Bid No. 19-116; Proposed Recreational Marijuana Establishment

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking to obtain information and qualify Marijuana Establishment Applicants for the purpose of negotiating and executing a Host Community Agreement (HCA) for the development, construction, and operation of a Marijuana Establishment within the City. The City is looking to select up to four qualified enterprises to operate as a Marijuana Establishment, which includes Marijuana Cultivator, Craft Marijuana Cooperative, Marijuana Product Manufacturer, Marijuana Retailer, Microbusiness, Independent Testing Laboratory, Marijuana Research Facility, or Microbusiness. This Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) is not issued pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30B. Applicants requesting certification as a Marijuana Establishment must meet the requirements set forth in the regulations promulgated by the Cannabis Control Commission. The RFQ/RFP has a posted date of April 1, 2019 and a due date of May 20, 2019.

This opportunity is specifically focused on Hampden County, Massachusetts. The RFQ/RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.