Sale of 327 Main Street

The Purchasing Agent, City of Norwich, will receive proposals for the purchase and development of land in Norwich. This parcel was formerly subdivided into two separate lots. These lots were merged into one lot by a resolution passed by the Norwich City Council on March 2, 2026 (Attachment A). This property is now known as 327 Main Street.

The City of Norwich is seeking proposals for the purchase and development of 327 Main Street, formally 323-327.

Proposal Requirements

1. Name, address, and experience of owner/entity
2. Proposers are expected to explain the use of the property including date(s) for development.
3. Each proposer may be required to make a presentation to the City regarding its proposal.
4. Proposers will provide a price and conditions for the purchase. It is expected that the sale of the parcel will not be for a value less than the assessed value of the property.
5. Proposers will describe any funding sources utilized for the purchase and intended use of the property, including state and/or federal funding and any terms and conditions of such funding.
6. Proposers will provide an expected schedule for the implementation of the subsequent reuse of the property.
7. Proposers will address parking in context with the proposed reuse of the property.

All proposals are to be submitted via the City of Norwich Procurement Portal. Proposals will not be accepted by mail, in person or by email. All forms and associated documents must be uploaded through the procurement portal. Proposals will not be allowed after the time and date of the opening.

**Proposals due November 24, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.** online at: https://norwichct.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

The City's selection committee will evaluate all aspects of each proposal based on the selection criteria provided in this document. The following criteria shall be used to evaluate all proposals:

• Appropriate Use
• Design
• Feasibility
• Proposer Qualifications
• Operations
• Economic Impact
• Purchase Price: Purchase price will be considered only after the other selection criteria have been satisfied.

The Vendor will be required to execute the "Notice of Award," and provide a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements in section 15 of the Standard Bid Contract Terms and Conditions, within ten working days from the date the Notice of Award is issued.

Interested parties are advised that State of Connecticut General Statutes §7-163e requires the City council to conduct a public hearing on the sale prior to final approval of the sale.