City of Hartford PlanetBids #6289

Consulting Services for Feasibility and Underwriting Analysis of Full-Service Grocery Store in Hartford, CT

The City of Hartford is seeking consulting services to evaluate the feasibility and underwriting for a new full-service grocery store in the North End of Hartford, CT. - Government Buyer: - City of Hartford, Procurement Services Unit (Purchasing Agent: Susan Sheppard) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive feasibility and underwriting analysis for the development and operation of a full-service grocery store - Includes financial viability, operational design, and evaluation of alternative models (e.g., municipal or delivery-based grocery services) - Assessment of community impact, health equity, and alignment with the Arrowhead Gateway Small Area Plan - Leverage existing research and community input - Funding: - Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has committed $8.5 million in capital investment - Notable Requirements: - Focus on affordable, fresh produce and culturally relevant foods - Emphasis on addressing food insecurity and health disparities - Compliance with City of Hartford EEO, tax, wage, and insurance requirements - No set-aside restrictions; open to all qualified consulting firms - No OEMs or specific vendors are named, as this is a professional consulting services opportunity - Place of Performance: - North End of Hartford, Arrowhead Gateway (Main Street and Albany Avenue intersection), and City of Hartford Procurement Services Unit, 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 - NAICS Codes: - 424490, 541720, 541910, 541990, 813920, 925120

Description

The City of Hartford is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility and underwriting analysis for the development and operation of a full-service grocery store in the North End of Hartford. The scope includes evaluating the viability and financial underwriting aspects of the project. Responses must be submitted electronically by May 1, 2026, and all relevant documents and instructions are provided in the solicitation.

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