SEASIDE_PARK_BATHHOUSE_–_STABLES_–_SURROUNDING_GROUNDS.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

MNX006277

SEASIDE PARK BATHHOUSE – STABLES –

SURROUNDING GROUNDS

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PURCHASES

999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT CT 06604

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, July 23, 2026 by 2:00 pm

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Submission Guidelines

3. Selection Process

4. Terms and Conditions

5. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

Attachments:

A - Bathhouse Map

1. Introduction

The City of Bridgeport seeks proposals for SEASIDE PARK BATHHOUSE – STABLES –

SURROUNDING GROUNDS.

The selected awardee must meet all municipal, State and Federal practices and requirements.

1.1. City Background

Bridgeport, the most populous city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England, is situated in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island

Sound. With a population of 148,654 in 2020, it is 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from

The Bronx, forming part of the New York metropolitan area. The city borders Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. Bridgeport is a significant part of the

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk-Danbury metropolitan statistical area, the second largest in Connecticut.

Since the early 21st century, Bridgeport has seen extensive redevelopment in its downtown and other neighborhoods. Bridgeport is home to several educational institutions, including the

University of Bridgeport, Housatonic Community College, Paier College, and part of Sacred

Heart University, as well as the state's only zoo, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. The city is also nicknamed "Park City" for its 35 public parks, covering 1,300 acres, including two large parks.

Despite not being headquartered in the city, over a dozen Fortune 500 companies are based in the metropolitan area shared with Stamford.

Bridgeport is a culturally vibrant city with three museums, numerous parks, and significant venues like Seaside Park, the Total Mortgage Arena, and the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater.

The Barnum Museum and Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo are notable attractions, enhancing the city's cultural and recreational appeal. Recognized for its diversity, Bridgeport is consistently ranked among the 25 most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the United States.

1.2. Project Overview and Summary

DESCRIPTION

The City of Bridgeport is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced parties to develop, build / renovate and operate the Seaside Park bathhouse and former stable buildings as a restaurant, catering facility, seasonal concession and / or entertainment venue.

The areas available for development include the bathhouse building, the immediate grounds, the adjacent stable buildings and the nearby parking lot.

Respondents may submit proposals for any single portion or combination of the available areas. Proposals involving multiple portions must include a detailed phasing plan for the project. All submissions must include a plan to reconfigure the parking lot and park permit checkpoint to provide exclusive parking for the new facilities without disrupting normal park operations.

The City anticipates entering into a lease with the selected entity for a term of at least ten years. In light of the fact that the lease will be specific to the proposal, no form agreement is posted with this RFP. Respondents are expected to include a proposed lease payment amount in their submission which will be subject to negotiation upon selection. The lessee will be required to pay all personal property tax associated with the operation. The property is being offered “as is” and the developer will be responsible for all improvements.

TOUR OF THE SITE will be conducted on Thursday, July 9, 2026, 11:00 am

Seaside Park Bath House, 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT 06604

RESPONSE FORMAT

1) Identify yourself and highlight your experience in this field.

2) Explain your specific approach and concept.

3) Discuss economic assumptions as to initial investment, and operating expenses and revenue.

4) Explain funding sources.

5) Provide timeline including commencement, construction to operation.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: CITY REVIEW of RESPONSES will consider

1) History of Successful Experience – 35%

2) Financial Capacity – 35%

3) Quality of Concept and Business Plan – 30%

NOTE: The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to cancel this solicitation at its sole discretion without liability. The City shall under no circumstances be responsible for any costs, risks or expenses incurred by any entity. The City also reserves the right to select one or more entities to achieve the intent of the RFP. All submissions shall become property of the City of Bridgeport and will not be returned to the respondents.

2. Submission Guidelines

2.1. Contacting the City of Bridgeport

The exclusive means by which all prospective respondents may obtain RFP packages, direct inquires, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit proposals shall be through the City of Bridgeport’s bidding platform.

The City of Bridgeport has made it possible for vendors to view our solicitations, download bid packages and ask questions, free of charge.

Instructions to do so are as follows:

1. Go to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct

2. Click on any bid you see. It will take you to that bid’s page.

3. On the right-hand side of the page, click on Register now for free!

4. After you register, you'll be able to view/download or ask questions on any bid you have interest in.

If you have any trouble registering, please contact OpenGov using the chat feature or send an email to procurement-support@opengov.com

Addenda Notification: Respondents are required to register on OpenGov. Once the respondent has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications in their email. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each respondent to periodically check the site for any addenda.

2.2. Electronic Submission Instructions

Submissions are encouraged to be made electronically through the OpenGov site at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct no later than 2:00 pm on

Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Questions and Answers: It is the responsibility of each firm to inquire about additional information or clarification as to any aspect of the RFP or the Project by submitting questions. The City of Bridgeport will receive questions until Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) and will promptly provide answers to such questions no later than Friday, July 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm by publishing them on the Procurement Portal and the All firms are obligated to become familiar with such questions and answers and to submit or revise their proposals accordingly. The City of Bridgeport assumes no responsibility for a firm’s failure to read questions or answers and to revise their responses accordingly.

