The Town of Barrington seeks proposals from capable respondents interested in the purchase and redevelopment of property owned by the Town consisting of approximately 68,000 square feet (1.56 acres) of vacant land fronting on Freemont Avenue at 25 Watson Avenue; the current location of the vacant Carmelite Monastery. Program includes 55+ age-restricted, for-sale housing in a cottage-style community. The subject parcel is within 1,000 feet of Narraganset Bay, with views of the historic Tillinghast Estate property across Freemont Avenue (a property owned by the Rhode Island School of Design). The site has about 290 feet of frontage on Freemont Avenue, with a high elevation of 42 feet, sloping to the south/southwest to an elevation of about 30 feet. There are no wetlands present within the Proposed Project Site. The wooded site will require removal of trees, regrading and the extension of utilities. If larger than 10MB in size, Respondents may submit proposals via DropBox or other file-share sites. A link to the share site should be provided to the Town via the email noted above. Respondents may confirm Towns receipt of proposal by emailing the Town via the email noted above or calling 401-247-1900 ext. 308. Proposals submitted to the Town will become property of the Town. After opening, all proposals become public documents and are subject to the requirements of the State law. Questions Due.............................................................. 02.12.24 Questions Answered.................................................... 02.20.24 Interviews, as needed ................................................. Week of 3.12.24 It is the Towns intent to complete Tasks 1, 2 and 3 above and close on the subject parcel by no later than December 31, 2024. Any questions shall be submitted via email to Phil Hervey, Town Manager at phervey@barrington.ri.gov no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024. Those submitting questions must include their name, address, telephone number and email address with any questions. An addendum with questions and answers will be published/posted Electronically under the 25 Watson Ave. by noon Tuesday, February 20, 2024 as an addendum to this RFP. The bid along with any addenda will be posted Electronically . Disclaimer: The Town will attempt to communicate any changes/addenda to this RFP; however, it is the Respondents responsibility to check the Town regularly for any updates, corrections, or information about deadline extensions March/April 2024 | Execution of a conTingent Development Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding; as further described below.
April 2024 | Town Council approves of Development Plan, as proposed + authorization to enter into a Purchase & Sales Agreement | all subject to stated approvals at the May Financial Town Meeting The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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