Newtown barn lease

The Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is seeking qualified individuals or organizations to lease the north wing of the 2nd Company Governor's Horse Guard (2GHG) barn located at 4 Wildlife Drive in Newtown, CT. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number 21MIL13001 is an agricultural lease opportunity that requires interested parties to submit both qualifications and a rent proposal. The procurement seeks a tenant who can utilize the barn space while adhering to existing rules, orders, directives, and regulations of the CTMD and State of Connecticut. The solicitation period runs from December 6, 2021, to December 31, 2021, with a vendor question and answer period from December 6 to December 14, 2021. Interested parties must submit sealed responses by hand delivery, mail, or courier service to the CTMD Purchasing Department located at the Governor William A. O'Neill Armory in Hartford. A pre-bid site visit was planned, with attendance lists to be provided via addendum, and all lease payments will be made on a quarterly basis.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the solicitation is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The RFP does not provide an estimated total value for the contract or specify a specific budget range for the lease. There are no details about existing infrastructure requirements or technology integration needs. Potential lessees will be responsible for proposing their own quarterly lease payment amount, and the contract appears to be for a one-year term. The lease is classified under the "AGRICULTURE" category, suggesting the space may be suitable for agricultural-related activities. Interested parties can access additional information, including pre-bid meeting attendance lists and bid results, through the MIL Bid Board portal at https://portal.ct.gov/MIL/BidBoard.