Late Submissions: City will not assume responsibility if a submission is misdirected, or its delivery is delayed. It shall be the sole responsibility of the submitter to pay for any type of delivery service charge, and to see that the Office of the Purchasing Agent receives his/her submission on time. The clock used shall be the Purchasing Agent’s official date and time stamp clock. The City does not assume financial responsibility for late deliveries by the U.S. Postal

System or any other delivery service.

Expenses: The City shall not be responsible for and/or shall not pay any costs associated with the preparation, submission, or presentation of any submission, or costs incurred by the responding firms during the interview and negotiations phase of the solicitation process https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct

Information and Materials: Any information or materials submitted to this RFP shall become the property of the City of Bridgeport and will not be returned. All submitted materials will be available for public review.

Dates: Please keep in mind dates are estimates only and are subject to change.

NOTE: IF THE MARGARET E. MORTON GOVERNMENT CENTER, 999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT,CT IS CLOSED FOR ANY UNFORESEEN EVENT, BIDS WILL BE DUE AT

THE SAME TIME ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY THAT THE MARGARET E. MORTON

GOVERNMENT CENTER IS OPEN

2.3. Timeline

Release Project Date: July 1, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory): July 9, 2026, 11:00am

1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Question Submission Deadline: July 14, 2026, 5:00pm

Question Response Deadline: July 17, 2026, 5:00pm

Response Submission Deadline: July 23, 2026, 2:00pm

3. Selection Process

The City Selection Committee will review the responses to compliance with the required documentation to determine responsiveness.

The City Selection Committee, comprised of key internal stakeholders, will review, evaluate proposals, and score them and rank the responses on a 100-point scale . Upon completion of the evaluation and scoring, the City Selection Committee may conduct post-evaluation interviews with the most qualified suppliers prior to a final decision. The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and cancel this request for proposal (RFP), without liability.

4. Terms and Conditions

4.1. Terms and Conditions

All City of Bridgeport contract terms, conditions, and requirements apply.

4.2. Payment Terms

Payment terms are Net 45 days following receipt of correct invoice.

4.3. Openness of Procurement Process

Written responses, other discussions, correspondence, and all other pertinent records shall be handled as public records in compliance with State and Federal open records statutes and regulations.

4.4. Errors and Omissions

Once a response is submitted, the City of Bridgeport may consider requests by any contractor to correct errors or omissions but shall retain sole discretionary authority to determine the outcome of such a request.

4.5. Collusion

By offering a response to this RFP the supplier certifies that no attempt has been made or will be made by the consultant to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. All persons interested in this project, principal or principals being named therein, and no other person have an interest in this project or in the

Agreement which they may participate in. No person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting legitimate employees or established commercial agencies maintained by the consultant for the purpose of doing business. All firms interested in this project (including the firm's employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists attorneys and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process, including the evaluation panel and other administrative staff. The policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms; assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process.

4.6. Suspension and Debarment

The City will not participate in contracts with parties that have been debarred, suspended or excluded from Federal assistance programs per 2 CFR part 180 and part 1532 and 40 CFR part

31.35. Further, the respondent is required to verify that the respondent, or its principals, as defined at 49 CFR 19.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.40 and 29.945

The respondent is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it participates in.

By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the respondent or proposer certifies as follows:

The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City if it is later determined that the respondent or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. The respondent or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The respondent or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.

4.7. City of Bridgeport Reservation of Rights

This solicitation is for a “Request for Proposal (RFP) only”. This request for proposal is not to be construed as a specific proposal or an offer to buy any products or services. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, the City expressly reserves all rights in its sole discretion and in the best interests of the City at any time prior to the selection of a preferred respondent and participating in a final contract, without any liability therefore, to:

• Modify any dates or other terms of the RFP upon posting notice,

• Waive any informality or non-material deficiencies in submissions,

• The consultant misstates or conceals any material fact in the proposal,

• Reject any and/or all proposals,

• Withdraw the RFP,

• Decline to select qualified vendors from the respondents to the RFP,

• Select one, more than one, or no respondents

• Not liable to any Respondent for damages of any type however arising.

4.8. Conflict of Interest

The proposer certifies that to the best to their knowledge or belief, no elected/appointed official or employee of the City is financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the purchase of the foods or services specified in this Request for Proposal.

Proposers are required to complete and answer the No Conflicts/Disclosure Form located in the

Vendor Questionnaire & Submission section.

5. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

1. Respondent's Proposal*

Upload technical proposal here.

*Response required

2. No Conflicts/Disclosure Form *(Signed and Notarized)*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

Every business or individual that is issued a notice of intent to award pursuant to the city’s purchasing ordinance (section 3.08.070, as amended), must fully and accurately complete this disclosure form. If there is insufficient space for any answer, attach additional sheets.

• NO_CONFLICTS_FORM_10-2018_a...

*Response required

3. Supplemental Information (optional)

Firms to submit supplemental documentation and information with their proposals to display their qualifications, offerings, and special terms.

https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/279851/8b44d76c-8e93-479d-a43a-f1ad17325d28_NO_CONFLICTS_FORM_10-2018_and_02-2025.pdf