Planning Services for Reimagining Former Agency Hospital

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Norwich, Connecticut, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: May 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Norwich seeks a vendor for a planning study to redevelop a former hospital, including market analysis, strategy development, and community engagement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess experience and expertise in planning, brownfields assessment and remediation, and adaptive re-use of historic structures in Connecticut
Must possess professional licensure and credentials for the scope of work
Technical lead must be an AICP certified planner
Must include a team member with expertise in market analysis and market trends
Must meet all state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices
Must submit a one-page cover letter signed by an authorized principal or agent
Must provide a detailed scope of work and fee proposal
Must provide a list of at least 3 previous or current similar contracts
Must submit all forms and documents through the City of Norwich procurement portal

BUDGET

Verified

$250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

9 months

TIMELINE

RFQ Release Date: April 1st, 2026

Site Walk of Subject Site: April 24th, 2026

RFQ/RFP Questions Due: May 8th, 2026

Answers to Questions/Addendum Posted: May 15th, 2026

RFQ Submissions Due: May 27th, 2026

RFQ Evaluations: May 28th, 2026 - June 10th, 2026

Interviews: Week of June 15th, 2026

Project Start: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 8th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Norwich

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive planning services to reimagine the former agency hospital. The selected firm will conduct a baseline assessment, carry out extensive outreach and engagement, and propose short-, medium-, and long-term strategies to achieve the desired redevelopment outcomes. The planning process should also create benchmarks and metrics to support ongoing project evaluation by the steering committee and the wider community.

Additionally, a market study will be performed to assess commercial opportunities for the properties, considering the area's historic, cultural, and scenic assets. The study will address market demand analysis, financial and fiscal impacts, economic optimization, consumer research, job creation, and amenity programming. The selected vendor will facilitate robust public outreach and stakeholder engagement—working with property owners, community groups, municipal officials, and other interested parties—to shape a reuse concept that incorporates community needs and ideas.

Source attribution

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