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Bid Title

Adaptive Reuse of the Town of Enfield Annex RFP

Issuing Agency

Enfield town

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Oct 21, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 7, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Bid Title:	Adaptive Reuse of the Town of Enfield Annex RFP
Category:	Town of Enfield, General Government
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06092

Description: TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE TOWN OF ENFIELD ANNEX October 7, 2025 Sealed proposals for the services named above will be received at the office of the Director of Finance until 11:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, January 07, 2026. Thereafter, proposals will be opened in public and read aloud or opened and read aloud pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Governor's Executive Orders. Responses received after that date and time will not be accepted. Beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from Aaron Marcavitch, at (860) 253-6391 or the Town's website, https://www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx . There will be a Pre-Submittal site visit at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Enfield Annex, 124 Maple Street. All interested respondents are encouraged to attend. The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of proposals, to waive formalities or informalities, and to make an award that is deemed to be in the best interests of the Town. The Town is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, small and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond. John A. Wilcox, Director of Finance EOE/AA Publication Date/Time: 10/7/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 1/7/2026 11:00 AM Pre-bid Meeting: 10/27/2025, 10:00 a.m. Contact Person: Aaron Marcavitch, Director Economic & Community Development Town of Enfield 820 Enfield Street Enfield, CT 06082 Tel: 860.253.6391 amarcavitch@enfield.org Fee: n/a Miscellaneous: There will be a Pre-Submittal site visit at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Enfield Annex, 124 Maple Street. All interested respondents are encouraged to attend. /// Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing via email to Aaron Marcavitch at amarcavitch@enfield.org no later than 4:00PM, EST on Friday, December 12, 2025. Written responses - including clarifications, interpretations of RFP provisions, and answers to questions raised during the RFP period, will be posted to the Town’s website on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at https://www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx Related Documents: RFP Specs - Adaptive Reuse of the Town of Enfield Annex

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Adaptive Reuse of the

Town of Enfield Annex

124 Maple Street, Enfield, CT 06082

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS (RFP):

Issued by:

Town of Enfield

820 Enfield Street

Enfield, CT 06082

TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE TOWN OF ENFIELD ANNEX

October 7, 2025

Sealed proposals for the services named above will be received at the office of the Director of Finance until 11:00

a.m. EST on Wednesday, January 07, 2026. Thereafter, proposals will be opened in public and read aloud or opened

and read aloud pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Governor's Executive Orders. Responses received after

that date and time will not be accepted.

Beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from Aaron

Marcavitch, at (860) 253-6391 or the Town's website, https://www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx .

There will be a Pre-Submittal site visit at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Enfield Annex, 124

Maple Street. All interested respondents are encouraged to attend.

The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of proposals, to waive formalities or

informalities, and to make an award that is deemed to be in the best interests of the Town.

The Town is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, small and women-

owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond.

John A. Wilcox,

Director of Finance

EOE/AA

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Town of Enfield ("Town") to solicit proposals from

qualified entities for the Adaptive Reuse of the Town of Enfield Annex, formerly Enrico Fermi High

School, located at 124 Maple Street in Enfield, Connecticut. The Town is seeking respondents with

the capacity to successfully preserve and repurpose portions of the existing structure as part of a

proposed redevelopment project.

The Town has identified a range of potential uses for the site, including but not limited to, housing

for individuals aged 55 and over, community arts initiatives, public use spaces, educational and

training facilities, healthcare services, and retail or commercial activities. As part of the

redevelopment, the Town intends to retain ownership and operational access to specific amenities on

the property, including the pool, gymnasium, auditorium, pickleball courts, and athletic fields.

The Town seeks to identify a qualified developer or development team-whether for-profit or non-

profit-with the capacity, creativity, and experience to transform the former school into a dynamic and

productive facility. A variety of development approaches are welcome-including full or partial

adaptive reuse, selective demolition, and compatible new construction.

Proposals should align with Enfield's zoning regulations and support the Town's comprehensive

community development goals.

To support successful redevelopment, the Town is open to multiple forms of site control and

encourages respondents to propose a structure that aligns with their financial model, mission, and

long-term vision. Two primary options will be considered: long-term ground lease (e.g., 50 years or

more), which may be particularly appealing to mission-driven developers, nonprofit institutions,

educational partners, or other entities committed to creating lasting community impact.

Alternatively, the Town will consider proposals that involve direct purchase and subdivision of the

property, contingent upon specific redevelopment conditions.

The Town has not established a minimum bid or sale price. Proposals will be evaluated based on overall

project merit, alignment with community goals, development feasibility, public benefits, and the

respondent's capacity to execute the project. Financial terms will be one of several factors in the

selection process.

