afforded fair and equal treatment with respect to access to additional information and revision of proposals.

Town of Bloomfield, CT

PROPOSAL FOR RFQ/RFP 1173:

BLOOMFIELD TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION DEVELOPER

The undersigned have read, understand, and agree to comply with the requirements contained in the Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposal. The undersigned submits this proposal in good faith and without collusion with any other person, individual or firm.

Name and Address of Firm:

Name, Title, and Contact Information (phone, fax, AND email) of Authorized

Representative:

Signature of Authorized Representative: Date of Signature:

(Attach additional sheets as necessary)