Project Information

Bid Title

RFP 1169 Development Services for Town Center Revitalization

Issuing Agency

Bloomfield town

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Mar 6, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP1169

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFP1169
Bid Title:	RFP 1169 Development Services for Town Center Revitalization
Category:	Town Bids
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 3/6/2026 12:30 PM Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2026 12:00 PM Related Documents: RFP1169 - Development Services for Town Center Revitalization

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TOWN OF BLOOMFIELD

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #1169

Development Services for Town Center Revitalization

Date: March 10, 2026

To: All Prospective Respondents

Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 1169: DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES FOR TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION

The Town of Bloomfield invites you to submit a proposal based on the requirements of the

enclosed RFP. The RFP and any addenda can be found on the Town of Bloomfield website,

http://www.BloomfieldCT.gov as well as the State of CT DAS website

https://portal.CT.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard on and after March 10, 2026. The

information contained herein outlines the intent and scope of the project; the guidelines

governing the submission and evaluation of all proposals; and IRS Form W-9, Request for

Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification which must be completed and

submitted with your proposal.

We ask that your submission conform to our format request as closely as possible. The

Town may accept responses that have exceptions to any requirement in the RFP. Any

exception or alternative must be clearly delineated in a separate attachment to the

submission. The RFP and the statement of qualifications submitted by the Successful

Respondent will be made part of the resultant contract between the Town and the

Successful Respondent. The Town of Bloomfield reserves the right to terminate this RFP

process at any time with or without notice to the prospective Respondent.

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All proposals must be received in the office of the Purchasing Department by Friday,

April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

One Original (clearly identified as such), plus two (2) paper copies, as well as one

electronic read-only copy on a thumb drive, shall be submitted to the attention of:

Town of Bloomfield

Department of Purchasing

Town Hall, 2nd Floor

ATTN: Joseph A. Muraca, Jr., Purchasing Manager

800 Bloomfield Avenue

Bloomfield, CT 06002

The Package submitted containing proposals shall be sealed, bearing on the outside the

firm's name and address and plainly marked "RFP # 1169: DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES FOR TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION”

Questions about the Scope of Services, submission and other requirements may be

directed to the Purchasing Department at JMuraca@BloomfieldCT.gov no later than

Monday, March 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Responses will be posted as an

addendum to the RFP on the State and Town websites no later than Friday, March 27,

2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Respondents are requested to limit their contact with the

Town regarding this RFP to the department named herein.

Please note that Bloomfield Town Hall is open to the public Mondays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am – 5 pm, Tuesdays from 8:30 am –

6 pm, and Fridays from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. In person delivery of proposals

will be accommodated until Friday, April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. All

respondents should ensure that proposals are mailed in sufficient time to be

received by the date and time specified herein. Responses that are late will

not be considered for any reason.

The Town of Bloomfield looks forward to receiving your response.

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1. INTENT

The purpose of the RFP is to solicit Development Services from prospective

developers. It is the intent of the RFP to identify the party most likely to successfully

develop the Town Center in alignment with the Town Center Economic Development Plan.

The selected Developer shall identify the base cost of services as provided under the Scope

of Services.

2. SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE

2.1 One Original (clearly identified as such), plus two (2) paper copies, as well as one

(1) read-only electronic copy on a thumb drive, shall be submitted to the attention of:

Town of Bloomfield

Department of Purchasing

Town Hall, 2nd Floor

ATTN: Joseph A. Muraca, Jr., Purchasing Manager

800 Bloomfield Avenue

Bloomfield, CT 06002

Please note that Bloomfield Town Hall is open to the public Mondays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am – 5 pm, Tuesdays from 8:30 am

– 6 pm, and Fridays from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. In person delivery of

proposals will be accommodated until Friday, April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

EST. All respondents should ensure that proposals are mailed in sufficient

time to be received by the date and time specified herein. Responses that are

late will not be considered for any reason.

