Activate main street brownfield planning project

The City of Torrington, Connecticut is issuing a combined Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals to select a consulting team to conduct the Activate Main Street Planning Study, a comprehensive brownfield planning project focused on downtown Torrington and the North End of Main Street area, funded through a Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization (BAR) Planning Grant. The procurement seeks qualified consultants to complete ten major tasks including developing a 2030-2040 Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment Strategy, conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for two properties, performing market analysis, analyzing transit-oriented development opportunities related to the Naugatuck Rail Line, facilitating public engagement, analyzing recreational and mobility enhancements, and preparing a comprehensive final report integrated with the City's Plan of Conservation and Development. Respondents must demonstrate understanding of project goals, quality and creativity of proposed approach, relevant experience and qualifications, project team capacity, responsiveness to scope of work and deliverables, cost proposal and value, compliance and regulatory knowledge, and awareness of project issues and opportunities. Proposals must be submitted in two sealed envelopes by 11:00 AM EDT on April 2, 2026, to the City of Torrington Purchasing Department; questions must be submitted by 12:00 PM EDT on March 16, 2026, with addenda posted no later than 48 hours before the due date. The selected consultant will enter into an eighteen-month contract beginning immediately upon award with a selection decision expected in May 2026, and the City reserves the right to terminate upon thirty days' notice.

The City of Torrington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply; however, no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting eligible respondents have been identified in the procurement documents. Successful bidders must provide proof of insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability with minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Umbrella Liability, and Vehicle Insurance, with the City of Torrington and State of Connecticut listed as additional insureds. The consulting team must also submit cost proposals using the provided Cost Proposal Form with hourly rates and an expense schedule, with rates remaining in effect for the duration of the project if selected, and payment terms are Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery. No estimated contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the available solicitation documents. Interested consultants should contact Pennie Zucco at the City of Torrington Purchasing Department, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790, by telephone at 860-489-2225 or email at pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org for additional information or clarification regarding the procurement requirements.