A copy of this RFP, with all exhibits, can be download from the Town of Enfield website at:

https://www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx .

2.0 RFP POINT OF CONTACT

Aaron Marcavitch, Town of Enfield Director of Economic and Community Development, will serve as

the primary point of contact throughout the proposal process. All correspondence and questions

related to this RFP should be submitted in writing to amarcavitch@enfield.org. Please refer to the

"Submission Instructions" section for details on proposal submission.

3.0 TOWN HERITAGE AND IDENTITY

Enfield, Connecticut, is a town rich in history and steeped in New England charm. Enfield was named

and incorporated by the Colony of Massachusetts in 1683 and annexed to Connecticut in 1749. Enfield

has evolved from its tobacco farming roots into a large and welcoming community. The town boasts

historical landmarks such as the Enfield Street Historic District, location of the historical core and original

Town green; Enfield Shakers Historic District, a unique set of historic buildings from when the Shaker's

had a large presence in town; and the Bigelow Hartford Carpet mill and Thompsonville Historic District.

Additional sites include the Old Town Hall Museum, operated by the Enfield Historical Society; the

Hazardville Institute, still in restoration; as well as the Scantic River State Park. Enfield's location along

the Connecticut River made it a hub for commerce and innovation, particularly in the carpet making

industry.

The town is 33.8 square miles with a current population of approximately 45,246. Enfield’s demographics

reflect a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees, all of whom contribute to a community spirit.

The town’s great schools, safe neighborhoods, and variety of housing options make it an ideal place for

families to settle down. Enfield also embraces cultural diversity, celebrating its residents' unique

traditions through various community events.

Enfield offers a strong sense of community, paired with a business-friendly environment that appeals to

entrepreneurs and established companies alike. Its strategic location near Hartford, Springfield, and major

highways make it a prime spot for commerce and commuting. With its welcoming residents and rich

heritage, Enfield is a place where visitors feel at home, new residents thrive, and businesses flourish.

4.0 SITE LOCATION AND SETTING

The Town Annex (the "Site") is located in the northeast

quadrant of the Town of Enfield. The existing EFHS site is

fully developed, containing multiple parking lots, a

network of entrance drives and roads, and a sports complex

comparable to other high schools of this size in

Connecticut. The EFHS site has multiple access points off

two roads, North Maple Street (Connecticut Route 192) to

the west and Moody Road to the north. The main entrance

and majority of parking are located off the North Maple

Street entrance, with the Moody Road entrance serving as

access to secondary parking lots and the lower-level

loading dock. The grading of the site is

moderately sloped, with elevations on the south

side of the building roughly one story (11-15

feet) higher than those on the north side.

5.0 SITE OWNERSHIP

The Town of Enfield is the sole owner of the Site. Ownership is in fee simple title. The building was

decommissioned by the Board of Education in 2016, and ownership was transferred to the Town of

Enfield on March 8, 2016.

6.0 OPERATIONAL HISTORY AND USE

Enrico Fermi High School was constructed in 1971 on a 41-acre parcel acquired by the Town of Enfield

in 1968. The facility served as one of the Town’s two public high schools until its closure in 2016,

following a voter-approved consolidation plan that merged Fermi High School with Enfield High School.

The consolidation was supported by a $103 million renovation and expansion of Enfield High School.

Upon closure, the Enfield Board of Education transferred ownership of the Fermi building to the Town

of Enfield on March 8, 2016. The facility was subsequently renamed the Enfield Municipal Annex and

repurposed for municipal and community use.

Since 2016, the building has housed various municipal and school functions, including:

• Town Recreation Department (sports and education programming)

• Performing Arts

• Community Use spaces

• Adult education programs

• Flexible storage space

• Police Training facility

There are portions of the building which are currently underutilized, including certain technology spaces,

a former planetarium, and some science lab rooms.

The building remains structurally intact and continues to serve as a flexible municipal resource.

7.0 ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL FORMER LAYOUT AS A HIGH SCHOOL

The Annex has not been significantly altered

since its decommissioning as a high school. At

the time of its closure it was divided into building

units, referenced by letters A, B, C, D and E.

Unit “A” is a three-story structure that serves as

the main academic wing for EFHS. The three

floor plates are nearly identical, each containing

classrooms around the exterior perimeter with a

lecture hall, offices, support space, and media

center at the core. The media center is a three-

story space, connected by an open, internal stair.

There is also an existing, non-code conforming

elevator located in the core of Unit “A”, directly

adjacent to the connection with Unit “E”.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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