Project Information

Bid Title

RECREATIONAL USE PROJECT – HIGHLAND AVENUE

Issuing Agency

Town of Cheshire

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Apr 15, 2026

Closing Date

May 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2526-23

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2526-23
Bid Title:	RECREATIONAL USE PROJECT – HIGHLAND AVENUE
Category:	Other
Status:	Open

Description: Sealed proposals are being requested for the development and long-term lease of land formerly owned by the State of Connecticut, owned by the Town of Cheshire, in accordance with all terms and specifications contained herein, and will be received by the Town until the following deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:00pm Seven (7) paper copy submittals and one original plus an electronic copy on a flash drive must be delivered by mail or hand-delivered in sealed envelopes addressed to the Town of Cheshire, Office of Town Manager, c/o Sean Kimball, 84 South Main Street Cheshire, Ct 06410. The submittals should be marked Town of Cheshire RFP# 2526-23. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. no later than Monday, May 4th 2026 at 12:00pm with a CC to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . Publication Date/Time: 4/14/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2026 2:00 PM Related Documents: Recreational Use State Property RFP 2526-23 Issue 04142026

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TOWN OF CHESHIRE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS#2526-23

REQUEST FOR RECREATIONAL USE PROJECT – HIGHLAND AVENUE

April 2026

The Town of Cheshire is competitively procuring proposals from interested parties for the

development of ten (10) acres of undeveloped land along Highland Avenue (CT Route 10) across

from Cheshire park and adjacent to the Manson Youth State facility for a recreational use

project. The property was received from the State of Connecticut via public act 98-255 for use

by the Town of Cheshire, or to lease the property to a third party for recreational purposes only

(subject property).

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified individuals or organizations to

operate, maintain, and/or develop the land for recreational activities that will serve the public,

enhance community well-being, and promote recreation. This an exciting opportunity to

contribute to the community’s health, wellness, and recreational needs while ensuring that the

land is utilized in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Respondents are invited to submit proposals for the development and long term lease of the

subject property with One (1) original and seven (7) copies and an electronic copy (copied to a

flash drive) to the Cheshire Town Hall, Town Manager’s Office c/o Sean Kimball – Town

Manager, Room 221, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 by Friday, May 15th 2026 at

2:00pm. The Town of Cheshire (the “Town”) will not accept submissions by e-mail or fax. The

Town will reject proposals received after the date and time noted above.

The documents comprising this Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained on the Town’s

website, www.cheshirect.org, under “Bids and Requests for Proposals.” Each proposer is

responsible for checking the Town’s website to determine if the Town has issued any addenda

and, if so, to complete its proposal in accordance with the RFP as modified by the addenda.

Proposals must be held firm and cannot be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days after the

opening date. The Town reserves the rights to amend or terminate this Request for Proposals,

accept all or any part of a proposal, reject all proposals, waive any informalities or non-material

deficiencies in a proposal, and select the proposal and proposer that, in the Town’s sole

discretion, will be in the Town’s best interests.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RECREATIONAL USE PROJECT – HIGHLAND AVENUE

Sealed proposals are being requested for the development and long-term lease of land

formerly owned by the State of Connecticut, owned by the Town of Cheshire, in accordance

with all terms and specifications contained herein, and will be received by the Town until the

following deadline:

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:00pm

Seven (7) paper copy submittals and one original plus an electronic copy on a flash drive must

be delivered by mail or hand-delivered in sealed envelopes addressed to the Town of Cheshire,

Office of Town Manager, c/o Sean Kimball, 84 South Main Street Cheshire, Ct 06410. The

submittals should be marked Town of Cheshire RFP# 2526-23

Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to andrew.martelli@cheshirect.org no later

than Monday, May 4th 2026 at 12:00pm with a CC to mglidden@cheshirect.org.

