Purchase and Sale of the Former Welton St. School Property

The City of Waterbury, Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 8330 Wtby) seeking proposals for the purchase of a 0.43-acre vacant parcel property located at 36 Welton Street in Waterbury, Connecticut 06702, formerly the site of Welton Street School. This solicitation is specifically targeted at potential buyers interested in acquiring the municipal property within New Haven County. The RFP was publicly posted on November 27, 2024, with proposal submissions due by January 23, 2025, at 10:30:00 AM EST. Interested parties can direct questions to Maureen McCauley, the designated contact person, who can be reached at 203-574-6748 or mmccauley@waterburyct.org. The opportunity is open to all vendors, with no specified line-item requirements or predetermined pricing structures, suggesting a flexible approach to property valuation and potential uses.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are mentioned in the documentation. The RFP does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other specialized vendor categories. Additionally, no incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements are detailed in the solicitation documents. The estimated total value of the property is not disclosed, leaving the potential purchase price open to market-driven proposals. Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence regarding the property's potential uses, zoning regulations, and market value. The City of Waterbury appears to be seeking the most advantageous proposal for the vacant parcel, with the primary objective of divesting the municipal property to a qualified buyer.