TCS-005-052826 SALE OF PROPERTY.pdf

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SALE OF PROPERTY

RFP #TCS-005-052826

The City of Torrington invites proposals for the sale of excess property owned by the City of Torrington, CT. The property is located at 71 East Albert Street, Torrington, CT, Assessor Parcel ID 90153, Map/Block/Lot: 116/021/024. Detailed descriptions and instructions to the proposers, as well as proposed contract of sale are contained in the attached document.

The Respondent’s submittal shall include an original clearly marked, one (1) exact copy (in addition to the hard copy) and shall be delivered to the Purchasing Department, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790 during normal office hours by no later than 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Submittals received after this date and time will not be accepted. Sealed envelope(s) should be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope, including all outer packaging, such as DHL, FedEX, UPS, etc.: ”TCS- 005-052826, SALE OF PROPERTY.” Proposers mailing proposals should allow for normal delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their proposals. In the case where City Hall is closed for weather related or some other emergency related circumstance, then submittals shall be due the next day when City Hall reopens for business, no later than 11:00 AM on that day. No fax or e-mail Bids will be accepted.

There will not be a public opening of this bid

MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All questions must be submitted by Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Questions must be submitted by email to the Facilities Manager at jamie_sykora@torringtonct.org. All questions determined to be of interest to all prospective Proposers will be answered in writing by an addendum which will be posted on the City and state web sites. It is the responsibility of potential bidders to check these websites for addendum(s). Interested firms should check the website 48 hours before the closing date. Any contact about this bid between a Bidder and any other City official and/or department manager and/or City of Torrington employee, other than as set forth above, may be grounds for disqualification of that Bidder.

No questions or clarifications shall be answered by phone, in person or in any other manner than specified above.

This RFP does not commit the City of Torrington to select any Respondent or enter into any contract agreement. The City of Torrington reserves the right to accept or reject any or all RFP’s; to waive any informalities, and if it is deemed to be in the public’s best interest, to enter directly into negotiations with one or more Respondents based on responses to the RFP, to request additional information from some or all Respondents. The City of Torrington reserves the right or to accept any bid deemed in the best interests of the City of Torrington.

This Bid shall remain open and shall not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the date set for its opening. The 90-day period may be extended upon written mutual agreement.

Pennie Zucco, Purchasing Agent City of Torrington May 13, 2026 mailto:jamie_sykora@torringtonct.org

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The City will not be liable for any costs incurred by a firm in the preparation or submission of a proposal.

The information provided herein is not intended to and shall not bind the City of Torrington to any of the statements or assumptions set forth herein.

I. Introduction and Overview On February 2, 2026, the Torrington City Council authorized the sale of real estate owned by the City and known as 71 East Albert Street, Torrington, CT 06790. A more particular description of the real estate may be found on the City’s website under www.torringtonct.gov/Online GIS. Determination of a prospective purchaser shall be made by competitive bidding in accordance with the requirements set forth herein.

The Deadline to submit sealed Proposals is Thursday, May 28, 2026 by 11:00 AM. Information relevant to this Request for Proposals (RFP) and potential sale will be posted here: www.torringtonct.gov/bids.

The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity or defect in any submission, request clarification or additional information regarding Proposals, to cancel this RFP, and to reject any and all Proposals at its sole discretion. The City shall assume no liability for expense incurred by a Bidder in replying to this RFP.

There will be no scheduled walk-through. Interested vendors may contact Facilities Manager, Jamie Sykora, via email: Jamie_sykora@torringtonct.org to request a walk-through. Complete return contact information must be included in email correspondence. Bidders are encouraged to inspect the Property.

B. RFP Timeline

• Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Questions due by 12:00 noon. All questions must be submitted in writing to jamie_sykora@torringtonct.org

• Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Proposals Due by 11:00 AM.

• Anticipated: TBD – Sign Purchase & Sale Agreement.

• Anticipated: TBD – New owner takes title.

II. Instructions to Bidders A. Proposal Submission Procedures

1. Sealed Proposals must be received on or before 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Proposals that are received after due date and time will not be considered. No fax or e-mail Bids will be accepted.

2. Bidders shall submit one (1) clearly marked original, one (1) exact copy in an envelope and clearly marked “TCS-005-052826, SALE OF PROPERTY” and addressed to: Pennie Zucco, Purchasing Agent, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790, pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org

3. Proposal Packages must include:

• A letter of introduction.

• Proposed use showing compatibility with current zoning regulations

• A proposed timeline for taking occupancy of the Property.

• An offer of the purchase price for the Property.

• A document providing evidence of Bidder’s financial capability to complete the purchase.

Please review the evaluation criteria when responding.

Failure to provide any of the above requested information may result in disqualification of Proposal. The City reserves the right to request additional information pertaining to the Proposal Package, or any other http://www.torringtonct.gov/Online mailto:pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org

3 | P a g e matters related to the Request for Proposal. Proposal documents, including the Offer of Payment, must be signed by person(s) authorized to contractually bind the Bidder.