2.2 Packages containing proposals must be sealed, bearing on the outside the

Developer’s name and address and plainly marked “RFP # 1169: DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES FOR TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION.”

2.3 Questions about the Scope of Services, submission and other requirements

may be directed to the Purchasing Department at JMuraca@BloomfieldCT.gov no later

than Monday, March 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Responses will be posted as an

addendum to the RFP on the State and Town websites no later than Friday, March 27,

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2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Respondents are requested to limit their contact with the

Town regarding this RFP to the department named herein.

2.4 Developers are requested to limit their contact with the Town regarding

this RFP to the person named herein.

2.5 The Town may entertain the submission of proposals from a team of

developers. The submission of any such proposal shall clearly spell out roles and

responsibilities between the parties and identify the lead developer with whom the Town

will contract and who will coordinate the activities of any sub-Developers.

2.6 The Town may accept proposals which take exception to any requirements

in this RFP, or which offer any alternative to a requirement herein. Any exception or

alternative must be clearly delineated and cannot materially affect the substance of this

RFP.

3. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Developers responding to this RFP are hereby notified that all proposals

submitted and information contained therein and attached thereto will not become public

information until the Town has awarded a contract to the Successful Respondent.

3.2 Developers responding to this RFP must have sufficient staff and expertise

to complete the required services. The Developer must agree that all personnel assigned

to this project are qualified for this type of work.

4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

The Town of Bloomfield is a municipal government located in Hartford County,

Connecticut. Incorporated in 1835, Bloomfield operates under a Council-Manager form of

government pursuant to its Charter, with a nine-member Town Council responsible for

legislative functions and the appointment of a Town Manager to oversee day-to-day

operations. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are selected from among the Council members.

Town Hall is located at 800 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002, and more

information is available on the Town’s official website at https://www.bloomfieldct.gov/.

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The Town encompasses approximately 26.9 square miles and had a population of 21,535

as of the 2020 U.S. Census. The community has a median age of approximately 47.8 and

a median household income of $97,436. Bloomfield is a regional employment center and

home to several major employers, including the headquarters of Cigna. The local economy

is supported by a diverse mix of industries, including finance and insurance, healthcare,

manufacturing, and logistics.

Bloomfield is development-friendly, with experienced staff who stand ready to provide

guidance and assistance related to the development of this site. The current mill rate is set

at 35.64, assessed at 70% of appraised market value. The Town is a member of the 29-

town Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) and works regionally on many

projects with other central Connecticut municipalities. It is a member of the Metropolitan

District Commission (MDC) from which it derives its water services.

Municipal services include full-time Police and Fire Departments, garbage pick-up

including single-stream recycling. The Town also offers a range of recreational amenities,

including a municipal golf course and access to regional trail systems and nearby state

parks. Bloomfield is committed to responsible governance and community development

and actively supports initiatives that enhance quality of life for residents and promote

sustainable economic growth.

Recently, the Town has embarked on several projects aimed at revitalization, including

the Prosser Library redevelopment and multiple residential community redevelopments.

These efforts illustrate Bloomfield’s continuing commitment to a diversified

redevelopment strategy, spanning cultural and civic upgrades, a range of housing options,

and strategic economic drivers.

Concerning the acquisition of property, to ensure that long-term revitalization and

development goals are met and key redevelopment areas are not excluded, the Town may

consider the use of a wide range of available municipal tools, consistent with state and

federal law, to support the acquisition of priority sites.

5. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Developer shall identify the base cost of services as provided under the Scope

of Services and identify the cost impacts of the various options/alternatives itemized

separately; fees for additional services clearly stated.

The Developer shall assist the Town in advancing the vision and goals of the Town Center

Economic Development Plan, identifying feasible development strategies for key sites

within the Town Center, including both publicly and privately owned parcels, and

maximizing both fiscal and community benefits to the Town.

The work of the developer shall include:

5.1 Conduct market research, financial modeling, and land use analysis.

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Commodity Codes

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