Administrative Point of Contact

Andrew Martelli, Assistant Town Manager

84 South Main Street

Suite 221

Cheshire, CT 06410

(203)-271-6679

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General Conditions and Terms

The Town of Cheshire (the Town) reserves the rights to accept or reject all proposals in whole or in part, to waive

any technical defects, irregularities, and omissions, and to consider past performance of prospective respondents

where the interest of the Town will be best served. The Town reserves the right to directly negotiate with an entity

who submits a proposal in response to this RFP and to accept a proposal based upon those negotiations alone. The

Town reserves the right to request interviews, discuss all project details, and to select and negotiate a preferred

development proposal that is in the best interest of Town prior to final award.

The Town may determine that a proposal is technically and/or substantively non-responsive at any point in the

evaluation process and may remove such proposal form further consideration. Proposals arriving after the

deadline may be returned unopened or may simply be declared non-responsive and not subject to evaluation, at

the sole discretion of the Town. All original documents, drawings, renderings, concepts and other submission

materials shall become the property of the Town once submitted. The Town is not responsible for any costs

related to presentations, preparation of responses, or clarifications pertaining to this RFP. All costs are the

responsibility of the respective respondent.

“Proposal” shall mean quotation, offer, qualification/experience statement, and/or services. Prospective

respondents shall also mean proposers, offerors, or any person or firm responding to an RFP.

All prospective respondents are responsible for ensuring that no addenda have been made to the original RFP

package or that all addenda have been received and addressed. All submitted packages and addenda are located

at the Town of Cheshire Office for the Town Manager or on the Town website.

There is no official public opening of proposals. To best protect the integrity of the procurement process, the Town

requires that respondents refrain from requesting proposal information concerning respondents until an award

has been formally made. Proposal materials will not be disclosed as public information until after a formal award.

The prospective respondent warrants, by submission of a proposal, that he/she is not an employee, agent, or

servant of the Town, and that he/she is fully qualified and capable in all material respects with regard to the

requirements of this RFP and possesses the requisite skill, expertise, experience and resource to fulfill the

obligations of its proposal as submitted. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any contractual relationship

or obligation between the Town and any prospective or actual respondent. Respondents warrant that he/she has

not paid, and agrees not to pay, any bonus, commission, fee, or gratuity to any employee or official of the Town for

purposes of obtaining any contract or award issued by the Town.

The submission of a proposal shall not bind the Town of Cheshire, nor does it constitute a competitive bid. The

Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. If you are awarded

the subject purchase, you will be required to sign and submit, at or prior to closing, a certification certifying that

you, your company, and specified other individuals have given no gifts to town personnel and other individuals set

forth in the certification.

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1.

Project Overview

Table of Contents

2.

Municipal Process

3.

Site Information

4.

Submittal Requirements

5.

Submittal Deadline and Review Schedule

6.

Reserved Rights / Disclaimer

7.

Attachments

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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Town of Cheshire is soliciting proposals from qualified responders for development of and

a long-term lease of ten (10) acres of land located along Highland Avenue (Route 10) for

recreational uses. The property was conveyed with specific deed restrictions (attached).

The selected proposer will be required to use the land solely for recreational purposes, such

as, but not limited to:

• Outdoor sports and athletic facilities (e.g., soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball

courts)

• Indoor sports and athletics

• Playgrounds and child recreation areas

• Concessions related to recreational activities (e.g., snack stands, rentals)

• Outdoor events and programming

Proposers are encouraged to present creative ideas that align with the town’s goals for public

access to safe, sustainable, and accessible recreational opportunities.

2. MUNICIPAL PROCESS

The Town Council, thru its Planning Committee, undertook the process of preparing this RFP to solicit proposals

from qualified parties. Proposals will be reviewed by the Planning Committee and or its designee and ultimately

approved by the Town Council.

Proposed developments will be subject to full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including obtaining

necessary approvals from the Planning and Zoning Commission and, if applicable, the Inland Wetland and

Watercourse Commission (should work encroach into regulated areas or if a permit to conduct regulated activity is

otherwise required) and any other pertinent Town or State reviews.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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