B. Property Inspection There will be no scheduled walk-through. Interested vendors may contact Facilities Manager, Jamie Sykora, via email: Jamie_sykora@torringtonct.org to request a walk-through. Complete return contact information must be included in email correspondence. Bidders are encouraged to inspect the Property.

C. Questions Regarding Request for Proposal Questions regarding the RFP must be made in writing and submitted electronically to jamie_sykora@torringtonct.org by no later than Thursday, May 21, 2026 by 12:00 Noon. All questions and answers will be posted through an addendum which will be posted on the city and state websites.

D. Official Contact Information: Pennie Zucco, Purchasing Agent, City of Torrington, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790, pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org, 860-489-2225.

III. Method of Award and Selection Criteria Complete responses to this RFP will be evaluated by City staff and will be reviewed by the City Council.

Decisions to sell the Property are at the sole discretion of the City Council. This RFP process shall not create a binding obligation on the part of the City Council to sell the Property unless and until a Purchase and Sale Agreement has been executed and the pertinent City Charter and Policy requirements have been satisfied.

IV. Terms and Conditions Bidders shall be responsible for their own due diligence in preparing a Proposal. No representation or warranty is made by the City with respect to the condition of the Property, the suitability of the Property for a Bidder’s potential use or the information provided herein.

A. Bidders shall be responsible for the accuracy of the information provided to the City in connection with this RFP.

B. Minimum bid shall be no less than $130,000.00.

C. Conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed and except with respect to matters of title, the Property shall be conveyed to the party acquiring the same “as is, where is” and without representation as to quality, physical condition or environmental condition.

D. The City of Torrington will pay no broker’s fee, finder’s fee, commission, or other compensation to any party claiming to counsel or represent any proposer regarding the sale and/or development of the properties.

E. Successful bidder shall not have owned or been a principal in any entity owning property on the City’s blight list.

F. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive minor irregularities in any proposal, to issue additional RFPs, and to either substantially modify or terminate the proposed sale at any time prior to final execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement.

G. The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by a Bidder in connection with the preparation, submission, or presentation of its Proposal.

H. Nothing contained herein shall require the City to enter into exclusive negotiations with any Bidder.

The City reserves the right to amend, alter and revise its own criteria in the selection of a Bidder without notice.

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I. The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted in a Proposal and to request additional information from any Bidder.

J. The City will not accept any Proposal after the time and date specified in the RFP.

K. The City Council retains the sole discretion in the selection of a successful Proposal, if any.

L. Upon selection of a Proposal, the City shall enter into A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT with the successful Bidder with terms and conditions acceptable to the City. Until the execution of SUCH AGREEMENT, the City SHALL BE under no obligation to sell the Property.

Zoning/Land Use Prospective Purchaser should do their due diligence in regards to zoning and land usage, requirements and contact information can be accessed through the City’s website;

Current Use – The Property is actively used for recreation programs.

Assessment and Estimated Annual Property Taxes – Property Record Card and Assessor’s Information has been attached for review for all prospective bidders.

The City of Torrington makes no assertions or warranties regarding the presence, if any, or absence of asbestos, chemicals, hydrocarbons, or other hazardous materials on the property.

No proposals for portion or subparts of the property will be entertained. Proposals must offer to purchase the property in its entirety. Property is being listed as-is with no exceptions.

Withdrawal of Proposals – No Proposal will be allowed to be withdrawn after it has been received by the City of Torrington for a period of ninety (90) days.

Signature of Proposer – Proposal must be completed and signed in ink by the proposer or their representative. Corporations, partnerships, or other business entities responding to this Request for Proposals must include a certificate of authority attesting that the individual signing on their behalf was duly empowered to do so.

Proposal Deposit

1. Proposals must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total gross sum proposal by the proposer. The deposit must be in the form of a certified or Cashier’s check made payable to the “City of Torrington”. THE REMAINDER OF THE PURCHASE PRICE SHALL BE DUE AT THE CLOSING

BUT NO LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS AFTER RECIPT BY THE CITY

2. The City of Torrington reserves the right to retain the deposits of all proposers until the successful proposer has received notice of proposal acceptance at which point deposits will be returned to all unsuccessful proposers. The City of Torrington reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to retain the successful proposer’s deposit should circumstances not created by the City arise the proposal acceptance affecting completion of the sale of the property, or execution of a deed of conveyance or closing thereon. The deposit of the selected proposer will be released and returned by the City upon the closing on the property with the selected proposer.

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APPENDIX A

SALE OF PROPERTY

RFP #TCS-005-052826

INSURANCE

Certificate of Insurance: All insurance policies must include a Waiver of Subrogation whereby the insured waives its right to subrogate against the City, its subsidiaries, employees, volunteers, directors and officers. Proof of proper insurance coverage, Workers Compensation Insurance, Liability and Property damage, and Vehicle Insurance shall be filed with the City of Torrington Purchasing Agent within 10 days after the award of the bid. The Certificate of Insurance must name the City of Torrington, 140 Main St., Torrington, CT, its subsidiaries, employees, volunteers, directors & officers as the “Additional Insured” and filed with the Purchasing Agent prior to commencement of work. Renewal Certificates of Insurance must be mailed to the Purchasing Agent 10 days prior to the expiration of the required coverage.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

The respondent agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract pursuant to this solicitation he/she will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin, past history of mental disorder, mental retardation or physical disability or other basis in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the State of Connecticut or the City of Torrington.

INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and their respective consultants, agents, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct, indirect or consequential (including but not limited to fees and charges of attorneys and other professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Firm’s work, provided that such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission by the Firm, or breach of its obligations herein or by any person or organization directly or indirectly employed or engaged by the Firm to perform or furnish services, or anyone for whose acts the Firm may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.

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

FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Any procurement made pursuant to a federal award or subject to reimbursement, in whole or in part, with federal funds must comply with the City of Torrington’s purchasing procedures, state law, and the applicable Federal Procurement Requirements, including 2 CFR § 200.322 ("Procurement of recovered materials"), 2 CFR § 200.323 ("Contract cost and price"), 2 CFR § 200.324 ("Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity review"), 2 CFR § 200.325 ("Bonding requirements"), and 2 CFR § 200.326 ("Contract provisions"). In the event of any conflict between Town, State, or federal requirements, the most stringent requirement must be used. (See 2 CFR § 200.318.) City employees must comply with funding agency requests for review of technical specifications or procurement documents as provided in 2 CFR § 200.324.

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APPENDIX B

SALE OF PROPERTY

RFP #TCS-005-052826

Acceptance of Terms of this Agreement

Name of Proposer:

Contact Person:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone: ____________________________ Fax: _______________________________

E-mail: __________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature_____________________________ Title: ______________________

Name Printed: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________

It is agreed by the above signed proposer that the signature and submission of this proposal represents the proposer’s acceptance of all terms, conditions, and requirements of the proposal specifications, and, if awarded, the proposal will represent the agreement between the parties.

The proposer agrees that the cost of any work performed, materials furnished, services provided, or expenses incurred, which are not specifically delineated in the proposal documents, but which are incidental to the scope, intent, and completion of this contract, shall be deemed to have been included in the prices for the various items scheduled.

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PROPOSAL FORM

PROPOSAL TO: City of Torrington 2nd Floor Room 206 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790

I, _______________________________________________________________ have received the following contract documents,

1. RFP Document RFP #TCS-005-052826, Sale of Property, 71 East Albert Street, Torrington, CT 06790.

2. Posted addenda (if any) numbered _____ thru _____, posted at www.torringtonct.gov/bids

COMPENSATION OFFERED

Please make your proposal for the property on the line below. Proposals must be for the entire property as described.

No proposal for portions or subparts of the property will be accepted.

The proposer hereby offers for the entire property as described the sum of (indicate the dollar amount of the proposal in words and numerals):

________________________________________________________________________DOLLARS

Note: The Minimum acceptable offer is the current appraised value of $130,000.00. No offers under this threshold will be accepted by the City of Torrington.

CHECKLIST

The following must be submitted with proposal:

Appendix B, Proposal Form, Non-collusion affidavit Addenda acknowledged per Item 2 on Bid Proposal Form Signed and submitted with modified pricing if requested.

Letter of Transmittal Proposal Deposit of 5% of total gross sum (form of a certified bank or cashier’s check) The Bidder hereby certifies that any and all defects, errors, inconsistencies or omissions of which he/she is aware, either directly or by notification from any sub-bidder or material supplier found in the Contract Documents are listed herewith in this Bid Form.

Name and Title of Authorized Representative (Printed) Signature Date

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SAMPLE FORM

Bid #________________________

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF ___________________COUNTY OF ____________________________

I, ____________________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:

1. I am ____________________________________________ of____________________________________________, the

Bidder that has submitted the attached Bid for “_______________________________________”;

2. I am fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such bid;

3. Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid;

4. Neither the said Bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees or parties of interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed directly or indirectly with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Bid in connection with such Contract, for which the attached Bid has been submitted nor has it in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid or of any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Bid price or the price of any Bidder, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the City of Torrington or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and

5. The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of it agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant.

(Printed) ___________________________________

(Signed) __________________________________

(Title) _____________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before this________ day of ______________, 20__________.

Notary Public Printed Notary Public Signature

My Commission Expires _______________________________ (Notary Seal)

NOTE: Documents must be signed before and sealed by a Notary Public. Only documents bearing a notary seal will be accepted.

The Assessor’s of ce is responsible for the maintenance of records on the ownership of properties.

Assessments are computed at 70% of the estimated market value of real property at the time of the last revaluation which was 2019.

Information on the Property Records for the Municipality of Torrington was last updated on 7/20/2021.

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Location: 71 E ALBERT ST Property Use: Public Use Primary Use: Community Recreation Center

Unique ID: 90153 Map Block Lot:

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490 Acres: 0.00 Zone: DD Volume / Page:

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