RECREATIONAL USE PROJECT – HIGHLAND AVENUE
| Agency: | Town of Cheshire |
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| State: | Connecticut |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Due Date: | May 15, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 2526-23 |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
| Bid Number: |
2526-23
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| Bid Title: |
RECREATIONAL USE PROJECT – HIGHLAND AVENUE
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| Category: | Other |
| Status: | Open |
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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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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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