INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR SALE OF LAND
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Works invites interested parties to submit proposals in response to the following needs of the Judicial Branch in the City of Torrington through 4:00 p.m. November 23, 2004. An offer to sell to the State a parcel of land with a minimum of 3.75 contiguous acres or a minimum of 2.75 contiguous acres with a 1 acre parcel within 500 feet on which the State Department of Public Works would construct a courthouse of approximately 160,000 square feet. Such site must meet the following criteria:
1. Frontage on a public street or highway having adequate capacity to carry the traffic generated by a courthouse.
2. Located in an area zoned for non-residential uses. Preferences will be given to sites located within close proximity to public transportation and
other than high-density residential areas.
3. Served by public utilities, including water and sewer systems of sufficient capacity to meet the minimum requirements of a 8” –12” water main with 1500 GPM and 6” – 8” sewer lateral.
4. Reasonably free from physical encumbrances which would tend to limit or make difficult the development of the site and facility.
5. Shaped and bounded in a configuration suitable for the construction of a structure containing a 30,000 square foot footprint and parking for approximately 400 cars surface parking or a parking garage.
6. Topography should have no more than a 5% slope.
Proponents offering a site for sale to the State on which to build the courthouse
must include all of the following items in their proposals:
1. A site survey showing boundary divisions, land area in square feet, current zoning and public utilities serving the site.
2. A map showing existing topography with contour intervals of not less than five feet.
3. A map showing any special physical characteristics, including wetlands, floodplains, rock outcroppings and the location of any existing buildings.
4. Names and addresses of all persons holding ownership or beneficial interest in the property; proponents must also submit a copy of the current deed. Proponents will also be required to sign gift affidavits to be included in their submission.
5. Names of abutting owners.
6. A description of any liens mortgages easements and other legal encumbrances on the property.
7. A firm price proposal for conveying to the State the marketable title in fee simple under a warranty deed.
8. Submit any and all existing environmental reports, permits, etc.
9. All proponents are advised that selection of a site is subject to all state approvals, including but not limited to: State Property Review Board, CEPA, Attorney General and the Office of Policy and Management.
Proposals should be addressed exclusively to:
State of Connecticut
Department of Public Works
State Office Building
165 Capitol Avenue Room, G-35
Hartford CT 06106
Attn: Bidding and Contracts Section
Solicitation number: PP-28
(Three copies are to be submitted)
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked Solicitation PP-28.
The submission of a proposal shall not bind the State nor does it constitute a
competitive bid. The State reserves the right to reject any and all proposals not in the best Interest of the State of Connecticut. Faxed proposals are not
acceptable.
State of Connecticut
James T. Fleming, Commissioner
Department of Public Works
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