This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Portland, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of Portland is issuing this Request for Qualifications & Proposals (RFQ/RFP) to retain a consultant or consulting team to conduct a Downtown Master Plan, which is funded by a Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Brownfield Area Revitalization (BAR) Planning grant. The project seeks to develop a new Master Plan for downtown Portland, encompassing both the Town Village District and Riverfront Overlay Zone. Included in this area are three town-owned brownfield sites located on Brownstone Avenue. The intent is to evaluate how these currently underutilized, brownfield sites can encourage both private and public investment in a manner that generates new economic growth. The project aims to developing a comprehensive plan that will contribute to the enhancement of public spaces by revitalizing underutilized land, enhancing the connection between the Village Center and the Connecticut River waterfront, promoting tourism, and fostering community engagement. The Town of Portland is seeking a qualified team that includes, minimally, a Planner, Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect, Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) and Real Estate Market Analyst and has the capability and capacity to meet the Town's objectives outlined in Section IV of this document. For any specific questions, email development@portlandct.org by January 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The Town of Portland reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions; to waive any informalities; to negotiate and award a contract that it determines best meets its needs and best serves the interests of the Town of Portland. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. ***Bid Notes: Submittals received after this date and time will not be accepted. All sealed envelope or boxed submittals should be clearly marked: RFQ/RFP #2025-05, Town of Portland BAR Planning Grant - Downtown Portland Master Plan (with the fee proposal submitted in a separate sealed envelope, clearly marked). Firms mailing proposals should allow for normal delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their proposals.