Redevelopment of Kaman Property

Location:	Connecticut
Posted:	Sep 2, 2026
Due:	Oct 20, 2026
Agency:	Town of Plainfield
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS

FOR PLANNING SERVICES RELATED TO

THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER KAMAN PROPERTY

100 South Main Street, Plainfield CT

ECLB RFQ/RFP 2026 Kaman 01

The Eastern Connecticut Land Bank (ECLB) has issued this Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/QQ) in

partnership with the Town of Plainfield, Connecticut (the Town) for planning services to facilitate the

redevelopment of the former Kaman property parcels (the Site), which total approximately 30.27 acres with

the primary parcel located at 100 South Main Street. See attached mapping and tax cards for additional Site

information. The Site includes the following parcels:

Address

Municipal Parcel ID Size

100 South Main Street

57 Union St

01M-0096-0001

01M-0096-0005

13.6 Acres

.15 Acres

53 Union St

01M-0096-0006

.10 Acres

45 Union St

01M-0096-0007

.17 Acres

0 Union St

01M-096B-0005

.29 Acres

0 S Main St

01M-0096-0017

.26 Acres

0 S Main St

01M-0096-0018

.29 Acres

0 S Main St

01M-0065-0005

12 Acres

0 River St

01M-0065-009B

.54 Acres

101 S Main St

01M-0065-0002

.21 Acres

95 S Main St

01M-0065-0001

.20 Acres

0 Plainfield Rd

01M-0097-0096

.16 Acres

0 Plainfield Rd

01M-0097-0095

2.3 Acres

The ECLB has been awarded a Brownfield Assessment Grant from the CT Department of Economic and

Community Development (DECD) to fill data gaps in the existing environmental assessments and to conduct

preliminary planning and engineering activities. The scope of work addressed in this RFP/Q is specific to the

planning activities. A separate RFP will be issued for the scope of work associated with the environmental

assessment tasks. The ECLB, with the Town, intends to solicit a developer(s) to take ownership of the parcels

and redevelop them to fulfill a “highest and best use.”

There will be a public opening of this Bid. Contractors may attend on October 20th, 2026

at 1:00 P.M. at the Plainfield Town Hall Economic Development Office.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers, Minority/Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to

apply.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS

FOR PLANNING SERVICES RELATED TO

THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER KAMAN PROPERTY

100 South Main Street, Plainfield CT

ECLB RFQ/RFP 2026 Kaman 01

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .......................................................................................................................... 3

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................................... 4

EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA ....................................................................................................... 6

SCOPE OF WORK ........................................................................................................................................... 7

TASKS ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

SITE WALK ................................................................................................................................................. 9

PROJECT SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................. 9

RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................... 9

ATTACHMENT 1: PROPOSAL CHECKLIST ..................................................................................................... 10

ATTACHMENT 2: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 13

ATTACHMENT 3: ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS OF AGREEMENT....................................................................... 14

ATTACHMENT 4: NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ........................................................................................... 15

ATTACHMENT 5: CHRO COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS ................................................................................ 16

ATTACHMENT 6: COST PROPOSAL FORM ................................................................................................... 17

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The Respondent’s submittal shall include:

One (1) original of the entire RFQ/RFP package,

One (1) exact copy of the entire RFQ/RFP package, and

One (1) thumb drive containing the RFQ/RFP bid package.

RFQ / RFP packages shall be mailed to the Eastern Connecticut Land Bank, Care of The Town of Plainfield

Economic Development Office, Attention Shannon Fagan 8 Community Ave, Plainfield, CT, during normal

office hours by no later than 1:00 P.M., October 20th, 2026. Submittals received after this date and time will

not be accepted. Sealed envelopes should be clearly marked:

“ECLB RFQ/RFP 2026 Kaman 01”.

In the case that Town Hall is closed for weather-related or some other emergency-related circumstances,

then submittals shall be due the next day when Town Hall reopens for business, no later than 1:00 PM on

that day. Fax or email submissions will not be accepted.

All questions must be submitted by October 6th, 2026, by 2:00 PM. Questions must be submitted by email

to the Town of Plainfield Economic Development Director, Shannon Fagan (sfagan@plainfieldct.org). All

questions determined to be of interest to all prospective firms will be answered in writing by an addendum,

which will be posted on the Town’s website. It is the responsibility of potential bidders to check the

websites for addenda. Interested firms should check the website 48 hours before the closing date.

This RFQ/RFP does not commit the ECLB to select any Respondent or enter into any contract agreement.

The ECLB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all RFQ/RFP to waive any informalities and, if it is

deemed to be in the public’s best interest, to enter directly into negotiations with one or more

Respondents based on responses to the RFQ/RFP, and to request additional information from some or all

Respondents. The ECLB reserves the right to accept any proposal deemed in the best interests of the ECLB

and the Town of Plainfield.

The ECLB nor the Town will not be liable for any costs incurred by a firm in the preparation or submission

of a proposal.

The information provided herein is not intended to, and shall not, bind the ECLB to any of the statements

or assumptions set forth herein.

Responses must set forth accurate and complete information for each item listed below. At the ECLB's

discretion, failure to do so could result in disqualification.

The successful bidder will be expected to commence services as soon as possible upon award, as

determined by the ECLB. Any contract entered into by the ECLB and the successful bidder shall provide

that the ECLB may terminate the contract upon thirty (30) days’ notice to the bidder. The information

provided herein is not intended to and shall not bind the ECLB to any of the statements or assumptions set

forth herein.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualification packages and sealed Cost Proposals for the Project are due no later than 1:00 P.M. (EST) on

October 20th, 2026.

A complete package shall include:

One (1) Original of the Qualification Package and Cost Proposal

One (1) Exact Copy of Qualification and Cost Proposal, and

One (1) A thumb drive containing the entire bid package.

The ORIGINAL Qualification Package and Cost Proposal must be submitted in two (2) sealed envelopes,

clearly labeled:

ENVELOPE A – “Statement of Qualifications [Bidder Company Name]: ECLB RFQ/RFP 2026

Kaman 01”

a. Envelope A shall contain a Thumb Drive with the entire Bid Package, including the Cost

Proposal.

ENVELOPE B – “Cost Proposal [Bidder Company Name]: ECLB RFQ/RFP 2026 Kaman 01”

ENVELOPE A:

1. Cover letter signed by an officer of the firm, binding the firm to all the commitments made in the

proposal. Must include a statement that the proposal remains valid for a period of at least ninety

(90) days from the date of its submission.

2. The Business name(s), business address, phone number, and e-mail address of the prime

consultant and all sub-consultants.

3. Description of the project team, including resumes of all key personnel who would be assigned to

this project. Include pertinent business and individual licenses, certifications, and other related

registrations required to complete this project.

4. Project narrative outlining the proposed approach, methodology, and process to the project,

including deliverables based on the Scope of Services and as outlined in the scope of work.

5. Demonstrated ability to meet the Proposed Project Timeline

6. Minimum of 3 References for previous and/or current contracts on projects of similar scope.

Include dates of contract/project, services performed, and fees for services, contact information

for municipality or business, and a statement on project status or project outcome.

7. ATTACHMENT 1: Proposal Checklist

8. ATTACHMENT 2: Proof of Insurance and Liability

9. ATTACHMENT 3: Acceptance of Terms of this Agreement

10. ATTACHMENT 4: Non-Collusion Affidavit

11. Thumb Drive containing the entire Bid Package, including the Cost Proposal

ENVELOPE B

1. ATTACHMENT 6: Cost Proposal Form

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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